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Scott pilot began flying career in hot air balloon

Maj. Kenneth Weiner, 18th Air Force Chief of Special Plans and Programs by day and balloon aeronaut by night, demonstrates how to heat up his hot air balloon, named Independence for its colors, red,white and blue Sept. 14, during the 40th Anniversary Great Forest Park Balloon Glow in St. Louis, Mo. Weiner began flying hot air balloons when he was 14 years-old. The Balloon Glow offers spectators a view of inflated balloons lighted by their burners. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade)

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