Back in 1962, at St John's College, within the University of Sydney, a group of students developed a light-hearted interest in hot air balloons.
Terry McCormack and Terry Golding were the main enthusiasts. They considered purchasing a balloon from the USA, however this was far too expensive.

An early planning session.

From Left: Brian McGee, his brother Peter McGee, Terry McCormack, Zenon Kociumbas, Stan Grincevicius and Mopsy Mauragis .