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Scientist and Aviator Julian Nott Dies After a Bizarre Accident

March 29, 2019April 2, 2019 News, Recreational Balloons, Scientific Balloons 5

It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we report the death of renowned aeronaut Julian Nott on March 26, 2019. Nott passed

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