WORLD PREMIERE: BREITLING ALBATROS JET MODEL BAPTISED AT VIENNESE JEWELLER WAGNER
For the first time in the world, a full size model of the Breitling L-39 Albatros jet will be baptized on Wednesday, September 26th 2007 at 7pm in the first floor of renowned Viennese jeweller Wagner on Kärntnerstrasse 32, 1010 Vienna.
In order to get the 10 x 12 meter large plane model via crane to the presentation area in the first floor, parts of the glass façade had to be detached from the jewellery shop.
Jacques Bothelin, founder and leader of the Breitling Jet team, shall be the godfather, he will christen the airplane "Skyracer". Austrian celebrity Harry Raithofer will host and moderate the ceremony.
Flying will be the theme of the evening: air controllers will lead the way to the event, guests will be received by stewardesses at a check-in counter, the entire jewellery store will be decorated accordingly and spectacular flight scenes will be shown on monitors throughout the shop.
200 VIPs are expected to attend.
Jeweller Wagner
Rich in tradition, this family enterprise was founded in 1917. In 2005, the store was completely refurbished and the sales floor enlarged to 1.000m2, thus setting new standards in the Austrian watch & jewellery scene. www.juwelier-wagner.at
Breitling
Breitling is linked to the world of flying like no other watch brand. Watches like the Navitimer or the Chronomat are deemed legendary by pilots all around the globe. www.breitling.com
Breitling Jet Team
The Breitling Jet Team is the world�'s first civilian aerobatics team performing on jets. Flying with 6 L-39 Albatros jets, the team performs over 50 air shows in Europe for up to 500.000 spectators. www.breitling-jet-team.com
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