Aviators detained in Ethiopia while retracing a historic flight route along the length of Africa in 24 vintage planes and support aircraft should be freed in a few days, an Ethiopian aviation official said on Thursday. The Vintage Air Rally crew, flying aircraft that include biplanes built in the 1920s and 1930s, are being held in Gambela, western Ethiopia, after traversing neighboring Sudan. The oldest plane taking part dates to 1928; the oldest pilot is 72. The aviators' aim was to cross 10 countries, making 37 stops in a little more than a month. The organizers said in Wednesday's statement that the British Foreign Ministry was aware of the situation.

Source: Ethiopian News November 24, 2016 14:15 UTC