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 neighbouring Sudan. They have already flown from Europe and through Egypt and plan to end the tour in South Africa. [nL8N1DD0CH] The oldest plane taking part dates to 1928, while the oldest pilot in the group is 72. The aviators’ aim was to cross 10 countries, making 37 stops in a little more than a month. The organisers said in Wednesday’s statement that the British Foreign Ministry was aware of the situation.

Source: Ethiopian News November 24, 2016 17:19 UTC