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Looking back North Idaho balloonists in 1967

This 1967 photo shows Mark Semich, left, a Coeur d'Alene balloon manufacturer with Arnold Holm, his assistant and balloon pilot trainee, and Albert Holm prepare a Semich-built balloon for flight at the Holms' place on Fernan Hill northeast of Coeur d'Alene. (Photo archive/ / The Spokesman-Review)
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This 1967 photo shows Mark Semich, left, a Coeur d'Alene balloon manufacturer with Arnold Holm, his assistant and balloon pilot trainee, and Albert Holm prepare a Semich-built balloon for flight at the Holms' place on Fernan Hill northeast of Coeur d'Alene. (Photo archive/ / The Spokesman-Review)

Before takeoff

This 1967 photo shows Mark Semich, left, a Coeur d’Alene balloon manufacturer, with Arnold Holm, his assistant and balloon pilot trainee, and Albert Holm preparing a Semich-made balloon for flight at Holms place on Fernan Hill, northeast of Coeur d’Alene.