Extracts from Shriji's diary

Mr. Ravi Venkatachalam, Managing Director of Times of Lord Pvt Ltd, Mumbai the official and exclusive Breitling retail agent for India initiated an invitation for Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur to attend the Breitling annual three day corporate event for aviation enthusiasts in Switzerland.
On Tuesday the 1st of July the first of three groups of Breitling representatives and guests worldwide gathered in Lucerne where Shriji, Mr Sumit Arora from Outlook Magazine along with, the India Representative Mr. Ravi Venkatachalam were joined by associates from France, Belgium, South Korea and South Africa.
On Wednesday 2nd of July delegates were escorted by the host coordinators of the event Ms. Nathalie Fresard, Ms. Monika Pieren, Mr. Matheiu Brunisholz and Ms Sandra Condrau amongst others to Buochs Airfield where they witnessed the flying skills of the Breitling aviation team. The team has a distinction of being the only civilian aeronautical team in the private sector.

 
Delegates at Buochs airfield (File Photograph)

Delegates watched a breathtaking air display of the Breitling French aero nautical team in their six powerful L-39C Albatros jet aircrafts. The ex French Air Force pilots are all highly trained professionals.

 
The Breitling French Aeronautical Team (File Photograph)

Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar flew a “Marchetti' an Italian trainer aircraft belonging to the Breitling team from Italy

Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur in a Marchetti aircraft

There are only two airworthy Super Constellation aircraft surviving in the world. Breitling owns one of them. This former Lockheed aircraft reigned as 'Queen of the skies' from 1955 the year of its manufacture until it was superseded by the jet era beginning in the early 60's. The Super Constellation was the luxury passenger aircraft prior to long haul jet aeroplanes. It operated using four piston engines. It was on display at Buochs airfield where it took delegates on a demonstration flight.

The Super Constellation aircraft