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The Snoopy on Skates balloon (1987) Skates down New York City during his only flight in 1987 by Manfred Bass

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The Snoopy on Skates balloon (1987) Skates down New York City during his only flight in 1987 by Manfred Bass

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Originally posted on Reddit November 7, 2021 by ukkorey

Source: http://marcriboud.com/en/countries/united-states/

Title: The Snoopy on Skates balloon (1987) Skates down New York City during his only flight in 1987
Artist: Manfred Bass
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Seems like a lot of effort to only fly him twice. Any idea on why they didn’t use the balloon more often?
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  Wow, you’re right! I guess it made one more appearance in the Macy’s Egleston-Christmas Parade 1987 and then it was retired. I wonder if it got damaged during that parade.

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