It seems likely, owing to the lack of direct evidence, that the extent of the footprints was exaggerated, they were nowhere near 100 miles in length. Despite that no-one has come up with an acceptable explanation. One theory is that it was a runaway balloon from the Naval Dockyard at Devonport, but hushed up because it damaged a number of properties with its trailing wires. 

Monday 4 May over here, always the first Monday in May on or after the 1st. 

It seems likely, owing to the lack of direct evidence, that the extent of the footprints was exaggerated, they were nowhere near 100 miles in length. Despite that no-one has come up with an acceptable explanation. One theory is that it was a runaway balloon from the Naval Dockyard at Devonport, but hushed up because it damaged a number of properties with its trailing wires. 

Is that the MI5 explanation Mark?

From a book published in 1985 using the testimony of a local man from the time who knew of an "escaped" balloon that drifted across country. 

Although I've just looked into it and the British did not begin balloon experiments until 1862. 

From a book published in 1985 using the testimony of a local man from the time who knew of an "escaped" balloon that drifted across country. 

Although I've just looked into it and the British did not begin balloon experiments until 1862. 

So, the plot thickens?

The previous record was held by a British soldier.

The previous record was held by a British soldier.

I thought it was a Canadian.

The previous record was held by a British soldier.

I thought it was a Canadian.

you’re right Tom, got me to thinking where I got that info from

The previous record was held by a British soldier.

I thought it was a Canadian.

you’re right Tom, got me to thinking where I got that info from

I think it was a Brit who had the record before the Canuck.