Imagine floating thousands of feet in the air with your spouse and small children in a hot air balloon you built in your garage with scrap parts. Oh yeah, and the Western German police will arrest you or maybe even kill you if they catch you doing it. This is exactly what happened in 1979 when two families desperately tried to escape to West Germany and things didn’t always work out for the best. It’s an incredible story of struggle, innovation, and communism! This is a must hear story!Pictures- Sewing machine – Peter Strelzyk’s Amazing Sweater – Gunter & Family – Sketchy Propane Burners – The Metal Gondola – The Final Balloon – A Hole in the Roof – Crash Landing 1 – Crash Landing 2 – At Your Own Movie Video- 1982 Night Crossing Trailer – 2018 Balloon Film TrailerSources– 1 2 3 4 5