77/1167 [Bomans, G.]. Boesman, N. "Aan Godfried Bomans. Ter herinnering aan onze ballonvaart en redding, 30-4-51. Nini Boesman". Unique handpainted dec. ("MOSA") ceramic tile, 10,3x20,5 cm.

- Varnish yellowed; a few sm. chips.

= On Queen's Day 1951, Godfried Bomans made a spectacular balloon flight together with balloonist Nini Boesman. The balloon departed at 5:00 PM from a festive hockey field in Bloemendaal but unfortunately ended in the sea instead of landing in the dunes, due to sudden gusts of wind. Bomans and Boesman could be rescued from drowning just in time by the Zandvoortse Reddingsbrigade. From the author's collection.