Flight Log

As the Spirit of Douglas continues her journey, Project Director Nigel Watson shares regular updates from around the globe. Follow along and experience the adventure alongside the crew.

Back in business

Vadodara - Nagpur Nagpur - Kolkata
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15 February 2026

Kolkata and the Echo of History

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A change of plan

Surat, India to Vadodara, India
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13 February 2026

Our passage to India gets sidetracked

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Wheels up and bound for India

Abu Dhabi, UAE to Surat, India
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12 February 2026

From desert dawn to an Indian dusk, we’re flying again.

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Are we back on? Inshallah…

Abu Dhabi
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11 February 2026

Everyone’s hoping the green light is close.

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Day 10-11 Spirit of Douglas Sector 2

Riyadh-Thumamah-Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Abu Dhabi
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23 January 2026

Finding the right fuel is trickier than you’d think

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Day 9 Spirit of Douglas Sector 2

Egypt- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
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22 January 2026

A full day crossing deserts, seas and borders.

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Day 7-8 Spirit of Douglas Sector 2

Egypt
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20 January 2026

Leaving Europe behind and entering a new chapter

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Day 6 Lest we Forget

Chania, Crete
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19 January 2026

A humbling pause in the journey.

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Day 3-5 Spirit of Douglas Journey Sector 2

Athens to Hania to Crete
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18 January 2026

This was truly a day for the camera team. Our incredible Executive Producer and Director, Gregory Le Moigne and Director of Photography, Anouck Thedenat were working super hard today.

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Day 2 Spirit of Douglas Journey Sector 2

Salerno to Athens
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16 January 2026

After months of planning and work from the wider team, today we are wheels up from Dole, France on sector 2 of The Spirit of Douglas’ World Cruiser tour. 

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