Bell & Ross recently sponsored the restoration of a clock in the Bourget Air and Space Museum in Paris. The clock, located in the “Eight Columns Room” in the museum, was originally created for the Universal Exhibition in 1937 and was later destroyed during World War II.
The Bourget Air and Space Museum is located on the edge of the Bourget Airport and its Art Deco-styling was made famous by travelers since its opening in 1919. The clock was restored in tandem with the museum’s recent renovation, and is encircled by 12 clocks each displaying different timezones.
Earlier this week, French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves le Drian presided over the inauguration of the museum’s reopening held by Bell & Ross and Jet Services Aviation Group. The event included an airshow from The Parouille de France commemorated their partnership with a flyover of the museum, whose entrance is decorated with three Fouga Magister aircraft from that serve as the emblem of the museum. Bell & Ross’ designs stem from aviation history and innovation, making the brand’s involvement in the project fitting.
