Belgian Stratosphere Flight All in Readiness At Hour-Havenne -- Max Cosyns (right) and Van Der Elst seen discussing preparations at Hour-Havenne yesterday July 17. Max Cosyns and Ven Der Elst have pitched camp with their relatives at Hour-Havenne, a quiet spot in the Ardennes, Belgium,where they are now in readiness for their flight into the stratosphere. As soon as meteorological reports are favourable, the scientists will be off. August 27, 1934. (Photo by The Associated Press).