The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is an annual event that draws thousands of people to Ashton Court on the edge of the city.
Clifton Suspension Bridge and Ben’s Balloon looking great
Ben has been taking in the early morning fresh air.
Up up up and away in his beautiful balloon.
Ben’s Balloon will be at Silverstone for the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Richard Branson (UK) with his pilot Per Lindstrand were the first to cross the Atlantic in hot-air balloon (in the ‘Virgin Pacific Flyer’), from July 2-3, 1987. They ascended from Sugarloaf, Maine, USA and covered the distance of 4947 kilometers (3075 miles), to Limavady, Co. Londonderry in 31 hrs 41 mins.
Look out for Ben over head