The new Raffaello balloon took to the skies for the first time at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta Press Launch. A total of 27 balloons launched from the Durham Downs in Bristol and drifted gently over the City, Raffaello piloted by Ian Martin landed alongside Flying Enterprises sister balloons Hardy’s Wines and Visit Malta at Whitehall Rugby Club playing fields.
The City of Bristol buzzed with excitement at seeing so many balloons first thing in the morning and it helped raise the anticipation of the forthcoming Fiesta, where a planned 150 balloons will be attending., Below is a photo as the balloons inflates and prepares to launch and then a link to a video of Hardys and Raffaello flying over the City, provided by The Bristol Post. Also photo’s taken by the FE team.
Raffaello Maiden Flight at Bristol Fiesta
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