Sometimes you don't have to go looking for aircraft, they come to you! I was sitting in the living room on a Saturday morning when my daughter said "I can see a hot air balloon". Expecting to see it floating somewhere in the distance I looked out and was rather taken aback that it almost filled up the whole window. It passed low over the houses and landed on the school field just round the corner, so we went and watched them deflate and pack up. I spoke to one of the crew who said they had taken off from Old Warden and were trying for Cardington. Hope the photos are of interest.
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Cheers,
Oz
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Balloon in Bedford, 14/09/19
- TheMightyOz
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Re: Balloon in Bedford, 14/09/19
Nice photostory.
The one with the flame is my
The one with the flame is my
Re: Balloon in Bedford, 14/09/19
That's a great set of shots Oz, that was a nice surprise for you guys.
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Re: Balloon in Bedford, 14/09/19
very nice Mark and what a treat for you and your daughter.
so how far short of Cardington were they?
Andy
so how far short of Cardington were they?
Andy
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Re: Balloon in Bedford, 14/09/19
They'd actually got a mile or two further than Cardington, but must've passed to a bit to the north of it.
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Re: Balloon in Bedford, 14/09/19
I knew I'd forgotten something for my daughter's wedding in Norfolk that day
Great post and a rare opportunity - thanks for sharing.
Great post and a rare opportunity - thanks for sharing.
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