The official line-up of special shape hot air balloons has been confirmed for this year’s Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. Fiesta goers will have the chance to witness at least 14 special balloons across the three-day weekend in the main arena at Ashton Court Estate, from August 9 to 11th
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00:00The official line-up of specially shaped hot air balloons has been confirmed for this year's
00:08International Balloon Fiesta. Fiesta-goers will have the chance to witness at least 14
00:15special balloons across a three-day weekend in the Marine Arena of Ashton Court Estate
00:20from August 9th to August 11th.
00:24The line-up includes Action Man, which is regarded as one of the greatest special shapes
00:29ever built, operated by the Virgin Airship and Balloon Companies in the 1990s. He used
00:35to release real orange-tinted smoke from the canisters on take-off.
00:39Buster and Bella the Bulldogs will be flown by lighter-than-air's Paul Burroughs, having
00:45become the Fiesta favourites in recent years, and Daisy the Cow will also make an appearance,
00:52which was built by Cameron Balloons.
00:54Once again, the Massa Scents and Night Glows will be part of the International Balloon
00:59Fiesta.