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Stunning visuals show hot air balloons taking to the sky above Bristol

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These stunning visuals show hot air balloons taking to the sky above Bristol.

The balloons were launched this morning (Wednesday 23 July) by teams preparing for this year's Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

Images and videos show the balloons soaring above iconic sites in the city including the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Harbourside.

Today's launch is a 'test run' in preparation for the big launch.

The fiesta began in 1979 when a group of like-minded balloonists came together at Bristol's Ashton Court to launch 27 balloons to dazzle spectators.

Now, more than 120 balloons take part annually - witnessed by 500,000 followers over the four days.

This year's event will be held at Ashton Court Estate from 9th to 11th August and will feature special shape hot air balloons including Rupert the Bear, Thomas the Tank Engine, Action Man and Wallace and Gromit's Moon Rocket.

It will also host the British National Hot Air Balloon Championships - with 15 balloon teams competing twice daily to complete one of the competition tasks directly over the Fiesta.

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