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.
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