Aircraft Photo of G-BIUL | Cameron Bellows-60 | AirHistory.net #41223
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-BIUL
Aircraft Original Type:Cameron Special Shapes
Aircraft Generic Type:Cameron Special Shapes
Aircraft Version:Cameron Bellows-60
C/n (msn):703
Location
City / Area:Pidley / Lakeside Lodge [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:British Balloon Museum and Library
Event:BBML Inflation Day 2016
 
Photo Date:7 May 2016
Photo by:Mick Bajcar
Photo ID: 41223
Photo Comment

Hot air balloons tend to have a limited life, around 400 hours, as the envelope becomes porous to hot air. This example, built in 1981 was cancelled in 1998. Many are preserved by the British Balloon Museum and Library and this is seen at a tethered inflation.

This photo is copyright © Mick Bajcar, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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