HOT air balloon teams display three large balloons at the fireworks show over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Wind Beneath My Wings Balloon Team, known for dressing up each year in fancy dress with a different theme for each year’s fiesta at Bristol Balloon Fiesta, displayed its balloon at the Abingdon Balloon and Fireworks Festival.

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Unfortunately, due to strong winds the balloons could not take off but they entertained the crowds with an evening tether.

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Herald Series: Picture by Dave Turley, the owner and pilot of Fresh Air Balloon Team. Picture by Dave Turley, the owner and pilot of Fresh Air Balloon Team.

Herald Series: Picture by Dave Turley, the owner and pilot of Fresh Air Balloon Team. Picture by Dave Turley, the owner and pilot of Fresh Air Balloon Team.

Herald Series: Picture by Dave Turley, the owner and pilot of Fresh Air Balloon Team. Picture by Dave Turley, the owner and pilot of Fresh Air Balloon Team.

Herald Series: Picture by Dave Turley, the owner and pilot of Fresh Air Balloon Team. Picture by Dave Turley, the owner and pilot of Fresh Air Balloon Team.

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This story was written by Gee Harland. She joined the team in 2022 as a senior multimedia reporter.

Gee covers Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot.

Get in touch with her by emailing: Gee.harland@newsquest.co.uk

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