The Bristol International Balloon Fiesta is an annual event that draws thousands of people to Ashton Court on the edge of the city.
Clifton Suspension Bridge and Ben’s Balloon looking great
Ben has been taking in the early morning fresh air.
Up up up and away in his beautiful balloon.
Ben’s Balloon will be at Silverstone for the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
While unmanned balloons have been around in some form for thousands of years, the first untethered flight with people on board was in 1782.
Look out for Ben over head