Over the weekend (Friday April 24 to Sunday April 26), Northampton-based Molly Mae Ballooning and Bristol-based MJ Ballooning teamed up to bring colour to the skies.
On Friday evening Molly Mae Ballooning launched the Maxwell House Coffee Jar hot air balloon from Billing Aquadrome.
Company director Jamie Edwards said: “The balloon was an old town favourite from the 90s and has been preserved thanks to the fantastic work of the British Balloon Museum and Library. The balloon flew over town and landed just off of the A4500 much to the delight of all those who saw it.”
Saturday and Sunday evening saw MJ Ballooning’s Panasonic Battery balloon being flown.
On Sunday, MJ Ballooning had a vast collection of novelty balloons including old favourites such as Sonic and Action Man, which flew from from Billing Aquadrome and landed on the Racecourse – covering the two locations where the town’s balloon festival has been held.
Jamie added: "These balloons are hardly seen in the UK but we are trying to bring a bit of a buzz around ballooning back to the county.
“There are plans to bring more unique balloons to Northamptonshire in the coming months
“We are really grateful for the support of Billing and balloons are quickly becoming a recognised feature of the park.”
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Take a look at some of the photos shot during the hot air balloon flights in Northampton over the weekend.
5. Rare hot balloons in the skies over Northampton
A number of "unique" hot air balloons could be seen overhead in Northampton over the weekend of April 24 - April 26. Photo: Molly Mae Ballooning
6. Rare hot balloons in the skies over Northampton
A number of "unique" hot air balloons could be seen overhead in Northampton over the weekend of April 24 - April 26. Photo: Molly Mae Ballooning