Diamond Balloons
Many of us had Lockdown projects during the COVID-19 pandemic. However for Bristol born balloon pilot Andrew Holly it wasn’t re-decorating a room or studying a new language. Andrew decided …
Article : Badminton Horse Trials
The Badminton Horse Trials is one of the most prestigious eventing competitions in the equestrian world. It takes place each May at the picturesque Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire, which …
The RAF Puma’s; and their south west connection
After 54 years in service with the Royal Air Force the Westland/Aerospatiale SA.330E Puma HC.2 was withdrawn from use on the 31st March 2025. The Medium Support Helicopter has served …
Article: Cheltenham Gold Cup
Once again South West Aviation Photographers was at the Cheltenham Festival Heliport to capture the movements, and here’s what we shot. …
Article: Channel Islands Air Search
When people think Search and Rescue in the Southwest of the British Isles they probably think of the bright yellow Westland Sea King HAR.3s of the Royal Air Force or …
Show Review: Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2024
Taking its usual early August slot, the 46th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta took place from the 9th to 11th August 2024. For this year, due to financial pressures encountered following …
Show Review: Bath Hot Air Balloon Club Night Glow 2024
A short Photo review of the Bath Hot Air Balloon Club Special Shape Inflation and Night Glow, in aid of Suicide Prevention UK and featured a number of local envelopes …
Show Review: Bristol Balloon Collectors Inflation Day 2024
Bristol has been well known for Hot Air Ballooning in the United Kingdom since Don Cameron introduced it with the ‘Bristol Belle’ in July 1967. However, as well as Cameron …
Article: Cheltenham Gold Cup 2024
The second week of March has always attracted thousands of race goers to Prestbury Park for The Jockey Club’s Cheltenham Festival. With horses comes money, with money comes helicopters and …
Show Review: Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2023
There is a saying that the British public can tend to have a bit of an obsession with the weather. This is very much more prominent in and around the …