Over 100 balloons rose through the mist and over the Wiltshire countryside as Longleat’s Icons of the Sky 2024 lifted off this morning.
Icons of the Sky – from today until Sunday - features three days of breath-taking flying spectaculars and balloon launches with highlights including flyovers by the legendary Spitfire, high energy aerobatics, wing walkers, pyrotechnic display and much more.
Head of Operations at Longleat Scott Ashman said: “Weather conditions were perfect for the flight this morning and we saw balloons of different colours and shapes take to the skies. We are looking forward to the air display later and the night glow which is set to music from across the eight decades Longleat House has been open.
“The event is taking place all weekend and while there is good availability for today and Sunday, Saturday is close to selling out.”
Timings are subject to change due to weather conditions, but the programme is on Longleat’s website – www.longleat.co.uk – with updates shared if there are alterations.