2008 Balloon Race Photographs

Here are some photographs taken at the start of the 2008 Balloon Race 08/08/08. 750 orange balloons were released from the garden of Team Graeme HQ in Stockton.

Inflating the balloons and filling the net for the launch

Just before the net was opened - Photo by Sara Knox

The net is opening and the first few are off - Photo by Sara Knox

They are away - Photo by Sara Knox

Keith taking a video of the balloon launch - Photo by Doug Harris

And another arty one from Doug Harris

The balloons are off on their journey in these photos by Sara Knox

The balloons are well on their way in the next few photos