Our Fleet

G-CEWX

 

Original 106.5, Cameron Z350, our newest passenger rides balloon with the ultimate basket, fitted with seats this balloon can be seen over Bristol and Bath giving the ultimate hot air balloon rides.

 

 

 

 

 

G-CESC

The Klober Balloon is the latest edition to the Bailey Balloons fleet. It was built in Bristol at the Cameron's factory and it will be launched at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta to promote their new product Permo Air- a high end roofing underlay.
 

 

 

 

 

 

G-CDIH

A Cameron Z 275 is a passenger balloon that is still a very new balloon. It can carry 12 to 14 passengers and is used from our launch sites in Bristol, Bath and South Wales. Very visible with the huge BAILEY BALLOONS around the circumference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

G-BYYD

A Cameron A 250 (250 thousand cubic feet) built in Bristol at the Cameron's factory and used to fly from our launch sites in Bristol, Bath and South Wales. It can be flown from other launch sites by special arrangement and carries 12 passengers.
 

 

 

 

 

 

G-CEDF

EDF - Owned by EDF Energy and operated by Bailey Balloons, the EDF energy balloon is used for exclusive balloon flights for two from our main launch sites or from other launch sites by special arrangement. It can also be seen at many events held around the country, including Bristol Balloon Fiesta and the London Marathon. Bailey Balloons have operated balloons for SWEB (now EDF Energy) for 10 years.

 

 

  

G-BWUU

Discovery Channel - We are please to operate the Discovery Channel Balloon, sponsors of 2005 and 2006 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta. In 2005 Clive Bailey flew from the main arena at the fiesta with Ian Ashpole suspended underneath the balloon sitting on a Chopper Motorbike, Ian leapt of at 3,500 feet and parachuted safely down. Sky News filmed the stunt live. The balloon is used for exclusive flights.

   

 

 

 

 G-CBNW

 

The Bristol and West hot air balloon that we have operated for six years and use for 2-3 person exlusive hot air balloon flights. This was also used in the James Bond stunt at the Bristol Balloon Fiesta in 2003.

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

G-CDLB

The BASS special shape balloon. New in 2005. At the 2005 Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, this balloon made history with the Highest Pint Pulled. A beer engine was installed and the Captain of Bristol Rugby Team pulled a pint 3,500ft above Bristol. Bass sponsored the Night Glow at the Bristol Fiesta. Clive Bailey is also Flight Director for the event.
 

 

 

 

 

G-DSPK

Another Balloon made by Cameron's in Bristol. Flown by Bailey Balloons for D S Smith Packaging. The picture above is from Chateau d'Oex, Switzerland in 2005 where the balloon made its maiden voyage. This balloon holds 5 - 6 passengers and can be hired exclusively. You can fly from Bristol, Bath, South Wales or other launch sites by arrangement.
 

 

 

  

G-BSOF

 

Thunder and Colt A25 Cloud Hopper, Jo used a similar balloon for the Landrover Discovery advert in Vancouver in September. A one person balloon that we use for filming and fun