Nimble Balloon G-AYAL flying from Cheddleton Hospital, Leek, Staffordshire on the 21st October 1973. The pilot is waving to the onlooking crowd as the balloon rises from the ground on its balloon flight. The TV adverts which gave rise to the three balloons were at their peak around this time. Another picture kindly provided by Peter J. Bish. These days, if you would like to fly in a hot air balloon over Staffordshire you had best try www.wickersworld.co.uk