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Sunday, 11 August, 2002, 17:13 GMT 18:13 UK
In Pictures: Balloon stunt
Aerial daredevil Mike Howard flies to 7,000 feet attached to 300 small balloons.

But he is unable to reach his 11,000-foot record-breaking target.

Here are images from his flight at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

Mike Howard with helium balloons and hot air balloon
Howard "hitches" a ride with a hot air balloon

Mike Howard with helium balloons and hot air balloon
At 3,000 feet he prepares to cut himself free

Mike Howard under the helium balloons
The helium balloons take him to 7,000 feet

Howard waves from under the helium balloons
Howard is unable to go higher because of cloud




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