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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.

Related to this story:
Balloon record abandoned (11 Aug 02 | England) Weather hits balloon event (10 Aug 02 | England) Last flight for BBC balloon (09 Aug 02 | England)

Internet links: Bristol International Balloon Fiesta
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