As more than 100 colourful balloons flew high in the sky as part of the 39th Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, there was one shape that particularly stood out.

Stuart, a six-metre-high Minion.

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minion
(Steve Parsons/PA)

The launch of the ballooning event, which is Europe’s largest, saw 104 hot air balloons set off from the Ashton Court Estate at dawn on Friday.

hot air balloons
(Ben Birchall/PA)

It really must be an incredible sight seeing the balloons inflate and lift off.

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hot air balloon
(Ben Birchall/PA)