The following photos come from many sources - past passengers, fellow balloonists, and Berkshire Balloons crewmembers. Special thanks to Jim O'Brien, who documents his flights (and the Berkshire Balloons airships which are often flying nearby) most excellently!
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One of our balloons flying on a typical weekend with 4-10 other balloons.
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Robert Zirpolo on the radio during some winter flying.
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The Berkshire Chase team at the "Frozen Buns" event in January, launching from the Aqua Turf club in Southington. |
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Chase Vehicles! The first thing you see from the air when you take-off, and the first thing you see approaching your landing site (hopefully).
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Broad Brook Reservoir, Cheshire, CT, site of our world headquarters.
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Bristol Balloon Festival, Bristol, CT. May 2000.
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Landing approach to Runway 2 at Robertson Airport, Plainville, CT.
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Formation flying with Jim O'Brien above a misty valley fog. Beautiful!
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Jim O'Brien - photographer, pilot, story-teller - gets into the picture here, as he watches an expert pilot find a suitable landing spot.
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Two of our balloons flying in formation - from the 2000 foliage season. Pilots Robert Zirpolo and Matt Dutkewicz at the helm!
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Early September 2000, Kensington CT. A hint of valley fog.
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More formation flying!
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Plainville Balloon Festival, August 2000.
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Preparing for inflation.
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Bon Vogage! The first 50 feet are the most nerve-racking for first time fliers. Then its clear flying! |
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Pre-flight passenger briefing, courtesy of your pilot, while crew babe Kristin Brighenti looks on. |
