AN OLD-fashioned hot air balloon was seen drifting through the sky in south Oxfordshire this evening, closely flanked by a very modern helicopter.
The strange pair of flying machines were thought to belong to a film crew, possibly filming a new version of Jules Verne's famous story 'Around the World in 80 Days.'
Bit of excitement for our evening, a police helicopter either chasing away or helping move away an old style hot air balloon from #Didcot @JACKfmOxford @TheOxfordMail pic.twitter.com/ZBQGDH0eZj
— Chris Whitehead (@Osiris292) July 25, 2018
Residents reported seeing the occupants of the balloon take part in daring stunts with people in costume seen climbing on the ropes outside the basket.
A close-up of the balloon showed a man in a pirate-style hat with a younger woman in a gold sparkly top.
Looks like they were filming something pic.twitter.com/SQgOFP45rp
— Michelle Bullock (@Chellefairy) July 25, 2018
The helicopter followed the couple at a short distance as they made their way across the Oxfordshire skyline.
Heather Duffin, who filmed this clip from her home in East Hagbourne, said she couldn't see a burner being used so assumed the balloon was being kept up by helium.
This was happening over South Oxfordshire just now. No burner so probably a helium balloon. Also probably filming from the 🚁. Any clues, @NPASBenson @TheOxfordMail ? pic.twitter.com/4Iofr955oa
— Heather Duffin (@RustyBearsMum) July 25, 2018
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