G-BEFE

Name: Shadowfax 1

Type: Cameron N=77

Serial number: 252

First flown: 25/12/76, Widmerpool, Nottinghamshire

Notes: Shadowfax was the first production N-77 for Cameron Balloons. Originally designed with 32 then 28 gores, the standard was set at 24 and 12 wires to prevent misrigging. Donated to the BBM&L in 2003 by SR Bridge.

Credit: Richard Hands/BBM&L