Clive Bailey discusses his life and passion for balloons with Jennifer d'Alton.
Clive started commercial diving at 17, then worked in the Middle East and North Sea.
Clive got into hot air ballooning through Mike McDonald, then got a gas ballooning license and flew in the Gordon Bennett and America's Cup races.
Clive and Jo ran Bailey Balloons for 29 years before selling it to Virgin in 2023.
Clive recounts his experiences as a commercial balloonist, including flying hundreds of people, and performing stunts like tightrope walks and flying under Clifton suspension bridge.
Clive and Jennifer d'Alton discuss the competitive field of commercial ballooning in Bristol, with Clive mentioning that Virgin's entry into the field made it more competitive.
Clive is looking forward to sailing and has recently painted a small boat, but he is also interested in flying again.
