Sheila Anthony interview

Category: oral-history

Catalogue number: OH0013

Sheila Anthony

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  • Sheila Anthony, a flying vicar, recounts her experiences crewing for Gerry Turnbull and Mike Adams, while also sharing her first balloon sighting in 1969.
  • Sheila Anthony recounts her first flight experience in 1971, including the balloon and crew members.
  • Sheila Anthony recounts her experiences as a hot air balloon passenger and pilot in the UK and Dubai.
  • Sheila Anthony reminisces about past experiences with Mark Westwood and Jenny, Sheila Anthony discusses her experience with hot air ballooning, including the challenges of running a commercial hot air balloon business and the impact of foot and mouth disease on her operations.
  • Sheila Anthony shares her thoughts on flying hot air balloons in Italy, including the number of times she's been there and her potential decision to go further north next year for cooler weather.
  • Sheila Anthony became a vicar to help others in similar situations. 
  • Sheila Anthony recounts her most appalling landing and discusses her involvement in training other hot air balloon pilots.
Interviewer: Jennifer d'Alton
Interview date: 26 June 2024
Transcript pdf (click to open in new tab):Sheila Anthony Transcript.pdf
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