Bristol International Balloon Fiesta: Giant Darth Vader invades sky

A giant Darth Vader hot air balloon took to the skies above Bristol, joining 57 other hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes.

The Star Wars-themed balloon was part of the first day of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.

It was the first Thursday mass ascent in the 41-year history of the event - Europe's largest annual meeting of hot air balloons.