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A bird's eye view of London's landmarks taken from Britain's newest airship

Britain's first ever commercial airship made a voyage over central London today, capturing in pictures many of its spectacular landmarks.


The Star Over London airship, sponsored by Belgian beer maker Stella Artois, will take hour-long flights throughout the summer.

Taking off from Damyns Hall Aerodrome in Upminster, London, it will fly over some of London’s most famous and historic buildings and landmarks, including Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge and the Houses of Parliament.

A view of the London Eye seen from the historic Stella Artois Star Over London airship

A view of the London Eye seen from the historic Stella Artois Star Over London airship


The state-of-the-art airship will take hour-long commercial flights over central London throughout the summer

The state-of-the-art airship will take hour-long commercial flights over central London throughout the summer


The airship promises to be the hottest ticket of the summer season

The airship promises to be the hottest ticket of the summer season

The 75-metre-long aircraft will take between five and eight flights each day, carrying 12 passengers, a pilot and one crew member on three different routes.

Although airships operate in Germany and Japan, there has never been a commercial service in the UK.

Ready to board: The airship carries up to 12 passengers

Ready to board: The airship carries up to 12 passengers


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