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File of correspondence and other papers relating to Sainsbury's hot air balloon programme including the school tour and appearances of the balloons at shows and balloon festivals.

Other papers include press cuttings, schedules, reports, agreement between Sainsbury's and Flying Pictures (Balloons) Ltd. The file is from Sainsbury's Local Public Relations Department.

Sainsbury's had a fleet of five balloons each in the shape of the following items of fresh produce: a strawberry, a bunch of carrots, an apple, a bunch of bananas and a bunch of flowers. The balloons promoted the Fresh Food, Fresh ideas campaign and took part in a number of events, including balloon festivals, agricultural shows and visits to schools. The balloons were managed and flown by Flying Pictures Limited.