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G-LYTE is a Thunder AX7-77 S1 hot air balloon, built in 1987 and registered in the UK. G-LYTE has been logged once, most recently at Shropshire, United Kingdom on 17 August 2025. There are 3 photographs of it in the archive.

Also written G LYTE or GLYTE.

Country of Registration
UK
Year of Manufacture
1987
Manufacturer
THUNDER AND COLT LTD
Type
THUNDER AX7-77 S1
Serial
1113

Registration

  • On the UK register since 11 Jul 2016
  • Hot air balloon
  • EASA ARC Expiry 24 Apr 2027
  • Carries 4 passengers
  • Max take-off 703 kg

UK civil aircraft register, 1 Sep 2026

G-LYTE hot air balloon, a Thunder AX7-77 S1
First Sighting
08/17/2025
by Dave
Total Sightings
1
on 1 days
Last Sighting
1 year ago
by Dave

First photographed here by Dave on 17 August 2025.

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G-LYTE Logs

PhotoDateLocationLogged by
G-LYTE hot air balloon, a Thunder AX7-77 S1, seen at Oswestry, Shropshire, United Kingdom on 17 August 2025. Photograph by Dave08/17/2025 03:26 PMOswestry, Shropshire, England, United KingdomDave

G-LYTE Sightings Map

G-LYTE Photo Gallery

G-LYTE hot air balloon, a Thunder AX7-77 S1, seen at Oswestry, Shropshire, United Kingdom on 17 August 2025. Photograph by Dave
© 2025 Dave
G-LYTE hot air balloon, a Thunder AX7-77 S1, added to the archive 7 September 2026. Photograph by Mel Kirby
© Mel Kirby
G-LYTE hot air balloon, a Thunder AX7-77 S1, added to the archive 14 September 2026. Photograph by JakeRBT
© JakeRBT