These stunning photos show what some of Somerset’s most famous landmarks look like from the air, as Mercury photographer Zak Ghent and reporter Grace Earl enjoyed a tour of the area courtesy of the Bristol and Wessex Aeroplane Club.
The Callow Rock Quarry in Shipham.
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The plane flew directly over Burnham-on-Sea, as seen here.
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One of the region's busiest roads - the M5 motorway - looked oddly quiet here alongside Crook's Peak.
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This photo shows the neatly lined-up caravans of Brean Leisure Park.
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As the plane headed back to the airport, we captured Barrow Gurney reservoir and Bristol city centre.
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We would soon touch down on the runway of Bristol Airport, as seen here.
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Blagdon Lake and Chew Valley Lake looked majestic in the sunlight.
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Cheddar Reservoir was eye-catching alongside its rural surroundings.
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