Blowing up a storm in the Mildura mall are, left to right, LAC Evan Wright, LAC Michael Fraser, SGT Pete McCracken, LAC John Zappa, LAC Jeff Cause and CPL Greg Strong.

Singer CPL Roxanne Dew and members of Force 10 strike a chord with onlookers in the mall at Mildura as part of entertainment activities associated with the World Hot Air Balloon Championships.

Singer CPL Byron Crump belts out a tune.

Sergeant John Tomati and Corporal Connie Gordon hold open the balloon as it is inflated by fan, while Warrant Officer Pete Smith - seen through the balloon - closes the crown of it.

Flight Lieutenant Greg Ferguson gets inside the RAAF balloon while it is being inflated.

The ground crew fires up the Air Force balloon during the 16th World Hot Air Balloon Championships in Mildura.

Members of Force 10 from the RAAF Central Band perform at a night glow demonstration at the recreation park in Mildura during the 16th World Hot Air Balloon Championships.

A brace of balloons glow like lanterns during a night show at the recreation park in Mildura at the ballooning titles.