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Pink Floyds Inflatable Pig Battersea Power Station

A 40-foot long inflatable pig suspended between two of the chimneys at Battersea Power Station, London, during a photoshoot for the cover of Pink Floyds album Animals, 6th November 1976. Whether it was an epic publicity stunt or a genuine mishap remains a topic of debate in some circles. Either way, the cover shoot for 1977s Animals became one of Pink Floyds signature moments. Roger Waters and artist Aubrey Powell, co-founder of the art group Hipgnosis, came up with the concept of an inflatable pig floating over Britains iconic Battersea Power Station. But things didn t go as planned at the December 1976 photo shoot, as the 40-foot balloon broke from its moorings on one of Batterseas southern chimneys, rising directly into the path of planes landing at Heathrow Airport. All flights were grounded, and Powell was arrested, even as police helicopters and the Royal Air Force arrived to chase the pig. It eventually fell to the ground miles way in Kent.
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This print captures the unforgettable moment when Pink Floyd's iconic inflatable pig took flight above London's Battersea Power Station. Suspended between two towering chimneys, this 40-foot long balloon became the centerpiece of a photoshoot for the band's album cover, Animals, on November 6th, 1976. Whether it was an intentional publicity stunt or an unforeseen mishap remains a topic of debate to this day. The brainchild of Roger Waters and artist Aubrey Powell, co-founder of Hipgnosis art group, this concept aimed to showcase an inflatable pig floating above one of Britain's most recognizable landmarks. However, fate had other plans during the December photoshoot. The massive pig broke free from its moorings and ascended into the path of planes landing at nearby Heathrow Airport. As chaos ensued in the skies above London, all flights were grounded while police helicopters and even the Royal Air Force joined forces to chase down this rogue swine. Ultimately, after covering miles in distance, it landed safely in Kent. This incident not only solidified itself as one of Pink Floyd's signature moments but also left a lasting impression on music history. The image captured by Keystone photographer immortalizes both the grandeur and unpredictability that defined Pink Floyd as pioneers in their genre.

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