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Britain from above


The heart-stopping shots are the work of aerial photographer Jason Hawkes who developed a love of Britain 'svaried landscape since taking his first flying lesson 20 years ago.
 
 
Perfect location: The Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland featured in the Harry Potter films
Perfect location: The Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland featured in the Harry Potter films.
Jubilee year: Buckingham Palace dominates the landscape in their aerial view of London
Jubilee year: Buckingham Palace dominates the landscape in this aerial view of London
Jolly hockey pics: Pictured from above these sports and the ant like people pitches take on a strange geometrical beauty
Jolly hockey pics: Pictured from above these sports pitches and the ant like people playing take on a strange geometrical beauty

Field of dreams: The Oval cricket pitch in South London at night
Field of dreams: The Oval cricket pitch in South London at night
Fun land: A rollercoaster track twists and turns to form an incredible image at this British amusement park
Fun land: A rollercoaster track twists and turns to form an incredible colourful image at this amusement park in Southend-on-Sea.
Looking down on an angel: A rarely seen of Anthony Gormley's Angel of the North sculpture in Gateshead
Looking down on an angel: A rarely seen view of Anthony Gormley's Angel of the North sculpture in Gateshead
 Jason has specialized in aerial photography since 1991 and has produced more than 40 aerial photographic books for publishers
Brighton Pier:
Hanging out with Nelson: A view looking down on Nelson's Column in London's Trafalgar Square
Hanging out with Nelson: A view looking down on Nelson's Column in London 's Trafalgar Square
Ace view: Centre Court at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club
Ace view: Centre Court at the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club
Suburban heights: The stunning aerial images were captured by photographer Jason Hawkes while he was shooting various assignments across the country in a helicopter
London suburbs:
Heritage site: A quiet moment at Stonehenge
Heritage site: A quiet moment at Stonehenge
Nooks and crannies: A lighthouse looks out over a rugged stretch of Britain's coast
Nooks and crannies: A lighthouse looks out over a rugged stretch of coast near East Prawle in Devon
Myth and legend: Some believe Glastonbury Tor in Somerset is the final resting place of King Arthur
Myth and legend: Some believe Glastonbury Tor in Somerset is the final resting place of King Arthur
Bluegrass: A field of Flax in Buckinghamshire takes on magical properties
Bluegrass: A field of Flax in Buckinghamshire takes on magical properties
Wrong turns: Longleat maze is the largest in Britain
Wrong turns: Longleat maze near Bath is the largest in Britain