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London 2012 opening ceremony

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James Bond, Mr Bean, and industrial revolution, a music spectacular ... and the Queen jumping out of a helicopter. Yes, it's Danny Boyle's opening ceremony spectacular for the London Olympics!

Fireworks burst above the stadium during the opening ceremony.

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Fireworks burst above the stadium during the opening ceremony.Credit:Lars Baron

The Australian Olympic team enter the stadium lead by flag bearer Lauren Jackson.

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The Australian Olympic team enter the stadium lead by flag bearer Lauren Jackson.Credit:Brendan Esposito

Fireworks over the Olympic stadium.

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Fireworks over the Olympic stadium.Credit:Getty

The cauldron is spectacularly lit by the Olympic flame.

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The cauldron is spectacularly lit by the Olympic flame.Credit:Brendan Esposito

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The cauldron is spectacularly lit by the Olympic flame.

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The cauldron is spectacularly lit by the Olympic flame.Credit:Brendan Esposito

The Olympic cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony.

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The Olympic cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony.Credit:Getty

Steve Redgrave holds the Olympic flame aloft before he passes it to the seven final torchbearers.

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Steve Redgrave holds the Olympic flame aloft before he passes it to the seven final torchbearers.Credit:Reuters

Night to remember ... young athletes light the flame.

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Night to remember ... young athletes light the flame.Credit:Brendan Esposito

A group of young athletes run into the stadium carrying the Olympic flame. They then lit the cauldron.

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A group of young athletes run into the stadium carrying the Olympic flame. They then lit the cauldron.Credit:Brendan Esposito

Fireworks over the Olympic stadium in London.

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Fireworks over the Olympic stadium in London.Credit:Getty

Fireworks illuminate the sky over the Olympic stadium.

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Fireworks illuminate the sky over the Olympic stadium.Credit:AP

Actors portraying the Queen and James Bond arrive via parachute after jumping from a helicopter during the opening ceremony.

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Actors portraying the Queen and James Bond arrive via parachute after jumping from a helicopter during the opening ceremony.Credit:Reuters

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attend the opening ceremony.

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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, attend the opening ceremony.Credit:Supplied

The Queen and Jacques Rogge, left, President of the International Olympic Committee, attend the opening ceremony.

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The Queen and Jacques Rogge, left, President of the International Olympic Committee, attend the opening ceremony.Credit:Getty Images

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Prince Harry and Winter Olympics gold medalist Amy Williams arrive at the opening ceremony.

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Prince Harry and Winter Olympics gold medalist Amy Williams arrive at the opening ceremony.Credit:AFP PHoto

Paul McCartney performs "Hey Jude" at the end of the opening ceremony.

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Paul McCartney performs "Hey Jude" at the end of the opening ceremony.Credit:AP Photo

The director of the opening ceremony, Danny Boyle, reacts during the ceremony.

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The director of the opening ceremony, Danny Boyle, reacts during the ceremony.Credit:Reuters

The London Olympics 2012 opening ceremony.

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The London Olympics 2012 opening ceremony.Credit:Brendan Esposito

Fireworks over the Olympic stadium.

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Fireworks over the Olympic stadium.Credit:Getty

Fireworks light up the stadium during the opening ceremony.

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Fireworks light up the stadium during the opening ceremony.Credit:AP Photo