To celebrate the start of the 2011 season, a giant Swans guernsey has taken to the skies of Sydney.

The guernsey was launched on Friday for the first time, making its way over Sydney’s north shore, Manly, Sydney Harbour and through the CBD past the offices of Swans’ sponsors QBE and Citi.

The flights of the giant guernsey come as the Swans prepare for their opening match of the 2011 premiership season against Melbourne at the MCG on Sunday.

Fans can expect to the see the guernsey in the air again on Friday from 9am. Taking off from Terrey Hills, the guernsey will head to Bankstown and then to South Head, over Bondi, Randwick and then to the inner west of Sydney.

If you’re lucky enough to see the Swans in the air, let us know on twitter at @sydneyswans or www.facebook.com/sydneyswans.

Here is what some great Swans supporters said of today's flight:

Elaine Agapiou - Saw it from Manly! Beautiful day for an excursion- perks of being a teacher ;) Cheer cheer Swans & good luck for the wkd xx

Mark Anderson - i just saw it from my office at North Sydney. Go Swans!!

Olivia Brunton - saw it at collaroy on a geo excursion :)

Kylie Stanmore - Just seen it flying over Milsons Point. VERY cool indeed. Was on a bus so going too fast to take a pic. CHEER CHEER and beat those Demons on Sunday.

Emma Polette - @sydneyswans just saw the guernsey. Looks awesome!! Carn the swannies!!
 
The Swans will kick of their 2011 campaign in Sydney next Sunday, April 3 at ANZ Stadium with a huge clash against Essendon.