In the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony , he flew the helicopter for the section flying along the River Thames , next to Big Ben , entitled '' Isles of Wonder '' , also known as '' Journey along the Thames '' . He also flew the helicopter for the pre-recorded sequence known as '' Happy and Glorious '' , flying it straight through Tower Bridge , with camerawork by John Marzano . The sequence ended with an AgustaWestland AW139 flying above the Olympic Stadium , with the Queen portrayed by Julia McKenzie , who appeared to parachute from the helicopter ; he piloted this helicopter above the Olympic Stadium . The two parachutists were Mark Sutton ( James Bond ) and Gary Connery ( Queen ) . A similar helicopter is seen at the end of '' Skyfall '' , which he had helped to film the aerial sequences
2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
Marc Wolff