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Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Pilatre de Rozier, Paris, 11 October 1783 (1887)
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Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Pilatre de Rozier, Paris, 11 October 1783 (1887)
Ascent in a captive hot air balloon made by Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in Paris, 11 October 1783 (1887). From Histoire des Ballons by Gaston Tissandier. (Paris, 1887). In 1785, Pilatre de Rozier (1754-1785) was killed while attempting to be the first to cross the English Channel in a balloon
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Aeronautics Air Transport Ascent Balloon Ballooning Flight Hot Air Balloon Innovation Tethered Ann Ronan Pictures Jean Francois Pilatre De Rozier Pilatre De Rozier Rozier
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This print captures a momentous event in history - the ascent of a captive hot air balloon by Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in Paris on 11 October 1783. The image, taken from Gaston Tissandier's "Histoire des Ballons" published in 1887, showcases the pioneering spirit and innovation of this French aeronaut. In this colorful engraving, we see the magnificent hot air balloon gracefully rising into the sky, tethered to the ground below. It symbolizes not only a breakthrough in transportation but also represents an era of immense technological advancements during the 18th and 19th centuries. Pilatre de Rozier himself was an extraordinary individual who pushed boundaries and dared to dream big. Tragically, his life was cut short when he lost his life while attempting to be the first person to cross the English Channel in a balloon two years later. This print serves as both a tribute to Pilatre de Rozier's bravery and an ode to France's rich history of aviation. It reminds us of how far we have come since those early days of ballooning and inspires us to continue pushing boundaries in our own pursuit of progress. The location is unmistakably Paris, adding another layer of charm and romance to this historical moment frozen in time. This remarkable image transports us back to that fateful day when humanity took its first steps towards conquering the skies.
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