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First aerial voyage of Pilatre de Rozier and d Arlandes, Paris, France, 1783 (1890s)
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First aerial voyage of Pilatre de Rozier and d Arlandes, Paris, France, 1783 (1890s)
First aerial voyage of Pilatre de Rozier and d Arlandes, Paris, France, 1783 (1890s). On 21 November 1783, Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-1785) and Francois Laurent d Arlandes (1742-1809) made the first successful manned untethered balloon flight. Flying a hot air balloon designed by the Montgolfier brothers, they took off from the garden of the Chateau de Muette in the Bois de Boulogne, watched by a crowd including King Louis XVI. In a flight lasting 25 minutes, they travelled about 5 1/2 miles and reached a height of 3000 feet. From the series The Dream of Flight. From a private collection
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This print captures a historic moment in aviation history - the first aerial voyage of Pilatre de Rozier and d Arlandes in Paris, France, in 1783. In this mesmerizing scene from the late 1890s, we witness the birth of human flight as these pioneers ascend into the sky aboard a hot air balloon designed by the Montgolfier brothers. Against a backdrop of picturesque buildings and the flowing waters of River Seine, Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier and Francois Laurent d Arlandes embark on their daring adventure. The crowd below, including King Louis XVI himself, watches with awe and anticipation as they witness this groundbreaking feat unfold before their eyes. In just 25 minutes, Pilatre de Rozier and d Arlandes cover approximately 5 1/2 miles while reaching an impressive height of 3000 feet. This remarkable achievement marks a pivotal moment in human innovation and scientific progress. The image beautifully encapsulates both the excitement and wonder surrounding this significant event. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity, pushing boundaries beyond what was previously thought possible. As we gaze upon this historical photograph today, we are reminded of our relentless pursuit to conquer new frontiers in aviation and continue to dream big for future generations.
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