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Crossing of the English Channel by Blanchard and Jeffries, 1785 (1890s)
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Crossing of the English Channel by Blanchard and Jeffries, 1785 (1890s)
Crossing of the English Channel by Blanchard and Jeffries, 1785 (1890s). Frenchman Jean Pierre Blanchard and American Dr John Jeffries made the first aerial crossing of the English Channel in a hydrogen balloon on 7 January 1785. Taking off from Dover, Kent, they landed in the Foret de Felmores, France, approximately four and a half hours later. Famed throughout Europe for his ballooning, on 9 January 1793 Blanchard became the first person to fly a balloon in the USA. From the series The Dream of Flight. From a private collection
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Aeronautics Aviation Balloon Ballooning Balloonist Blanchard Channel Crossing Dr John English Channel Flight Flying Hydrogen Balloon Innovation Jean Pierre Jeffries Pioneer Jean Pierre Blanchard
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the Crossing of the English Channel by Blanchard and Jeffries in 1785. Frenchman Jean Pierre Blanchard and American Dr John Jeffries embarked on an extraordinary journey, becoming the first to successfully cross the channel in a hydrogen balloon. The image showcases their daring adventure, as they took off from Dover, Kent, and landed safely in the Foret de Felmores, France. Blanchard was renowned throughout Europe for his ballooning expertise and continued to make groundbreaking achievements. In fact, he went on to become the first person to fly a balloon in the United States on 9 January 1793. This lithograph is part of "The Dream of Flight" series and belongs to a private collection. The print evokes feelings of awe and wonder at these pioneers' courage and innovation. It symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of flight since time immemorial. The vibrant colors highlight both the beauty of nature surrounding them during their historic crossing as well as their triumph over geographical barriers. This image serves as a reminder that dreams can be turned into reality through determination and ingenuity. It represents not only an important milestone in aviation but also celebrates international collaboration between France and America during this era.
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