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Balloon ascent from Prairie de Nesle, northern France
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Balloon ascent from Prairie de Nesle, northern France
Balloon ascent by M Charles from the Prairie de Nesle, northern France, where it had landed after taking off from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris, on 1 December 1783. Seen here ascending for the second time. M Robert, who accompanied Charles from Paris, can be seen on the ground with others, waving. It was the first hydrogen balloon flight.
December 1783
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This image captures the moment of the second ascent of the historic hydrogen balloon, 'Montgolfier No. 5,' from the Prairie de Nesle in northern France on December 1, 1783. The balloon, piloted by Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier and Marquis d'Arlandes, had taken off from the Tuileries Gardens in Paris on November 4, marking the first manned flight in aviation history. In this photograph, the balloon, filled with hydrogen gas, ascends gracefully into the clear winter sky, leaving the ground team, including M. Charles and M. Robert, waving and looking on in awe and triumph. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the excitement and wonder that surrounded this groundbreaking achievement in human transportation. The Montgolfier brothers, who invented the hot air balloon, had paved the way for this hydrogen-filled balloon, which allowed for longer flights and greater altitudes. The success of this flight sparked widespread fascination and inspired further experimentation in the field of ballooning. This photograph, taken from The Royal Aeronautical Society's archives, offers a unique window into the past, showcasing the thrill and adventure of early aviation. The image captures the essence of a moment in time, when the impossible became possible, and the world looked to the skies with newfound curiosity and excitement.
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