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Balloon descent, Prairie de Nesle, France
Balloon descent of Charles and Robert onto the Prairie de Nesle, northern France, surrounded by various witnesses, including an English gentleman, Mr Fares, who was the first to greet M Charles. They had taken off from the Tuileries Gardens, Paris.
December 1783
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1780s 1783 Arrival Arriving Ballooning Descending Descent Excited Excitement Fares Gentleman Greeting Nesle Pioneering Pioneers Prairie Tuileries Witnesses December
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This photograph print depicts the historic moment of the Balloon descent of Charles and Robert on the Prairie de Nesle, northern France, in December 1783. The brothers, Montgolfier, are seen descending from their hot air balloon, surrounded by an excited crowd of witnesses, including an English gentleman, Mr. Fares, who was the first to greet them upon landing. The Montgolfier brothers had embarked on their groundbreaking flight from the Tuileries Gardens in Paris just a few hours earlier, marking the first manned flight in history. The successful crossing of the English Channel by Montgolfier balloons earlier that year had already sparked immense excitement and curiosity across Europe, and this descent further solidified their status as pioneers of human aviation. The image captures the sense of wonder and anticipation in the faces of the onlookers, who had gathered to witness this remarkable feat of transportation and exploration. The Montgolfier brothers' courage and ingenuity paved the way for future advancements in ballooning and air travel, making this moment a significant milestone in human history.
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