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Blanchard balloon flight to Frankfurt, Germany
Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon flight to Frankfurt, Germany. Seen here flying above the crowds in a city park with a small parachute attached to the gondola.
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3 October 1785
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1780s 1785 Ballooning Blanchard Cage Crowded Crowds Frankfurt Gondola Parachute Pierre Spectators Tied Underneath
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3 October 1785: Jean-Pierre Blanchard's Epic Balloon Flight to Frankfurt, Germany This image depicts the daring and pioneering balloon flight of Jean-Pierre Blanchard from Paris, France, to Frankfurt, Germany, on 3 October 1785. Blanchard, a French inventor and aviator, is seen flying high above a crowded city park, with a small parachute attached to the gondola beneath him. The scene is set in the vibrant autumn of October, with the city's buildings and trees displaying the rich colors of the season. The image transports us back to the early days of aviation, a time when the skies were just beginning to be explored. Blanchard's balloon, a large cage-like structure, is tied to the ground with ropes, indicating that this was not a free-floating flight. The gondola, where Blanchard stands, is small and compact, yet it holds all the essentials for this daring journey. The spectators in the park below, dressed in the fashion of the 1780s, gaze up in awe and wonder at the sight before them. The presence of an animal, perhaps a horse, in the scene adds to the sense of the time, as animals were often used for transportation during this era. The parachute, a relatively new invention, is a testament to Blanchard's forward-thinking approach to safety. This photograph, taken from The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans Prints Online, is a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the excitement and adventure of early ballooning. It serves as a reminder of the courage and ingenuity of pioneers like Jean-Pierre Blanchard, who dared to take to the skies and expand the boundaries of human exploration.
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