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Montgolfier balloon, Champ de Mars, Paris
Montgolfiers air balloon above the Champ de Mars, Paris, watched by a large crowd.
27 August 1783
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1780s 1783 Ascent Ballooning Champ Mars Montgolfier
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This photograph print transports us back to the historic moment of the Montgolfier brothers' hot air balloon launch at the Champ de Mars in Paris on August 27, 1783. The Montgolfier balloon, a marvel of the 1780s, hovers above the lush green field, surrounded by an eager and curious crowd. The Champ de Mars, a popular gathering place for Parisians, was the perfect setting for this groundbreaking event in transportation history. The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne, had already made history with their successful tethered balloon flights in June of the same year. But on this day, they took flight for the first time untethered, ascending to a height of approximately 4,600 feet. The crowd, a sea of fashionable attire and wide-eyed wonder, watched as the large, high-flying balloon rose gracefully into the sky. The Montgolfier brothers' balloon, filled with hot air from a fire beneath, represented a significant leap forward in human flight and the beginning of the era of ballooning. This photograph print, captured by The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library), offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the excitement and innovation that marked the early days of flight. The Montgolfier brothers' achievement paved the way for further advancements in transportation and exploration, inspiring generations to reach new heights and explore the unknown. This photograph print serves as a testament to the human spirit of discovery and the enduring allure of the skies.
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