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First balloon flight over the English Channel
First balloon flight over the English Channel, from Dover to the French coast, by Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Seen here is the balloon in flight between Calais and Boulogne, with a fisherman, a farm labourer and a shepherd looking up in astonishment.
7 January 1785
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1780s 1785 Aerostatic Astonishment Ballooning Blanchard Boulogne Calais Channel Country Side Dover Fisherman Labourer Pierre Shepherd January
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Discover the thrill of history with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This intricately designed puzzle features the iconic image "First Balloon Flight over the English Channel" by The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. Witness the excitement of the first balloon flight across the English Channel, as depicted in this stunning illustration by Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Watch as the hot air balloon soars between Calais and Boulogne, with a curious fisherman looking up from his boat. Piece together this engaging puzzle and transport yourself back in time, experiencing the wonder and adventure of early aviation history.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 38x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 38cm (19.8" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image depicts the historic first balloon flight over the English Channel, achieved by the daring French aviator Jean-Pierre Blanchard on the 7th of January, 1785. The photograph captures the moment as the hot air balloon, piloted by Blanchard, floats gracefully between the coasts of Calais, France, and Boulogne, England. The serene countryside is dotted with rural landscapes, including a pier, farmland, and a quaint village. Three onlookers, a fisherman, a farm labourer, and a shepherd, are seen in the foreground, gazing up at the marvel of the era with a mixture of awe and astonishment. Their expressions convey the profound impact this new mode of transportation had on the rural communities of the time. The 1780s were a period of great innovation, as the possibilities of air travel began to be explored, and this image encapsulates the sense of wonder and excitement that came with it. Jean-Pierre Blanchard, a pioneer in the field of aerostatics, had already made history with his successful hot air balloon flight in Paris, France, in 1783. With this daring crossing of the English Channel, he further cemented his place in aviation history. The image, captured by The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library), is a testament to the spirit of adventure and the boundless potential of human ingenuity.
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