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Garnerins balloon and parachute
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1802 Ascended Audley Ballooning Chaos Descended Descent Feet Garnerin Grosvenor Height Landing Pancras Parachute Safe Spectators Volunteers
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Experience the thrill of early aviation history with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from the Media Storehouse collection. This intricately detailed puzzle features "Garnerins Balloon and Parachute" by The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online. Relive the excitement of Montgolfier brother's invention of the hot air balloon and Garnerin's daring leap from the sky with this beautifully illustrated puzzle. Challenge yourself or the whole family as you piece together this stunning image, bringing the past to life in the present. Engage your mind, foster creativity, and create lasting memories with our high-quality jigsaw puzzles.
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 38cm x 50.2cm (15" x 19.8")
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.
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September, 1802: A Pioneering Leap for Human Flight - The Daring Descent of the Garnerin Balloon and Parachute This image from the National Aerospace Library of The Royal Aeronautical Society, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a pivotal moment in the annals of human aviation history. The photograph captures the exhilarating descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchard and André-Jacques Garnerin, two pioneering French balloonists, following their daring ascent in the Montgolfier-type hot air balloon, named 'The Royal Vauxhall'. The scene unfolds on a lush, green field, with the balloon tethered to the ground in the foreground. The street beyond is filled with onlookers, their faces etched with a mix of awe, excitement, and trepidation, as they bear witness to this extraordinary feat. In the background, the towering silhouette of St. Pancras Old Church stands proudly, adding a sense of scale and grandeur to the scene. Garnerin, perched on the edge of the wicker basket, has just released himself from the safety of the balloon, his parachute unfurled beneath him. The parachute, a revolutionary invention, was designed by Garnerin himself, and would ensure his safe descent from the unprecedented height of over 3,000 feet. The chaos of the scene is palpable, with volunteers scrambling to secure the ropes and maintain order amongst the throngs of spectators. The successful descent marked a significant milestone in the evolution of human flight. It not only demonstrated the potential of the parachute as a means of safe descent but also paved the way for the development of modern transportation methods, forever altering the way we perceived the possibilities of human flight.
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