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Aerial voyages - Fonville in L Entreprenant, 1868
Aerial voyages - mountain ranges of clouds beheld from the balloon L Entreprenant, piloted by M W de Fonville on his second ascent on 22nd March 1868 from La Villette, near Paris. Date: 1868
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Aerial Voyages: Witnessing the Mountain Ranges of Clouds from the Balloon L Entreprenant in 1868 This photograph captures the essence of an aerial voyage as experienced by M. W. de Fonville during his second ascent in the balloon L Entreprenant on March 22, 1868. Launched from La Villette, near Paris, this daring expedition took place during the 1860s, a time when hot air balloons were the epitome of innovative transportation. The image portrays a breathtaking panorama of undulating mountain ranges of clouds, their peaks touching the cerulean sky. The sun casts a warm, golden glow over the scene, illuminating the ephemeral beauty of the clouds. The balloon, with its distinctive hot air envelope and wicker basket, is visible in the foreground, providing a stark contrast to the vast expanse of the sky. M. W. de Fonville, a pioneering French balloonist, was renowned for his daring aerial voyages. This photograph offers a glimpse into the thrilling experience of flying high above the earth, providing a unique perspective of the world that few had ever witnessed before. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to share in the wonder and excitement of early aviation history.
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