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Garnerin balloon with parachute

Garnerins balloon with a parachute below, and a French flag waved from the cage. He ascended from North Audley Street, landing 10 minutes later in the parachute near St Pancras Church -- claimed to be the first parachute descent in England.
21 September 1802

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1802 Audley Ballooning Cage Descent Garnerin Pancras Parachute Striped Stripes Waved Waving


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This image depicts the daring exploits of Jean-Pierre Blanchard and his passenger, Jean-Baptiste Lamarck, as they made aviation history on the morning of September 21, 1802. The photograph captures the moment just before their Garnerin balloon, adorned with the vibrant colors of the French flag, began its ascent from North Audley Street in London. The striped balloon, a testament to the early innovation in ballooning technology, lifts off the cobblestone street, leaving the white-washed walls of the buildings behind. The audacious duo, known for their pioneering work in hot air ballooning, had added another first to their list: the first parachute descent in England. The parachute, visible below the balloon cage, was a new addition to their arsenal, designed to ensure a safer landing. The parachute, along with the French flag, was waved from the cage by an assistant, adding an air of excitement and national pride to the scene. Ten minutes later, the balloon would touch down near St Pancras Church, and the parachute would carry Blanchard and Lamarck to the ground, making their descent a groundbreaking moment in the history of transportation and flight. The image, captured by The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library), stands as a testament to the daring spirit of exploration and the relentless pursuit of progress that characterized the early days of aviation.

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