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Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-85) in Paris
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Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-85) in Paris
Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-85) in Paris, 11 October 1783. From Gaston Tissandier Histoire des Ballons, Paris, 1887
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1783 1887 Aeronautics Ascent Ballons Balloon Ballooning Captive Flight Francois Gaston Histoire Montgolfier October Paris Pilatre Rozier Tissandier
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This print captures a momentous event in the history of aviation - the ascent of a captive hot air balloon by Francois Pilatre de Rozier in Paris on October 11,1783. The image, taken from Gaston Tissandier's "Histoire des Ballons" published in 1887, transports us back to a time when the possibilities of flight were just beginning to be explored. Francois Pilatre de Rozier, a French pioneer in aeronautics, bravely took to the skies aboard this innovative contraption. The balloon, filled with hot air and tethered to the ground, symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of conquering the heavens. It represents both our fascination with flight and our desire to push boundaries. In this historic moment frozen in time, we witness an extraordinary feat that would pave the way for future advancements in aviation. As spectators gaze up at de Rozier's daring ascent, they are filled with awe and wonder at what lies beyond their reach. The photograph serves as a reminder of how far we have come since that fateful day in 1783. It is a testament to human ingenuity and determination - qualities that continue to drive progress today. As we admire this remarkable image captured by Universal Images Group (UIG), let us reflect on the courage and curiosity that led Francois Pilatre de Rozier into the sky over two centuries ago. May it inspire us all to reach for new heights and explore uncharted territories
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