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Air balloon of Charles and Robert, Paris
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Air balloon of Charles and Robert, Paris
The air balloon of Charles and Robert, exhibited in Paris, from where they ascended from the Tuileries Gardens.
1 December 1783
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1780s 1783 Aerostatic Ascended Ascent Ballooning Exhibited Globe Gondola Tuileries December
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This photograph depicts the historic air balloon of Charles and Robert, which made its grand debut in Paris on 1 December 1783. The brothers, Montgolfier, are seen standing next to their groundbreaking invention, which was exhibited in the Tuileries Gardens before their successful ascent. The Montgolfier brothers, pioneers of flight, had previously sent a sheep, a rooster, and a duck aloft in a similar balloon in June of the same year, but this marked their first manned flight. The Montgolfier brothers' invention, an aerostatic balloon filled with hot air, was a marvel of the 1780s. The balloon, resembling a large, red, and white globe, is tethered to the ground with ropes, while a gondola suspended below holds the brothers and their supplies. The gondola is adorned with the French flag, symbolizing the national pride and excitement surrounding this groundbreaking achievement in transportation. The Montgolfier brothers' flight marked a pivotal moment in human history, opening up new possibilities for exploration and travel. Their daring ascent into the skies captured the imagination of the world, inspiring future innovations in aviation and fueling the human desire to conquer new heights. This photograph, taken from The Royal Aeronautical Society's archives, serves as a testament to the ingenuity and courage of the Montgolfier brothers and their pioneering achievement in the realm of flight.
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