Montgolfier balloon in flight over Paris

First manned balloon ascent, made in the presence of the Dauphin, from the Jardin de la Muette, Paris, under the direction of Montgolfier. The passengers were the Marquis d'Arlandes and Pilatre de Rozier. View taken from the terrace of Mr Franklin at Passy

1780s 1783 Arlandes Ascent Ballooning Dauphin Jardin Manned Marquis Montgolfier Muette Passy Pilatre Presence Rosier Rozier

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