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| Picture No | 10018539 |
| Date | 25th June 1794 |
| Description | French Entreprenant air balloon, battle of Fleurus 1794 |
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Balloon, used by the French for reconnaisance during the Revolutionary War, notably at the battle of Fleurus-the first use of a manned airborne device in warfare.
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| Source | Engraving by Mes in Louis Figuier, 'Merveilles de la Science' Vol 2 page 493 |
| Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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