First Hot Air Balloon Flight with Human Passengers

18th Century

Cradle of Aviation Museum
Garden City, United States

This historic illustration shows the first hot air balloon flight with human passengers. It was built by the Montgolfier brothers and flown by Marquis d'Arlandes and Pilatre de Rozier in November 21, 1783 in Paris.

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Title: First Hot Air Balloon Flight with Human Passengers
Date Created: 18th Century
Location Created: Paris, France
Type: Drawing

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