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Genoa To Chignolo

Aeronaut Dartois of the Paris Aero Club, taking-off from the velodrome of Andrea Doria, near Bisagno, Genoa, in his hot air balloon Gigante. With him are a journalist from the Caffaro and the vice-president of the velodrome. Lift-off was at 4.15pm, the balloon rose to 3, 900 metres, and landed at 7pm on the left bank of the river Po near Chignolo. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Hulton Archive

Media ID 11803110

1919 Format


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Capturing the Thrills of Aeronaut Dartois' Historic Balloon Journey from Genoa to Chignolo

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. This print immortalizes a momentous event in aviation history as Aeronaut Dartois, a member of the prestigious Paris Aero Club, embarks on an exhilarating hot air balloon adventure. The scene unfolds at the velodrome of Andrea Doria near Bisagno, Genoa, where spectators eagerly gather to witness this remarkable feat. In this stunning back view portrait, we see Dartois preparing for takeoff alongside a journalist from Caffaro and the vice-president of the velodrome. At precisely 4:15pm, with anticipation filling the air, Gigante gracefully ascends into the sky. As it soars higher and higher, reaching an impressive altitude of 3,900 meters (12,800 feet), one can only imagine the breathtaking views that unfolded before their eyes. After hours filled with suspense and awe-inspiring vistas over Europe's picturesque landscapes below them, at around 7pm Gigante gently touches down on the left bank of the river Po near Chignolo. This triumphant landing marks not only a successful journey but also serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our unyielding desire for exploration. Preserved by Hulton Archive/Getty Images with meticulous attention to detail and historical significance; this extraordinary photograph transports us back in time to relive an era when daring adventurers like Aeronaut Dartois pushed boundaries and def

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