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Balloon over Calais
Imaginary scene showing a balloon over Calais, built by M Romain and piloted by M Pilatre de Rozier, intended for a flight from France to England.
late 18th century
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Ballooning Calais Channel Imaginary Pilatre Romain Rozier
Jigsaw Puzzle (1000 Pieces)
Step into the past with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, featuring the enchanting image "Balloon over Calais" by The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans. This mesmerizing puzzle transports you back to the late 18th century, where you'll join M Romain and M Pilatre de Rozier as they prepare for their historic attempt to cross the English Channel in a hot air balloon. Immerse yourself in the adventure and challenge yourself to piece together this intricately detailed puzzle, bringing the thrill of early aviation history to life in your own home.
1000 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 76x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 76cm (19.8" x 29.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this late 18th century imaginary scene, a hot air balloon, an engineering marvel of the time, floats majestically above the picturesque coastal town of Calais, France. The balloon, meticulously crafted by the brilliant mind of Monsieur Romain, is being piloted by the daring Monsieur Pilâtre de Rozier, two pioneers in the burgeoning field of ballooning. The balloon, with its elegant and intricately designed woven basket and a towering envelope filled with hot air, stands as a testament to human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of transportation beyond the confines of land. The town of Calais, with its towering coastal cliffs and the English Channel stretching out in the background, presents a breathtaking backdrop to this historic moment. The English Channel, a formidable body of water that has long posed a challenge to transportation, lies between France and England. The successful crossing of this expansive waterway by air would be a groundbreaking achievement in the annals of transportation history. The anticipation and excitement are palpable as the townsfolk of Calais and beyond eagerly watch the preparations for this daring flight. As the sun begins to rise, the pilots, with their hearts pounding with a mix of fear and exhilaration, take their positions in the basket. With a final check of the balloon's tether, they release themselves from the earth, ascending into the sky, leaving the shores of Calais and the towering cliffs behind. The balloon, carried by the wind, drifts towards England, marking the beginning of a new era in transportation and human exploration. This image, a product of the rich archives of The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library), transports us back in time, allowing us to witness this pivotal moment in history and the boundless spirit of human innovation.
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