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Balloon built at Versailles
A balloon built at Versailles, France, and put on display there on a platform. It was 60 feet high and 40 feet in diameter, in blue and gold material. A sheep was placed in the cage, and an ascent took place in front of the King and Royal Family. The balloon later descended in Paris, in the Carrefour Marechal, Bois de Vaucresson, near the Chemin aux Boeufs. Date: 19 September 1783
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1780s 1783 Aerostatic Ascent Balloon Bois Cage Carrefour Chemin Descended Descent Marechal Platform Sheep Vaucresson Versailles Boeufs
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This image showcases the historic moment when a grand balloon, constructed at the esteemed Château de Versailles in France during September 1783, was put on display for the King and Royal Family. The colossal balloon stood an impressive 60 feet high and 40 feet in diameter, adorned in resplendent blue and gold fabric. Intrigue and excitement filled the air as a sheep was carefully placed inside the cage suspended beneath the balloon. The anticipation reached its peak as the ascent took place, with the monarch and his esteemed family looking on in awe. The successful lift-off marked a significant milestone in the history of transportation and aviation. However, the adventure did not end at Versailles. The balloon later descended in Paris, specifically in the Carrefour Marechal area of the Bois de Vaucresson, near the Chemin aux Boeufs. The animal passenger, the sheep, survived the journey unscathed, adding to the marvel of this groundbreaking event. This photograph is a captivating reminder of the fascination and curiosity that surrounded early attempts at flight and the role that France played in shaping the future of transportation and exploration.
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