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Balloon ascent by Blanchard, Champ de Mars, Paris
Balloon ascent by Jean-Pierre Blanchard from the Champ de Mars, Paris, with Pere Dont-Pecque (Dom Pech, a Benedictine monk).
2 March 1784
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1780s 1784 Aerostatic Ascent Ballooning Benedictine Blanchard Champ Mars Monk Oars Pere Pierre Spectators Steering Wings Pech
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This image, taken from The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the historic moment of the first successful balloon ascent in France, which took place on March 2, 1784, at the Champ de Mars in Paris. The intrepid adventurers, Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Pierre-Joseph Montgolfier, are seen ascending into the sky aboard their aerostatic craft, accompanied by Father Dom Pecque, a Benedictine monk. The crowd, gathered in awe and excitement, watches as the trio leaves the earth behind, their balloon appearing like a graceful pair of wings against the blue sky. Jean-Pierre Blanchard, a pioneering figure in the field of ballooning, had already made history by completing the first manned hot air balloon flight in January of the same year, alongside the Montgolfier brothers. However, this ascent marked a new milestone, as it was the first time a balloon had been flown in France. The scene is set against the backdrop of the Champ de Mars, a popular recreational area in Paris, where the excitement of the crowd is palpable. Father Dom Pecque, who was invited to join the flight as a passenger, adds an intriguing element to this groundbreaking event. The image shows the monk holding on to the steering oars, suggesting that he may have played a role in guiding the balloon during the ascent. This photograph is a testament to the spirit of exploration and innovation that characterized the late 1700s, as well as the fascination that the new technology of ballooning held for the public. It is a captivating reminder of a time when mankind first began to conquer the skies, and the thrill of flight captured the imagination of people all over the world.
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