Lunardi ascending from the Artillery Ground Moorfields

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Lunardi ascending from the Artillery Ground Moorfields

Lunardi ascending from the Artillery Ground, Moorfields, September 15 1784 in the presence of 150, 000 spectators. After a passage of 3 hours and 40 minutes he safely alighted near Ware, 20 miles from London

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1784 After Artillery Ascending Hours Lunardi Minutes Moorfields Passage Presence Safely Spectators Ware Alighted

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print commemorates the historic hot air balloon ascent of the Italian aeronaut, Jean-Pierre Blanchard and his passenger, Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier's navigator, Jean-Baptiste Lunardi, from the Artillery Ground in Moorfields, London on September 15, 1784. With an estimated audience of 150,000 spectators gathered to witness the event, Lunardi's daring journey marked a significant milestone in the early history of aviation. The print depicts Lunardi ascending from the Artillery Ground, surrounded by a sea of curious onlookers. The hot air balloon, a groundbreaking invention of the time, is shown lifting off the ground, its large envelope filled with hot air from the fire burning beneath. The balloon, though resembling more of a grounded plane or an ancient aircraft than a modern aeroplane, was a marvel of engineering and innovation. Lunardi's passage through the London sky lasted for an impressive 3 hours and 40 minutes before he safely alighted near Ware, a distance of approximately 20 miles from the city. The successful landing added to the excitement and intrigue surrounding these early aviation pioneers, paving the way for further advancements in the field. This print serves as a testament to the human spirit of exploration and the fascination with the unknown, as well as a reminder of the remarkable journey that led to the development of modern aviation.

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