Title
Launch of first hydrogen-filled
Caption
Launch of first hydrogen-filled (unmanned) balloon from Champ de Mars, Paris, France, 17 August 1783, by Jacques Charles and Robert Brothers. Travelled 25km to Gonesse where it was destroyed by terrified peasants. Aeronautics
Date
1883
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP10A01_444
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,9Mb (4,7Mb) / 11,6in x 17,1in / 3465 x 5137 (300dpi)