Balloon Flight Collection

Dunont de Chambot piercing Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon
3732709 Dunont de Chambot piercing Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Dunont de Chambot piercing Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon)

Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon
3732675 Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon
3732754 Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Jean Pierre Blanchard
2623689 Jean Pierre Blanchard; (add.info.: Portrait of Jean Pierre Blanchard (-1809) French inventor, best known as a pioneer in balloon flight. Dated 1785.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon
3732752 Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An elaborately decorated balloon, 1786 (etching)
2623690 An elaborately decorated balloon, 1786 (etching); (add.info.: Hand-coloured etching of an elaborately decorated balloon used by Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (-1785)

NYC, Manhattan, Hudson Yards, Shine Bright Christmas decorations with Hot Air Balloon, and The Vessel

Mr Green Albion Balloon Having Ascended Vauxhall Gardens
Artokoloro

Gay Lussac Balloonflight
French scientist GAY-LUSSAC makes one of his ascents at Paris - the first instance of a manned aerial device being used for scientific purposes

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Experience the magic of the holiday season in NYC as a hot air balloon drifts above the Shine Bright Christmas decorations at Hudson Yards. Manhattan's iconic skyline, adorned with twinkling lights, serves as the perfect backdrop for this breathtaking view. The Vessel, an intricate and stunning sculpture, stands tall below, adding to the surreal scene. Reminiscent of Mr. Green's Albion Balloon's historic ascent in Vauxhall Gardens or the famous Montgolfier brothers' Gay Lussac balloon flight, this flight offers a unique and unforgettable perspective of the city. #NYCHoliday #HotAirBalloon #Manhattan #HudsonYards #ChristmasDecorations #TheVessel