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Henry Tracey Coxwell opening the gas-valve of the hot air balloon with his teeth because his hands were frostbitten after attaining the highest altitude on record with his companion James Glaisher, who had fainted, 1862
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Henry Tracey Coxwell opening the gas-valve of the hot air balloon with his teeth because his hands were frostbitten after attaining the highest altitude on record with his companion James Glaisher, who had fainted, 1862
COXWELL & GLAISHER, 1862.
Henry Tracey Coxwell opening the gas-valve of the hot air balloon with his teeth because his hands were frostbitten after attaining the highest altitude on record with his companion James Glaisher, who had fainted, 1862
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Media ID 10717470
1862 Aeronaut Aeronautical Aviation Aviator Ballooning Balloonist Equipment Flight Gondola Henri Meteorologist Research Science Scientist Tracy Coxwell Glaisher Valve
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a remarkable moment in history, showcasing the incredible bravery and determination of Henry Tracey Coxwell. In 1862, Coxwell and his companion James Glaisher embarked on a groundbreaking hot air balloon expedition that would forever etch their names in the annals of aviation. As they reached unprecedented heights, tragedy struck when Glaisher succumbed to the extreme altitude and fainted. Undeterred by this setback, Coxwell found himself faced with an urgent dilemma - his hands were frostbitten from the freezing temperatures at such lofty altitudes. With no other option available, he resorted to an astonishing act of courage: opening the gas-valve of the balloon using only his teeth. The image depicts Coxwell's unwavering determination as he clings onto the valve with sheer grit and resolve. The intensity is palpable as we witness him overcoming immense physical pain to ensure their safe descent back to earth. This photograph not only showcases these two pioneering men but also serves as a testament to human resilience and our unyielding pursuit of scientific knowledge. It stands as a powerful reminder that sometimes extraordinary feats require us to push beyond our limits, even if it means enduring unimaginable hardships. Through this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to that historic moment where boundaries were shattered and new frontiers were explored – forever immortalizing Henry Tracey Coxwell's indomitable spirit within the realms of aviation history.
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