flight

  • Myths and Legends of Flight

    in 1783, the first passengers in the colorful balloon were a sheep, rooster and duck. It climbed to a height of about 6,000 feet and traveled more than 1 mile. After this first success, the brothers began to send men up in balloons. The first manned flight was on November 21, 1783, the passengers were Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier and Francois Laurent.
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    One of The Montgolfier's Balloons

    1799 - 1850's - George Cayley

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