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Montgolfier Day, 2014 – Another year done :)

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Falcon124

Happy Montgolfier Day once again :) It’s hard to believe that another year has shot past since last I made a post about the celebration of the anniversary of the first manned ascent in a hot air balloon. It’s also … Continue reading →

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Montgolfier Day, 2013

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Falcon124

Happy Montgolfier Day! On this day in 1783, the first free flight by humans in a hot air balloon was recorded in Paris, France as Pilatre de Rozier & Francois d’Arlandes flew a Montgolfier balloon to an altitude of 3,000′ … Continue reading →

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