Military balloon crash, 1891
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Military balloon crash, 1891
Military balloon crash. This crash took place on 25 May 1891, near Ermenonville Forest, France. It involved bad weather bringing down a French balloon from the Chalais-Meudon aerostation, near Paris. The balloonists suffered broken bones and bruises. A second balloon was also present (background) landing some distance away. The Aerostation Militaire at Chalais-Meudon was established in 1877. Military ballooning in France dates back to the 1790s. Artwork from the eighth volume (second period of 1891) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1891 Aeronaut Annual Volume Aviator Balloon Ballooning Balloonist Crash Crashing Fall Falling Fracture Fractured Fractures France French Hurt Injured Injury La Science Illustree Land Landing Louis Figuier Magazine Military Popular Science Soldier Soldiers Storm Transport Transportation Weekly Aeronauts Bad Weather Ermenonville Mono Chrome Strong Winds
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This print captures the dramatic aftermath of a military balloon crash that occurred on 25 May 1891 near Ermenonville Forest, France. The unfortunate incident was caused by treacherous weather conditions that brought down a French balloon from the renowned Chalais-Meudon aerostation, located near Paris. In this monochrome illustration from La Science Illustree, we witness the injured balloonists being tended to after suffering broken bones and bruises. The image showcases two balloons; one in the foreground crashed due to the strong winds and stormy skies, while another can be seen landing at a distance in the background. This historical artwork sheds light on military ballooning in France during the late 19th century when such aerial expeditions were gaining popularity. Established in 1877, Aerostation Militaire at Chalais-Meudon played a significant role in advancing technological advancements related to aviation. The brave soldiers depicted here faced great danger as they navigated through unpredictable skies for scientific exploration and military reconnaissance purposes. This fascinating snapshot serves as a reminder of both human resilience and vulnerability within early aviation history. It is an invaluable piece of art that not only documents an important event but also highlights how far we have come in terms of transportation technology since then.
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