Arènes du sport aéronautique sous la direction de Eugène Godard

Broadside announcing an aeronautics exhibition organized under the direction of balloonist Eugene Godard and held in Paris in 1885. Includes picture... more

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Arènes du sport aéronautique sous la direction de Eugène Godard

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Broadside announcing an aeronautics exhibition organized under the direction of balloonist Eugene Godard and held in Paris in 1885. Includes picture of the balloon "L'Avenir" equipped with two separate passenger areas--a basket attached directly under the balloon and a platform secured below the basket. Two parachutists descend on either side of the balloon. "Arènes du sport aéronautique sous la direction de Eugène Godard, aîné, lundi de Paques, 6 avril 1885, à 2 heures. Experience publique de navigation aérienne, système A. Brisson (Breveté S.G.D.G.) ..."

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November 17th, 2021