Development Of Hot Air Balloons

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  • The first hot air balloon launched

    The first hot air balloon launched

    It was launched by a French scientist named Pilatre De Rozier.
  • First hot air balloon to fly across the English Channel

    First hot air balloon to fly across the English Channel

    It was flown by Jean Pierre Blanchard and John Jefferies.
  • First balloon flight in North America.

    First balloon flight in North America.

    It was flown by Jean-Pierre Blanchard.
  • The first long-distance balloon flight

    The first long-distance balloon flight

    The Great Balloon of Nassau was flown in Germany, in 18 hours.
  • Hot air balloons were used at war

    Hot air balloons were used at war

    They were used for military observation.
  • Hot air balloons start to grow as a sport.

    Hot air balloons start to grow as a sport.

    Due to the annual Gordon Bennett Balloon Trophy Race.
  • Launched the first modern hot air balloon flight

    Launched the first modern hot air balloon flight

    It was launched by Ed Yost in Burning Nebraska.
  • Cross the Atlantic in a hot air balloon

    Cross the Atlantic in a hot air balloon

    Richard Branson and Per Lindstrand became the first person to cross it.
  • Hot air balloon flies around the world

    Hot air balloon flies around the world

    It was flown by Steve Fossett and became the longest-ever solo flight.