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Blanchard and Jeffries crossing English Channel

Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr John Jeffries crossing the English Channel by balloon. They left Dover, crossed the sea, and landed near Blanay, between Calais and Boulogne. It was the first aerial crossing of the English Channel. Pictured is the French coast at Calais, with jubilant spectators, ships and boats.
7 January 1785

Media ID 7475263

© The Royal Aeronautical Society (National Aerospace Library)/Mary Evans

1780s 1785 Ballooning Blanchard Boulogne Calais Channel Crossing Dover Jeffries Pierre Pioneer Pioneering Spectators Steering Wings


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