The Ascent at Versailles, 1783
The first balloon carrying living beings in the air
Investors were lacking to bring about the realization of this project
It is gratifying to record that Count Zeppelin’s latest machine, the Deutschland II, is now in operation. During the present month (April, 1911), flights have been made covering 90 miles and upward at speeds exceeding 20 miles per hour with the wind unfavorable. This balloon is intended for use as a passenger excursion vehicle during the coming summer, under contract with the municipality of Düsseldorf.
The “République”