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AR9103311 
Crossing of the English Channel by Blanchard and Jeffries, 1785 (1890s). Artist: Anon
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The first airbourne english channel crossing 
The first airbourne english channel crossing, on January 7th, 1785, Mr Blanchard & Dr Jefferies departing from Dover with the balloon, for the continent.  Jean-Pierre Blanchard, with John Jeffries, an American, were the first men to cross the English Channel by balloon, from Dover to Calais. 
Location British Library/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier AR9103312 
Type Image 
Purpose Public 
Size 5883px × 4439px 
Photo Credit © British Library Board / Robana / Art Resource, NY 
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18th century
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Hot Air Balloon
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