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Montgolfier Brothers

Montgolfier Brothers

Painting showing the Montgolfier brothers loading animals in to their balloon for an early test flight. At the time, it was unknown whether the altitude would have an adverse affect on humans, so a duck, a rooster, and a sheep were used as test subjects.
Galleries: Airports, Hillsborough, Misc Painting Subjects, Tampa
Keywords: aerospace, aerospace, art, balloon, duck, flight, montgolfier, painting, rooster, sheep, tampa, tia
Photo Location: Tampa International Airport, Tampa, FL
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 11/18/2005
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon PowerShot A95
Original Dimensions: 1364×1600
Picture Orientation: Portrait
GPS Coordinates: 27°58'45.34"N 82°32'4.90"W
Picture Number: 666