Pew majoi" improvements have been made in the balloon since 1783, when the French scientist, Professor Charles, made his first ascent. The ripping panel, allowing the bag to bo emptied speedily upon landing,, and the drag ; rope, keeping the balloon at an even altitude, have, been the two most important innovations, i
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Evening Post, Volume CIX, Issue 44, 21 February 1930, Page 10
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