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“Nothing will ever equal that moment of exhilaration which filled my whole being when I felt myself flying away from the earth. It was not mere pleasure; it was perfect bliss.”

Quote by Jacques Charles

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Jacques Charles
Jacques Charles

Jacques Charles, born on November 12, 1746 and died on April 7, 1823, was a French scientist known for his significant contributions to the field of aviation. He is particularly renowned for his work on the invention of the hot air balloon and his research on the principles of flight. more

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