An 1828 Balloon Ascent on a Pony

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I was drinking in that pub a couple of weeks ago! Inexplicably, it has no monument or plaque commemorating this feat of equestro-aerial navigation.

It should have one! This balloon launch was apparently a really big deal to to people back then.

For some reason I was really anticipating an old timey video of the event.

If only!