Society Ballooning, Pittsfield, Massachusetts (1906 Original Black & White Film)

Step back in time to 1906 with this captivating black and white film documenting the historic flight of the Centaur balloon. Watch as a group of men meticulously prepares the balloon for its momentous journey, filling it with gas until it soars gracefully into the sky. Experience the thrill of flight alongside Count Henri de la Vaulx and members of the Aero Club of America as they make history at the Paris Exposition. Don't miss this rare glimpse into the early days of aviation and exploration.

Source :
Bitzer, G. W., American Mutoscope And Biograph Company, Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1906) Society ballooning, Pittsfield, Mass. United States: American Mutoscope & Biograph Company. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00564569