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Patrick Luiz Sullivan De Oliveira, "Ascending Republic: The Ballooning Revival in Nineteenth-Century France" (MIT Press, 2025)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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The Legacy of Aeropostale and the Transformation of Aviation in France

This chapter delves into Aeropostale's historical impact on aviation, particularly in linking France with its colonies and South America after WWII. It examines the transformation of flight's significance, from a dream of exploration to a strategic national asset, highlighted by the experiences of a celebrated pilot and major projects like the Concorde.

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