{"id":39746,"date":"2024-11-10T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/?p=39746"},"modified":"2024-11-07T04:22:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T12:22:50","slug":"historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Hot Air Balloons That Changed the Course of Flight History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hot air balloons have fascinated people for centuries with their ability to lift off the ground and soar into the skies. From the first manned flight in the 18th century to record-breaking adventures and scientific explorations, these balloons have played a significant role in the history of aviation. In this article, we explore 9 historic hot air balloons and their remarkable flights that have shaped our understanding of aerial travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights\/#NASAs_High-altitude_Research_Balloons_1950s-present\" title=\"NASA&#8217;s High-altitude Research Balloons (1950s-present)\">NASA&#8217;s High-altitude Research Balloons (1950s-present)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights\/#Montgolfier_Brothers_Balloon_1783\" title=\"Montgolfier Brothers&#8217; Balloon (1783)\">Montgolfier Brothers&#8217; Balloon (1783)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights\/#Alberto_Santos-Dumonts_Balloon_Inventions_1901\" title=\"Alberto Santos-Dumont&#8217;s Balloon Inventions (1901)\">Alberto Santos-Dumont&#8217;s Balloon Inventions (1901)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights\/#Piccard_and_Kipfers_Stratospheric_Flight_1931\" title=\"Piccard and Kipfer&#8217;s Stratospheric Flight (1931)\">Piccard and Kipfer&#8217;s Stratospheric Flight (1931)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights\/#Double_Eagle_IIs_Transatlantic_Crossing_1978\" title=\"Double Eagle II&#8217;s Transatlantic Crossing (1978)\">Double Eagle II&#8217;s Transatlantic Crossing (1978)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights\/#Breitling_Orbiter_3s_First_Nonstop_Global_Circumnavigation_1999\" title=\"Breitling Orbiter 3&#8217;s First Nonstop Global Circumnavigation (1999)\">Breitling Orbiter 3&#8217;s First Nonstop Global Circumnavigation (1999)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights\/#Per_Lindstrands_Atlantic_Crossing_1987\" title=\"Per Lindstrand&#8217;s Atlantic Crossing (1987)\">Per Lindstrand&#8217;s Atlantic Crossing (1987)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights\/#Felix_Baumgartners_Stratospheric_Jump_2012\" title=\"F\u00e9lix Baumgartner&#8217;s Stratospheric Jump (2012)\">F\u00e9lix Baumgartner&#8217;s Stratospheric Jump (2012)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights\/#Union_Army_Balloon_Corps_1861-1863\" title=\"Union Army Balloon Corps (1861-1863)\">Union Army Balloon Corps (1861-1863)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights\/#More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\" title=\"More from MyCarMakesNoise\">More from MyCarMakesNoise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights\/#17_Lesser-Known_Performance_Cars_with_Impressive_Specs\" title=\"17 Lesser-Known Performance Cars with Impressive Specs\">17 Lesser-Known Performance Cars with Impressive Specs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights\/#21_Kawasaki_Motorcycles_Built_for_Speed_and_Seasoned_Riders\" title=\"21 Kawasaki Motorcycles Built for Speed and Seasoned Riders\">21 Kawasaki Motorcycles Built for Speed and Seasoned Riders<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NASAs_High-altitude_Research_Balloons_1950s-present\"><\/span><strong>NASA&#8217;s High-altitude Research Balloons (1950s-present)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NASA-Research-Balloons.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NASA-Research-Balloons.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NASA-Research-Balloons-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NASA-Research-Balloons-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Molly Brown NZ \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/nasa-high-pressure-helium-balloon-sky-268349171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Since the 1950s, NASA has employed high-altitude research balloons for scientific exploration and atmospheric studies. These balloons carry instruments to study cosmic rays, climate change, and space weather. NASA\u2019s high-altitude missions have provided critical data for understanding Earth&#8217;s atmosphere and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Montgolfier_Brothers_Balloon_1783\"><\/span><strong>Montgolfier Brothers&#8217; Balloon (1783)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"715\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Montgolfier-Brothers-Balloon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Montgolfier-Brothers-Balloon.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Montgolfier-Brothers-Balloon-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Montgolfier-Brothers-Balloon-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: rook76 \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/hungary-circa-1977-stamp-printed-by-91139102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In 1783, the Montgolfier brothers launched their hot air balloon, marking the dawn of manned flight. Constructed from paper and cloth, their balloon soared over Annonay, France, carrying no passengers but showcasing the principles of flight. This pioneering event captured the imagination of the public and laid the groundwork for future aerial innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alberto_Santos-Dumonts_Balloon_Inventions_1901\"><\/span><strong>Alberto Santos-Dumont&#8217;s Balloon Inventions (1901)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Alberto-Santos-Dumont.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Alberto-Santos-Dumont.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Alberto-Santos-Dumont-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Alberto-Santos-Dumont-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: ilapinto \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/hungary-circa-1977-cancelled-postage-stamp-2236574473\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the early 20th century, Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont made significant advancements in balloon design. His innovations included smaller, more maneuverable balloons that influenced later aircraft development. Santos-Dumont\u2019s work not only advanced ballooning technology but also bridged the gap between ballooning and aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Piccard_and_Kipfers_Stratospheric_Flight_1931\"><\/span><strong>Piccard and Kipfer&#8217;s Stratospheric Flight (1931)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"793\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Piccard-and-Kipfer-793x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Piccard-and-Kipfer-793x1024.jpg 793w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Piccard-and-Kipfer-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Piccard-and-Kipfer-768x992.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Piccard-and-Kipfer.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 793px) 100vw, 793px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Unknown author \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Natuurkundige,_prof,_SFA022003343.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Auguste Piccard and Paul Kipfer achieved a major milestone in 1931 with their stratospheric flight, reaching over 15,000 meters in a pressurized balloon. This high-altitude journey provided valuable data on the upper atmosphere. Their expedition was a significant step towards understanding the conditions of near-space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Double_Eagle_IIs_Transatlantic_Crossing_1978\"><\/span><strong>Double Eagle II&#8217;s Transatlantic Crossing (1978)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Double-Eagle-II-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Double-Eagle-II-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Double-Eagle-II-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Double-Eagle-II-768x1150.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Double-Eagle-II.jpg 910w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Unknown author \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:DoubleEagleIIPresqueIsleMaine.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In 1978, the Double Eagle II, piloted by Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson, and Larry Newman, completed the first successful transatlantic balloon flight. The journey from Maine, USA, to France demonstrated advancements in balloon navigation and endurance. Their achievement marked a significant milestone in long-distance balloon travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breitling_Orbiter_3s_First_Nonstop_Global_Circumnavigation_1999\"><\/span><strong>Breitling Orbiter 3&#8217;s First Nonstop Global Circumnavigation (1999)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Breitling-Orbiter-3-697x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Breitling-Orbiter-3-697x1024.jpg 697w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Breitling-Orbiter-3-204x300.jpg 204w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Breitling-Orbiter-3-768x1129.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Breitling-Orbiter-3.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Rudolf H. Boettcher \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Breitling_Orbiter_3,_HB-QGF.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones achieved the first nonstop global circumnavigation by balloon with the Breitling Orbiter 3 in 1999. Their 19-day journey covered 29,056 miles, setting a new record for ballooning endurance. This achievement demonstrated the balloon&#8217;s potential for continuous, long-haul travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Per_Lindstrands_Atlantic_Crossing_1987\"><\/span><strong>Per Lindstrand&#8217;s Atlantic Crossing (1987)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"987\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Per-Lindstrand-Atlantic-Crossing-987x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Per-Lindstrand-Atlantic-Crossing-987x1024.jpg 987w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Per-Lindstrand-Atlantic-Crossing-289x300.jpg 289w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Per-Lindstrand-Atlantic-Crossing-768x797.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Per-Lindstrand-Atlantic-Crossing.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 987px) 100vw, 987px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Alan Wilson \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/flickr.com\/photos\/ajw1970\/40247908681\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Per Lindstrand and Richard Branson gained fame in 1987 for their successful Atlantic crossing in the Virgin Atlantic Flyer. Their journey from Sugarloaf Mountain, Maine, to Limavady, Northern Ireland, marked a significant achievement in ballooning. Lindstrand\u2019s flight showcased advancements in balloon technology and global navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Felix_Baumgartners_Stratospheric_Jump_2012\"><\/span><strong>F\u00e9lix Baumgartner&#8217;s Stratospheric Jump (2012)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Felix-Baumgartner-Stratospheric-Jump.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Felix-Baumgartner-Stratospheric-Jump.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Felix-Baumgartner-Stratospheric-Jump-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Felix-Baumgartner-Stratospheric-Jump-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Vivvi Smak \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/washington-dc-usa-05-24-2014-1144220633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>F\u00e9lix Baumgartner\u2019s 2012 stratospheric jump from a high-altitude balloon set a new record in aerospace exploration. Ascending to over 39 kilometers, Baumgartner\u2019s free fall demonstrated human capabilities in extreme environments. His jump provided crucial insights into high-altitude physics and human performance. The project also highlighted the potential for future space exploration and high-altitude research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Union_Army_Balloon_Corps_1861-1863\"><\/span><strong>Union Army Balloon Corps (1861-1863)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"692\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Union-Army-Balloon-Corps-692x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Union-Army-Balloon-Corps-692x1024.jpg 692w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Union-Army-Balloon-Corps-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Union-Army-Balloon-Corps-768x1137.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Union-Army-Balloon-Corps.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Mathew Benjamin Brady \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Intrepid_balloon.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Union Army Balloon Corps, established during the American Civil War, was a pioneering military unit utilizing hot air balloons for reconnaissance. Under the leadership of Thaddeus Lowe, the Corps provided valuable aerial intelligence during key battles. Their work demonstrated the strategic advantages of ballooning in warfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article originally appeared in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/10-historic-hot-air-balloons-and-their-flights\/\">MyCarMakesNoise<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_from_MyCarMakesNoise\"><\/span>More from MyCarMakesNoise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 Rare Classic Buses That Are Worth a Fortune<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Leyland-Tiger-Cub.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Leyland-Tiger-Cub.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Leyland-Tiger-Cub-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Leyland-Tiger-Cub-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: Rodney Hutchinson \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/glasgow-scotland-october-9th-2022-1960-2215570293\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to classic vehicles, buses often fly under the radar, yet some of these rare models are worth a small fortune today. From vintage double-deckers to sleek mid-century coaches, these buses not only hold historical significance but also carry substantial value.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/rare-classic-buses-that-are-worth-a-fortune\/\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Lesser-Known_Performance_Cars_with_Impressive_Specs\"><\/span>17 Lesser-Known Performance Cars with Impressive Specs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Cadillac-ATS-V.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Cadillac-ATS-V.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Cadillac-ATS-V-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Cadillac-ATS-V-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Performance cars often capture the imagination with their speed, power, and sleek designs. While iconic models like the Porsche 911 and Ferrari F8 steal the spotlight, many lesser-known performance cars offer equally impressive specs.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/general\/lesser-known-performance-cars-with-impressive-specs\/\">Read More<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Kawasaki_Motorcycles_Built_for_Speed_and_Seasoned_Riders\"><\/span>21 Kawasaki Motorcycles Built for Speed and Seasoned Riders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kawasaki-Z-H2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kawasaki-Z-H2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kawasaki-Z-H2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kawasaki-Z-H2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kawasaki-Z-H2-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mycarmakesnoise.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kawasaki-Z-H2-1.jpg 1599w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Editorial Credit: \u30b5\u30d5\u30a3\u30eb \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Kawasaki_Z_H2_SideView.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Kawasaki motorcycles are known for their incredible speed and performance, making them a top choice for seasoned riders. 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