aerostatic
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Origin of aerostatic
Example Sentences
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This first aerostatic journey took place on November 21st, 1783.
From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles
The automatic and the riflemen in the tower banged away to no purpose, for the aerostatic officers of the Grays had been apprised of the danger in that direction.
From The Last Shot by Palmer, Frederick
The First Consul caused ascents in picturesque balloons to be made on occasions of public rejoicing for victories, in order to strike the imaginations of the Egyptians, and an aerostatic academy was established near Paris.
From The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 by Various
When the telegraph did speak it was with another message from some aerostatic officer, saying, "Still favorable," which was taken at once to Lanstron, who was with the staff chiefs around the big table.
From The Last Shot by Palmer, Frederick
The first three groups are capable of flight by aerodynamic or aerostatic means and can be propelled and controlled by methods known to aeronautical engineers.
From The Flying Saucers are Real by Keyhoe, Donald E. (Donald Edward)
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