Von Abercron, 1908, Allein über die Alpen. ('Gersthofen.')

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380m³ balloon Gersthofen filled with hydrogen, crossing the Alps. The author's first solo balloon ascent.


Original title Allein über die Alpen. ('Gersthofen.')
Simple title Alone over the Alps
Authors Hugo von Abercron
Date 1908
Countries AT
Languages de
Keywords LTA, balloon, ascension, hydrogen
Journal Wien. Luftsch. Zeit.
Related to aircraft? 1
Page count 1
Word count
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Sources

  • Brockett 1, page 3, entry 26: Abercron, Hugo von. Allein über die Alpen. ('Gersthofen.') Wien. Luftsch. Zeit., VII Jahrg., Nr. 8 (Aug. 1908), Wien, pp. 179-180. S (26
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