Commemorative plaque to James Sadler 1753-1828, the first English aeronaut


The plaque reads, "James Sadler 1753-1828 First English Aeronaut who in a fire balloon made a successful ascent from near this place - 4th October 1784 to land near Woodeaton"


Size: 3414px × 5100px
Location: Merton Field, Oxford, England
Photo credit: © Dave Pattison / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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