Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871. Escaping from Paris by balloon under fire from Prussian rifleman. Cage of carrier pigeons tied to side of basket. From 'Souvenirs du Siege de Paris' by Jules Renard Draner.

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