French Aerostatic Corps

French Aerostatic Corps
Aerostatic Corps balloon during the Battle of Fleurus
Active1794–1799
CountryFrance
TypeBalloon engineers
RoleReconnaissance
SizeTwo companies of 26 soldiers
ColorsBlue with a black trim
EngagementsBattle of Fleurus,
Battle of Mainz,
Battle of Würzburg,
Battle of the Nile
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Jean-Marie-Joseph Coutelle,
Nicolas Lhomond
Aircraft flown
ReconnaissanceL'Entreprenant, Hercule, L'Intrépide

The French Aerostatic Corps or Company of Aeronauts (French: compagnie d'aérostiers) was the world's first balloon unit, founded in 1794 to use balloons, primarily for reconnaissance.

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