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John Wise%u2019s incredible 809-mile flight from St. Louis to Henderson, New York in his balloon Atlantic is commemorated in this Miniature Sheet from Upper Volta. It marks the 200th anniversary of aviation. Issued on April 15. 1983.John Wise%u2019s balloon Atlantic, on a Central African Republic stamp. It is from a set of four stamps depicting balloons that commemorate the 200th anniversary of manned flight. Issued on May 21, 1983.John Wise%u2019s balloon Atlantic, on a Mauritania stamp. It is from a set of three stamps commemorating the history of airships. Issued on October 17, 1983.
