French Aerostatic Corps | |
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Aerostatic Corps balloon during the Battle of Fleurus | |
Active | 1794–1799 |
Country | France |
Type | Balloon engineers |
Role | Reconnaissance |
Size | Two companies of 26 soldiers |
Colors | Blue with a black trim |
Engagements | Battle of Fleurus, Battle of Mainz, Battle of Würzburg, Battle of the Nile |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Jean-Marie-Joseph Coutelle, Nicolas Lhomond |
Aircraft flown | |
Reconnaissance | L'Entreprenant, Hercule, L'Intrépide |
The French Aerostatic Corps or Company of Aeronauts (French: compagnie d'aérostiers) was the world's first balloon unit,[1] founded in 1794 to use balloons, primarily for reconnaissance.