His balloon rose a few feet from the ground.
The balloon rose in front of their eyes and they were unable to stop it.
Therrit had planned to do his work while the balloon was still rising.
If this went on much longer, the basket would rack itself apart and leave him- Suddenly the balloon was rising again.
He had to lay on six more bricks before the balloon was rising fast enough to suit him.
The balloon was already rising into the air, and those who were trying to hold it down had to let go.
Then the balloon rose above the roof and was caught by the strong breeze.
The balloon rose to about 3,600 feet and landed near Woodeaton, around six miles away.
The balloon rose at once, and Lee kept the telescope to his eye.
His balloon with its pressurized capsule rose to 51,774 feet on May 27, 1931.