Ascension

French-English Dictionary of Military Terms · 1918 · p. 3

Ascent (Balloon). Trip (aeroplane or balloon). Upstroke (of piston).—Ascension libre. Ascent in free balloon. —Ascension captive. Ascent in captive balloon.—Ascension droite. Right ascension (astronomy).—Mettre en ascension. To send up (a balloon). [p.39]