Aerostat Collection (page 12)

Poster for first international exhibition of aerial locomotion, by Ernest Montaut, September 25 - October 17, 1909
Posters, France, 20th century. Premiere Exposition International de Locomotion Aerienne, poster for the first international exhibition of aerial locomotion, September 25 - October 17, 1909

Jules Dupuis-Delcourt
Jules Francois Dupuis-Delcourt (1802-1864), French professional balloonist, designer, inventor, and editor of a Paris journal, made his first balloon ascent in 1824

James Glaisher FRS, Meteorologist
James Glaisher (1808-1903), English meteorologist, born in London and largely self-educated, he became assistant to the Director of the Cambridge University Observatory

Henry Coxwell, Aeronaut
Henry Tracey Coxwell (1819-1900), English aeronaut who, though a qualified dentist, became a professional aeronaut in 1848

Airship over Manhattan, New York, US C016 / 2790
Airship over Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, in 1933. This is the USS Macon (ZRS-5), a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation

Airship USS Akron C016 / 2789
Airship USS Akron (ZRS-4). The USS Akron was a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation

Airship hull interior C016 / 2788
Airship hull interior. Interior of the hull of the USS Akron (ZRS-4) prior to gas cell installation. The USS Akron was a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin

Airship bow mooring post C016 / 2787
Airship bow mooring post

Airship control car C016 / 2785
Airship control car. Pilot at the wheel in the control car of the USS Akron (ZRS-4). The USS Akron was a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation

Airship navigation room C016 / 2786
Airship navigation room. Navigator plotting a route on a map in the navigation room of the USS Akron (ZRS-4). The USS Akron was a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin

Airship emergency control station C016 / 2784
Airship emergency control station. Pilots in the emergency control station of the USS Akron (ZRS-4). The USS Akron was a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin

Airship construction C016 / 2778
Airship construction. Nose of the USS Akron (ZRS-4) being attached. The USS Akron was a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation

Airship side corridor C016 / 2782
Airship side corridor. Airmen on the side corridor of the USS Akron (ZRS-4). The USS Akron was a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation

Airship inspection C016 / 2783
Airship inspection. Head-Chief Inspector of Structures walking through the USS Akron (ZRS-4). The USS Akron was a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation

Airship construction C016 / 2779
Airship construction. First main frame of USS Akron (ZRS-4) being pulled into place. The USS Akron was a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation

Airship propeller C016 / 2781
Airship propeller. Close-up of a propeller on the USS Akron (ZRS-4). The USS Akron was a helium-filled rigid airship built in the USA by the Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation

One of the Montgolfier brothers departing from England (18th c.). Engraving

Hot-air balloon piloted by Lunardi, which took of from Buen Retiro Gardens on 12th August 1792 in the presence of Ferdinand VII of Spain. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Man-powered flying machine
A man-powered flying machine in a countryside setting. The Aerostat - Worked by Manual Power - Invented by W. Miller, M.R.C.S. 1843

Aerostat electrique a helice conduit dans les airs. Design drawings show several views of an electric powered airship designed by Albert and Gaston Tissandier, which made an ascension October 8

Aerostat dirigeable systeme Vaussin Chardanne, brevet... Nouveaux procedes de direction aerienne presente e lInstitut de France, 1852

Aerostat systeme Vaussin Chardanne (brevete). Moyens simples et peu couteuse pour faire descendre et remonter e volante un ballon dans lair sans perte de gaz et de lest, sans crainte l accidents

Chinese aerostat, 19th century artwork
Chinese aerostat. Historical artwork of a gas balloon picking up passengers. The balloon is filled with a gas that is less dense than air, and so is lifted by buoyancy

The future of air travel, 1865
The future of air travel. Historical artwork of a 19th century vision of 20th century air travel, depicting airships flying over a sea. Taken from Astra Castra, (Hatton Turner, London 1865)

Hot air balloon gas burner

Launching a hot air balloon
Ground Crew prepare to launch a hot air balloon Photographed in Laos

Hot air balloon
Ground crew prepare to launch a hot air balloon. Photographed in Laos

Aerostat. Engraving in The Illustration, 1887

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"Aerostat: A Journey through the Skies" Step into the world of aerostats and embark on a captivating journey through history and innovation. From the majestic R101 at Cardington EPW029993 to the enchanting Balloon over Stonehenge N060085, these floating wonders have always fascinated mankind. The Graf Zeppelin EPW038817 stands as a testament to human ingenuity, showcasing the remarkable achievements in air travel. Meanwhile, Ballooning CVS01_01_042 takes us soaring above Lodge Hill Battery N060478, offering breathtaking views from high above. Let's not forget the pioneers who paved the way for these magnificent creations. The Montgolfier Brothers' groundbreaking experiment made at Annonay on 5 June 1783 forever changed our perception of flight. And in Ernest Petin's masterpiece painting "Ascent of a hot air balloon in Aranjuez", we witness the sheer thrill and wonder of ballooning. Intriguing personalities like Jean Pierre Blanchard and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier (1745-1799) come alive through vivid portraits and engravings. Their unwavering passion for exploration propelled humanity forward into new frontiers. Even during tumultuous times, such as when The Soviet Union began building dirigibles illustrated in USSR Builds Socialism (1933), innovation continued to soar against all odds. Aerostats have captured our imagination throughout history, blending science with artistry to create an awe-inspiring spectacle that defies gravity itself. So let your spirit take flight as you delve into this captivating world where dreams meet reality among billowing clouds and endless horizons.