Balloon Collection (page 8)

Nadar's balloon Le Geant
3732763 Nadar's balloon Le Geant'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Nadar's balloon Le Geant which made its debut in Paris. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The varnishing of a balloon
3732728 The varnishing of a balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the varnishing of a balloon. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The filling of a balloon
3732712 The filling of a balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the filling of a balloon in England. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Louis-Bernard Guyton de Morveau's ascent from Dijon
3732691 Louis-Bernard Guyton de Morveau's ascent from Dijon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Louis-Bernard Guyton de Morveau's ascent from Dijon)

A hydrogen generating machine
3732783 A hydrogen generating machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a hydrogen generating machine used in the inflating of military balloons. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

De Masse's balloon
3732678 De Masse's balloon; (add.info.: Engraving De Masse's balloon. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Carra's balloon fitted with paddle wheels as a means of propulsion
3732677 Carra's balloon fitted with paddle wheels as a means of propulsion; (add.info.: Engraving Carra's balloon fitted with paddle wheels as a means of propulsion)

Ferdinand Lagleize's navigable balloon
3732662 Ferdinand Lagleize's navigable balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Ferdinand Lagleize's navigable balloon)

Nadar's balloon Le Geant
3732778 Nadar's balloon Le Geant'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Nadar's balloon Le Geant which made its debut in Paris. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A balloon crashing into a tree
3732768 A balloon crashing into a tree; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a balloon crashing into a tree. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Calais Packet rescuing Colonel Brine and Mr Joseph Simmons
3732761 The Calais Packet rescuing Colonel Brine and Mr Joseph Simmons; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Calais Packet rescuing Colonel Brine and Mr)

The Duruof being rescued from the North Sea
3732760 The Duruof being rescued from the North Sea; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Duruof being rescued from the North Sea. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The balloon Geant among the clouds
3732747 The balloon Geant among the clouds; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the balloon Geant among the clouds. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Guilaume's navigable balloon
3732742 Guilaume's navigable balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Guilaume's navigable balloon. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Vincenzo making his first balloon ascent in England
3732565 Vincenzo making his first balloon ascent in England; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1839), an Italian aeronaut, making his first balloon ascent in England

Vincenzo making his first balloon ascent in England
3732564 Vincenzo making his first balloon ascent in England; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1839), an Italian aeronaut, making his first balloon ascent in England

The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers
3585989 The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving of the Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers)

The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers
3585986 The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving of the Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers)

The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers
3585985 The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving of the Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers)

Idea for a flying boat by Francesco Lana de Terzi
3585979 Idea for a flying boat by Francesco Lana de Terzi; (add.info.: Idea for a flying boat by Francesco Lana de Terzi (1631-1687) an Italian Jesuit priest, mathematician, naturalist

A hot air balloon ascends in Paris, France in the 18th century, from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes
4071150 A hot air balloon ascends in Paris, France in the 18th century, from XVIII Siecle Institutions, Usages et Costumes, pub.Paris 1875

French postcard with images of a balloon, birds and flowers, 1900
3665520 French postcard with images of a balloon, birds and flowers, 1900; (add.info.: French postcard with images of a balloon, birds and flowers 1900.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A theatrical performer on an outdoor stage shooting at a balloon
2623686 A theatrical performer on an outdoor stage shooting at a balloon; (add.info.: Chromolithograph print depicting a theatrical performer on an outdoor stage shooting at a balloon)

Guiton de Morveau (1737-1816) French chemist, making the first flight in a dirigible (steerable) balloon, 12 June 1784
528363 Guiton de Morveau (1737-1816) French chemist, making the first flight in a dirigible (steerable) balloon, 12 June 1784. Chromolithograph c1883

The Montgolfier brothers balloon launch from Versailles in the presence of the king, September 1783
FLO4656981 The Montgolfier brothers balloon launch from Versailles in the presence of the king, September 1783. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier and Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier.; (add.info)

The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers
3585983 The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving of the Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers)

Vauxhall Royal Balloon
3869770 Vauxhall Royal Balloon; (add.info.: Vauxhall Royal Balloon, first ascent with nine persons, 9th September 1836. Charles Green constructed the Vauxhall Royal)

The "Minerve", fantasy airship by Etienne-Gaspard Robert aka Etienne Robertson, 1803, engraving
1730437 The "Minerve", fantasy airship by Etienne-Gaspard Robert aka Etienne Robertson, 1803, engraving; (add.info.: The "Minerve")

The first ascent of the captive balloon was hot in 1783, by brothers Mongolfier
NWI4952585 The first ascent of the captive balloon was hot in 1783, by brothers Mongolfier, Joseph (1740-1810) and Etienne (1745-1799), in France

First flight over the English Channel 1785
3869777 First flight over the English Channel 1785; (add.info.: Jean Pierre Blanchard, accompanied by Dr John Jeffries, arrive in France after crossing the English Channel in a hot air balloon)

Lavoisier's investigation of the existence of oxygen in the air. Mercury in trough (right)
541898 Lavoisier's investigation of the existence of oxygen in the air. Mercury in trough (right) and in glass balloon (left) on prolonged heating, some red oxide of mercury found in balloon

Ascent of Mr Chas Green in his balloon, the Albion
3847188 Ascent of Mr Chas Green in his balloon, the Albion; (add.info.: Ascent of Mr Chas Green in his balloon (the Albion) from the Royal Albert Saloon and Pleasure Gardens Shepherdess Walk

The accident during the record of aerostatic ascent on the Mammoth balloon carried out by James Glisher (1809-1903)
ELD4906950 The accident during the record of aerostatic ascent on the Mammoth balloon carried out by James Glisher (1809-1903) and Henry Tracey Coxwell (1819-1900) September 5, 1862

First balloon crossing of English Channel, 7 January 1785 by Jean-Pierre Blanchard, French inventor
528362 First balloon crossing of English Channel, 7 January 1785 by Jean-Pierre Blanchard, French inventor, and American Dr John Jeffries from Dover to Guines, 2 hours 30 mins

First manned free balloon flight, Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 21 November 1783
528357 First manned free balloon flight, Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 21 November 1783, in Montgolfier (hot air) balloon from the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France

La Minerve (Minerva) cartoon of French air vessel, early 19th century (engraving)
XTD75524 La Minerve (Minerva) cartoon of French air vessel, early 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; out of copyright

British kite balloon, 2 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
British kite balloon, 2 May 1918. A Royal Air Force Caquot kite balloon about to ascend with air mechanics holding the ropes, Gosnay, France, May 2, 1918, during World War I

Observation balloon, U.S.A. 9 Dec 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Observation balloon, U.S.A. 9 Dec 1917 (date created or published later). An observation balloon ready to be launched over German trenches in Europe in World War I

German observation balloon, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German observation balloon, between 1914 and c1915

Moonlight landscape
EMELIEmaria

Le Mans 1974: 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 16: Goodyear blimp flies over Henri Pescarolo / Gerard Larrousse, Equipe Gitanes, Matra-Simca MS670C during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June

Le Mans 1974: 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 16: The Goodyear blimp flies over the crowd during the race during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 16, 1974 in Circuit de la Sarthe

Le Mans 1974: 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 16: Goodyear blimp flies over Jean-Pierre Jaussaud / Bob Wollek / Jose Dolhem, Equipe Gitanes

Sortie de route 7
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. David Senechal Photographie (polydactyle)

Hot Air Balloons
Sayyed Nayyer Reza

The balloonseller
Lou Urlings

Bagan, balloons flying over ancient temples
Sarawut Intarob

hold 2
Hari Sulistiawan

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"D-Day - Supplies pour ashore as balloons guide the way to victory" The Bristol balloon festival, a mesmerizing spectacle in Avon, England, Europe Captivating moments at the Chelsea Arts Club Ball with balloons floating above A heartwarming sight of a Bassett hound puppy with its ears held up by colorful balloons Remembering the Catford Evacuees who found solace in the sky filled with balloons An enchanting illustration from W Heath Robinson's Railway Ribaldry featuring a whimsical balloon adventure Paul Klee's masterpiece on gauze and board captures the ethereal beauty of balloons (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Marveling at an aerial view of Manchester and the Ship Canal adorned by majestic hot air balloons Montgolfier balloon gracefully soaring over Paris, painting a picture-perfect scene Celebrating James Sadler's pioneering spirit through his remarkable invention.