Ballooning Collection (page 4)

NYC, Manhattan, Hudson Yards, Shine Bright Christmas decorations with Hot Air Balloon, and The Vessel

Famous Love valley in Cappadocia, Turkey

Richard Branson and co-pilot Per Lindstrand pictured in Southern Japan, hoping to make the 6200 mile trip to America in two days in a balloon. This is the pairs third attempt at the crossing

Hanging Montgolfier hot air balloon
Air Travel, Ballooning, Basket, Colour Image, Flying, Front View, Hanging, Hot Air Balloon, Illustration, Inventions, Montgolfier, Ropes, Single Object, Transport, Two People, Unknown Age

Zeppelin LZ-1 Flying over Lake Constance with Three Boys Watching it Flying Date: 2000

3D Stereoscopic Image, Balloon Corps Transport with Lord?
3D Stereoscopic Image, Balloon Corps Transport with Lord Roberts Army, Advance on Pretoria, South Africa, Cattle Pulling a Cart and Soldiers on Horses During the Boer War Date: 1900

Aerostation out at Elbows or The Itinerant Aeronaut, 1786. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Aerostation out at Elbows or The Itinerant Aeronaut, 1786. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

Egypt, Luxor, Karnak Temple, Hot air balloons rise over the Sacred Lake

Myanmar (Burma), Bagan, Shwesandaw Pagoda and Hot Air Balloons at Sunrise

Myanmar (Burma), Bagan, Hot Air Balloons over Ancient Ruins

Africa, Zambia. Ballooning in the Kafue National park

Balloons over Bend, Central Oregon, USA MR

Hot Air Balloons rising at sunrise in Rose Valley, Cappadocia, Turkey

Goreme, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, overflight of Cappadocia with multicolored balloons at sunrise. Turkey, Nevsehir

Uchisar Castle as seen from Goreme, listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, overflight of Cappadocia with multicolored balloons at sunrise. Turkey, Nevsehir

Overflight of Cappadocia with multicolored balloons at sunrise, snowy landscape. Turkey

Balloon Festival Dobbiaco, Sexten Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy, Europe

Africa, Namibia, Sossusvlei. Riverbed seen from the balloon in the Namib desert

Africa, Namibia, Sossusvlei. Ballooning over the namib desert

Pagodas in Bagan, Myanmar

Balloon over Bagan at sunrise, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

Temples of Bagan at sunrise, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

India, Rajasthan, Pushkar, Hot Air balloon over Pushkar Lake and bathing ghats

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At sunrise, hot air balloons hover above the Nile

Airballoon Sky
Goed Blauw

In the Clouds
Goed Blauw

Cappadocia
Merthan Kortan

Cappadocia
Merthan Kortan

Bagan, balloons flying over ancient temples
Sarawut Intarob

Hot air balloon
yibing Nie

Sunset in Cappadocia
Merthan Kortan

Airballoons In Dessert
Ivy Green Illustrations

Balloons Safari Savanna
Ken Liang

Balloon display, early 1900s

Victoria air balloon, early 1900s

Princess Blucher goes ballooning
Evelyn Furstin Blucher von Wahlstatt (1876-1960) was an Englishwoman who married an anglophile Prussian aristocrat. She went on to spend the Great War years in Germany

French War Balloon Patrie 1907
The latest success in military ballooning, the yellow Patrie maneuvering at a height of about a thousand feet above the Opera Quarter in Paris. Date: 8th July 1907

Airship Nulli Secundus Flying Over London 1907
The new British military airship Dirigible No 1, christened Nulli Secundus, soaring around the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral. Date: 5th October 1907

First Powered Airship - British Army Dirigible No 1
The new British lead military airship Dirigible No 1, christened Nulli Secundus, made its maiden ascent at Farnborough. The early design work was carried out by Colonel James Templer

Wellman's Attempt to Reach the North Pole 1907
Front cover of The Sphere showing the bow view of the airship. The start of the adventurous journey to reach the North Pole in the airship America. Date: 2 September 1907

Biggest experimental airship built at the time, designed by Dr. Barton and F. L. Rawson flying over Alexandra Palace, London. Date: 22nd July 1905

La Ville de Paris - Airship 1907
Photograph of Henry Kapferer the pilot of the La Ville de Paris, throwing out ballast while floating above Paris. Date: 1907

Experiments with the tethered balloon on the sea near Helgoland, Germany, Historical
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Search for the Andree expedition of 1897 which attempted to reach the North Pole by balloon, 1898 (print)
530623 Search for the Andree expedition of 1897 which attempted to reach the North Pole by balloon, 1898 (print) by French School

death of a soldier of the French ballooning corps, 1901 (print)
545203 death of a soldier of the French ballooning corps, 1901 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Soldier of the French ballooning corps)

Death of the French aviators Godard and Panis when their balloon was struck by lightning over Chicago, 1891 (print)
545200 Death of the French aviators Godard and Panis when their balloon was struck by lightning over Chicago, 1891 (print) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: From Le Petit Journal)

Coronation procession of George IV (1762-1830), St James Park, London, 19 July 1821
527971 Coronation procession of George IV (1762-1830), St James Park, London, 19 July 1821. The balloon in the sky on right is Charles Green's, making the first successful flight using coal gas

Henry Tracey Coxwell, 1819 -1900. English aeronaut. From The Strand Magazine, published 1896 (litho)
709576 Henry Tracey Coxwell, 1819 -1900. English aeronaut. From The Strand Magazine, published 1896 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

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"Ballooning: A Sky-High Adventure Unveiling Europe's Majestic Skies" Embark on a breathtaking journey as we explore the enchanting world of ballooning, where dreams take flight and imaginations soar. From the mesmerizing Bristol Balloon Festival in Avon, England to the picturesque landscapes of Stowmarket in Suffolk, this captivating event has captured hearts across the United Kingdom and beyond. Witness history unfold with Charles Green's remarkable balloon event in Stockport, as he defied gravity and left spectators awestruck. Marvel at the Vauxhall Royal Balloon ascent, a regal spectacle that painted the skies with vibrant colors against London's iconic backdrop. Step back into time as we relive Mr. Sadler's daring ascent from Nottingham and Merton Fields in Oxford – courageous feats that pushed boundaries and paved the way for future adventurers. Picture yourself amidst Parisian charm, gazing up at a Montgolfier balloon gracefully gliding through its azure canvas. Experience an adrenaline rush as balloons ascend from Seal near Sevenoaks in Kent during an exhilarating race organized by the Green brothers. Feel your heart skip a beat witnessing Sophie Blanchard fearlessly taking flight over Milan – her bravery inspiring generations to come. Uncover tales of epic battles fought among these majestic giants during "The Battle of Balloons, " where skilled pilots showcased their prowess high above European skies. And imagine floating serenely over Egypt's Valley of Kings aboard hot air balloons at dawn; an ethereal experience that offers unparalleled views of ancient wonders beneath you. Ballooning is more than just an adventure; it is a testament to human ingenuity and our insatiable desire to conquer new horizons. So buckle up tight and let your spirit soar alongside these magnificent vessels as they paint Europe's heavens with splendorous hues - forever etching memories that will stay aloft within our souls.