Hot Air Balloon Collection (page 6)

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

Balloons taking part in the celebrations for Napoleon's coronation
3732753 Balloons taking part in the celebrations for Napoleon's coronation; (add.info.: Engraving depicting balloons taking part in the celebrations for Napoleon's coronation)

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)

An elaborately decorated balloon, 1786 (etching)
2623690 An elaborately decorated balloon, 1786 (etching); (add.info.: Hand-coloured etching of an elaborately decorated balloon used by Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (-1785)

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)

Charles hot air balloon ascent
3849912 Charles hot air balloon ascent; (add.info.: Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles hot air balloon ascent. Caption reads: Ascension executee par Charles dans la prairie de Nesles)

Portrait of Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810) (engraving)
673272 Portrait of Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (1740-1810) (engraving); (add.info.: Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (26 August 1740 - 26 June 1810)

First air trip in 1783, early 20th century (illustration)
PCT5618350 First air trip in 1783, early 20th century (illustration); (add.info.: First air trip (manned flight) on November 21

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)

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)

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

Ascension équestre de Jean-Eugène Poitevin to Champ de Mars, the 7th of July 1850, 1850. Creator: Unknown artist
Ascension equestre de Jean-Eugene Poitevin to Champ de Mars, the 7th of July 1850, 1850. Private Collection

Ascent of M. Godard's Montgolfier balloon from Cremorne Gardens, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Ascent of M. Godard's Montgolfier balloon from Cremorne Gardens, [London], 1864. The...heated-air, balloon, with which M

Moonlight landscape
EMELIEmaria

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

Hot Air Balloons
Sayyed Nayyer Reza

Bagan, balloons flying over ancient temples
Sarawut Intarob

Luxor, Egypt. Hot air balloons taking tourist for a ride. (Editorial Use Only)

Luxor, Egypt. Hot air balloons taking tourist for a ride. (Editorial Use Only)

Luxor, Egypt. Hot air balloons taking tourist for a ride. (Editorial Use Only)

Hot air balloon trip
EMELIEmaria

Flight preparations
Ayse Yorgancilar

Sunrise over Cappadocia
Yavuz Pancareken

circular
AndreJa Ravnak

Band of Hope Fete in Aston Park, Birmingham, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Band of Hope Fete in Aston Park, Birmingham, 1858. 6000 children attend a festival. A programme was drawn up for the amusements, which included a vontriloquial entertainment, a "temple of magic

Torchlight Demonstration of Firemen at Fredericton, New Brunswick, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Torchlight Demonstration of Firemen at Fredericton, New Brunswick, [Canada], 1858....a demonstration...in honour of Queen Victoria's birthday...[one of] the many proofs of the loyalty of our

Improvement of the Morals, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Improvement of the Morals, 1786

The Launch of Blanchard's Balloon at The Hague in 1785, 1785. Creator: G. Carbentus
The Launch of Blanchard's Balloon at The Hague in 1785, 1785. The air balloon of the Frenchman Jean-Pierre Blanchard in the palace garden at Noordeinde Palace in The Hague on July 12, 1785

The Ascent of Balloons from the Esplanade of the Invalides, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Ascent of Balloons from the Esplanade of the Invalides, 1856. Paris celebrates the birth of Prince Louis Napoleon, heir to the French throne

Peace Commemoration, 1814 - Chinese Pagoda and Bridge, in St. James's-Park, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Peace Commemoration, 1814 - Chinese Pagoda and Bridge, in St. James's-Park, [London], 1856. Commemoration of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, (18 October 1748)

Un service... pas facile a rendre, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un service... pas facile a rendre, 19th century. A service.... not easy to render

En ballon captif, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
En ballon captif, 19th century. In a tethered balloon

Enlèvement d'une fille de l'air, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Enlevement d'une fille de l'air, 19th century. Ballooning scene - flying woman asks to be allowed into the basket: Monsieur Godard I'm frozen...Godard

Départ de Léon Gambetta pour Tours sur le ballon l'"Armand-Barbès", le 7 octobre 1870, à... c1871
Depart de Leon Gambetta pour Tours sur le ballon l'"Armand-Barbes", le 7 octobre 1870, a Montmartre, c1871

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Experience the breathtaking beauty of hot air balloons as they soar above iconic landmarks and stunning landscapes. From the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol to Stonehenge, these vibrant balloons create a mesmerizing spectacle during the Bristol Balloon Fiesta. Join tourists on early morning flights over the Valley of the Kings or embark on an unforgettable journey over Masai Mara at sunrise. Watch in awe as hot air balloons gracefully take off from Leeds Castle grounds, painting the sky with their vibrant colors. Immerse yourself in the magic festivals, where Bristol comes alive with floating wonders. Explore Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and Love Valley from above, drifting peacefully in a hot air balloon flight that will leave you breathless. Witness dawn breaking over Myanmar's Temples of Bagan as hot air balloons dotting the horizon create an ethereal scene like no other. Soar high above it all and embrace the tranquility and wonderment that only a they are offer.