Air Collection (page 9)

Black and White II
Tal Paz-Fridman

Memories from Crete #14
Tal Paz-Fridman

Cloud(s) #12
Tal Paz-Fridman

Cloud #9
Tal Paz-Fridman

Balloons
Saad Shawki Ibrahim

Stonyhurst from the Air (b/w photo)
8633067 Stonyhurst from the Air (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stonyhurst from the Air)

There was an Old Man in a Tree, whose Whiskers were lovely to see (coloured engraving)
8634402 There was an Old Man in a Tree, whose Whiskers were lovely to see (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man in a Tree)

Flying in clouds
Piotr Wrobel

Friends flying.
Leif Løndal

Surface
Serge Melesan

Construction of the Dartford-Purfleet Tunnel under the River Thames (litho)
8675792 Construction of the Dartford-Purfleet Tunnel under the River Thames (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Dornier DOX (colour litho)
8657532 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Dornier DOX (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dornier DOX)

Engraving depicting the evacuating of a bell jar by means of a portable air pump in order to examine the effect
UIG5425802 Engraving depicting the evacuating of a bell jar by means of a portable air pump in order to examine the effect on the creatures imprisoned in it. Dated 18th Century ©UIG/Leemage.

Engraving depicting the water going in to (BC) displacing air in (DE) as it passes through pipe (A)
UIG5425762 Engraving depicting the water going in to (BC) displacing air in (DE) as it passes through pipe (A) and forces air through (FG). Dated 17th Century ©UIG/Leemage.

Engraving depicting the four elements (Earth, Air, Fire and Water). Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5425753 Engraving depicting the four elements (Earth, Air, Fire and Water). Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage.

Pioneers of Italian aviation: An illustrated postcard of the painter Scolari
5313721 Pioneers of Italian aviation: An illustrated postcard of the painter Scolari. issued on the occasion of the Brescia air circuit. and illustrating an aircraft

Arthur Latham's monoplane in the air in 1909. Arthur Charles Hubert Latham, 1883 -1912. French aviation pioneer
693726 Arthur Latham's monoplane in the air in 1909. Arthur Charles Hubert Latham, 1883 -1912. French aviation pioneer. From The Wonderful Year 1909 .

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635945 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn.

The 4 elements and the zodiac, c.1450 (miniature)
8698433 The 4 elements and the zodiac, c.1450 (miniature) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paranormal. The 4 elements and the zodiac)

Pneumatics of aerostation, the science of operating light-tha-air aircraft, with two hot-air balloons and aeronauts
FLO4593876 Pneumatics of aerostation, the science of operating light-tha-air aircraft, with two hot-air balloons and aeronauts

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.

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.

The use of a rubber life necklace filled with air, 1850
3330867 The use of a rubber life necklace filled with air, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the use of a rubber life necklace filled with air)

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)

Diving bell with two divers on board, circa 1820. An improved version of Edmond Halley's diving bell
FLO4569087 Diving bell with two divers on board, circa 1820. An improved version of Edmond Halley's diving bell, this hermetically sealed diving chamber was supplied by air through a copper pipe

English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel for France, 1886 (chromo)
533646 English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel for France, 1886 (chromo); (add.info.: English family taking the air on deck crossing the English Channel on a steamer)

Fancy dress outfits: Alsatian, Amy Robsart, Anne Boleyn, Air (litho)
8636855 Fancy dress outfits: Alsatian, Amy Robsart, Anne Boleyn, Air (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alsatian, Amy Robsart, Anne Boleyn, Air)

Flight Mechanics at work on a Beaufighter (b/w photo)
8649405 Flight Mechanics at work on a Beaufighter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flight Mechanics at work on a Beaufighter)

There was a Young Lady in White, who looked out at the depths of the Night (coloured engraving)
8634355 There was a Young Lady in White, who looked out at the depths of the Night (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man inflating an Edwardian woman's skirts with a pump (colour litho)
8655791 Man inflating an Edwardian woman's skirts with a pump (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Air Ambulance (colour litho)
8657521 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Air Ambulance (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Air Ambulance)

Malaga, Spain (b/w photo)
8675696 Malaga, Spain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malaga, Spain, Aerodrome in the midst of vines and olive trees, taken from the air)

Cross section diagram of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool (litho)
8675793 Cross section diagram of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross section diagram of the Mersey Tunnel)

Castles in the Air (litho)
8670295 Castles in the Air (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castles in the Air)

Boxing, Benny Lynch v Small Montana (b/w photo)
8671602 Boxing, Benny Lynch v Small Montana (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boxing, Benny Lynch v Small Montana)

Robert Boyle (1627-91) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin (1647-1712)
541673 Robert Boyle (1627-91) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin (1647-1712) French physicist.; (add.info.: Papin is pointing to Boyle's air pump)

Turtle' (1787), submarine by David Bushnell (1742-1824) American inventor
530647 Turtle' (1787), submarine by David Bushnell (1742-1824) American inventor. Operator turned handle to work propeller. Air in vessel sufficient for it to remain submerged 30 minutes

Halley's diving bell, 1850
3359192 Halley's diving bell, 1850; (add.info.: Representation of Halley's diving bell, showing how the barrel of air was lowered to the sea bed and connected to bell by a pipe)

The Shepherds' Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment)
8682933 The Shepherds' Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment) by French School, (15th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

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

"The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured"
3534004 "The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured", illustration from the Russian fairytale Ivan and the Chestnut Horse

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

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort
30.09.2007 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Areal View from a helicopter / Feature - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 1, Zandvoort, Sunday - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

Allegory of fire, 1608-1610. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
Allegory of fire, 1608-1610. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Mailand.

Allegory of water, 1614. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
Allegory of water, 1614. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Mailand.

Formula One World Championship
Hans-Joachim Stuck (GER) March 751, who retired from the race on lap 4 with a blown engine, takes off at the famous Flugplatz. German Grand Prix, Rd 11, Nurburgring, Germany, 3 August 1975.

2007 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 08: Adrian Sutil, Spyker F8-VII Ferrari, gets airborne over the kerbs at the last chicane during practice during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve

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"Captivated by the Invisible: Exploring the Essence of Air" In the realm of games, where adrenaline surges and hearts race, air becomes an ally. Cyclists defy gravity as they soar through the air, their BMX bikes deftly maneuvering with precision and grace. The wind whispers secrets to them, guiding their every move in this exhilarating race against time. But beyond earthly pursuits lies a celestial spectacle that takes our breath away - the Northern Lights. In Ivalo of Lapland, these ethereal ribbons dance across the sky, painting it with hues of emerald green and sapphire blue, and is here that we witness nature's brushstrokes on its grandest canvas. It also plays a vital role in rescue missions at sea. A Wessex helicopter triumphantly winches up a survivor from treacherous waters, embodying hope amidst adversity. This act reminds us that even in dire circumstances they can be both life-giving and salvation. Journeying further into history's tapestry reveals intriguing tales woven by air itself. German markings on an Ordnance Survey map reveal chilling bombing targets during times of conflict - a reminder of how they are bring destruction but also resilience in wartime struggles. Venturing deeper into art's embrace brings us to Jan Saenredam's "Cave of Plato, " where philosophical musings intertwine with mystical visions. Here we find ourselves contemplating ideas carried through thin wisps - thoughts floating freely like feathers caught in a gentle breeze. Transportation too has been revolutionized by harnessing the power of air. Concorde graces Heathrow Airport in British Airways livery during its heyday; an icon representing human ingenuity soaring above clouds while connecting nations and cultures below. Yet not all encounters with airborne wonders occur high above ground level alone; sometimes they unfold closer to home.