Airships Collection

Airship Guarantee Co. R-100
R-100 Airship Flying Close to the Docking Tower at Cardington, Bedfordshire Date: 1930

Front cover of Passenger Trips by Zeppelin Airships, c1911

Poster, Public Warning, identifying aircraft, WW1
British information poster, Public Warning, identifying German and British aircraft, First World War. 1914-1918

LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin
The airship Graf Zeppelin, named after the pioneer Ferdinand Von Zeppelin

A Sea Scout Zero airship at Anglesey
Sea Scout Zero airship SSZ-34 at RNAS Anglesey, 1918

RNAS Anglesey
The airship station and aerodrome on Anglesey, with Sea Scout Zero airships in the distance

Airship R32 Parked

Zeppelin LZ-9 Schwaben Airship Flying in 1911 Date: 1911

R80 Airship Date: 1919

R31 Airship Parked

Public warning, German and British aircraft, WW1
Public warning and information sheet, German and British aircraft during the First World War. 1914-1918

Graf, German zeppelin over London 1931
A good will visit, German zeppelin Graf flying over London, a transatlantic passenger carrier operating between 1928 to 1937, with people paying to take a flight over England. Date: August 1931

Launch of the Vickers Airship R80 at Barrow, Walney Isla?
Launch of the Vickers Airship R80 at Barrow, Walney Island, UK with a Man Standing on Top of the Roof

Captain Beedle and His Airship at Cardiff, Wales, UK

Zeppelin L-31
The L-31 Zeppelin Airship Flying before Being Shot Down over Potters Bar in 1916 During WW1 Date: 1916

AIRSHIP / R101 CRASH / 1930
The skeleton of the R.101 sits in a field near Beauvais, France, after the crash during its first and last flight. Date: 5 October 1930

Threat of Zeppelin gas-bag or terror - which? 1915
Cartoon showing Kaisers head on the front of a Zeppelin airship, during World War One. German Zeppelins first successful raid was on the night of 1920 January 1915, in which two Zeppelins

A flying hotel: passenger quarters in airship R101
A flying " hotel" : the remarkable passenger quarters in Britains new giant airship, R101. The worlds largest airship

Royal Airship Works R-101
R-101 Airship Parked Tethered to a Docking Tower by Airport Buildings and Cars at Cardington, Bedfordshire Date: 1929

Transport / Flight / Airship
SANTOS-DUMONT successfully flies round the Tour Eiffel, though he fails to complete the circuit in 30 minutes to win the offered prize Date: July 1901

British postcard, Coming down! WW1
British postcard, Coming down! Depicting a German airship with the face of Kaiser Wilhelm, plunging to earth in flames. 1914-1918

Zeppelin L-15 Flying over Hangars Landing Date: 1910s

The British Army Airship Beta and Hangar
The British Army Airship " Beta" and hangar. Served in northern France during the First World War. She had a 45-50 Clerget engine, a speed of 35 mph and a crew of three

To England! German dreams of an invasion by sea and air
To England! German dreams of an invasion by sea (warships) and air (a fleet of Zeppelins). Postcard sold to raise money for the German air war effort. Date: circa 1916

An air station on the towers of Notre-Dame in Paris, 1905 (illustration)
8600329 An air station on the towers of Notre-Dame in Paris, 1905 (illustration); (add.info.: An air station on the towers of Notre-Dame de Paris)

A drama in the air, 1900 (engraving)
FGL5460618 A drama in the air, 1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration from "Doctor Ox" by Jules Verne, Milan 1900. Short story: A drama in the air. Engraving); Fototeca Gilardi.

Luftballon / Balloon (colour litho)
8666229 Luftballon / Balloon (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luftballon)

Eisenbahn-Coupe / Railway Coupe (colour litho)
8666312 Eisenbahn-Coupe / Railway Coupe (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eisenbahn-Coupe)

Past & Present: The Airship (colour litho)
8668678 Past & Present: The Airship (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Airship. Montgolfier's Balloon)

Warfare of the future. German artillery testing the new anti-aircraft canon by Krupps of Essen designed to shoot down
527374 Warfare of the future. German artillery testing the new anti-aircraft canon by Krupps of Essen designed to shoot down airships. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1909

The balloon has hot air, piloted by Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806), taking flight in the gardens of Buen Retiro, Madrid
AIS5349658 The balloon has hot air, piloted by Vincenzo Lunardi (1759-1806), taking flight in the gardens of Buen Retiro, Madrid, August 12, 1792

Balloon ride before 1900, photograph made in studio in front of painted sky decoration (photo)
PCT4256624 Balloon ride before 1900, photograph made in studio in front of painted sky decoration (photo); 12 x 18 cm; (add.info)

A drama in the air, 1900 (engraving)
FGL5460602 A drama in the air, 1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration from "Doctor Ox" by Jules Verne, Milan 1900. This illustration refers to the short story A drama in the air)

Londoners panicked by Zeppelins (litho)
8656103 Londoners panicked by Zeppelins (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Londoners panicked by Zeppelins, World War I, 1914-1918)

Zeppelin flying over London, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626452 Zeppelin flying over London, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German airship Graf Zeppelin flying over London, 26 April 1930)

Airship by Henri Giffard, 19th century (engraving)
UIG5414620 Airship by Henri Giffard, 19th century (engraving); UIG.

The delayed launch of the SS Great Britain steamship, 1844
3478569 The delayed launch of the SS Great Britain steamship, 1844; (add.info.: Punch cartoon about the delayed launch of the SS Great Britain steamship, designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel)

A Wasted Life (litho)
8655425 A Wasted Life (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wasted Life, 1916)

Crowds watch the launch of the 'Globe' Balloon, 1783
3480651 Crowds watch the launch of the 'Globe' Balloon, 1783; (add.info.: Crowds watch the launch of the 'Globe' Balloon, Paris, 1783.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Formidable was an Amiral Baudin-class ironclad battleship of the Marine nationale, 1890
3480842 Formidable was an Amiral Baudin-class ironclad battleship of the Marine nationale, 1890; (add.info.: Formidable was an Amiral Baudin-class ironclad battleship of the Marine nationale)

Reproduction of a balloon of the brothers Joseph Michel MONTGOLFIER (1740-1810)
AIS5362995 Reproduction of a balloon of the brothers Joseph Michel MONTGOLFIER (1740-1810) and Jacques Etienne de MONTGOLFIER (1745-1799), 18th century (paper and linen); Deutsches Museum, Munich

Rain in may, 1902 (illustration)
8698343 Rain in may, 1902 (illustration) by Monnier, Marius (1871-1938); (add.info.: Science. Meteorology. Rains in may. Caricature by Monnier in: L'actualite, France, May)

Airship participating in British Army manoeuvres on Salisbury Plain, 1910 (b/w photo)
8626526 Airship participating in British Army manoeuvres on Salisbury Plain, 1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Military airship flying near Eiffel Tower, Paris
3785037 Military airship flying near Eiffel Tower, Paris; (add.info.: Military airship flying near Eiffel Tower, Paris. On route from Parc de Chalais- Meudon. C. 1900)

Heinz is Pickled Again, c.1770-1959 (print)
3672800 Heinz is Pickled Again, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Graf Zeppelin flying over Wembley Stadium during the FA Cup final, 1937

Hanworth Air Park - 1932 - Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127
The German airship Graf Zeppelin D-LZ127 at Hanworth Air Park conducting sight-seeing flights over London. On 18 August 1931, the German airship Graf Zeppelin (D-LZ127) visited Hanworth

The R100 airship at her mooring-mast at Cardington after her maiden flight 1929
The R100 airship at her mooring-mast at Cardington after her maiden flight

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"Unveiling the Majestic Airships: A Journey through Time" Step into the world of airships, where innovation and adventure soar high above the clouds. From historic marvels to iconic moments, let us take you on a captivating journey through some of the most remarkable airship sightings in history. The Airship Guarantee Co. R-100 stands tall as a testament to human ingenuity, showcasing the brilliance of engineering that propelled these magnificent vessels forward. Meanwhile, an enchanting sight awaits as we witness the majestic Airship R32 gracefully parked amidst serene surroundings. Travel back in time to witness the awe-inspiring LZ-127 Graf Zeppelin soaring across vast skies, leaving spectators spellbound with its grandeur. At Anglesey's RNAS base, a Sea Scout Zero airship proudly hovers overhead at its mooring point - a symbol of military might during times of war. Intriguing posters from World War I catch our attention as they serve as public warnings while identifying various aircraft types. The haunting image of Zeppelin LZ-9 Schwaben takes flight in 1911, marking an era when aviation was still finding its wings. Let's not forget about other notable airships like R80 and R31; their presence evokes admiration for their size and technical prowess. The mere mention of "Zeppelin" sends shivers down our spines as we recall both German and British aircraft filling wartime skies under public warning signs during WWI. A defining moment arrives when Graf, a German zeppelin boldly ventures over London in 1931 - an audacious act that left citizens awestruck yet apprehensive about what lay ahead. They have always captured our imagination with their gracefulness and sheer magnificence. They represent humanity's unyielding spirit to conquer new frontiers and explore uncharted territories above ground level.