Aviation Collection (page 9)

Lennox's balloon 'Aigle'
3732660 Lennox's balloon 'Aigle'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Lennox's balloon 'Aigle'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A hot-air balloon fitted with a parachute
3732624 A hot-air balloon fitted with a parachute; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a hot-air balloon fitted with a parachute. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Crowds gathered to watch the landing of the first successful hydrogen filled balloon
3732567 Crowds gathered to watch the landing of the first successful hydrogen filled balloon; (add.info.: Crowds gathered, in the Champs de Mars)

Alphonse Penaud's helicopter
3732877 Alphonse Penaud's helicopter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Alphonse Penaud's helicopter which is driven by twisted rubber bands)

Ernest Petin's flying machine
3732867 Ernest Petin's flying machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Ernest Petin's flying machine: Petin, a Paris milliner r 'designed this machine in 1850)

Gaston and Albert Tissandier in the gondola of their hot-air balloon
3732864 Gaston and Albert Tissandier in the gondola of their hot-air balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Gaston and Albert Tissandier in the gondola of their hot-air balloon)

The Wright biplane of the pusher type
3732813 The Wright biplane of the pusher type; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Wright biplane of the pusher type with elevators at the front)

A balloon house in Amsterdam
3732787 A balloon house in Amsterdam; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a balloon house in Amsterdam. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A hydrogen generating machine
3732782 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.

A balloonist leaping to his death in order to save his love
3732774 A balloonist leaping to his death in order to save his love; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a balloonist leaping to his death in order to save his love)

Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident
3732770 Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident)

Nicolas Camille Flammarion ascending in a balloon
3732758 Nicolas Camille Flammarion ascending in a balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Nicolas Camille Flammarion ascending in a balloon)

Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon
3732754 Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Jean-Pierre Blanchard's balloon. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tissandier landing his balloon 'Neptune'
3732748 Tissandier landing his balloon 'Neptune'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tissandier landing his balloon. Gaston Tissandier (1843-1899) a French chemist, Meteorologist

Giffard's 'Captive' hydrogen balloon
3732744 Giffard's 'Captive' hydrogen balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Giffard's Captive hydrogen balloon 'Captive' in the Cremorne Gardens, London)

The filling of a balloon
3732739 The filling of a balloon; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the filling of a balloon in England. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Crowds gathered to watch the release of the first successful hydrogen filled balloon
3732568 Crowds gathered to watch the release of the first successful hydrogen filled balloon; (add.info.: Crowds gathered, in the Champs de Mars)

James Sadler making a balloon ascent from fields near Merton College, Oxford
3732560 James Sadler making a balloon ascent from fields near Merton College, Oxford; (add.info.: Engraving depicting James Sadler making a balloon ascent from fields near Merton College, Oxford)

Flying machine built by Jacob Degen, a clockmaker from Vienna (the ornithoptere, a flying machine built by Jacob Degen)
FLO4576551 Flying machine built by Jacob Degen, a clockmaker from Vienna (the ornithoptere, a flying machine built by Jacob Degen, a kind of helicopter driven by muscular force)

The Antoinette monoplane by Hubert Latham (1883-1912), 1910
LUX4746098 The Antoinette monoplane by Hubert Latham (1883-1912), 1910; (add.info.: The Antoinette monoplane by Hubert Latham (1883-1912), 1910); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

First World War: Patriotic map showing a soldier in uniform coming from an Alsatian woman while a Farman plane flies
LUX4744431 First World War: Patriotic map showing a soldier in uniform coming from an Alsatian woman while a Farman plane flies over the scene and titled Les oiseaux de France

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a drawing representing the superiority of French weapons, 1915
LUX4740584 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a drawing representing the superiority of French weapons, 1915, Map titled: Revenge of Our Weapons; (add.info)

Maurice Prevost (1887-1952) in a Deperdussin plane in full flight, 1913
LUX4746106 Maurice Prevost (1887-1952) in a Deperdussin plane in full flight, 1913; (add.info.: Maurice Prevost (1887-1952) in a Deperdussin plane in full flight, 1913); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a woman holding a French flag collecting money to buy planes for
LUX4739088 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a woman holding a French flag collecting money to buy planes for the French army

Charles Green's balloon
3585992 Charles Green's balloon; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Charles Green's balloon. Charles Green (1785-1870) a British balloonist

The Hydrogen Balloon designed by the Montgolfier Brothers
3585988 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
3585987 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
3585982 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
3585981 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

Idea for a flying boat by Francesco Lana de Terzi
3585980 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

Scientific American illustration of the Flying Bedstead
3585978 Scientific American illustration of the Flying Bedstead; (add.info.: Scientific American illustration of the Flying Bedstead (W Ayers flying machine), which was pedal assisted

First World War: France, Drawing postcard showing a hairy watchman in a snow landscape flying over by a French plane
LUX4736288 First World War: France, Drawing postcard showing a hairy watchman in a snow landscape flying over by a French plane driven by a baby

First World War: France, Humorous propaganda postcard showing the force landings, 1917
LUX4734658 First World War: France, Humorous propaganda postcard showing the force landings, 1917; (add.info.: World War I - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

France, Franche-Comte, Territoire de Belfort (90), Belfort: preparation of a Breguet biplane before flight, 1917
LUX4726344 France, Franche-Comte, Territoire de Belfort (90), Belfort: preparation of a Breguet biplane before flight, 1917; (add.info.: France, Franche-Comte, Territoire de Belfort (90)

France: Fancy postcard depicting an aircraft and its pilot in a basket, 1905
LUX4726148 France: Fancy postcard depicting an aircraft and its pilot in a basket, 1905; (add.info.: France: Fancy postcard depicting an aircraft and its pilot in a basket)

Saint-Cloud, Hauts de Seine (92): Close-up of the Santos-Dumont balloon engine with gas tank and radiator, 1899
LUX4728574 Saint-Cloud, Hauts de Seine (92): Close-up of the Santos-Dumont balloon engine with gas tank and radiator, 1899; (add.info.: Saint-Cloud)

France: Fancy photo depicting a woman on a farman biplane, 1914
LUX4726404 France: Fancy photo depicting a woman on a farman biplane, 1914; (add.info.: France: Fancy photo depicting a woman on a farman biplane, 1914); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Building an Aeroplane (colour litho)
3626856 Building an Aeroplane (colour litho) by Oakley, Thornton (1881-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building an Aeroplane)

Vincenzo Lunardi
5312098 Vincenzo Lunardi; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Vincenzo Lunardi in the gondola of his first balloon. Vincenzo Lunardi (-1806) an Italian aeronaut and diplomat

Jakob Degen's Ornithopter
5307585 Jakob Degen's Ornithopter.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Jakob Degen's Ornithopter. Two flaps were fastened to his back by a yoke)

French postage stamps commemorating the Bi-centennial of the first balloon ascent in 1783
5616995 French postage stamps commemorating the Bi-centennial of the first balloon ascent in 1783; (add.info.: 02/02/1783); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An electrically driven ornithoper
5616666 An electrically driven ornithoper; (add.info.: Reuben Jasper Spalding's (1889) method of quick, direct transport; an electrically driven ornithoper. From Der Stein der Weisen, (ca 1895)

Flying machine proposed by the Brazilian priest Fr Bartolommeo Laurenco de Gusmao
5616665 Flying machine proposed by the Brazilian priest Fr Bartolommeo Laurenco de Gusmao; (add.info.: Flying machine proposed by the Brazilian priest Fr. Bartolommeo Laurenco de Gusmao; 1709)

Alphonse Penaud's ornithopter
5616602 Alphonse Penaud's ornithopter; (add.info.: Alphonse Penaud's ornithopter, driven by twisted rubber bands. Alphonse Penaud (1850-1880) a French aviation designer and engineer

Hiram Maxim's flying machine
5616593 Hiram Maxim's flying machine; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Hiram Maxim's flying machine. Hiram Maxim (1840-1916) a British inventor. Dated 19th Century

An engraving depicting the Assan balloon passing over Liege at night, 19th century
5311385 An engraving depicting the Assan balloon passing over Liege at night, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1866); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Anticipation: Air battles of the future as imagined in 1909, using modern air transport vehicles and defensive weaponry
NWI4952842 Anticipation: Air battles of the future as imagined in 1909, using modern air transport vehicles and defensive weaponry: airship, biplane, anti-aircraft fire and bomb

Transport. Aviation. The Breguet 14, French biplane bomber and reconnaissance aircraft of the Ist World War
2636464 Transport. Aviation. The Breguet 14, French biplane bomber and reconnaissance aircraft of the Ist World War. Photo, France, c.1917.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport. Aviation)

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"Exploring the Skies: A Journey through Aviation History" Amelia Earhart: An inspiring US aviation pioneer who defied gender norms and left her mark on history. The B-17 Bomber Aircraft: A symbol of American strength and resilience during World War II, soaring through the skies with a mission. Cockpit Chronicles: Peering into the heart of aviation, where pilots navigate their aircraft with precision and skill. Salinas, California: A city that witnessed countless takeoffs and landings, serving as a hub for aviation enthusiasts. Howard Hughes: Another legendary figure in US aviation history, his innovations pushed boundaries and revolutionized the industry. Telegraph Key (Morse Code) Type J-37: Once an essential communication tool for aviators, connecting them across vast distances. Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington State: Home to a treasure trove of artifacts showcasing the rich heritage of North American aviation. Wright Brothers' Legacy at Huffman Prairie: Wilbur and Orville Wright's groundbreaking achievements continue to inspire generations of aviators worldwide. Amelia Earhart's Training Days in Boston Plane (1926): Captured in a timeless black-and-white photograph, she honed her skills before embarking on daring adventures. Galley aboard Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (1933): Offering luxurious comfort amidst the clouds during an era when airships ruled the skies. Trans-World Airlines Poster featuring TWA Lockheed Constellation over Manhattan (1950s): An iconic image representing travel dreams taking flight above New York City's skyline. HMS Ark Royal Fleet Air Arm Aircraft - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG1 (F-4K): British naval power showcased by these mighty jets ready to defend from above. 13. Runway Perspective by Eric Ravilious (1941): A mesmerizing artwork capturing both the beauty and precision of aircraft taking off into the vast unknown. 14.