Dirigible Collection

An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath Robinson
An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]

Dolphin airship by Jean Samuel Pauly and Durs Egg
A fish-shaped airshipdesign Dolphin by Jean Samuel Pauly and Durs Egg, c.1835. Date: circa 1835

Galley, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built. Between its first flight in 1928 and retirement in 1937

Airship R32 Parked

Aircraft poster
French poster depicting a variety of aeroplanes and airships

The Beardmore News - a publication of the Beardmore Transport Group

R80 Airship Date: 1919

R31 Airship Parked

Aerial view of Tangier, Morocco, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933

The Santos Dumont Air-ship rounding the Eiffel Tower, on October 19th 1901, (c1910). Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) in his airship (dirigible)

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

German airship Graf Zeppelin flying over Wembley during the FA Cup Final, London, 1930. Artist: Central Press
German airship Graf Zeppelin flying over Wembley during the FA Cup Final, London, 1930. The final was played between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town, with Arsenal winning 2-0

airship, aviation, blimp, calm, cloud, color image, computer graphic, concept, copy space
Zeppelin flying above clouds

Metal Airship
Crowds gather to view the first all metal dirigible airship. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

The Graf Zeppelin flying over Friedrichshafen, Germany
The Graf Zeppelin flying over Friedrichshafen, a city on the shore of Lake Constance (Bodensee in German) in southern Germany, known for its importance in aviation history

The R34 Rigid Airship. The First Aircraft To Make An East-To-West Crossing Of The Atlantic Ocean On 6 July 1919. From The Year 1919 Illustrated

The Astra-Torres Dirigible Airship made by Hutchinson and shown at the Salon de la Locomotion Aerienne at the Grand Palais, Paris, France in 1911. Date: 1911

Graf Zeppelin - LZ 127 - at anchor. The inset portrait shows Dr. Hugo Eckener (1868-1954), the manager of the Luftschiffbau Zeppelin during the inter-war years

Luposta Airshow - Danzig - featuring the Graf Zeppelin - held between 23rd and 31st July, 1932

Army airship crash at Farnborough
An army airship, the Morning Star Lebaudy Dirigible, which crashed into Woodlands Cottage, the home of Captain and Lady Follett, at Farnborough, Hampshire, near the Farnborough to Farnham road

A German Zeppelins observation car photographed on display as part of a public exhibition of dirigible wreckage collected from across Britain

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

Giffards Dirigible
Henry Giffards steam-powered dirigible - a major step towards the achievement of powered aerial navigation

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.

Airship by Edmond-Charles Genet 1825 : propelled by 3 horses, engraving
1730015 Airship by Edmond-Charles Genet 1825 : propelled by 3 horses, engraving; (add.info.: Airship by Edmond-Charles Genet 1825 : propelled by 3 horses, engraving).

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)

The Zeppelin ZV forced to land due to damage from ground fire by the Russian cavalry after an attack on Mlawa
3252927 The Zeppelin ZV forced to land due to damage from ground fire by the Russian cavalry after an attack on Mlawa, Poland (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

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.

Airship Italia . A semi-rigid airship used by Italian engineer Umberto Nobile in his second series of flights around
3058463 Airship Italia . A semi-rigid airship used by Italian engineer Umberto Nobile in his second series of flights around the North Pole

Interior of a German Zeppelin attacked by allied aircraft
3032695 Interior of a German Zeppelin attacked by allied aircraft; Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a German Zeppelin attacked by allied aircraft); © Don Troiani

Cent Mille Lieues Dans Les Airs
2904100 Cent Mille Lieues Dans Les Airs; (add.info.: Cent Mille Lieues Dans Les Airs (comte Henry de la Vaulx) [One Hundred Thousand Miles in the Air]

The Petrol Era, five phases of the great power of the reign of King George V
2915348 The Petrol Era, five phases of the great power of the reign of King George V. Centre plate, King George entering his Daimler car. Top left, petrol and the farm waggon

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 German airship designed by Count von Zeppelin and, at the top right corner
527372 A German airship designed by Count von Zeppelin and, at the top right corner, the much smaller French airship 'Parseval'. Liebig trade card c1900.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

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)

The Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, Belgium, August 1914, in defiance of the Hague Convention (litho)
3252884 The Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, Belgium, August 1914, in defiance of the Hague Convention (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, Belgium)

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No
530542 Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No. 6 descending at the Aero Park, Paris, after winning the Deutsch prize, 19 October 1901

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"Exploring the Skies: A Journey through Dirigible History" Dolphin airship by Jean Samuel Pauly and Durs Egg: Witness the innovative design of the Dolphin airship, a remarkable creation by Jean Samuel Pauly and Durs Egg that pushed the boundaries of aviation. Galley, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933: Step aboard the luxurious galley of the iconic Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, where passengers experienced unparalleled comfort during their airborne travels in 1933. Airship R32 Parked: Behold the majestic sight of Airship R32 as it rests gracefully on land, showcasing its impressive size and engineering prowess. R101 at Cardington, Bedford: Marvel at the grandeur of R101 as it stands proudly at Cardington in Bedfordshire – a testament to human ingenuity and ambition in conquering the skies. Aircraft poster: Transport yourself back in time with this vintage aircraft poster that captures both nostalgia and excitement for early aviation enthusiasts. R80 Airship: Discover the marvels of engineering embodied by R80 – an airship that defied gravity with grace and elegance while revolutionizing long-distance travel. R31 Airship Parked: Admire the serene beauty exuded by parked airship R31, standing tall against a backdrop of clear blue skies – a symbol of mankind's relentless pursuit to conquer new heights. Aerial view of Tangier, Morocco from a Zeppelin (1930): Experience breathtaking views from above as you soar over Tangier, Morocco aboard a zeppelin - capturing stunning landscapes like never before during this aerial adventure dating back to 1930. The Santos Dumont Air-Ship rounding Eiffel Tower (c1910): Relive history as you witness Alberto Santos Dumont's groundbreaking achievement.