Air Ship Collection (page 4)

Woelferts airship, 19th century
Woelferts airship, 19th-century photograph. This hydrogen-filled dirigible, designed by the German aviation pioneer Friedrich Hermann Woelfert (1850-1897), was named the Deutschland

German military airship, 19th century
German military airship, 19th-century artwork based on a photograph. There were many attempts during the 19th century to design and build balloons or airships that were capable of powered flight

Statue of Roald Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer, in Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago governed by Norway

USS Shenandoah airship and tender
USS Shenandoah airship moored to its tender the newly-converted USS Patoka during tests in 1924. The Shenandoah was the first rigid airship used by the US Navy

Dangers of steam carriages, 19th century
Dangers of steam carriages. 19th-century caricature lampooning the dangers of the steam carriages being developed at this time. A steam carriage at right has exploded

USS Macon, artwork
USS Macon. Artwork of Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk fighters flying around their mothership, the US Navy airship the USS Macon. An inset shows a Sparrowhawk docked inside the airship

Giffards steam airship, 1852

Arctic exploration, route maps
Arctic exploration. Map of the Arctic showing the routes taken by Fridtjof Nansen (1893 to 1896, brown), Frederick Cook (1907 to 1909, red), Robert Peary (1909, blue) and Umberto Nobile (1926)

WORLD WAR I: AIRSHIP. A German barrage balloon and ground crew during World War I

WORLD WAR I: AIRSHIP. British World War I North Sea class non-rigid airship in hangar at East Fortune. Painting by Alfred Egerton Cooper

THE HINDENBURG, 1937. The burning of the German zeppelin Hindenburg at its mooring at Lakehurst, New Jersey on 6 May 1937, with the loss of 36 lives. Oil over a photograph

GRAF ZEPPELIN IN FLIGHT. Photograph, 20th century

GRAF ZEPPELIN. The German airship Graf Zeppelin approaching its mooring mast in Berlin, Germany, early 20th century

THE LEBAUDY AIRSHIP, 1903. French airship in flight, 1903

FRENCH MILITARY DIRIGIBLE. French military dirigible Spiess in flight. Early 20th century photogrpah

Airships, Dirigible Balloon Race, Beechy Winner. Two dirigibles aloft, one grounded at a balloon race

The Zeppelin L213 on route from Hamburg to America, flying over Blankenese, Hamburg

Vickers Naval Airship, No. 1 in Cavendish dock Barrow

Our sailor King, King George V, Royal Navy airmen flying over the British Fleet in Weymouth Bay. The Royal Yacht, Victoria and Albert

James Gordon Bennett at an international balloon race, Forest park, St Louis. He came in fourth place

Dr Ing. Graf Zeppelin, creator of the Zeppelin airship

Graf Zeppelin in a hanger in Germany

Naval Airship Shed, Cavendish Dock, Barrow

Landing of a Zeppelin in Luneville, France

The Zeppelin L49 on the ground

A Graf Zeppelin and a flying boat, Konstanz, D- 277

Germany - Early Zeppelin docking at a floating hangar
Germany - Early Zeppelin airship docking at a floating hangar

Mudros Harbour WWI
A view of Mudros Harbour on Lemnos Island off the Turkish coast, with a British airship passing ovehead during World War I

Warneford attacks Zeppelin at Ghent
On 7 June 1915 at Ghent, Belgium, Reginald Alexander John Warneford, VC (1891- 1915), a Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) officer, flying a Morane-Saulnier Type L

Searchlights over St Pauls Cathedral
Searchlights pick out the menacing shape of a German Zeppelin flying a bombing raid over the capital during World War One

Les Robinsons Lunaires, title page
(The lunar family Robinson) A balloon is carried to the Moon, but make a successful return to Earth

Zeppelin illuminated by searchlights
The unmistakable and ominous outline of a raiding German Zeppelin airship, illuminated by five searchlights. The Zeppelin raids (which commenced on 31st May 1915)

La France Airship
The first flight of the airship La France built by Charles Renard and Arthur C. Krebs on 9th August 1884. Seen here returning to its hangar after its 5 mile and 23 minute flight in France

Aeroplane and airship
An aeroplane and a huge airship share air space above the clouds

Willows Airship above St Pauls Cathedral, London

Flag commemorating the Hindenburg
Triangular flag commemorating the Hindenburg at Lakehurst, New Jersey, 1936. The airship crashed at Lakehurst the following year

Anti-airship battery
A sketch of war. One of the first anti-aircraft guns - a French artllery team with a gun on a rotating mounting, specifically used to target airships

Zeppelin wreckage
Infantry working on Zeppelin wreckage in England during World War I

Airship over the Champs Elysees, Paris
An Airship flying over the Avenue des Champs Elysees, Paris. The street is filled with early motor taxis

The Gamma I Airship at Aldershot - an early British Army airship, tested prior to World War One

The Lebaudy Morning Star Airship in 1910 - paid for by readers of the Morning Star.On 26th October 1910 this was the second airship to cross the English Channel South to North

War Loan Campaign in Trafalgar Square, London, 1918
Photograph showing the War Loan Campaign exhibition in Trafalgar Square, London, in March 1918. Inset, top right, is a picture of the British airship from which the Countess of Drogheda dropped

A propeller attached to the wreckage of a German zeppelin
The wreckage of a German zeppelin shot down by British fighter planes and anti-aircraft fire following a bombing raid on London, 23rd September 1916

EAGLE AIRSHIP
Designed by comte de Lennox, the Eagle is intended to fly from London to Paris in 6 hours : but it is too heavy, fails to get airborne, and will be destroyed in Paris

Venus Airship
The innovative people of Venus develop this birdlike man- powered airship which moves by flapping its wings. Date: 1942

Airship of Pluto
The people of Pluto solve the problem, how to fly when theres no atmosphere, by developing this flying wing which uses electro-magnetic force for propulsion

Radium Airship
Other worlds will surely develop their own technologies for space travel : this radium-powered airship of Saturn uses the planets natural resources

Airship of Io
On Io, third of Jupiters moons, atomic power has been harnessed for the purposes of aviation : this airship is really a rocket ship with wings

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"Embarking on a Journey through the Skies: The Fascinating World of Airships" Step back in time and witness the marvels of air travel as we delve into the captivating world of airships. From historic moments to futuristic dreams, these floating giants have left an indelible mark on our imaginations. The Graf Zeppelin over Wembley during the F. A. Cup Final: Immerse yourself in history as you witness this iconic moment when the majestic Graf Zeppelin soared above Wembley Stadium during one of England's most prestigious football events. Poster, Zeppelin to South America: Uncover tales of adventure and exploration with this vintage poster promoting a zeppelin voyage to South America, enticing travelers with promises of exotic destinations and breathtaking sights. R101 at Cardington EPW029993: Marvel at the sheer size and engineering prowess displayed by the R101 airship as it stands tall against the backdrop of Cardington, showcasing its grandeur amidst vast open spaces. Interior of the R101 airship: Peek inside this airborne behemoth and be transported to a world where luxury meets aviation – experience firsthand how passengers traveled in style within spacious cabins adorned with elegant furnishings. Holding up the R101: Witnessing human determination at its finest, see a dedicated team working together to hold up the colossal R101 airship before it embarks on another daring journey across continents. Olympics / 1936 / Hindenburg: Relive history's significant moments as you discover how even Olympic Games were touched by these aerial wonders - catch a glimpse of Germany's Hindenburg gracefully hovering over Berlin during 1936 Olympics celebrations. Luggage label, Zeppelin to South America: Delicate yet resilient luggage labels serve as reminders that once upon a time people embarked on extraordinary adventures aboard zeppelins bound for far-flung corners of South America, carrying their hopes and dreams.