Airship Collection (page 2)

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

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

Vickers R 23 British airship, one of four built at Barrow-in-Furness. It required a 17-man crew, first flew in September 1917

Lebaudy airship Republique, 24 June 1908

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

A car of Airship R9

Airship R9 returning to landing party at the conclusion of flight. Naval Air Station, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness. 27 November 1916. Date: 1916

A 1 / 40 scale model of the airship Akron
A 1/40 scale model of the airship Akron in the Full-Scale wind tunnel at the National Advisory Committee of Aeronautics Laboratories at Langley Field, Virginia, USA, in January 1935. Date: 1935

The forward gondola of the R34. The airship is being eased up, preparatory to flight, when the lines held by the groundcrew will be released from the handling rail. 14 March 1919 (the first flight)

The walking way in the keel of the R34, shown when the airship was still under construction. Some of the aluminium fuel tanks and canvas bags for the water ballast may be seen. 24 November 1918

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

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

SS14 at Kingsnorth Airship Station on the Isle of Grain, 23 March 1917

The rear car of Airship R9

Seven Sopwith 2F1 Camels lined up on the deck of HMS Furious prior to the raid on the Tondern airship sheds on 19 July 1918

Young lady paying calls by personal airship among a maze of telegraph and telephone wires. Robidas idea of world in 1953. From A Robida Le Vingtieme Siecle Paris 1883

Santos-Dumont airship No6 rounding the Eiffel Tower in t?
Santos-Dumont airship No6 rounding the Eiffel Tower in the process of winning the Deutsch Prize

The first flight of Santos-Dumont airship No5 from Longc?
The first flight of Santos-Dumont airship No5 from Longchamps

Naval fleet alongside the Forth railway bridge, photographed from an airship

Airship R27

Ernest Willows and his mechanic, W Goodden
Ernest Willows and his mechanic, W. Goodden, starting at Wormwood Scrubs on the flight to Paris in the Willows No3 City of Cardiff airship on 4 November 1910

The US Navy airship ZRS-4 Akron in moored on its mobile mast

SR1 airship crew

SR1 airship

Airship SR1

Airship HMA CP4

Airship R9 in its hangar

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)

East Coast Air Raid, 19th January 1915, Bentinck Street, Kings Lynn (b/w photo)
8641703 East Coast Air Raid, 19th January 1915, Bentinck Street, Kings Lynn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East Coast Air Raid)

Zeppelin shot down over Potter's Bar, Hertfordshire, 1916 (b/w photo)
8626504 Zeppelin shot down over Potter's Bar, Hertfordshire, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Henri Dupuy de Lome's hydrogen filled airship
3732601 Henri Dupuy de Lome's hydrogen filled airship; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henri Dupuy de Lome's hydrogen filled airship. Henri Dupuy de Lome (1816-1885) a French naval architect

The basket of Woelfert's airship Deutschland
3732664 The basket of Woelfert's airship Deutschland'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the basket of Woelfert's airship Deutschland')

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)

Young lady paying calls by personal airship among a maze of telegraph and telephone wires
531689 Young lady paying calls by personal airship among a maze of telegraph and telephone wires. Robida's idea of world in 1953

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)

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, aviator and editor

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)

Francesco Lana de Terzi's idea for a flying boat
5308096 Francesco Lana de Terzi's idea for a flying boat.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Francesco Lana de Terzi's idea for a flying boat)

East Coast Air Road, January 19th 1915, A Hole 17 6" wide, near Royal Train shelter, Lynn Station (b/w photo)
8641701 East Coast Air Road, January 19th 1915, A Hole 17 6" wide, near Royal Train shelter, Lynn Station (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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)

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"Defenders of the Empire: Aerial Pioneers and Majestic Airships" In the early 20th century, the British Army, Navy, and Airforce united as defenders of the empire. Among their arsenal were majestic airships that soared through the skies with grace and power. The Airship Guarantee Co. 's R-100 stood tall as a symbol of engineering marvel, while the imposing Airship R101 G-FaW moored outside hangars showcased Britain's prowess in aviation. Step back in time to witness these magnificent vessels in action. Picture yourself aboard the Galley, witnessing breathtaking views from above like those on Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin did in 1933. Marvel at the sight R32 parked elegantly on land or gaze upon R101 airship majestically resting on its mooring mast. Not limited to British shores alone, these airborne wonders ventured across continents. From Akron, Ohio in USA came warm greetings as they welcomed visitors to witness their own aerial achievements. Witness Graf Zeppelin airship gracefully soaring through clouds during its flight or Santos-Dumont airship No6 bidding farewell to Aero Club of Saint? with dreams reaching new heights. However, not all encounters were peaceful; history reminds us of World War I when zeppelins illuminated by searchlights hovered ominously over UK skies. These haunting images serve as a reminder of both fear and resilience during wartime. Let us not forget other remarkable creations such as Airship R9 or even an extraordinary creation built for US Navy at Cardington - none less than Airship R38. Each one contributing to humanity's quest for exploration and innovation. These captivating glimpses into our past remind us that once upon a time, giant airships ruled our skies – symbols of human ingenuity defying gravity itself.