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Ballons Collection

Balloons have always held a certain fascination for people, whether it be their vibrant colors floating in the sky or their historical significance

Background imageBallons Collection: Barrage Balloon with an Underslung Capule Used for Parac?

Barrage Balloon with an Underslung Capule Used for Parac?
Barrage Balloon with an Underslung Capule Used for Parachute Training During WW2 Date: 1941

Background imageBallons Collection: Woman in balloon-seller costume, la merchant de balloons, with hoop skirt decorated with balloons

Woman in balloon-seller costume, la merchant de balloons, with hoop skirt decorated with balloons
FLO4684629 Woman in balloon-seller costume, la merchant de balloons, with hoop skirt decorated with balloons. Lithograph by unknown artist with stencil handcolouring from " Nos Travestis"

Background imageBallons Collection: Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-85) in Paris

Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-85) in Paris, 11 October 1783
535279 Ascent in captive hot air balloon made by Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-85) in Paris, 11 October 1783, 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: From Gaston Tissandier 'Histoire des Ballons')

Background imageBallons Collection: Liberte ('Freedom') airship, one of the first airship buit by Lebaudy's brothers, here during trials

Liberte ("Freedom") airship, one of the first airship buit by Lebaudy's brothers, here during trials
1757017 Liberte ("Freedom") airship, one of the first airship buit by Lebaudy's brothers, here during trials, august 27

Background imageBallons Collection: Up, Up and Away_Blue

Up, Up and Away_Blue
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up, Up and Away_Lemon

Up, Up and Away_Lemon
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up, Up and Away_Pink

Up, Up and Away_Pink
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up, Up and Away_Teal

Up, Up and Away_Teal
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up in the Clouds_Blue

Up in the Clouds_Blue
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up in the Clouds

Up in the Clouds
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up in the Clouds

Up in the Clouds
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up in the Clouds_Teal

Up in the Clouds_Teal
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up, Up and Away_White

Up, Up and Away_White
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Astronaut

Astronaut
Andreas Magnusson

Background imageBallons Collection: Up in the Clouds_Teal

Up in the Clouds_Teal
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up in the Clouds

Up in the Clouds
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up in the Clouds

Up in the Clouds
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up in the Clouds_Blue

Up in the Clouds_Blue
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up, Up and Away_White

Up, Up and Away_White
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up, Up and Away_Teal

Up, Up and Away_Teal
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up, Up and Away_Pink

Up, Up and Away_Pink
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up, Up and Away_Lemon

Up, Up and Away_Lemon
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Up, Up and Away_Blue

Up, Up and Away_Blue
Sue Skellern

Background imageBallons Collection: Metafigure

Metafigure
Frederic Belaubre

Background imageBallons Collection: BALLOONS

BALLOONS
Rachel Pansky

Background imageBallons Collection: Vincent Gum Explosion

Vincent Gum Explosion
Dikhotomy

Background imageBallons Collection: Skull Gum Explosion

Skull Gum Explosion
Dikhotomy

Background imageBallons Collection: Pearl Gum Explosion

Pearl Gum Explosion
Dikhotomy

Background imageBallons Collection: My Lovely Ballons

My Lovely Ballons
Dikhotomy

Background imageBallons Collection: Barrage Balloon Used for Parachute Training During WW2

Barrage Balloon Used for Parachute Training During WW2 Date: 1941

Background imageBallons Collection: 3D Stereoscopic Image, Balloon Corps Transport with Lord?

3D Stereoscopic Image, Balloon Corps Transport with Lord?
3D Stereoscopic Image, Balloon Corps Transport with Lord Roberts Army, Advance on Pretoria, South Africa, Cattle Pulling a Cart and Soldiers on Horses During the Boer War Date: 1900

Background imageBallons Collection: Alcazar de Segovia

Alcazar de Segovia
Jesús M. García

Background imageBallons Collection: Alican Land Barrage Balloons

Alican Land Barrage Balloons
A WW2 children's story book illustration from The Story Of Alican Land, written by Joan Hunt. The image shows some Alican Land barrage ballons used to push back the misery dragons

Background imageBallons Collection: ZENITH BALLOON ACCIDENT

ZENITH BALLOON ACCIDENT
Carrying away the dead bodies following the fatal crash of the balloon Zenith when the aeronauts on board fainted due to the ballon's high altitude Date: May 1, 1875

Background imageBallons Collection: Balloon seller

Balloon seller
Stephan Rückert

Background imageBallons Collection: Gonflement en campagne d un aerostat au moyen de ballons reservoirs

Gonflement en campagne d un aerostat au moyen de ballons reservoirs, aux grandes manoeuvres allemandes (engraving)
5228362 Gonflement en campagne d un aerostat au moyen de ballons reservoirs, aux grandes manoeuvres allemandes (engraving) by French School

Background imageBallons Collection: Construction des ballons du siege a la gare d Orleans par Eugene et Jules Godard (engraving)

Construction des ballons du siege a la gare d Orleans par Eugene et Jules Godard (engraving)
5228337 Construction des ballons du siege a la gare d Orleans par Eugene et Jules Godard (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBallons Collection: Les petits ballons de la Tour Eiffel (engraving)

Les petits ballons de la Tour Eiffel (engraving)
3640399 Les petits ballons de la Tour Eiffel (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les petits ballons de la Tour Eiffel)

Background imageBallons Collection: Atelier de construction des ballons, a la gare d Orleans (engraving)

Atelier de construction des ballons, a la gare d Orleans (engraving)
3645627 Atelier de construction des ballons, a la gare d Orleans (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atelier de construction des ballons)

Background imageBallons Collection: The Mid-Lent Festival in Paris (litho)

The Mid-Lent Festival in Paris (litho)
1051658 The Mid-Lent Festival in Paris (litho) by Redon, Georges (1869-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mid-Lent Festival in Paris)

Background imageBallons Collection: Visite exterieure et inspection des ballons captifs, (Photographie de M Louis Godard) (engraving)

Visite exterieure et inspection des ballons captifs, (Photographie de M Louis Godard) (engraving)
5228476 Visite exterieure et inspection des ballons captifs, (Photographie de M Louis Godard) (engraving) by French School

Background imageBallons Collection: a day trip

a day trip
silkandfire

Background imageBallons Collection: Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday
Christophe Kiciak

Background imageBallons Collection: On board H. M.s Soylla, Admiral Vian with LCTs off the beach with balloons in the air

On board H. M.s Soylla, Admiral Vian with LCTs off the beach with balloons in the air
On board H.M.S Soylla, Admiral Vian with LCTs off the beach with balloons in the air. 5th June 1944

Background imageBallons Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20106079

EyeUbiquitous_20106079
USA, New Mexico, Albuquerque, Balloon Festival

Background imageBallons Collection: Pilot and Observer in the Basket of an Allied Observatio?

Pilot and Observer in the Basket of an Allied Observatio?
Pilot and Observer in the Basket of an Allied Observation Gas-Filled Caquot Type R Kite Balloon with Parachute Attachedto Watch Enemy Movements During WW1 with an Officer Checking the Panchots Are in

Background imageBallons Collection: Soldiers Preparing an Allied Observation Gas-Filled Caqu?

Soldiers Preparing an Allied Observation Gas-Filled Caqu?
Soldiers Preparing an Allied Observation Gas-Filled Caquot Type R Kite Balloon for Take-Off to Watch Enemy Movements During WW1 on the Western Front

Background imageBallons Collection: Stereoscopic View of an Allied Observation Gas-Filled Ca?

Stereoscopic View of an Allied Observation Gas-Filled Ca?
Stereoscopic View of an Allied Observation Gas-Filled Caquot Type R Kite Balloon Launching To Spot for the Artillery During WW1 Date: 1910s



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Balloons have always held a certain fascination for people, whether it be their vibrant colors floating in the sky or their historical significance. From barrage balloons used during wartime to the joyous sight of a balloon seller on the streets, these inflatable wonders have captured our imagination. One notable use of balloons was seen during World War II when barrage balloons with underslung capsules were employed for parac? operations. These towering structures served as a deterrent against enemy aircraft and showcased the ingenuity of military tactics. In Spain, the Alcazar de Segovia stands tall with its majestic architecture, but it is also known for its association with Alican Land Barrage Balloons. These massive inflatables added an intriguing element to this historic site and became part of its unique identity. However, not all balloon stories are filled with triumph. The Zenith Balloon Accident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in such endeavors. This incident highlighted both the beauty and danger associated with ballooning. Moving away from history, 3D stereoscopic images transport us back in time to witness Lord's transportation within a balloon corps. These captivating visuals allow us to experience firsthand what it must have been like soaring through the skies in those early days of aviation. Meanwhile, closer to home, we encounter everyday scenes like that of a balloon seller brightening up our streets. Their colorful array brings smiles to faces young and old alike as they offer these whimsical creations that seem to defy gravity itself. Delving into engravings depicting German maneuvers during grand exercises reveals how balloons were inflated using reservoirs at campgrounds - showcasing both practicality and innovation on display during military operations. The construction process behind siege balloons at Gare d'Orleans by Eugene and Jules Godard showcases meticulous craftsmanship required for these aerial giants while an engraving titled "Les petits ballons de la Tour Eiffel" captures smaller-scale delights found atop one of the world's most iconic structures.