Balloonist Collection (page 7)

First aerial voyage of Pilatre de Rozier and d Arlandes, Paris, France, 1783 (1890s). On 21 November 1783, Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-1785) and Francois Laurent d Arlandes (1742-1809)

Jacques Charles launches his first aerostat from the Champ de Mars, Paris, 1783 (1890s). French aeronauts Jacques Charles (1746-1823)

First test flight of a hot air balloon at Annonay, France, 4 June, 1783 (1890s). Enthusiastic crowds watching the first unmanned test flight by brothers Joseph Michel and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier

The Montgolfier brothers, French ballooning pioneers, (1890s). Joseph Michel (1740-1810) and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier (1745-1799)

A French faience plate depicting Jean-Pierre Blanchards balloon trip. Jean-Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) was a French inventor, most remembered as a pioneer in aviation and ballooning

A French faience plate with aeronauts with flags, 1785. A popular painted scene was the Charles and Robert balloon, Globe

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, 19th century French chemist and physicist, (1900). Gay-Lussac (1778-1850) made balloon ascents to investigate terrestrial magnetism and the composition

A balloon on a roof, 1894. Firemen trying to come to the aid of a balloonist who has crash landed on a roof. Illustration in Le Petit Journal, 1894

On the Open Sea, 1901. A balloon on the bow of a ship. Illustration in Le Petit Journal, 1901

Death of an aeronaut over Beuzeville, France, 1899. Illustration in Le Petit Journal, 1899

A Balloon struck by lightning near Chicago, Illinois, USA, 1891. Illustration in Le Petit Journal, 1891

Reception of the Robert Brothers by the Prince of Ghistelles in 1784, (1887). Artist: Gaston Tissandier
Reception of the Robert Brothers by the Prince of Ghistelles in 1784, (1887). French balloonists Noel and Jean Robert, recieved by Philippe-Alexandre-Emmanuel-Francois-Joseph de Ghistelles at his

The Aero Club, costume of a female ballooner, 15th November 1898. A print from La Vie au Grand Air, 15th November 1898

Dr John Jeffries, American balloonist, 1786. Jeffries (1744-1819) during a balloon ascent to investigate the atmospheric temperature

Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles, French physicist, c1783. Artist: Simon Charles Miger
Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles, French physicist, c1783. Print celebrating the first ascent in a hydrogen-balloon, made by Charles (1746-1823) from the Tuileries, Paris, on 1 December 1783

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac making a balloon ascent from Paris, 14 September 1804 (1910). On this flight, French chemist and physicist Gay-Lussac (1778-1850)

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, French chemist, physicist and balloonist, c1824. Gay-Lussac (1778-1850) investigated the behaviour of gases and developed techniques of chemical analysis

Jean Baptiste Biot and Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, French scientists, 1804 (1870). Biot (1774-1864) and Gay-Lussac (1778-1850)

Experiment to calculate the speed of sound in air, Paris, 1822, (c1880). Artist: Robert Brown
Experiment to calculate the speed of sound in air, Paris, 1822, (c1880). In 1822 the French appointed a commission to find the speed of sound in air

(Salomon) August Andree (1854-1897), Swedish engineer and balloonist, 1897. In 1897 Andree made an attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon

Fowls of a Feather Flock together; a group of aeronauts, c1785
Fowls of a Feather Flock together ; a group of aeronauts, c1785. The Italian balloonist Vincenzo Lunardi (centre) in Edinburgh for his ascent of 5th October 1785

Vincenzo Lunardi, Italian aeronaut, c1785. Artist: John Kay
Vincenzo Lunardi, Italian aeronaut, 1785. Lunardi made the first hydrogen balloon ascent in Britain, at Moorfields, London, on 15th September 1784

Inflation of Charles and the Robert brothers hydrogen balloon, 1783 (c1807). Jean and Noel Robert helping Jacques Charles (1746-1823)

Departure of the Andree balloon expedition to the North Pole, Spitzbergen, 1897
Departure of the Andree balloon expedition to the North Pole, Spitzbergen, 11 July 1897. In 1897 a Swedish explorer named Salomon Andree made an attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon

Illustration depicting Charles Greens balloon, 19th century
Illustration depicting Charles Greens balloon

Engraving depicting Ernest P tins flying machine: P tin, a Paris milliner r designed this machine in 1850 and, although it was never built, it had many features of later actual airships

Henry Tracey Coxwell, 1819 -1900. English Aeronaut. From The Strand Magazine, Published 1896

James Sadler And Captain Paget R. N. Ascending In A Balloon From Mermaid Tavern Gardens, Hackney, London, August, 1811
James Sadler And Captain Paget R.N. Ascending In A Balloon From Mermaid Tavern Gardens, Hackney, London, August, 1811

Marquis D arlandes Balloon FranAzois Laurent Marquis D arlande 1742-1809 French Pioneer Of Hot Air Ballooning From The Book Wondeful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies Published C 1870

Le Flesselle Balloon Made By The Montgolfier Brothers 1784 From The Book Wondeful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies Published C 1870

The Minerva Balloon Designed By etienne Gaspard Robert 1763-1837 Belgian Stage Magician
The Minerva Balloon Designed By Etienne Gaspard Robert 1763-1837 Belgian Stage Magician, Physics Lecturer And Keen Balloonist From The Book Wondeful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies

Vincenzo Lunardi, c1770, was an Italian diplomat who, on 15 September 1784, made the first British ascent in a hydrogen balloon

Mr. Robert Cocking - Aviator

Charles Durant, the first American aeronaut, ascending in his balloon over Boston, 13 September 1834
HOT AIR BALLOON ASCENT. Charles Durant, the first American aeronaut, ascending in his balloon over Boston, 13 September 1834. 19th century engraving

Balloons in the Siege of Paris, 1870-1 C017 / 7840
Balloons in the Siege of Paris. 1874 broadside listing the balloons used to evade the Siege of Paris (1870-71) during the Franco-Prussian War

Jacques Charles, French balloonist
Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles (1746-1823), French chemist, physicist and aeronaut, historical artwork. A scientist and professor of physics

Biot Jean Baptiste, French physicist
Jean Baptiste Biot (1774-1862), French physicist. Biots most famous work concerned optical activity. He showed for the first time that different types of quartz rotate the plane of polarised light in

Colonel Frederick Burnaby in his hot air balloon, 1882
Engraving showing Colonel Frederick Burnaby (1842-1885), the English soldier and explorer, in his hot-air balloon just prior to his 1882 crossing of the English Channel

Henry Coxwell
HENRY COXWELL English balloonist, who made several scientific ascents with Glaisher. Date: 1819 - 1900

Jacques Charles
JACQUES-ALEXANDRE-CESAR CHARLES French scientist and pioneering balloonist Date: 1746 - 1823

Frank Hedges Butler
FRANK HEDGES BUTLER (1855 - 1928), Motorist and aviator Date: 1909

Jean-Pierre Blanchard(1753-1809), French aeronaut and balloonist

A Kite Balloon car over the Western Front, WW1
Two observers in the basket of a kite balloon pictured spotting activity on the ground below. The Kite Balloon section (often known as the balloonatics)

The Old Order Changeth
" Flight-Sergeant, in future when we go up, just give the order Let Go, instead of Let go the guys, " Date: 1918

Descent by parachute of Jacques Garnerin from a balloon.. Experimental descent by parachute from a balloon by the Jacques Garnerin, October 1797

Madame Sage and George Biggin during the balloon flight in 1785.. Captain Vincenzo Lunardi, the Italian daredevil aeronaut

Descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchards hydrogen balloon, 1784.. Descent of Jean-Pierre Blanchards hydrogen balloon, 2 March 1784, near Paris. Balloon with parachute and flapping wings

First manned hydrogen balloon flight.. First manned hydrogen balloon flight of two hours and five minutes by Nicolas-Louis Robert and Professor Jacques Charles

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"The Balloonist: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into the fascinating world of balloonists, where adventure knows no bounds. From the early days of aerostation to modern-day explorations, these fearless individuals have captured our imagination throughout history. The Schneider Trophy, a prestigious air race in the 1920s and 1930s, showcased the incredible skills of balloonists as they pushed the limits of speed and innovation. Their daring feats inspired awe and admiration. Alexander Friedman, a Soviet cosmologist, saw balloons as more than just vessels for flight. He envisioned them as tools for scientific exploration, allowing us to reach new heights and uncover secrets hidden in the skies above. In "The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, " an enchanting children's book from 1902 illustrated by W Heath Robinson, we are transported to a whimsical world where balloonists embark on magical journeys filled with wonder and excitement. Dating back even further is Robertson's Minerve balloon from 1804—a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with flight. This pioneering creation paved the way for future advancements in aviation technology. During the US Civil War, observation balloons played a crucial role in gathering intelligence on enemy movements. These floating platforms provided valuable insights that shaped military strategies during this tumultuous time. Before taking off on their daring expeditions, balloonists would consult with experts at Royal Vauxhall—an iconic pre-flight ritual that ensured safety precautions were meticulously followed before embarking on their airborne adventures. F. H Butler was one such intrepid individual who graced Vanity Fair magazine's pages—an esteemed recognition for his contributions to ballooning history. His passion for flight propelled him skyward amidst an era defined by courage and audacity. Gaspard-Felix Tournachon—known as Nadar—was not only a renowned French photographer but also an avid supporter of ballooning endeavors. Through his lens, he captured breathtaking images that immortalized the spirit of these airborne pioneers.