Nacelle Collection

Jet engine turbine nozzle. The nacelle (central peak) of this modified jet engine turbine nozzle is at centre. Jet engine turbines work by drawing in

Zeppelin Interior 1
The interior of a Zeppelin in the course of a bombing raid on England : the rear nacelle during an attack by British fighter planes

Burgess-Dunne D, 2 AH-7
United States Navy - Burgess-Dunne D, 2 AH-7, after the addition of a nacelle around the pilots. Date: circa 1915

A noontime rest for a full-fledged... Long Beach, Calif. plant of Douglas Aircraft Company, 1942
A noontime rest for a full-fledged assembly worker at the Long Beach, Calif. plant of Douglas Aircraft Company. Nacelle parts for a heavy bomber form the background

Two assembly line workers at the Long Beach, Calif. plant of Douglas Aircraft Company... 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Two assembly line workers at the Long Beach, Calif. plant of Douglas Aircraft Company enjoy a well-earned lunch period, Long Beach, Calif. Nacelle parts of a heavy bomber form the background

La nacelle du Deutschland (engraving)
5228487 La nacelle du Deutschland (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La nacelle du Deutschland)

Nacelle du grand ballon captif a vapeur de H Giffard (engraving)
5228384 Nacelle du grand ballon captif a vapeur de H Giffard (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nacelle du grand ballon captif a vapeur de H Giffard)

Depart de Gambetta et de Spuller a bord de la nacelle de l Armand Barbes, le 7 octobre 1870 (engraving)
5228349 Depart de Gambetta et de Spuller a bord de la nacelle de l Armand Barbes, le 7 octobre 1870 (engraving) by French School

McDonnell Douglas YC-15 72-1875 53, seen at RAF Mildenhall, with a CFM International CFM56 in the No.1 engine nacelle, whilst en-route from the 1977 Paris Air Show

MM Morin et de Bradsky, les malheureuses victimes de la catastrophe du 13 octobre
5228510 MM Morin et de Bradsky, les malheureuses victimes de la catastrophe du 13 octobre, examinant leur nacelle sous le hangar avant la sortie fatale (engraving) by French School

Nacelle du ballon de Schwarz (engraving)
5228491 Nacelle du ballon de Schwarz (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nacelle du ballon de Schwarz)

Le Champ de Mars, vu de la nacelle du ballon captif Lachambre, Dessin, d apres nature, de M Eugene Baudouin (engraving)
3640408 Le Champ de Mars, vu de la nacelle du ballon captif Lachambre, Dessin, d apres nature, de M Eugene Baudouin (engraving) by French School

Interieur de la nacelle de La France: on voit en bas le moteur electrique, au-dessus les appareils de mesure
5228402 Interieur de la nacelle de La France: on voit en bas le moteur electrique, au-dessus les appareils de mesure, en haut a gauche le commutateur a touches (engraving) by French School

L ascension du 15 avril 1875, Gaston Tissandier, Sivel et Croce-Spinelli dans la nacelle du Zenith (engraving)
5228369 L ascension du 15 avril 1875, Gaston Tissandier, Sivel et Croce-Spinelli dans la nacelle du Zenith (engraving) by French School

MM Besancon et Le Cadet dans la nacelle du Balaschoff, (Cliche de l Aerophile) (engraving)
5228414 MM Besancon et Le Cadet dans la nacelle du Balaschoff, (Cliche de l Aerophile) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Helicoptere a vapeur d ether de J Melikoff (engraving)
5228395 Helicoptere a vapeur d ether de J Melikoff (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helicoptere a vapeur d ether de J Melikoff)

La nacelle du ballon Lebaudy (engraving)
5228512 La nacelle du ballon Lebaudy (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La nacelle du ballon Lebaudy)

Debris de la nacelle du ballon de Bradsky tombee au globe de Stains le 13 octobre 1902 (engraving)
5228509 Debris de la nacelle du ballon de Bradsky tombee au globe de Stains le 13 octobre 1902 (engraving) by French School

Experiences de M Herve sur la mer du Nord (13 septembre 1886), On voit a gauche les cables du deviateur
5228433 Experiences de M Herve sur la mer du Nord (13 septembre 1886), On voit a gauche les cables du deviateur, le stabilisateur dont le sillages apercoit jusqu au premier plan

La nacelle du ballon dirigeable des freres Tissandier (engraving)
5228399 La nacelle du ballon dirigeable des freres Tissandier (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La nacelle du ballon dirigeable des freres Tissandier)

Nacelle de l aerostat construit pour l armee russe par G Yon (engraving)
5228366 Nacelle de l aerostat construit pour l armee russe par G Yon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

L-W-F Model H Owl - AS64012
L-W-F Model H Owl AS64012, in later guise with extended centre nacelle and four-wheel main undercarriage. The Owl was distinctive for its tube-like twin booms with central nacelle fuselage

McDonnell Douglas YC-15A 72-1876 (msn CX002), the second prototype, at the 1976 SBAC Farnborough Air Show. First flown in December 1975

Hot air balloon Zenith with aviators Paris France 1875
Steel engraving aviators aeronauts Gaston Tissandier, Joseph Croce-Spinelli and Theodore Sivel in the balloon Zenith at April 16th 1875

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

Nulli Secundus II nacelle

The nacelle of the Lebaudy airship Republique

Short S8 Calcutta engine nacelle for the Bristol Jupiter radial showing the engine lifting gear

N3-X hybrid wing aircraft, artwork C016 / 9710
N3-X hybrid wing aircraft. Artwork illustrating an aircraft design concept developed by NASA. This design is of a type called a hybrid (or blended) wing body

Pigeons lonces hors la nacelle. Drawing shows two pigeons thrown from balloon during James Glaishers test flight reaching 37, 000 feet over Wolverhampton, England, Sept. 5, 1862

Rouen Transporter Bridge
Horse-drawn wagons in the nacelle of le pont transbordeur - transporter bridge across the Seine. Date: 1904

Jet aircraft engine nozzle. Jet engines work by burning fuel and expelling the exhaust gases backwards, generating forward thrust

Dupuy de Lome airship
Nacelle (basket or carriage) of Dupuy de Lomes dirigible

Zeppelin Interior 2
Interior view of a Zeppelin in the course of a bombing raid on England : in the forward nacelle the commander issues orders as the ship approaches its target

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The nacelle, a crucial component of jet engine turbines, plays a vital role in the aviation industry. Its design and functionality have evolved over time to enhance aircraft performance and safety. In the early days of aviation, zeppelins showcased stunning interiors with luxurious nacelles that provided comfort and elegance to passengers. These floating marvels soared through the skies, offering breathtaking views from their well-appointed cabins. During World War II, at the Douglas Aircraft Company's Long Beach plant in California, workers diligently assembled nacelles for various aircraft models. The tireless efforts of these assembly line workers contributed significantly to the war effort and helped propel aviation technology forward. Historical engravings depict notable moments involving nacelles. One engraving captures a scene from 1870 when Gambetta and Spuller embarked on an adventure aboard Armand Barbes' nacelle. Another engraving portrays MM Morin et de Bradsky examining their ill-fated nacelle before a tragic accident occurred on October 13th. The McDonnell Douglas YC-15 72-1875 stands as a testament to technological advancements in aerospace engineering. This impressive aircraft showcases an innovative nacelle design that optimizes efficiency and performance during flight. Not limited to airplanes alone, even steam-powered captive balloons featured intricate nacelles like those seen on Giffard's grand balloon captif or Schwarz's balloon depicted in engravings from yesteryears. These illustrations capture both the beauty and complexity of these airborne vessels. Lastly, we cannot overlook Eugene Baudouin's drawing depicting Le Champ de Mars as viewed from Lachambre's captive balloon's nacelle. This artwork provides us with a unique perspective of Parisian landmarks seen through the lens of this aerial platform. From its humble beginnings to its current state-of-the-art designs, the evolution of the nacelle has revolutionized air travel by enhancing performance, safety, and passenger comfort.