The Gordon Bennett Cup is the world's oldest gas balloon race, and is "regarded as the premier event of world balloon racing" according to the Los Angeles Times. Referred to as the "Blue Ribbon" of ae
Conqueror draped over houses of Berlin 1908
Frank Lahm, inaugural winner of the cup
St. Louis GB Cup 1907, mass inflation of balloons
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Augustus Thomas Post Jr. was an American adventurer who distinguished himself as an automotive pioneer, balloonist, early aviator, writer, actor, musician and lecturer. Post pursued an interest in tra
Augustus Post, age six
Augustus Post and Alan Hawley returning to New York following their record setting balloon flight in 1910.
Augustus Post was an original member of the Boy Scouts of America's national council and the Sons of Daniel Boone Society before it. Pictured here second from right in front row.