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British observation balloon from 1908, typical of pre-WWI observation balloons
British observation balloon from 1908, typical of pre-WWI observation balloons
The battle of Fleurus, 26 June 1794, saw the first military use of an aircraft (L'Entreprenant).
The battle of Fleurus, 26 June 1794, saw the first military use of an aircraft (L'Entreprenant).
German Parseval-Siegsfeld type balloon at Équancourt (September 1916). The rear "tail" fills with air automatically through an opening facing the wind
German Parseval-Siegsfeld type balloon at Équancourt (September 1916). The rear "tail" fills with air automatically through an opening facing the wind.
Caquot type kite balloon, used by the Allies in the mid-latter part of WWI
Caquot type kite balloon, used by the Allies in the mid-latter part of WWI
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A hot air balloon in flight
A hot air balloon in flight
In 1999, Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones achieved the first non-stop balloon circumnavigation in Breitling Orbiter 3.
In 1999, Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones achieved the first non-stop balloon circumnavigation in Breitling Orbiter 3.
"Aerostation out at Elbows, or The Itinerant Aeronaut" print illustration and poem (1785)
"Aerostation out at Elbows, or The Itinerant Aeronaut" print illustration and poem (1785)
Hot air balloons, San Diego
Hot air balloons, San Diego