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Allied observation balloon Ypres 1917 AWM E01173

Allied observation balloon Ypres 1917 AWM E01173

AWM caption : Western Front (Belgium), Ypres Area : An observation balloon about to ascend. Note the vehicle on the left and the large group of unidentified soldiers around the balloon.

A member of the WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force) machine-stitching a patch onto a kite balloon at an RAF station, May 1940. CH182

A member of the WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force) machine-stitching a...

A member of the WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force) machine-stitching a patch onto a kite balloon at an RAF station, May 1940. A member of the WAAF machine-stitching a patch onto a kite balloon at an RAF station.

Kite Balloons, Roehampton, 1915 Art.IWMART1262

Kite Balloons, Roehampton, 1915 Art.IWMART1262

Kite Balloons, Roehampton, 1915 image: A view of tethered kite balloons flying high in the sky. They hover over an army camp site with canvas bell-tents. There are trees in the background and a cow standing in... More

Ministry of Information First World War Miscellaneous Collection Q33764

Ministry of Information First World War Miscellaneous Collection Q3376...

Ministry of Information First World War Miscellaneous Collection Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ministry of Information First World War Miscellaneous Collection Q33771

Ministry of Information First World War Miscellaneous Collection Q3377...

Ministry of Information First World War Miscellaneous Collection Public domain photograph related to the British military forces, World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ministry of Information First World War Miscellaneous Collection Q33773

Ministry of Information First World War Miscellaneous Collection Q3377...

Ministry of Information First World War Miscellaneous Collection Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

British balloon observer ready to make an ascension in Mesopotamia. Practically all the members of this crew are... - NARA - 533475

British balloon observer ready to make an ascension in Mesopotamia. Pr...

General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 608 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

Returning from a U-Boat scouting party. Aerial naval observer coming down from a "Blimp" type balloon after a... - NARA - 533474

Returning from a U-Boat scouting party. Aerial naval observer coming d...

General notes: Use War and Conflict Number 612 when ordering a reproduction or requesting information about this image.

Studies of a naval vessel offshore with an observation balloon, tugs and other vessels RMG PV3499

Studies of a naval vessel offshore with an observation balloon, tugs a...

Studies of a naval vessel offshore with an observation balloon, tugs and other vessels Two studies on a single sheet. The top drawing is of a P-class patrol boat, of which 44 were built between 1915 and 1918, ... More

Studies of one of the entrances to Scapa Flow and of an observation balloon RMG PV3500

Studies of one of the entrances to Scapa Flow and of an observation ba...

Studies of one of the entrances to Scapa Flow and of an observation balloon The main colour study here is of a hired trawler or drifter fitted to tow a kite (observation) balloon in 1917-18. The monochrome top... More

Balloons - Flights - British Balloon observer ready to make an ascension in Mesopotamia. A British observer about to make an ascension in an observation balloon. Practically all the members of this crew are India(...) - NARA - 20807800

Balloons - Flights - British Balloon observer ready to make an ascensi...

Scope and content: Photographer: Kadel & Herbert Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Balloons - Hangars and Beds - British Observation Balloon about to make an ascension in Mesopotamia. A balloon company releasing a balloon from its moorings. With the exception of the officers, the entire crew is(...) - NARA - 20807844

Balloons - Hangars and Beds - British Observation Balloon about to mak...

Scope and content: Photographer: Kadel & Herbert Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - American dirigible in France. This photograph shows the nose of an American dirigible somewhere in France on which is mounted a Lewis Machine Gun used against enemy aviators - NARA - 20808018
Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Making fast a British Observation Balloon in Mespotamia. British soldiers making fast a British observation balloon. Practically all the members of the crew are Indian troops - NARA - 20808036

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Making fast a British Observ...

Scope and content: Photographer: Kadel & Herbert Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - View of an American Dirigible somewhere in France. This is the way it is stabled on a windy day - NARA - 20808028

Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - View of an American Dirigibl...

Scope and content: Photographer: Kadel & Herbert Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Balloons - Miscellaneous - Dirigiblees. This Dirigible with an American crew is seen starting out on a patrol from the Naval Aviation stations. It is these air birds that are doing suc wonderful work in hunting o(...) - NARA - 20808312

Balloons - Miscellaneous - Dirigiblees. This Dirigible with an America...

Scope and content: Photographer: Kadel & Herbert Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ferme (de Vadenay). Ballon (cerf-volant) à terre - Fonds Berthelé - 49Fi764

Ferme (de Vadenay). Ballon (cerf-volant) à terre - Fonds Berthelé - 49...

Français : Vue d'un ballon captif de type Drachen à terre dans la ferme de Vadenay (Marne) au camp de Châlons-en-Champagne. 1916. Guerre 1914-1918.

Ferme de Vadenay. Ballon Dracken - Fonds Berthelé - 49Fi767

Ferme de Vadenay. Ballon Dracken - Fonds Berthelé - 49Fi767

Français : Vue d'un ballon captif de type Drachen en vol au dessus de la ferme de Vadenay (Marne) au camp de Châlons-en-Champagne. 1916. Guerre 1914-1918. On aperçoit distinctement la nacelle sous le ballon.

Ferme de Vadenay. Ballon Dracken - Fonds Berthelé - 49Fi768

Ferme de Vadenay. Ballon Dracken - Fonds Berthelé - 49Fi768

Français : Vue d'un ballon captif de type Drachen en vol au dessus de la ferme de Vadenay (Marne) au camp de Châlons-en-Champagne. 1916. Guerre 1914-1918.

Ferme de Vadenay. Ballon Dracken - Fonds Berthelé - 49Fi769

Ferme de Vadenay. Ballon Dracken - Fonds Berthelé - 49Fi769

Français : Vue d'un ballon captif de type Drachen en vol au dessus de la ferme de Vadenay (Marne) au camp de Châlons-en-Champagne. 1916. Guerre 1914-1918.

Dhuizel. Ballon 21 - Fonds Berthelé - 49Fi1286

Dhuizel. Ballon 21 - Fonds Berthelé - 49Fi1286

Français : Vue du ballon captif 21 amarré au sol, peut-être pour gonflage, à Dhuizel dans l'Aisne. Entre 1914 et 1918 Guerre 1914-1918.

Ferme de Vadenay. Ballon cerf-volant - Fonds Berthelé - 49Fi1875-119

Ferme de Vadenay. Ballon cerf-volant - Fonds Berthelé - 49Fi1875-119

Français : Vue d'un ballon captif de type Drachen à terre dans la ferme de Vadenay (Marne) au camp de Châlons-en-Champagne. 1916. Guerre 1914-1918. On peut voir les sacs de lest pour maintenir le ballon.

Amerikanischer Lenkballon "Scout" - CH-BAR - 3241653

Amerikanischer Lenkballon "Scout" - CH-BAR - 3241653

Amerikanischer Lenkballon "Scout"Darin: BallonZusätzliche Informationen: Fotographie eines ZeitungsbildsOriginal: Negativ; Glasplatte; Silberbromid; 13x18cmSignatur: CH-BAR#E27#1000/721#14095#5652*

Das Nachfüllen des Ballons aus Gasflaschen - CH-BAR - 3241333

Das Nachfüllen des Ballons aus Gasflaschen - CH-BAR - 3241333

Das Nachfüllen des Ballons aus GasflaschenDarin: Ballon Pionier Kompanie 1Original: Negativ; Glasplatte; Silberbromid; 13x18cmSignatur: CH-BAR#E27#1000/721#14095#5319*

Der Fesselballon kurz vor der Fertigstellung - CH-BAR - 3238336

Der Fesselballon kurz vor der Fertigstellung - CH-BAR - 3238336

Der Fesselballon kurz vor der FertigstellungDarin: Ballon Versuchs KompanieOriginal: Negativ; Glasplatte; Silberbromid; 13x18cmSignatur: CH-BAR#E27#1000/721#14095#1992*

Deutscher Fesselballon - CH-BAR - 3241613

Deutscher Fesselballon - CH-BAR - 3241613

Deutscher FesselballonDarin: DeutschlandOriginal: Negativ; Glasplatte; Silberbromid; 13x18cmSignatur: CH-BAR#E27#1000/721#14095#5613*

Deutscher Fesselballon in der Luft. Links die Ballonhalle - CH-BAR - 3241617

Deutscher Fesselballon in der Luft. Links die Ballonhalle - CH-BAR - 3...

Deutscher Fesselballon in der Luft. Links die BallonhalleDarin: DeutschlandOriginal: Negativ; Glasplatte; Silberbromid; 13x18cmSignatur: CH-BAR#E27#1000/721#14095#5616*

Franz. Fesselballon - CH-BAR - 3238478

Franz. Fesselballon - CH-BAR - 3238478

Über den Kirchturm von Beurnevésin hinweg ist ein franz. Fesselballon zu erkennenDarin: Division 4Original: Negativ; Glasplatte; Silberbromid; 13x18cmSignatur: CH-BAR#E27#1000/721#14095#2146*

Französischer Fesselballon bei Réchésy - CH-BAR - 3241870

Französischer Fesselballon bei Réchésy - CH-BAR - 3241870

Französischer Fesselballon bei RéchésyDarin: Ballon FrankreichOriginal: Negativ; Glasplatte; Silberbromid; 18x24cmSignatur: CH-BAR#E27#1000/721#14096#1948*

Obs. Ballon on the March. (16728658210)

Obs. Ballon on the March. (16728658210)

Title: Obs. Ballon on the March. Alternative Title: [Observation Balloon on the March.] Creator: Unknown Date: ca. 1917-1918 Part Of: eaa!nam!tex!wes/searchterm/Ag1985.0379/field/all/mode/exact/conn/and/order/u... More

Signalballon. German postcard - German postcard, public domain image

Signalballon. German postcard - German postcard, public domain image

Signalballon im 1. Weltkrieg Public domain scan of the vintage German Empire postcard, 19th century, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

HU 081088KiteBalloonStrumaValleySalonika1917

HU 081088KiteBalloonStrumaValleySalonika1917

Title: BRITISH FORCES IN THE SALONIKA CAMPAIGN 1915-1918 Description: A kite balloon starting to ascend for observation duty in the Struma Valley.

HU 066626 Drachen Balloon SS Manica Gallipoli 1915 - A black and white photo of people on a boat

HU 066626 Drachen Balloon SS Manica Gallipoli 1915 - A black and white...

IWM caption : THE ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE (RNAS) 1914-1918 Description: A 'Drachen' type balloon is held steady aboard the SS MANICA, while its observer waits to climb into the basket, off the Gallipoli coast,... More

Q 002632PilckemRidge31July1917WoundedAndObservationBalloon

Q 002632PilckemRidge31July1917WoundedAndObservationBalloon

Title: THE THIRD BATTLE OF YPRES (PASSCHENDAELE) 31 JULY - 10 NOVEMBER 1917 Description: Battle of Pilckem Ridge 31 July - 2 August: The first wounded to come in lying on the ground at a farm at Elverdinghe. A... More

SP 000515 HMS Canning With Balloon Aloft Salonika November 1915 ship. Black and white photo.

SP 000515 HMS Canning With Balloon Aloft Salonika November 1915 ship. ...

The kite balloon ship HMS Canning with her observation balloon anchored off Salonika with kite balloon aloft, November 1915.D&W Henderson of Glasgow built the ship in 1896 as a cargo ship for Lamport & Holt Li... More

1A1182101 283348XXXVI018 (15102218017)

1A1182101 283348XXXVI018 (15102218017)

Français : Sur le front. Enlèvement d'un ballon cerf-volant. Public domain image of an airship, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

1A1182101 283348XXXVI019 (15102066190)

1A1182101 283348XXXVI019 (15102066190)

Français : Front français. Enlèvement d'un ballon d'observation abrité derrière une forêt.

1A1182101 283348XXXVI020 (15102217967)

1A1182101 283348XXXVI020 (15102217967)

Français : Le nouveau ballon d'observation en usage sur le front français.

1A1182101 283348XXXVI021 (15265746436)

1A1182101 283348XXXVI021 (15265746436)

Français : En Argonne. L'enlèvement d'un ballon d'observation servant à repérer le tir de l'artillerie.

1A1182101 283348XXXVI022 (15285631791)

1A1182101 283348XXXVI022 (15285631791)

Français : Front de Champagne. Un ballon d'observation a été atteint quatre fois par des obus.

1A1182101 283348XXXVI025 (15265745906)

1A1182101 283348XXXVI025 (15265745906)

Français : Ascension d'un ballon captif pour le réglage de l'artillerie. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Armee francaise-1916-service photo-a17

Armee francaise-1916-service photo-a17

Français : Une des pages du fascicule "1916-Documents de la section photographique de l'armée française"

Observation balloon at Belrupt, France. From the Captain Albert T. Willis Collection, 1917-1919, PhC.21; World War I scenes in England and France associated with the 322nd Infantry and 81st Division, (14793956342)

Observation balloon at Belrupt, France. From the Captain Albert T. Wil...

Observation balloon at Belrupt, France. From the Captain Albert T. Willis Collection, 1917-1919, PhC.21; World War I scenes in England and France associated with the 322nd Infantry and 81st Division, 1917-1919.

Balon w Kujawach during World War I

Balon w Kujawach during World War I

Polski: Balon w Kujawach Public domain photograph of pre-war Polish army, Second Polish Republic military, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Observateur aérien militaire sous ballon captif en 1917

Observateur aérien militaire sous ballon captif en 1917

Français : Observateur aérien sous ballon captif pendant la Première Guerre mondiale. Photo de gauche : l’observateur au téléphone et avec ses jumelles. Photo de droite : l'observateur vérifiant son parachute.... More

01917 Ballon bei Wierzbow

01917 Ballon bei Wierzbow

Ballon bei Wierzbow

Aerial observer in balloon gondola, 1918

Aerial observer in balloon gondola, 1918

French observer aboard observation balloon. Original description: FUR-MUFFLERED AND GLOVED, A FRENCH AËRONAUT PREPARED FOR A LONG STAY IN THE AIR TO OBSERVE THE ENEMY'S OPERATIONS This photograph was made fro... More

World War I Observation Balloon HD-SN-99-02269

World War I Observation Balloon HD-SN-99-02269

Close-up view of an American major in the basket of an observation balloon flying over territory near front lines. Français : Vue en gros plan d'un soldat (major) américain occupé, dans un panier suspendu sou... More

Balloon WW1 Balogh photo during World War I

Balloon WW1 Balogh photo during World War I

Balloon Magyar: Harci léggömb Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ballon bei Wierzbow im Aufsteigen (BildID 15529101)

Ballon bei Wierzbow im Aufsteigen (BildID 15529101)

Ballon bei Wierzbow im Aufsteigen Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ballon bei Wierzbow Seitenansicht. (BildID 15529094)

Ballon bei Wierzbow Seitenansicht. (BildID 15529094)

Ballon bei Wierzbow Seitenansicht. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ballon im Walde verankert (BildID 15658322)

Ballon im Walde verankert (BildID 15658322)

Ballon im Walde verankert Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ballon neuerer Type (BildID 15658376)

Ballon neuerer Type (BildID 15658376)

Ballon neuerer Type Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ballon und -- (BildID 15529108)

Ballon und -- (BildID 15529108)

Ballon und ### Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ballonabteilung I-1 bei Ovcja Draga, Hochlassen des Ballons, 16.4.16. (BildID 15594200)

Ballonabteilung I-1 bei Ovcja Draga, Hochlassen des Ballons, 16.4.16. ...

Ballonabteilung I/1 bei Ovcja Draga, Hochlassen des Ballons, 16.4.16. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ballonabteilung I-1 bei Ovcja Draga, Hochlassen des Ballons, 16.4.1916. (BildID 15594186)

Ballonabteilung I-1 bei Ovcja Draga, Hochlassen des Ballons, 16.4.1916...

Ballonabteilung I/1 bei Ovcja Draga, Hochlassen des Ballons, 16.4.1916. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ballonabteilung I-1 bei Ovcja Draga, Hochlassen des Ballons, 16.4.1916. (BildID 15594193)

Ballonabteilung I-1 bei Ovcja Draga, Hochlassen des Ballons, 16.4.1916...

Ballonabteilung I/1 bei Ovcja Draga, Hochlassen des Ballons, 16.4.1916. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Canazei, Flugzettelballon vor dem Aufstieg. (BildID 15575676)

Canazei, Flugzettelballon vor dem Aufstieg. (BildID 15575676)

Canazei, Flugzettelballon vor dem Aufstieg. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Feuerleitung aus dem Ballon in Brand geschossenes Ziel (BildID 15658286)

Feuerleitung aus dem Ballon in Brand geschossenes Ziel (BildID 1565828...

Feuerleitung aus dem Ballon in Brand geschossenes Ziel Public domain photograph - Austro-Hungarian army during World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Flugzettelballon über Canazei schwebend. (BildID 15575683)

Flugzettelballon über Canazei schwebend. (BildID 15575683)

Flugzettelballon über Canazei schwebend. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hochgehen des Ballones vom Schiff (BildID 15658304)

Hochgehen des Ballones vom Schiff (BildID 15658304)

Hochgehen des Ballones vom Schiff Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Revidieren und ausbessern des Ballons im innerem (BildID 15658340)

Revidieren und ausbessern des Ballons im innerem (BildID 15658340)

Revidieren und ausbessern des Ballons im innerem Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Unser Fesselballon in Konstanjevica (BildID 15731618)

Unser Fesselballon in Konstanjevica (BildID 15731618)

Unser Fesselballon in Konstanjevica Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Military observation balloons at the American Balloon School at Fort Omaha Nebraska

Military observation balloons at the American Balloon School at Fort O...

Two military observation balloons returning to their hangar at the American Balloon School for training military observers at Fort Omaha, Nebraska

Airship-wreck-WWI-001 during World War I

Airship-wreck-WWI-001 during World War I

Observation balloon in flight in WW1 somewhere on the Hungaro-Austrian side. From inheritance of Jan Svoboda. This photo was found next to other 8 photos depicting a wrecked airship however further comparison ... More

Kite balloon above Salisbury Plain, March 1918

Kite balloon above Salisbury Plain, March 1918

The kite balloon 4,000 feet above Salisbury Plain from which the RFC's Francis Stewart Briggs parachuted on 29th March 1918.

Julien Bryan - Ambulance 646 - 63

Julien Bryan - Ambulance 646 - 63

World War I in Reims-Verdon sector, France. Original caption: "The great motor truck and steel drum which reels in the 7 000 feet of thin wire cable by which the balloon is raised and lowered."

Julien Bryan - Ambulance 646 - 62

Julien Bryan - Ambulance 646 - 62

World War I in Reims-Verdon sector, France. Original caption: "Soldiers unloading cylinders of hydrogen, used to inflate the balloon."

Angriff auf feindlichen Fesselballon 1918

Angriff auf feindlichen Fesselballon 1918

This sequence of three subsequent images by an unknown German WW I pilot shows a biplane shooting successfully at a tethered "kite" observation balloon flying below. The photos appeared in the leading German W... More

Bombed balloon during World War I

Bombed balloon during World War I

Public domain photograph related to World War One, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Michael Schultz Fesselballon 01

Michael Schultz Fesselballon 01

Aufnahme des Aufsteigens eines Fesselballons. Bild SG_0436 Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Michael Schultz Fesselballon 02

Michael Schultz Fesselballon 02

Aufnahme eines schwebenden Fesselballons. Bild SG_0440 Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Michael Schultz Fesselballon 03

Michael Schultz Fesselballon 03

Aufnahme eines Fesselballons am Boden. Bild SG_0443

Michael Schultz Fesselballon 04

Michael Schultz Fesselballon 04

Aufnahme eines Fesselballons am Boden (Rückansicht). Bild SG_0329 Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Michael Schultz Fesselballon 05

Michael Schultz Fesselballon 05

Aufnahme eines Fesselballons am Boden. Bild SG_0121 Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Offensive aerienne - An old photo of a hot air balloon being launched

Offensive aerienne - An old photo of a hot air balloon being launched

Picryl description: Public domain image of an early aircraft, balloon, airship, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Parseval Sigsfeld during World War I

Parseval Sigsfeld during World War I

Deutsch: Die Fliegerabteilung (A) 272 im Kriegsjahr 1917. Ballonaufstieg Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The warfare of to-day (1918) (14579711479)

The warfare of to-day (1918) (14579711479)

Identifier: warfareoftoday00azan (find matches) Title: The warfare of to-day Year: 1918 (1910s) Authors: Azan, Paul Jean Louis, 1874- Lowell institute lectures, 1917 Coolidge, Julian Lowell, 1873-1954, tr Su... More

WW I reconnaissance balloon

WW I reconnaissance balloon

Magyar: Első világháborús katonai megfigyelő léggömb gondolája English: WW I reconnaissance balloon gondola

Enfoncement dynamique d'un ballon sphérique, L'aéronautique, octobre 1919

Enfoncement dynamique d'un ballon sphérique, L'aéronautique, octobre 1...

Français : Enfoncement dynamique d'un ballon sphérique, L'aéronautique, octobre 1919, p. 180