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Photograph - 'Hun Observation Balloon', France, Sergeant John Lord, World War I, 1916-1917, Photograph which shows a German Army observation balloon. Observation balloons were used by all sides during World War I and were considered ideal for monitoring trench warfare conditions. By the end of World War I, 241 German observation balloons had been shot down. It is one of 95 black and white, and, sepia toned photographs taken in France during World War I Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/photograph-hun-observation-balloon-france-sergeant-john-lord-world-war-i-1916-1917-photograph-which-shows-a-german-army-observation-balloon-observation-balloons-were-used-by-all-sides-during-world-war-i-and-were-considered-ideal-for-monitoring-trench-warfare-conditions-by-the-end-of-world-war-i-241-german-observation-balloons-had-been-shot-down-it-is-one-of-95-black-and-white-and-sepia-toned-photographs-taken-in-france-during-world-war-i-image328785201.htmlRM2A2WCTH–Photograph - 'Hun Observation Balloon', France, Sergeant John Lord, World War I, 1916-1917, Photograph which shows a German Army observation balloon. Observation balloons were used by all sides during World War I and were considered ideal for monitoring trench warfare conditions. By the end of World War I, 241 German observation balloons had been shot down. It is one of 95 black and white, and, sepia toned photographs taken in France during World War I
Observation Balloon Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/observation-balloon-image65976655.htmlRMDR9DW3–Observation Balloon
1918 French Balloon observation aircraft airship Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-1918-french-balloon-observation-aircraft-airship-47238065.htmlRMCMRTHN–1918 French Balloon observation aircraft airship
Lambert's Balloon getting ready to take off Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lamberts-balloon-getting-ready-to-take-off-36055512.htmlRMC2JD4T–Lambert's Balloon getting ready to take off
1918 a British Royal Navy ship launching a tethered observation balloon Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-1918-a-british-royal-navy-ship-launching-a-tethered-observation-balloon-164872444.htmlRMKG6GDG–1918 a British Royal Navy ship launching a tethered observation balloon
ROYAL ENGINEERS TESTING BALLOON at their Woolwich Depot in 1874 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/royal-engineers-testing-balloon-at-their-woolwich-depot-in-1874-image213856276.htmlRMPBWYT4–ROYAL ENGINEERS TESTING BALLOON at their Woolwich Depot in 1874
German observation balloon Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/german-observation-balloon-image68839603.htmlRMDYYWH7–German observation balloon
Photograph of a German observation balloon at its mooring post, surrounded by marshland and funnels. Dated 1914 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-photograph-of-a-german-observation-balloon-at-its-mooring-post-surrounded-90853227.htmlRMF7PM63–Photograph of a German observation balloon at its mooring post, surrounded by marshland and funnels. Dated 1914
New type of observation balloon France 20th World War I Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-new-type-of-observation-balloon-france-20th-world-war-i-113152669.htmlRMGG2FAN–New type of observation balloon France 20th World War I
Ladysmith during the siege - General White's observation balloon ascending directly over the British military camp - Boer War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-ladysmith-during-the-siege-general-whites-observation-balloon-ascending-134588942.htmlRMHPY1FX–Ladysmith during the siege - General White's observation balloon ascending directly over the British military camp - Boer War
observation balloon Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-observation-balloon-96373417.htmlRMFGP57N–observation balloon
Observation balloons are balloons that are employed as aerial platforms for intelligence gathering and artillery spotting. During WWI both the Allies and Germany employed balloons, generally a few miles behind the front lines. Positioning artillery observ Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-observation-balloons-are-balloons-that-are-employed-as-aerial-platforms-104017906.htmlRMG16BW6–Observation balloons are balloons that are employed as aerial platforms for intelligence gathering and artillery spotting. During WWI both the Allies and Germany employed balloons, generally a few miles behind the front lines. Positioning artillery observ
Observation balloon during WW1 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-observation-balloon-during-ww1-59372554.htmlRFDCGJ8A–Observation balloon during WW1
View of Berlin Hi-Flyer observation balloon platform in Mitte Berlin, Germany Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/view-of-berlin-hi-flyer-observation-balloon-platform-in-mitte-berlin-germany-image207555462.htmlRMP1JY32–View of Berlin Hi-Flyer observation balloon platform in Mitte Berlin, Germany
Red white and blue balloon with an observation platform in a clear blue sky Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-red-white-and-blue-balloon-with-an-observation-platform-in-a-clear-41684671.htmlRMCBPW67–Red white and blue balloon with an observation platform in a clear blue sky
A balloon with a function of observation for the artillery temporarily anchored, Italy Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-balloon-with-a-function-of-observation-for-the-artillery-temporarily-89087210.htmlRMF4X7J2–A balloon with a function of observation for the artillery temporarily anchored, Italy
Belgian artillery observation balloon observing the Germans at battlefield in West Flanders during First World War One, Belgium Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-belgian-artillery-observation-balloon-observing-the-germans-at-battlefield-29204628.htmlRMBKEAPC–Belgian artillery observation balloon observing the Germans at battlefield in West Flanders during First World War One, Belgium
An observation balloon about to ascend in France, 1916, during WWI. From Wings of War, published 1942. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-observation-balloon-about-to-ascend-in-france-1916-during-wwi-from-wings-of-war-published-1942-image631721359.htmlRM2YKNB13–An observation balloon about to ascend in France, 1916, during WWI. From Wings of War, published 1942.
Saturday ' s Great Air Force Pageant at Hendon An observation balloon destroyed by fire showing the observer escaping by parachute 2 July 1921 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/saturday-s-great-air-force-pageant-at-hendon-an-observation-balloon-destroyed-by-fire-showing-the-observer-escaping-by-parachute-2-july-1921-image359816314.htmlRM2BWB1AJ–Saturday ' s Great Air Force Pageant at Hendon An observation balloon destroyed by fire showing the observer escaping by parachute 2 July 1921
Photograph - 'One of Our Balloons', France, Sergeant John Lord, World War I, 1916-1917, Black and white photographic print which depicts an Allied Army observation balloon. Observation balloons were used by all sides during World War I and were considered ideal for monitoring trench warfare conditions, artillery spotting and observing enemy troops. Readings from the observation balloons were passed down using flags or occasionally by radio Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/photograph-one-of-our-balloons-france-sergeant-john-lord-world-war-i-1916-1917-black-and-white-photographic-print-which-depicts-an-allied-army-observation-balloon-observation-balloons-were-used-by-all-sides-during-world-war-i-and-were-considered-ideal-for-monitoring-trench-warfare-conditions-artillery-spotting-and-observing-enemy-troops-readings-from-the-observation-balloons-were-passed-down-using-flags-or-occasionally-by-radio-image328785220.htmlRM2A2WCW8–Photograph - 'One of Our Balloons', France, Sergeant John Lord, World War I, 1916-1917, Black and white photographic print which depicts an Allied Army observation balloon. Observation balloons were used by all sides during World War I and were considered ideal for monitoring trench warfare conditions, artillery spotting and observing enemy troops. Readings from the observation balloons were passed down using flags or occasionally by radio
OBSERVATION BALLOON Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-observation-balloon-56800673.htmlRMD8BDRD–OBSERVATION BALLOON
Le Colonel Coutelle, chef des aérostiers, en 1794; Head-and-shoulders portrait of Jean Marie Joseph Coutelle, commander of the first military balloon observation unit in 1794.; Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/le-colonel-coutelle-chef-des-arostiers-en-1794-head-and-shoulders-portrait-of-jean-marie-joseph-coutelle-commander-of-the-first-military-balloon-observation-unit-in-1794-image271841032.htmlRMWP7C08–Le Colonel Coutelle, chef des aérostiers, en 1794; Head-and-shoulders portrait of Jean Marie Joseph Coutelle, commander of the first military balloon observation unit in 1794.;
Lunar glow in Balloon Flight Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-lunar-glow-in-balloon-flight-24006179.htmlRMBB1G3F–Lunar glow in Balloon Flight
Australian Flying Corps observation balloon launch Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/australian-flying-corps-observation-balloon-launch-image150573765.htmlRMJMY6AD–Australian Flying Corps observation balloon launch
A model of a U.S. Air Service observation balloon built to the scale of 1/4 inch to the foot. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-model-of-a-us-air-service-observation-balloon-built-to-the-scale-95642793.htmlRMFFGWA1–A model of a U.S. Air Service observation balloon built to the scale of 1/4 inch to the foot.
German observation balloon, 1916 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-german-observation-balloon-1916-37034918.htmlRMC472BJ–German observation balloon, 1916
Photograph of a Belgian military observation balloon used during the First World War. Dated 20th Century Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-photograph-of-a-belgian-military-observation-balloon-used-during-the-162591697.htmlRMKCEKA9–Photograph of a Belgian military observation balloon used during the First World War. Dated 20th Century
New type of observation balloon France 20th World War I Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-new-type-of-observation-balloon-france-20th-world-war-i-113152670.htmlRMGG2FAP–New type of observation balloon France 20th World War I
An observation balloon landing - World War I Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-observation-balloon-landing-world-war-i-81389960.htmlRMEMBHM8–An observation balloon landing - World War I
Battle of Verdun 1916 - observation balloon Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-battle-of-verdun-1916-observation-balloon-96373444.htmlRMFGP58M–Battle of Verdun 1916 - observation balloon
A German Type Ae 800 observation balloon ascending. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-german-type-ae-800-observation-balloon-ascending-image449804722.htmlRM2H3PAEA–A German Type Ae 800 observation balloon ascending.
Observation balloon during WW1 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-observation-balloon-during-ww1-59372552.htmlRFDCGJ88–Observation balloon during WW1
SEIGE OF PARIS Vintage Litho Print of Siège de Paris... Au Bastion. Military life at French fort, 'Bastion' no. 95,' during the Siege of Paris, 1870. A balloon flies over the fort in the distance. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/seige-of-paris-vintage-litho-print-of-sige-de-paris-au-bastion-military-life-at-french-fort-bastion-no-95-during-the-siege-of-paris-1870-a-balloon-flies-over-the-fort-in-the-distance-image178578047.htmlRMMAEX3B–SEIGE OF PARIS Vintage Litho Print of Siège de Paris... Au Bastion. Military life at French fort, 'Bastion' no. 95,' during the Siege of Paris, 1870. A balloon flies over the fort in the distance.
World War I, German observation balloon in snow with soldiers, circa 1914-1918. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-world-war-i-german-observation-balloon-in-snow-with-soldiers-circa-50030159.htmlRMCWB1YB–World War I, German observation balloon in snow with soldiers, circa 1914-1918.
Student officers of the Coast Artillery School at Fortress Monroe, VA, are receiving instruction in balloon observation of artillery fire. In this photo, the crew is holding the balloon while attaching the basket. The image was taken in April 1918 by Lieutenant William Fox of the Signal Reserve Corps. Not for publication or official use. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/student-officers-of-the-coast-artillery-school-at-fortress-monroe-va-are-receiving-instruction-in-balloon-observation-of-artillery-fire-in-this-photo-the-crew-is-holding-the-balloon-while-attaching-the-basket-the-image-was-taken-in-april-1918-by-lieutenant-william-fox-of-the-signal-reserve-corps-not-for-publication-or-official-use-image558098386.htmlRM2RBYG56–Student officers of the Coast Artillery School at Fortress Monroe, VA, are receiving instruction in balloon observation of artillery fire. In this photo, the crew is holding the balloon while attaching the basket. The image was taken in April 1918 by Lieutenant William Fox of the Signal Reserve Corps. Not for publication or official use.
Launching of WWI German Parseval-Sigsfeld Drache observation balloon in 1915 at Plouvain, Arras during the First World War One in France Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/launching-of-wwi-german-parseval-sigsfeld-drache-observation-balloon-in-1915-at-plouvain-arras-during-the-first-world-war-one-in-france-image466255014.htmlRM2J2FN0P–Launching of WWI German Parseval-Sigsfeld Drache observation balloon in 1915 at Plouvain, Arras during the First World War One in France
A German Parseval-Siegsfeld type military observation balloon used during WWI. From Meyers Lexicon, published 1927. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-german-parseval-siegsfeld-type-military-observation-balloon-used-133763848.htmlRMHNHD48–A German Parseval-Siegsfeld type military observation balloon used during WWI. From Meyers Lexicon, published 1927.
World War I, German observation balloon in snow with soldiers, circa 1914-1918. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-world-war-i-german-observation-balloon-in-snow-with-soldiers-circa-32375531.htmlRMBTJR8Y–World War I, German observation balloon in snow with soldiers, circa 1914-1918.
Photograph - 'Hun Balloon', France, Sergeant John Lord, World War I, 1916-1917, Black and white photographic print which depicts a German Army observation balloon. Observation balloons were used by all sides during World War I and were considered ideal for monitoring trench warfare conditions. By the end of World War I, 241 German observation balloons had been shot down. It is one of 95 black and white, and, sepia toned photographs taken in France during World War I Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/photograph-hun-balloon-france-sergeant-john-lord-world-war-i-1916-1917-black-and-white-photographic-print-which-depicts-a-german-army-observation-balloon-observation-balloons-were-used-by-all-sides-during-world-war-i-and-were-considered-ideal-for-monitoring-trench-warfare-conditions-by-the-end-of-world-war-i-241-german-observation-balloons-had-been-shot-down-it-is-one-of-95-black-and-white-and-sepia-toned-photographs-taken-in-france-during-world-war-i-image328785205.htmlRM2A2WCTN–Photograph - 'Hun Balloon', France, Sergeant John Lord, World War I, 1916-1917, Black and white photographic print which depicts a German Army observation balloon. Observation balloons were used by all sides during World War I and were considered ideal for monitoring trench warfare conditions. By the end of World War I, 241 German observation balloons had been shot down. It is one of 95 black and white, and, sepia toned photographs taken in France during World War I
OBSERVATION BALLOON 1918 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-observation-balloon-1918-105348578.htmlRMG3B156–OBSERVATION BALLOON 1918
Siege of Paris, Hydrogen Balloon, 1870 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-siege-of-paris-hydrogen-balloon-1870-135042654.htmlRMHRKM7X–Siege of Paris, Hydrogen Balloon, 1870
Raising of an observation balloon, Somme, northern France, 1916. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/raising-of-an-observation-balloon-somme-northern-france-1916-artist-unknown-image217044301.htmlRMPH3665–Raising of an observation balloon, Somme, northern France, 1916. Artist: Unknown.
US Cruiser, Seaplane & observation balloon Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-us-cruiser-seaplane-observation-balloon-148693036.htmlRMJHWFDG–US Cruiser, Seaplane & observation balloon
Engine nacelle of type K observation balloon Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-engine-nacelle-of-type-k-observation-balloon-49712097.htmlRMCTTG81–Engine nacelle of type K observation balloon
Inflating a German observation balloon Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/inflating-a-german-observation-balloon-image68839611.htmlRMDYYWHF–Inflating a German observation balloon
An engraving depicting British troops moving an observation balloon during their campaign in the Transvaal, South Africa. Dated 20th century Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-engraving-depicting-british-troops-moving-an-observation-balloon-during-their-campaign-in-the-transvaal-south-africa-dated-20th-century-image235000404.htmlRMRJ95BG–An engraving depicting British troops moving an observation balloon during their campaign in the Transvaal, South Africa. Dated 20th century
German observation balloon is taken near to the front line, during World war One 1914 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/german-observation-balloon-is-taken-near-to-the-front-line-during-world-war-one-1914-image257291131.htmlRMTXGHCY–German observation balloon is taken near to the front line, during World war One 1914
An Observation Balloon during World War I Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-observation-balloon-during-world-war-i-81292049.htmlRMEM74RD–An Observation Balloon during World War I
Battle of Verdun 1916 - observation balloon Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-battle-of-verdun-1916-observation-balloon-96373420.htmlRMFGP57T–Battle of Verdun 1916 - observation balloon
A German Type Ae 800 observation balloon ascending. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-german-type-ae-800-observation-balloon-ascending-image449804725.htmlRM2H3PAED–A German Type Ae 800 observation balloon ascending.
UK Dorset Bournemouth pier observation tourist balloon deck chair Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/uk-dorset-bournemouth-pier-observation-tourist-balloon-deck-chair-image1809199.htmlRFAY9B30–UK Dorset Bournemouth pier observation tourist balloon deck chair
Production of observation balloons or spying balloons for battlefield and artillery observation, manufactory of the Brothers God Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-production-of-observation-balloons-or-spying-balloons-for-battlefield-113615017.htmlRMGGRH35–Production of observation balloons or spying balloons for battlefield and artillery observation, manufactory of the Brothers God
An observation balloon going up on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/an-observation-balloon-going-up-on-the-western-front-in-france-during-world-war-one-date-circa-1916-image557112126.htmlRM2RAAJ5J–An observation balloon going up on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916
Student officers of the Coast Artillery School receiving instruction in balloon observation of artillery fire at Fortress Monroe, Virginia. The image shows Lieutenant Wn. Pox leading a balloon out of the hangar. This photograph was taken on April 1918, and it was kept for official use only, not intended for publication. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/student-officers-of-the-coast-artillery-school-receiving-instruction-in-balloon-observation-of-artillery-fire-at-fortress-monroe-virginia-the-image-shows-lieutenant-wn-pox-leading-a-balloon-out-of-the-hangar-this-photograph-was-taken-on-april-1918-and-it-was-kept-for-official-use-only-not-intended-for-publication-image558134599.htmlRM2RC16AF–Student officers of the Coast Artillery School receiving instruction in balloon observation of artillery fire at Fortress Monroe, Virginia. The image shows Lieutenant Wn. Pox leading a balloon out of the hangar. This photograph was taken on April 1918, and it was kept for official use only, not intended for publication.
Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Defence of Paris. Montmartre. Captive balloon 'Le Neptune', intended for observation of the invading army. Engraving by Sierra. 'Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia' (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume I. Published in Barcelona, 1870. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/franco-prussian-war-1870-1871-siege-of-paris-19-september-1870-to-28-january-1871-defence-of-paris-montmartre-captive-balloon-le-neptune-intended-for-observation-of-the-invading-army-engraving-by-sierra-historia-de-la-guerra-de-francia-y-prusia-history-of-the-war-between-france-and-prussia-volume-i-published-in-barcelona-1870-image636821411.htmlRM2S01M5R–Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Siege of Paris (19 September 1870 to 28 January 1871). Defence of Paris. Montmartre. Captive balloon 'Le Neptune', intended for observation of the invading army. Engraving by Sierra. 'Historia de la Guerra de Francia y Prusia' (History of the War between France and Prussia). Volume I. Published in Barcelona, 1870.
Dome of the Berlin Reichstags building, German parliament, captive balloon, observation deck, Berlin, Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dome-of-the-berlin-reichstags-building-german-parliament-captive-balloon-105705987.htmlRMG3Y91R–Dome of the Berlin Reichstags building, German parliament, captive balloon, observation deck, Berlin,
1918 French observation balloon elephant airship Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-1918-french-observation-balloon-elephant-airship-47238059.htmlRMCMRTHF–1918 French observation balloon elephant airship
Head-and-Shoulders Portrait of Jean Marie Joseph Coutelle, Commander of the First Military Balloon Observation Unit in 1794 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/head-and-shoulders-portrait-of-jean-marie-joseph-coutelle-commander-of-the-first-military-balloon-observation-unit-in-1794-image240559330.htmlRMRYABTJ–Head-and-Shoulders Portrait of Jean Marie Joseph Coutelle, Commander of the First Military Balloon Observation Unit in 1794
1918/OBSERVATION BALLOON Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-1918observation-balloon-105348689.htmlRMG3B195–1918/OBSERVATION BALLOON
French Military Surveillance Balloon, 1794 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-french-military-surveillance-balloon-1794-135097725.htmlRMHRP6EN–French Military Surveillance Balloon, 1794
Men in observation balloon basket, c1914-c1918. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/men-in-observation-balloon-basket-c1914-c1918-artist-unknown-image217114609.htmlRMPH6BW5–Men in observation balloon basket, c1914-c1918. Artist: Unknown.
German Signal Corps Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/german-signal-corps-image179281427.htmlRMMBJY83–German Signal Corps
Engine nacelle of type K observation balloon Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-engine-nacelle-of-type-k-observation-balloon-49712089.htmlRMCTTG7N–Engine nacelle of type K observation balloon
An observation balloon takes off, 1914 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-observation-balloon-takes-off-1914-37034954.htmlRMC472CX–An observation balloon takes off, 1914
Illustration depicting British troops floating an observation balloon. Dated 19th Century Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/illustration-depicting-british-troops-floating-an-observation-balloon-dated-19th-century-image481842090.htmlRM2JYWPE2–Illustration depicting British troops floating an observation balloon. Dated 19th Century
Photograph of an observation balloon being constructed. Gas-filled balloons were used throughout World War I for observations. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/photograph-of-an-observation-balloon-being-constructed-gas-filled-balloons-were-used-throughout-world-war-i-for-observations-image230630970.htmlRMRB644A–Photograph of an observation balloon being constructed. Gas-filled balloons were used throughout World War I for observations.
Directing artillery fire from an observation balloon - World War I Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-directing-artillery-fire-from-an-observation-balloon-world-war-i-80300877.htmlRMEJJ0GD–Directing artillery fire from an observation balloon - World War I
Battle of Verdun 1916 - observation balloon Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-battle-of-verdun-1916-observation-balloon-96373448.htmlRMFGP58T–Battle of Verdun 1916 - observation balloon
The Battle of Seven Pines (also known as the Battle of Fair Oaks or Fair Oaks Station) took place on May 31 and June 1, 1862, in Henrico County, Virginia as part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. It was the culmination of an offensive up the Virginia Peninsula led by Union Major General George McClellan, in which the Army of the Potomac reached the outskirts of Richmond. This image depicts Professor Lowe dictating to General McClellan after he has been up in the observation balloon. The Union Army Balloon Corps was a newly created unit who were with the Unionist forces, usi Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-seven-pines-also-known-as-the-battle-of-fair-oaks-or-fair-oaks-station-took-place-on-may-31-and-june-1-1862-in-henrico-county-virginia-as-part-of-the-peninsula-campaign-of-the-american-civil-war-it-was-the-culmination-of-an-offensive-up-the-virginia-peninsula-led-by-union-major-general-george-mcclellan-in-which-the-army-of-the-potomac-reached-the-outskirts-of-richmond-this-image-depicts-professor-lowe-dictating-to-general-mcclellan-after-he-has-been-up-in-the-observation-balloon-the-union-army-balloon-corps-was-a-newly-created-unit-who-were-with-the-unionist-forces-usi-image515322883.htmlRM2MXAYGK–The Battle of Seven Pines (also known as the Battle of Fair Oaks or Fair Oaks Station) took place on May 31 and June 1, 1862, in Henrico County, Virginia as part of the Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War. It was the culmination of an offensive up the Virginia Peninsula led by Union Major General George McClellan, in which the Army of the Potomac reached the outskirts of Richmond. This image depicts Professor Lowe dictating to General McClellan after he has been up in the observation balloon. The Union Army Balloon Corps was a newly created unit who were with the Unionist forces, usi
![Wood engraving of WW1 depicting 'German Observation Balloon [nicknamed 'sausage'] ', originally published in 1920 in French book 'La guerre racontée par nos généraux' (The War Recounted by Our Generals) by FAYOLLE (Maréchal) et DUBAIL (Général). Stock Photo](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/M8JJ5E/wood-engraving-of-ww1-depicting-german-observation-balloon-nicknamed-M8JJ5E.jpg "Wood engraving of WW1 depicting 'German Observation Balloon [nicknamed 'sausage'] ', originally published in 1920 in French book 'La guerre racontée par nos généraux' (The War Recounted by Our Generals) by FAYOLLE (Maréchal) et DUBAIL (Général). Stock Photo")
Wood engraving of WW1 depicting 'German Observation Balloon [nicknamed 'sausage'] ', originally published in 1920 in French book 'La guerre racontée par nos généraux' (The War Recounted by Our Generals) by FAYOLLE (Maréchal) et DUBAIL (Général). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-wood-engraving-of-ww1-depicting-german-observation-balloon-nicknamed-177430330.htmlRMM8JJ5E–Wood engraving of WW1 depicting 'German Observation Balloon [nicknamed 'sausage'] ', originally published in 1920 in French book 'La guerre racontée par nos généraux' (The War Recounted by Our Generals) by FAYOLLE (Maréchal) et DUBAIL (Général).
The Bournemouth Eye Observation Balloon. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-bournemouth-eye-observation-balloon-73087084.htmlRME6WB90–The Bournemouth Eye Observation Balloon.
Two men with telephones and maps in the basket of an RFA observation balloon on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/two-men-with-telephones-and-maps-in-the-basket-of-an-rfa-observation-balloon-on-the-western-front-in-france-during-world-war-one-date-circa-1916-image557111742.htmlRM2RAAHKX–Two men with telephones and maps in the basket of an RFA observation balloon on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916
Student officers of the Coast Artillery School at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, receiving instruction in balloon observation of artillery fire. Sandbags are placed along the tube as a precautionary measure against fire. This photograph was taken on April 1918 by Lieutenant William Fox, Signal Reserve Corps. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/student-officers-of-the-coast-artillery-school-at-fortress-monroe-virginia-receiving-instruction-in-balloon-observation-of-artillery-fire-sandbags-are-placed-along-the-tube-as-a-precautionary-measure-against-fire-this-photograph-was-taken-on-april-1918-by-lieutenant-william-fox-signal-reserve-corps-image558106708.htmlRM2RBYXPC–Student officers of the Coast Artillery School at Fortress Monroe, Virginia, receiving instruction in balloon observation of artillery fire. Sandbags are placed along the tube as a precautionary measure against fire. This photograph was taken on April 1918 by Lieutenant William Fox, Signal Reserve Corps.
The Die Welt observation balloon on Kniederkircherstrasse, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-die-welt-observation-balloon-on-kniederkircherstrasse-potsdamer-40022294.htmlRMC934RJ–The Die Welt observation balloon on Kniederkircherstrasse, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany.
Postcard showing Royal Engineers (Balloon section) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-postcard-showing-royal-engineers-balloon-section-169961494.htmlRFKTEBHA–Postcard showing Royal Engineers (Balloon section)
1918 French observation balloon lookout blimp aiship reconisance Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-1918-french-observation-balloon-lookout-blimp-aiship-reconisance-47238043.htmlRFCMRTGY–1918 French observation balloon lookout blimp aiship reconisance
Head-and-shoulders portrait of Jean Marie Joseph Coutelle, commander of the first military balloon observation unit in 1794 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/head-and-shoulders-portrait-of-jean-marie-joseph-coutelle-commander-image60179207.htmlRMDDWB5B–Head-and-shoulders portrait of Jean Marie Joseph Coutelle, commander of the first military balloon observation unit in 1794
Observation balloon WWI Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/observation-balloon-wwi-image66053084.htmlRMDRCYAM–Observation balloon WWI
The Battle of Fleurus, 26 June 1794, during the War of the First Coalition, between the First French Republic and the Coalition army (Britain, Hanover, Dutch Republic, and Habsburg monarchy). This was the most significant battle of the Flanders Campaign in the Low Countries during the French Revolutionary Wars. Note the observation balloon in the background. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-battle-of-fleurus-26-june-1794-during-the-war-of-the-first-coalition-between-the-first-french-republic-and-the-coalition-army-britain-hanover-dutch-republic-and-habsburg-monarchy-this-was-the-most-significant-battle-of-the-flanders-campaign-in-the-low-countries-during-the-french-revolutionary-wars-note-the-observation-balloon-in-the-background-image560416252.htmlRF2RFN4J4–The Battle of Fleurus, 26 June 1794, during the War of the First Coalition, between the First French Republic and the Coalition army (Britain, Hanover, Dutch Republic, and Habsburg monarchy). This was the most significant battle of the Flanders Campaign in the Low Countries during the French Revolutionary Wars. Note the observation balloon in the background.
Raising of barrage balloon with basket for observation, c1914-c1918. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/raising-of-barrage-balloon-with-basket-for-observation-c1914-c1918-artist-unknown-image217114427.htmlRMPH6BJK–Raising of barrage balloon with basket for observation, c1914-c1918. Artist: Unknown.
British Dirigible Car upon Landing Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-british-dirigible-car-upon-landing-36055560.htmlRMC2JD6G–British Dirigible Car upon Landing
Engine nacelle of type K observation balloon Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-engine-nacelle-of-type-k-observation-balloon-49712058.htmlRMCTTG6J–Engine nacelle of type K observation balloon
German soldier in the basket of an observation balloon, 1918 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/german-soldier-in-the-basket-of-an-observation-balloon-1918-image68839604.htmlRMDYYWH8–German soldier in the basket of an observation balloon, 1918
German observation balloon is taken near to the front line, during World war One 1914 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-german-observation-balloon-is-taken-near-to-the-front-line-during-90857192.htmlRMF7PW7M–German observation balloon is taken near to the front line, during World war One 1914
Observation balloon, Arras, Artois region, Pas de Calais, 1915, France Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/observation-balloon-arras-artois-region-pas-de-calais-1915-france-image187237732.htmlRFMTHBHT–Observation balloon, Arras, Artois region, Pas de Calais, 1915, France
Dropping safely from an observation balloon that broke free in a gale and was heading for enemy lines Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dropping-safely-from-an-observation-balloon-that-broke-free-in-a-gale-81390585.htmlRMEMBJEH–Dropping safely from an observation balloon that broke free in a gale and was heading for enemy lines
'A Caquot type Kite Balloon': Observation / anti-aircraft balloon, First World War era Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-caquot-type-kite-balloon-observation-anti-aircraft-balloon-first-world-war-era-image466409675.htmlRM2J2PP8B–'A Caquot type Kite Balloon': Observation / anti-aircraft balloon, First World War era
A fighter shooting at a German observation balloon. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-fighter-shooting-at-a-german-observation-balloon-image449804705.htmlRM2H3PADN–A fighter shooting at a German observation balloon.
A British observation balloon above the ruins of Ypres, Belgium to spot enemy artillery in 1917. The balloons were filled with hydrogen gas, whose flammable nature led to the destruction of hundreds of balloons on both sides. Typically, balloons were tethered to a steel cable attached to a winch that reeled the gasbag to its desired height (usually 1,000-1,500 metres) and retrieved it at the end of an observation session. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-british-observation-balloon-above-the-ruins-of-ypres-belgium-to-spot-enemy-artillery-in-1917-the-balloons-were-filled-with-hydrogen-gas-whose-flammable-nature-led-to-the-destruction-of-hundreds-of-balloons-on-both-sides-typically-balloons-were-tethered-to-a-steel-cable-attached-to-a-winch-that-reeled-the-gasbag-to-its-desired-height-usually-1000-1500-metres-and-retrieved-it-at-the-end-of-an-observation-session-image482682858.htmlRM2K182WE–A British observation balloon above the ruins of Ypres, Belgium to spot enemy artillery in 1917. The balloons were filled with hydrogen gas, whose flammable nature led to the destruction of hundreds of balloons on both sides. Typically, balloons were tethered to a steel cable attached to a winch that reeled the gasbag to its desired height (usually 1,000-1,500 metres) and retrieved it at the end of an observation session.
Sci Fi - Orbiting Space Balloon Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sci-fi-orbiting-space-balloon-image184259283.htmlRMMKNMGK–Sci Fi - Orbiting Space Balloon
A kite-balloon in use for observation purposes during a coast bombardment. The balloon is towed by a vessel which is specially adapted for carrying it (inflated) on deck. A merchant ship, with the foremast removed and screens arranged for protection from heavy winds, is usually employed. The observer, whose duty is to note the effect of the gunfire on the enemy's position, is in a basket slung below the balloon, and is in telephone communication with the mother-ship, which repeats the messages to the bombarding warships. Date: 1915 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-kite-balloon-in-use-for-observation-purposes-during-a-coast-bombardment-the-balloon-is-towed-by-a-vessel-which-is-specially-adapted-for-carrying-it-inflated-on-deck-a-merchant-ship-with-the-foremast-removed-and-screens-arranged-for-protection-from-heavy-winds-is-usually-employed-the-observer-whose-duty-is-to-note-the-effect-of-the-gunfire-on-the-enemys-position-is-in-a-basket-slung-below-the-balloon-and-is-in-telephone-communication-with-the-mother-ship-which-repeats-the-messages-to-the-bombarding-warships-date-1915-image557107488.htmlRM2RAAC80–A kite-balloon in use for observation purposes during a coast bombardment. The balloon is towed by a vessel which is specially adapted for carrying it (inflated) on deck. A merchant ship, with the foremast removed and screens arranged for protection from heavy winds, is usually employed. The observer, whose duty is to note the effect of the gunfire on the enemy's position, is in a basket slung below the balloon, and is in telephone communication with the mother-ship, which repeats the messages to the bombarding warships. Date: 1915
Student officers of Coast Artillery School receiving instruction in balloon observation of artillery fire at Fortress Monroe, Virginia during World War I. The photograph shows gas entering the balloon from the inflation tube. This image is not for publication and is marked for official use only. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/student-officers-of-coast-artillery-school-receiving-instruction-in-balloon-observation-of-artillery-fire-at-fortress-monroe-virginia-during-world-war-i-the-photograph-shows-gas-entering-the-balloon-from-the-inflation-tube-this-image-is-not-for-publication-and-is-marked-for-official-use-only-image558110196.htmlRM2RC0370–Student officers of Coast Artillery School receiving instruction in balloon observation of artillery fire at Fortress Monroe, Virginia during World War I. The photograph shows gas entering the balloon from the inflation tube. This image is not for publication and is marked for official use only.
White balloon over white dome Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-white-balloon-over-white-dome-52999918.htmlRFD269X6–White balloon over white dome
The so-called World Balloon is one of the largest helium and tethered balloons in the world, Berlin, Germany. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-so-called-world-balloon-is-one-of-the-largest-helium-and-tethered-balloons-in-the-world-berlin-germany-image526815384.htmlRM2NH2EB4–The so-called World Balloon is one of the largest helium and tethered balloons in the world, Berlin, Germany.
DHL tethered balloon base near Rochor Road Singapore Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-dhl-tethered-balloon-base-near-rochor-road-singapore-14712128.htmlRMAJECNN–DHL tethered balloon base near Rochor Road Singapore
Head-and-shoulders portrait of Jean Marie Joseph Coutelle, commander of the first military balloon observation unit in 1794. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-head-and-shoulders-portrait-of-jean-marie-joseph-coutelle-commander-77312212.htmlRMEDNTEC–Head-and-shoulders portrait of Jean Marie Joseph Coutelle, commander of the first military balloon observation unit in 1794.
Observation Balloon 1915 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/observation-balloon-1915-image65977448.htmlRMDR9EWC–Observation Balloon 1915
Inflating Pilot Balloon, 1944 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-inflating-pilot-balloon-1944-135006194.htmlRMHRJ1NP–Inflating Pilot Balloon, 1944
The front page of His Majesty's Minesweepers, 1943. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-front-page-of-his-majestys-minesweepers-1943-artist-unknown-image262787181.htmlRMW7EYMD–The front page of His Majesty's Minesweepers, 1943. Artist: Unknown.
