Civil war reconnaissance balloon Stock Photos and Images
Professor Lowe's military balloon near Gaines Mill, Virginia Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-professor-lowes-military-balloon-near-gaines-mill-virginia-36020982.html
RMC2GW3J–Professor Lowe's military balloon near Gaines Mill, Virginia
Intrepid being cross-inflated from Constitution, the smaller balloon, in a spur-of-the-moment attempt to get the larger balloon in the air to overlook the imminent Battle of Fair Oaks, May 1862, during the American Civil War. The balloon Intrepid, one of six to eventually be constructed by Thaddeus Lowe and the Union Army Balloon Corps. By Mathew Brady. Please note that this image is a composite of two stereographs. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/intrepid-being-cross-inflated-from-constitution-the-smaller-balloon-in-a-spur-of-the-moment-attempt-to-get-the-larger-balloon-in-the-air-to-overlook-the-imminent-battle-of-fair-oaks-may-1862-during-the-american-civil-war-the-balloon-intrepid-one-of-six-to-eventually-be-constructed-by-thaddeus-lowe-and-the-union-army-balloon-corps-by-mathew-brady-please-note-that-this-image-is-a-composite-of-two-stereographs-image607388583.html
RM2X84X9B–Intrepid being cross-inflated from Constitution, the smaller balloon, in a spur-of-the-moment attempt to get the larger balloon in the air to overlook the imminent Battle of Fair Oaks, May 1862, during the American Civil War. The balloon Intrepid, one of six to eventually be constructed by Thaddeus Lowe and the Union Army Balloon Corps. By Mathew Brady. Please note that this image is a composite of two stereographs.
Rebel balloon reconnaissance from Richmond, Virginia, Thursday, June 26th, 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/rebel-balloon-reconnaissance-from-richmond-virginia-thursday-june-26th-1862-19th-century-american-civil-war-illustration-from-frank-leslies-illustrated-newspaper-image486882220.html
RF2K83B6M–Rebel balloon reconnaissance from Richmond, Virginia, Thursday, June 26th, 1862. 19th century American Civil War illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
The Intrepid was a hydrogen gas balloon or aerostat built for use by the Union Army Balloon Corps for aerial reconnaissance purposes during the American Civil War Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-intrepid-was-a-hydrogen-gas-balloon-or-aerostat-built-for-use-by-the-union-army-balloon-corps-for-aerial-reconnaissance-purposes-during-the-american-civil-war-image482074802.html
RM2K08B96–The Intrepid was a hydrogen gas balloon or aerostat built for use by the Union Army Balloon Corps for aerial reconnaissance purposes during the American Civil War
Civil War Observation Ballons Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-civil-war-observation-ballons-24005623.html
RMBB1FBK–Civil War Observation Ballons
Professor Lowe's military balloon near Gaines Mill, Virginia. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/professor-lowes-military-balloon-near-gaines-mill-virginia-image385465890.html
RM2DB3DJX–Professor Lowe's military balloon near Gaines Mill, Virginia.
Fair Oaks, Va. Prof. Thaddeus S. Lowe observing the battle from his balloon 'Intrepid' Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-fair-oaks-va-prof-thaddeus-s-lowe-observing-the-battle-from-his-balloon-36021233.html
RMC2GWCH–Fair Oaks, Va. Prof. Thaddeus S. Lowe observing the battle from his balloon 'Intrepid'
1860s MAY 1862 MCCLELLAN’S UNION TROOPS AT SIEGE OF YORKTOWN VIRGINIA Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-1860s-may-1862-mcclellans-union-troops-at-siege-of-yorktown-virginia-107226936.html
RMG6CH1C–1860s MAY 1862 MCCLELLAN’S UNION TROOPS AT SIEGE OF YORKTOWN VIRGINIA
The inflation of the hydrogen gas air balloon Intrepid, used during the American Civil War. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-inflation-of-the-hydrogen-gas-air-balloon-intrepid-used-during-the-american-civil-war-image431656599.html
RF2G27JB3–The inflation of the hydrogen gas air balloon Intrepid, used during the American Civil War.
'Up in a Balloon, Boys!' Reconnaissance hot air balloon. 19th century American Civil War illustration by Edwin Forbes Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/up-in-a-balloon-boys!-reconnaissance-hot-air-balloon-19th-century-american-civil-war-illustration-by-edwin-forbes-image478197825.html
RF2JNYP5N–'Up in a Balloon, Boys!' Reconnaissance hot air balloon. 19th century American Civil War illustration by Edwin Forbes
This photograph captures the historic moment when the balloon Intrepid was inflated to conduct reconnaissance of the Battle of Fair Oaks during the Civil War. The image is part of a series of six photographs documenting Prof. Lowe's military balloons near Gaines Mill, Virginia. As one of the earliest instances of aerial reconnaissance in warfare, this image provides a glimpse into the innovative tactics used during the Civil War. It is a testament to the resourcefulness of both sides and their constant quest for an advantage on the battlefield. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-photograph-captures-the-historic-moment-when-the-balloon-intrepid-was-inflated-to-conduct-reconnaissance-of-the-battle-of-fair-oaks-during-the-civil-war-the-image-is-part-of-a-series-of-six-photographs-documenting-prof-lowes-military-balloons-near-gaines-mill-virginia-as-one-of-the-earliest-instances-of-aerial-reconnaissance-in-warfare-this-image-provides-a-glimpse-into-the-innovative-tactics-used-during-the-civil-war-it-is-a-testament-to-the-resourcefulness-of-both-sides-and-their-constant-quest-for-an-advantage-on-the-battlefield-image541089200.html
RM2PC8MP8–This photograph captures the historic moment when the balloon Intrepid was inflated to conduct reconnaissance of the Battle of Fair Oaks during the Civil War. The image is part of a series of six photographs documenting Prof. Lowe's military balloons near Gaines Mill, Virginia. As one of the earliest instances of aerial reconnaissance in warfare, this image provides a glimpse into the innovative tactics used during the Civil War. It is a testament to the resourcefulness of both sides and their constant quest for an advantage on the battlefield.
Binoculars used by Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, 1860s. Binoculars used by American balloonist, aeronaut, scientist and inventor Thaddeus Sobieski Constantine Lowe during the American Civil War. Lowe offered his services performing aerial reconnaissance on the Confederate troops for the Union Army, and became known as the father of military aerial reconnaissance. Black metal field glasses, double telescope; 10 inches high x 4 inches wide. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/binoculars-used-by-thaddeus-s-c-lowe-1860s-binoculars-used-by-american-balloonist-aeronaut-scientist-and-inventor-thaddeus-sobieski-constantine-lowe-during-the-american-civil-war-lowe-offered-his-services-performing-aerial-reconnaissance-on-the-confederate-troops-for-the-union-army-and-became-known-as-the-father-of-military-aerial-reconnaissance-black-metal-field-glasses-double-telescope-10-inches-high-x-4-inches-wide-image440351602.html
RM2GGBMXX–Binoculars used by Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, 1860s. Binoculars used by American balloonist, aeronaut, scientist and inventor Thaddeus Sobieski Constantine Lowe during the American Civil War. Lowe offered his services performing aerial reconnaissance on the Confederate troops for the Union Army, and became known as the father of military aerial reconnaissance. Black metal field glasses, double telescope; 10 inches high x 4 inches wide.
The War balloon at General M'Dowell's head-quarters preparing for a reconnoissance / sketched by Ed. Pietsch.. Illus. from: Harper's weekly, 1861 Oct. 26, p. 679. Balloons (Aircraft), 1860-1870, Military reconnaissance, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military facilities. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-war-balloon-at-general-mdowells-head-quarters-preparing-for-a-reconnoissance-sketched-by-ed-pietsch-illus-from-harpers-weekly-1861-oct-26-p-679-balloons-aircraft-1860-1870-military-reconnaissance-1860-1870-united-states-history-civil-war-1861-1865-military-facilities-image541170809.html
RM2PCCCTW–The War balloon at General M'Dowell's head-quarters preparing for a reconnoissance / sketched by Ed. Pietsch.. Illus. from: Harper's weekly, 1861 Oct. 26, p. 679. Balloons (Aircraft), 1860-1870, Military reconnaissance, 1860-1870, United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military facilities.
Caption: 'This photograph, taken in 1919 by photographer NEGD, showcases American military activities during World War One. The image captures U.S.A. balloons used in the war effort. The symbol AU is visible on the balloons, denoting their purpose. The photograph offers a glimpse into the notable role of balloons during this period.' Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/caption-this-photograph-taken-in-1919-by-photographer-negd-showcases-american-military-activities-during-world-war-one-the-image-captures-usa-balloons-used-in-the-war-effort-the-symbol-au-is-visible-on-the-balloons-denoting-their-purpose-the-photograph-offers-a-glimpse-into-the-notable-role-of-balloons-during-this-period-image558160505.html
RM2RC2BBN–Caption: 'This photograph, taken in 1919 by photographer NEGD, showcases American military activities during World War One. The image captures U.S.A. balloons used in the war effort. The symbol AU is visible on the balloons, denoting their purpose. The photograph offers a glimpse into the notable role of balloons during this period.'
Intrepid being cross-inflated from Constitution, the smaller balloon, in a spur-of-the-moment attempt to get the larger balloon in the air to overlook the imminent Battle of Fair Oaks, May 1862, during the American Civil War. The balloon Intrepid, one of six to eventually be constructed by Thaddeus Lowe and the Union Army Balloon Corps. By Mathew Brady. Please note that this image is a composite of two stereographs. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/intrepid-being-cross-inflated-from-constitution-the-smaller-balloon-in-a-spur-of-the-moment-attempt-to-get-the-larger-balloon-in-the-air-to-overlook-the-imminent-battle-of-fair-oaks-may-1862-during-the-american-civil-war-the-balloon-intrepid-one-of-six-to-eventually-be-constructed-by-thaddeus-lowe-and-the-union-army-balloon-corps-by-mathew-brady-please-note-that-this-image-is-a-composite-of-two-stereographs-image603591204.html
RM2X1YXMM–Intrepid being cross-inflated from Constitution, the smaller balloon, in a spur-of-the-moment attempt to get the larger balloon in the air to overlook the imminent Battle of Fair Oaks, May 1862, during the American Civil War. The balloon Intrepid, one of six to eventually be constructed by Thaddeus Lowe and the Union Army Balloon Corps. By Mathew Brady. Please note that this image is a composite of two stereographs.
Thaddeus Sobieski Constantine Lowe (August 20, 1832 - January 16, 1913), also known as Professor T. S. C. Lowe, was an American Civil War aeronaut, scientist and inventor, mostly self-educated in the fields of chemistry, meteorology, and aeronautics, and the father of military aerial reconnaissance in the United States. By the late 1850s he was well known for his advanced theories in the meteorological sciences as well as his balloon building. Lowe's scientific endeavors were cut short by the onset of the American Civil War, for which he offered his services performing aerial reconnaissance on Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thaddeus-sobieski-constantine-lowe-august-20-1832-january-16-1913-also-known-as-professor-t-s-c-lowe-was-an-american-civil-war-aeronaut-scientist-and-inventor-mostly-self-educated-in-the-fields-of-chemistry-meteorology-and-aeronautics-and-the-father-of-military-aerial-reconnaissance-in-the-united-states-by-the-late-1850s-he-was-well-known-for-his-advanced-theories-in-the-meteorological-sciences-as-well-as-his-balloon-building-lowes-scientific-endeavors-were-cut-short-by-the-onset-of-the-american-civil-war-for-which-he-offered-his-services-performing-aerial-reconnaissance-on-image482074844.html
RM2K08BAM–Thaddeus Sobieski Constantine Lowe (August 20, 1832 - January 16, 1913), also known as Professor T. S. C. Lowe, was an American Civil War aeronaut, scientist and inventor, mostly self-educated in the fields of chemistry, meteorology, and aeronautics, and the father of military aerial reconnaissance in the United States. By the late 1850s he was well known for his advanced theories in the meteorological sciences as well as his balloon building. Lowe's scientific endeavors were cut short by the onset of the American Civil War, for which he offered his services performing aerial reconnaissance on
Fair Oaks, Va. Prof. Thaddeus S. Lowe observing the battle from his balloon 'Intrepid'. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fair-oaks-va-prof-thaddeus-s-lowe-observing-the-battle-from-his-balloon-intrepid-image385466166.html
RM2DB3E0P–Fair Oaks, Va. Prof. Thaddeus S. Lowe observing the battle from his balloon 'Intrepid'.
Fair Oaks, Virginia. Prof. Thaddeus S. Lowe replenishing balloon INTREPID from balloon CONSTITUTION Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-fair-oaks-virginia-prof-thaddeus-s-lowe-replenishing-balloon-intrepid-36021293.html
RMC2GWEN–Fair Oaks, Virginia. Prof. Thaddeus S. Lowe replenishing balloon INTREPID from balloon CONSTITUTION
Photo shows Chief Aeronaut of the Union Army Balloon Corps Thaddeus Lowe. He often went by Professor Lowe. Taken between 1855-65 By Mathew Brady or Levin Handy. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/photo-shows-chief-aeronaut-of-the-union-army-balloon-corps-thaddeus-lowe-he-often-went-by-professor-lowe-taken-between-1855-65-by-mathew-brady-or-levin-handy-image607386720.html
RM2X84RXT–Photo shows Chief Aeronaut of the Union Army Balloon Corps Thaddeus Lowe. He often went by Professor Lowe. Taken between 1855-65 By Mathew Brady or Levin Handy.
Photo shows Chief Aeronaut of the Union Army Balloon Corps Thaddeus Lowe. He often went by Professor Lowe. Taken between 1855-65 By Mathew Brady or Levin Handy. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/photo-shows-chief-aeronaut-of-the-union-army-balloon-corps-thaddeus-lowe-he-often-went-by-professor-lowe-taken-between-1855-65-by-mathew-brady-or-levin-handy-image607386721.html
RM2X84RXW–Photo shows Chief Aeronaut of the Union Army Balloon Corps Thaddeus Lowe. He often went by Professor Lowe. Taken between 1855-65 By Mathew Brady or Levin Handy.
Photo shows Chief Aeronaut of the Union Army Balloon Corps Thaddeus Lowe. He often went by Professor Lowe. Taken between 1855-65 By Mathew Brady or Levin Handy. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/photo-shows-chief-aeronaut-of-the-union-army-balloon-corps-thaddeus-lowe-he-often-went-by-professor-lowe-taken-between-1855-65-by-mathew-brady-or-levin-handy-image603590809.html
RM2X1YX6H–Photo shows Chief Aeronaut of the Union Army Balloon Corps Thaddeus Lowe. He often went by Professor Lowe. Taken between 1855-65 By Mathew Brady or Levin Handy.
Fair Oaks, Virginia. Prof. Thaddeus S. Lowe replenishing balloon INTREPID from balloon CONSTITUTION. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/fair-oaks-virginia-prof-thaddeus-s-lowe-replenishing-balloon-intrepid-from-balloon-constitution-image385466138.html
RM2DB3DYP–Fair Oaks, Virginia. Prof. Thaddeus S. Lowe replenishing balloon INTREPID from balloon CONSTITUTION.
Photo shows Chief Aeronaut of the Union Army Balloon Corps Thaddeus Lowe. He often went by Professor Lowe. Taken between 1855-65 By Mathew Brady or Levin Handy. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/photo-shows-chief-aeronaut-of-the-union-army-balloon-corps-thaddeus-lowe-he-often-went-by-professor-lowe-taken-between-1855-65-by-mathew-brady-or-levin-handy-image603591023.html
RM2X1YXE7–Photo shows Chief Aeronaut of the Union Army Balloon Corps Thaddeus Lowe. He often went by Professor Lowe. Taken between 1855-65 By Mathew Brady or Levin Handy.
Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, Military Balloonist in the Peninsula Campaign. Around 1862 by Mathew Brady. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thaddeus-s-c-lowe-military-balloonist-in-the-peninsula-campaign-around-1862-by-mathew-brady-image607386716.html
RM2X84RXM–Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, Military Balloonist in the Peninsula Campaign. Around 1862 by Mathew Brady.
Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, Military Balloonist in the Peninsula Campaign. Around 1862 by Mathew Brady. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/thaddeus-s-c-lowe-military-balloonist-in-the-peninsula-campaign-around-1862-by-mathew-brady-image603590617.html
RM2X1YWYN–Thaddeus S. C. Lowe, Military Balloonist in the Peninsula Campaign. Around 1862 by Mathew Brady.
Professor Thaddeus Lowe ascending in the Intrepid to observe the Battle of Fair Oaks, Virginia. From the Peninsular Campaign, 31st May 1862. Please no Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/professor-thaddeus-lowe-ascending-in-the-intrepid-to-observe-the-battle-of-fair-oaks-virginia-from-the-peninsular-campaign-31st-may-1862-please-no-image564321987.html
RM2RP32CK–Professor Thaddeus Lowe ascending in the Intrepid to observe the Battle of Fair Oaks, Virginia. From the Peninsular Campaign, 31st May 1862. Please no
Professor Thaddeus Lowe ascending in the Intrepid to observe the Battle of Fair Oaks, Virginia. From the Peninsular Campaign, 31st May 1862. Please no Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/image-license-details/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/professor-thaddeus-lowe-ascending-in-the-intrepid-to-observe-the-battle-of-fair-oaks-virginia-from-the-peninsular-campaign-31st-may-1862-please-no-image575210526.html
RM2TBR2W2–Professor Thaddeus Lowe ascending in the Intrepid to observe the Battle of Fair Oaks, Virginia. From the Peninsular Campaign, 31st May 1862. Please no
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