Title

American military balloon unit

Caption

American military balloon unit inflating a reconnaissance balloon with hydrogen (1862). The balloons used were of varnished silk and, in spite of a small amount of leakage, they still retained sufficient gas to make ascents some days after their initial inflation. Engraving from "Astra Castra" by Hatton Turnor (London, 1865). Transport. Aeronautics. Ballooning. Information. Observation.

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07113_010696P

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21,5Mb (2,2Mb) / 11,8in x 7,1in / 3543 x 2117 (300dpi)