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SWITZERLAND, Canton de Vaud, Chateau d Oex, Three Hot Air Balloons taking off and framed by sections of other balloons

Andree Expedition
July 1897: The ill-fated hot-air balloon expedition to the North Pole, attempted by Swedish explorer Salomon August Andree, Nils Strindberg and Knut Fraenkel in 1897

The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon
CHT179396 The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon, 27th August, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

hot air balloon flies over Aosta city, Valle d Aosta, Italy, Europe

Appearance of the Hot-Air Balloon of Jean Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) between Calais and Boulogne
XIR172684 Appearance of the Hot-Air Balloon of Jean Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) between Calais and Boulogne, 1785 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Sectional view of a furnace ventilation shaft typical of many coal mines
5307486 Sectional view of a furnace ventilation shaft typical of many coal mines.; (add.info.: Sectional view of a furnace ventilation shaft typical of many coal mines)

Design for a balloon in honour of Napoleon's coronation, 1804 (engraving)
XTD75521 Design for a balloon in honour of Napoleon's coronation, 1804 (engraving); Private Collection.

The "Minerve", fantasy airship by Etienne-Gaspard Robert aka Etienne Robertson, 1803, engraving
1730437 The "Minerve", fantasy airship by Etienne-Gaspard Robert aka Etienne Robertson, 1803, engraving; (add.info.: The "Minerve")

Druine D. 31 Turbulent G-ATHP
Druine D.31 Turbulent G-AthP with Tipsy Junior G-AMVP at a balloon meet somewhere in the UK, possibly at Dunstable. (a packed balloon in the background)

United States of America, New Mexico, Taos, Taos Balloon Festival

Aerial view of Emilius mount, Aosta Valley, italy, Europe

Aerial view of Aosta city, Aosta Valley, Italy, Europe

Balloon test flight by Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806)
History of Air Transport. 18th century. Balloon test flight by Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806) before King Charles IV and the entire royal family, on January 8, 1793. Etching on paper by Jose Rodriguez

Balloon ascent of Vicente Lunardi (1754-1806) on the Buen Retiro, August 12, 1792. Etching on paper, circa 1793. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Henry Tracey Coxwell, 1819 -1900. English aeronaut. From The Strand Magazine, published 1896 (litho)
709576 Henry Tracey Coxwell, 1819 -1900. English aeronaut. From The Strand Magazine, published 1896 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Balloon Ascension in the Gardens of Aranjuez, c. 1783 (oil on canvas)
IND86493 Balloon Ascension in the Gardens of Aranjuez, c.1783 (oil on canvas) by Carnicero, Antonio (1748-1814); 78.3x102.5 cm; Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao

Caricature of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon, aka Nadar (1820-1910) 1862 (engraving)
1730124 Caricature of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon, aka Nadar (1820-1910) 1862 (engraving) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); (add.info)

Packs of wolves attacking the crew of a grounded Russian hot air balloon, illustration from La Corriere della Sera
CHT170906 Packs of wolves attacking the crew of a grounded Russian hot air balloon, illustration from La Corriere della Sera, 1935 (colour litho) by Beltrame

A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadlers ascending with him
4072603 A view of the balloon of Mr. Sadlers ascending with him and Captain Paget of the Royal Navy from the gardens of the Mermaid Tavern at Hackney on Monday, August 12

The Height of Speculation, Groundless Expectations (engraving)
5997823 The Height of Speculation, Groundless Expectations (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Height of Speculation, Groundless Expectations)

Second flight of Garnerin with Citoyenne Henri from Parc Monceau, 8 July 1798
810336 Second flight of Garnerin with Citoyenne Henri from Parc Monceau, 8 July 1798, from Costumes Parisiens, c.1798 (coloured engraving) by French School

Experiment at Versailles of the Montgolfier brothers with the flight in a
CHT259910 Experiment at Versailles of the Montgolfier brothers with the flight in a Montgolfiere hot air balloon of a cock

Balloon near Gaines Mill, Virginia, 1862 (b / w photo)
TPG165981 Balloon near Gaines Mill, Virginia, 1862 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette
CHT179903 The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette, 21st November, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Louvre, Paris

The Balloon Voyage of Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-96) over the Chateau de Versailles
CHT179905 The Balloon Voyage of Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-96) over the Chateau de Versailles, 23rd June, 1784 (coloured engraving) by French School

The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette
CHT179904 The Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment at the Chateau de la Muette, 21st November, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Ascent of the great Montgolfier Balloon, 1838 (colour litho)
GHL12502 Ascent of the great Montgolfier Balloon, 1838 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Early Hot Air Balloon in Flight, 1828 (watercolor)
3036357 Early Hot Air Balloon in Flight, 1828 (watercolor) by Italian School, (19th century); (add.info.: Balloonist Francesco Orlandi on an early hot air balloon flight; watercolor, 1828)

Sophie Blanchard in the basket of her balloon during her Milan flight in the presence
4072602 Sophie Blanchard in the basket of her balloon during her Milan flight in the presence Napoleon, 1811 (lithograph) by Rados

River Scene with Balloon (oil on canvas)
BRN190594 River Scene with Balloon (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French

The Ascent of the Aerostat in the Jardin des Tuileries, 1st December
CHT179395 The Ascent of the Aerostat in the Jardin des Tuileries, 1st December, 1783 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Balloon and parachute pioneers, 18th century
Etienne and Joseph Montgolfiers hot-air balloon 1, and brazier a, Professor Jacques Charless balloon and gondola 2, hydrogen-gas mechanism b, and Jean-Pierre Blanchard with his parachute 3

The Salesman (colour litho)
3096460 The Salesman (colour litho) by Hutaf, August (1879-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salesman. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Experience du globe aerostatique du MM. Charles et Robert au Jardin des Thuileries le 1er
2646295 Experience du globe aerostatique du MM. Charles et Robert au Jardin des Thuileries le 1er decembre 1783, pub. 1783 (hand-coloured engraving) by French School

The adventures of two aeronauty girls (colour litho)
726968 The adventures of two aeronauty girls (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The adventures of two aeronauty girls, from sketches by Mabel Ince)

The Return on the 2nd December 1783 to the workshop in the Place des Victoires of
CHT259956 The Return on the 2nd December 1783 to the workshop in the Place des Victoires of the Balloon of Jacques Charles (1746-1823) and Nicholas Robert (1761-1828) (coloured engraving)

The Albatross and the Go-ahead, illustration from Robur le Conquerant
CHT213242 The Albatross and the Go-ahead, illustration from Robur le Conquerant by Jules Verne (1828-1905) Paris, Hetzel, 1886 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Benett

"There was an Old Man of the Hague, whose ideas were excessively vague", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386665 " There was an Old Man of the Hague, whose ideas were excessively vague", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

The First Ballooning Experiment at the Chateau de Versailles, 19th September
CHT179397 The First Ballooning Experiment at the Chateau de Versailles, 19th September, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Louvre, Paris

The Second Ascent in the Field of Nesle by Jacques Charles (1746-1823
CHT179398 The Second Ascent in the Field of Nesle by Jacques Charles (1746-1823) on the 1st December, 1783 (coloured engraving) by Desrais

View of the Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment in the Garden of M
CHT179394 View of the Montgolfier Brothers Balloon Experiment in the Garden of M. Reveillon on the 19th of October, 1783 (coloured engraving) by Desrais, Claude Louis (1746-1816) (after); Louvre

Experience du globe aerostatique du MM. Charles et Robert au Jardin des Thuileries le 1er
2646294 Experience du globe aerostatique du MM. Charles et Robert au Jardin des Thuileries le 1er decembre 1783, pub. 1783 (hand-coloured engraving) by French School

Une Alerte, Place du Carrousel, from Le Grelot, 3rd November, 1878 (colour engraving)
2646290 Une Alerte, Place du Carrousel, from Le Grelot, 3rd November, 1878 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

French "Le Tricolore"balloon, 1874 (colour lithograph)
4072605 French " Le Tricolore" balloon, 1874 (colour lithograph) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Maneuvers in Piedmont, the Movement of Artillery During the Definitive Action (colour litho)
2798214 The Great Maneuvers in Piedmont, the Movement of Artillery During the Definitive Action (colour litho) by Beltrame

Ascent of a Mongolfiere hot air balloon at Calais in 1785 (colour litho)
CHT259909 Ascent of a Mongolfiere hot air balloon at Calais in 1785 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Louvre (Cabinet de dessins), Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

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Soaring through the skies, hot air balloons bring a sense of wonder and adventure to the world. With their vibrant colors and graceful movements, these majestic vessels capture our imagination and take us on unforgettable journeys. In Aosta city, Valle d'Aosta, Italy, Europe, a hot air balloon from Andree Expedition floats effortlessly above the picturesque landscape. The breathtaking view showcases Emilius mount in all its glory as it stands tall against the backdrop of Aosta Valley. Traveling back in time, we witness historical moments that shaped the world ballooning. Jean Pierre Blanchard's Hot-Air Balloon makes an appearance between Calais and Boulogne, leaving spectators in awe of this pioneering invention. Vicente Lunardi takes flight during a test ascent and later embarks on an exhilarating journey into the sky. Across continents, in New Mexico's Taos Balloon Festival in the United States of America, colorful balloons fill the horizon with their vibrant hues. The festival becomes a spectacle for both locals and visitors alike as they marvel at these floating wonders illuminating the sky. However enchanting hot air ballooning may be, it is not without its perils. In 1896 lithographs from The Strand Magazine depict heart-stopping moments when balloons face difficulties or are about to crash. These images serve as reminders of the risks involved but also highlight the bravery exhibited by those who dare to conquer new heights. From Henry Tracey Coxwell's daring adventures to Aranjuez Gardens' captivating balloon ascension captured on canvas centuries ago - each moment adds another chapter to hot air ballooning's rich history. Hot air - a powerful force that propels these magnificent contraptions towards endless possibilities. It symbolizes freedom and exploration while reminding us that sometimes taking risks can lead to extraordinary experiences beyond our wildest dreams. ©.