Air Collection (page 9)

Man inflating an Edwardian woman's skirts with a pump (colour litho)
8655791 Man inflating an Edwardian woman's skirts with a pump (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Air Ambulance (colour litho)
8657521 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Air Ambulance (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Air Ambulance)

Malaga, Spain (b/w photo)
8675696 Malaga, Spain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Malaga, Spain, Aerodrome in the midst of vines and olive trees, taken from the air)

Cross section diagram of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool (litho)
8675793 Cross section diagram of the Mersey Tunnel, Liverpool (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross section diagram of the Mersey Tunnel)

Castles in the Air (litho)
8670295 Castles in the Air (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castles in the Air)

Boxing, Benny Lynch v Small Montana (b/w photo)
8671602 Boxing, Benny Lynch v Small Montana (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boxing, Benny Lynch v Small Montana)

Robert Boyle (1627-91) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin (1647-1712)
541673 Robert Boyle (1627-91) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin (1647-1712) French physicist.; (add.info.: Papin is pointing to Boyle's air pump)

Turtle' (1787), submarine by David Bushnell (1742-1824) American inventor
530647 Turtle' (1787), submarine by David Bushnell (1742-1824) American inventor. Operator turned handle to work propeller. Air in vessel sufficient for it to remain submerged 30 minutes

Halley's diving bell, 1850
3359192 Halley's diving bell, 1850; (add.info.: Representation of Halley's diving bell, showing how the barrel of air was lowered to the sea bed and connected to bell by a pipe)

The Shepherds' Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment)
8682933 The Shepherds' Calendar, 1480-90 (gold ink & ink on parchment) by French School, (15th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Lavoisier's investigation of the existence of oxygen in the air. Mercury in trough (right)
541898 Lavoisier's investigation of the existence of oxygen in the air. Mercury in trough (right) and in glass balloon (left) on prolonged heating, some red oxide of mercury found in balloon

"The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured"
3534004 "The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured", illustration from the Russian fairytale Ivan and the Chestnut Horse

First manned free balloon flight, Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 21 November 1783
528357 First manned free balloon flight, Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 21 November 1783, in Montgolfier (hot air) balloon from the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France

A1GP 2007/08, Rd 1, Zandvoort
30.09.2007 Zandvoort, The Netherlands, Areal View from a helicopter / Feature - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2007/08, Round 1, Zandvoort, Sunday - Copyright A1GP - Free for editorial usage

Allegory of fire, 1608-1610. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
Allegory of fire, 1608-1610. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Mailand.

Allegory of water, 1614. Creator: Brueghel, Jan, the Younger (1601-1678)
Allegory of water, 1614. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Mailand.

Formula One World Championship
Hans-Joachim Stuck (GER) March 751, who retired from the race on lap 4 with a blown engine, takes off at the famous Flugplatz. German Grand Prix, Rd 11, Nurburgring, Germany, 3 August 1975.

2007 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 08: Adrian Sutil, Spyker F8-VII Ferrari, gets airborne over the kerbs at the last chicane during practice during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve

Mola Mola hunter
Marcel Rebro

Morning Prey
Rob Li

Sortie de route 7
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. David Senechal Photographie (polydactyle)

Puff
Mohammed Alnaser

Those flying machines
Robert

2007 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 08: Adrian Sutil, Spyker F8-VII Ferrari, gets airborne over the kerbs at the last chicane during practice during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve

2007 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 08: Adrian Sutil, Spyker F8-VII Ferrari, gets airborne over the kerbs at the last chicane during practice during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve

Formula One World Championship
Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Ferrari 312T who retired from the race on lap 9 with a blown engine, takes off at the famous Flugplatz. German Grand Prix, Rd 11, Nurburgring, Germany, 3 August 1975.

Formula One World Championship
Clay Regazzoni (SUI) Ferrari 312T who retired from the race on lap 9 with a blown engine, takes off at the famous Flugplatz. German Grand Prix, Rd 11, Nurburgring, Germany, 3 August 1975.

breaking ices
Donald Luo

foggy morning
Paulo Nogueira

Splash Baitball
Jennifer Lu

Smoke-on
Piotr Wrobel

Wake up and smell the smog
Koki Jovanovic

Child's Play
Sudipta Chakraborty

Above the Light
DDiArte

1969 German Grand Prix. Nurburgring, Germany. 1st-3rd August 1969. Jean-Pierre Beltoise, Matra MS80 Ford. Ref: 69GER10. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1973 Spanish Grand Prix. Montjuich Park, Barcelona, Spain. 27-29th April 1973. Emerson Fittipaldi, Lotus 72E Ford, 1st position. Ref: 73ESP07. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

Through Water Drops
Ning Lin

Hummingbird and Water Bubbles
Ning Lin

Vador II
Piotr Wrobel

Helicopter 03
Rafal Kulik

Helicopter 02
Rafal Kulik

Helicopter 01
Rafal Kulik

Airplane military pst01
Rafal Kulik

Labiomista
Gerard Valckx

Pretty Fly
Ken Kiefer

007
Leon

1992 French GP
CIRCUIT DE NEVERS MAGNY-COURS, FRANCE - JULY 05: Michael Schumacher, Benetton B192 Ford, crashes into Stefano Modena, Jordan 192 Yamaha

Memory cubes
Rodrigo Núñez Buj

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"Captivated by the Invisible: Exploring the Essence of Air" In the realm of games, where adrenaline surges and hearts race, air becomes an ally. Cyclists defy gravity as they soar through the air, their BMX bikes deftly maneuvering with precision and grace. The wind whispers secrets to them, guiding their every move in this exhilarating race against time. But beyond earthly pursuits lies a celestial spectacle that takes our breath away - the Northern Lights. In Ivalo of Lapland, these ethereal ribbons dance across the sky, painting it with hues of emerald green and sapphire blue, and is here that we witness nature's brushstrokes on its grandest canvas. It also plays a vital role in rescue missions at sea. A Wessex helicopter triumphantly winches up a survivor from treacherous waters, embodying hope amidst adversity. This act reminds us that even in dire circumstances they can be both life-giving and salvation. Journeying further into history's tapestry reveals intriguing tales woven by air itself. German markings on an Ordnance Survey map reveal chilling bombing targets during times of conflict - a reminder of how they are bring destruction but also resilience in wartime struggles. Venturing deeper into art's embrace brings us to Jan Saenredam's "Cave of Plato, " where philosophical musings intertwine with mystical visions. Here we find ourselves contemplating ideas carried through thin wisps - thoughts floating freely like feathers caught in a gentle breeze. Transportation too has been revolutionized by harnessing the power of air. Concorde graces Heathrow Airport in British Airways livery during its heyday; an icon representing human ingenuity soaring above clouds while connecting nations and cultures below. Yet not all encounters with airborne wonders occur high above ground level alone; sometimes they unfold closer to home.