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H Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection

"Nulli Secundus: A Glimpse into the Era of Airships (1900-1919)" Step back in time and witness the remarkable advancements in aviation during the early 20th century

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Nulli Secundus

Nulli Secundus
Britains first military airship, Nulli Secundus, 110 ft in length, 28 ft in diameter. Suspended from the balloon by a network of cordage is a framework of bamboo and aluminium

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Inflating Airship

Inflating Airship
circa 1910: Filling the envelope of Spencer Airship during inflation. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Airship Mayfly

Airship Mayfly
H M Airship No 1, built in Barrow as a response to German advances in airship technology, prior to its maiden test-flight. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Spencer Airship

Spencer Airship
A Spencer Airship ascending at Ranelagh, watched by a fashionable crowd. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Vast R34 Airship

Vast R34 Airship
Britains R 34 airship moored in Mineola, New York, on the first leg of the first return-crossing of the Atlantic by air in July 1919, under Major G H Scott and a crew of 31 plus one stowaway

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Airship In Flight

Airship In Flight
June 1919: An SST-9 airship in flight. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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Airborne
3rd June 1919: NS-11 airship over the city (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: HMS Queen Elizabeth with the fleet at Southend

HMS Queen Elizabeth with the fleet at Southend
July 1919: NS-7 airship over His Majestys Ship Queen Elizabeth with the fleet at Southend, Essex. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Inflating Airship

Inflating Airship
circa 1910: A French airship, with a Dansette motor. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Willows Airship

Willows Airship
25th August 1910: The Willows airship which made the first channel crossing is parked at the Crystal Palace. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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British Navy
12th May 1911: Sailors outside the hangar of Britains first naval airship. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Mayfly Launch

Mayfly Launch
12th May 1911: The first naval airship, the Mayfly in her hangar before launch. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Astra Stand

Astra Stand
circa 1910: The Astra stand showing the carriage of the latest Astra airship. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: The Mayfly

The Mayfly
23rd May 1911: The launching of the first naval airship, the Mayfly. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Inflation Gas

Inflation Gas
12th May 1911: Storage of the gas cylinders for filling Britains first naval airship. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: R38 Construction

R38 Construction
15th December 1919: Construction of the rigid airship R38 in a large hangar at Messrs Short, Bedford, Bedfordshire. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Baby Balloon

Baby Balloon
19th May 1909: Soldiers preparing to release baby an army war balloon during a demonstration at Aldershot. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: British Army Baby

British Army Baby
A crowd of people at Aldershot watching the British Armys new airship Baby being demonstrated. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Airship Pax

Airship Pax
Brazilian born inventor Augusto Severos colourful airship Pax. Severo was killed in Paris in 1902 when the airship rose steeply and exploded. (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: R 34 Flight

R 34 Flight
6th July 1919: R 34 Airship (gasbug) slowly descending at Mineola, New York, having made the first leg of its two-way Atlantic flight, July 1919. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Baldwin Airship

Baldwin Airship
1905: The Baldwin airship, rising from the ground at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St Louis. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Venetian Airship

Venetian Airship
circa 1910: Parseval, an Italian airship flying over the Campanile of San Marco, Venice. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageH Air Airs 1900 1919 Collection: Airship

Airship
1917: A British airship attached to its mooring. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)


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"Nulli Secundus: A Glimpse into the Era of Airships (1900-1919)" Step back in time and witness the remarkable advancements in aviation during the early 20th century. From the majestic inflating airships to groundbreaking feats, this captivating era was marked by innovation and daring adventures. One of the notable airships that took flight during this period was the Airship Mayfly. Despite its short-lived existence, it symbolized humanity's relentless pursuit of conquering the skies. The Spencer Airship also made waves with its impressive design and technological prowess, pushing boundaries like never before. The grandeur of the Vast R34 Airship left spectators awestruck as it gracefully soared through clouds, showcasing British engineering at its finest. Witnessing an airship in flight truly felt like witnessing a marvel from another world - a testament to human ingenuity. The brave souls aboard these airborne giants were often associated with prestigious institutions such as HMS Queen Elizabeth and the British Navy. Their courage knew no bounds as they embarked on daring missions, navigating uncharted territories high above ground. Every launch brought excitement and anticipation; none more so than when Willows Airship took to the sky. These moments captured both hearts and imaginations alike, leaving spectators spellbound by mankind's audacious dreams taking shape right before their eyes. As we reflect upon this transformative era in aviation history, let us not forget those who paved the way for future generations to soar among clouds. The "hairs airs" between 1900-1919 serve as a reminder that even amidst turbulent times, human determination can lift us higher than ever imagined – defying gravity itself.