Oskar Erbsloh, German aviation pioneer C016 / 2533
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Oskar Erbsloh, German aviation pioneer C016 / 2533
Oskar Erbsloh (1879-1910), German aviation pioneer, preparing for a balloon ascent. Erbsloh began ballooning at the age of 25, qualifying as a balloon pilot in 1905. He won prizes for his ballooning, including winning the Gordon Bennett Cup on 27 October 1907 in St Louis, USA, in the balloon Pomeranian with Henry Helm Clayton (1861-1946). He then founded a company that built the airship Erbsloh, named after him. This airship crashed on a test flight on 13 July 1910, killing all five on board including Erbsloh. This photograph is from the Bain News Service, one of the USAs earliest news picture libraries
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This print captures Oskar Erbsloh, a German aviation pioneer, as he prepares for a thrilling balloon ascent. Born in 1879, Erbsloh embarked on his ballooning journey at the age of 25 and obtained his qualification as a balloon pilot in 1905. His exceptional skills and passion for aviation led him to win prestigious prizes, including the esteemed Gordon Bennett Cup on October 27th, 1907 in St Louis, USA. Accompanied by Henry Helm Clayton, they triumphed aboard the magnificent Pomeranian balloon. Driven by his relentless pursuit of innovation and exploration, Erbsloh went on to establish his own company that proudly crafted the airship named after him - the Erbsloh. Tragically, fate took an unfortunate turn when this very airship crashed during a test flight on July 13th, 1910. The devastating accident claimed the lives of all five individuals onboard including Erbsloh himself. Preserved within this monochrome photograph from Bain News Service - one of America's earliest news picture libraries - is not just an image but also a glimpse into history. It immortalizes Oskar Erbsloh's pioneering spirit and unwavering dedication to advancing aviation technology during the early years of the twentieth century. As we admire this remarkable snapshot today, let us remember those who fearlessly pushed boundaries and paved the way for future generations in their quest for human flight.
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