Title

A system of vanes for attaching to balloons so that ascents and descents could be made without discarding ballast or releasing gas

Caption

Engraving depicting a system of vanes for attaching to balloons so that ascents and descents could be made without discarding ballast or releasing gas. Designed by Henry Bright of London. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A14_273

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (3,4Mb) / 13,4in x 17,4in / 4016 x 5222 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Vane Vanes Vane System Ascent Descent Ballast Gas Hydrogen Balloon Balloons Hot-Air Balloon Aviation Flight Flying Transport Transportation Henry Bright Design Designed London British Britain 19th Century