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The first aerial ship, 1834 [Illustration]
Illustration, "The first aerial ship, 1834," depicting the Eagle airship designed by the Comte de Lennox, undated.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's service with the Royal Naval Air Service, circa 1907-1943.

Mr. Garnerin, the first man to descend safely in a parachute [Illustration]
Illustration, "Mr. Garnerin, the first man to descend safely in a parachute," circa late 18th-early 19th century. Depicts Andre Jacques Garnerin with his early parachute design.Part of a photograph album related to John Sylvester Wheelwright's…

[Illustration of pilot by Levon Fairchild West]
Photographic reproduction of an illustration by Levon Fairchild West, depicting a pilot seated in an open-cockpit aircraft, circa 1920s-1930s. The pilot is presumably Harold E. Hartney.

[Illustration of airplane]
Illustration of an airplane underneath Clyde Pangborn's name, September 20, 1950. Hand-colored with crayon and signed on verso by Clyde Pangborn and several members of the Wings Club.

[Cartoon illustration featuring Major General George E. Stratemeyer]
Photographic print of a cartoon illustration featuring Major General George E. Stratemeyer, drawn by Captain R. G. Leffingwell, March 1944. The cartoon depicts Stratemeyer as his desk listening to the demands of other military leaders.Stamped on…

[Illustration of hypothetical invasion by land, air, and sea of England by French forces
Illustration (photographic reproduction) of a hypothetical invasion by land, air, and sea of England by French forces, circa early 1800s. The scene depicts balloons in flight, warships, and troops passing through a tunnel under the English Channel.

[Illustration of airship]
Illustration (photographic reproduction) of an airship, circa 1834.

[Illustration of Albert Tissandier and Gaston Tissandier in gondola of airship]
Illustration (photographic reproduction) of Albert Tissandier and Gaston Tissandier in the gondola of their airship, circa 1883.

Experience Celebre Faite a Paris [Engraving of balloon flight on January 2, 1783]
Engraving, "Experience Celebre Faite a Paris," depicting the January 2, 1783 balloon flight over France, undated. Text in French is engraved below the image.Label included with engraving: "Paris Ascent. Monday, December 1 [crossed out with…

[Print of hot-air balloon and crowds at 1804 coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte]
Letterpress print of a hot-air balloon and crowds at the 1804 coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte, undated.
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