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.
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 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.
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, "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, "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.
Illustration, "German Aeroplanes of 1918", from supplement to "The Aeroplane,” January 8, 1919. Aircraft depicted include a Pfalz D.III, Zeppelin-Staaken R.VI, Albatros D.V (L24), Fokker D.VII (V.18), Rumpler C.V, Hannover CL.II, LVG C.VI,…
Clipping, "The Arizona Balloon Buster," from Leach Heritage of the Air, circa 1959. Features an illustration of an American SPAD XIII destroying a German balloon.