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Photograph of the Fokker F.VIIA-3m "Josephine Ford" aircraft, circa 1920s. "Josephine Ford / Byrd Arctic Expedition" is written on the fuselage.

Photograph of a Pitcairn PCA-2 Autogiro, circa 1930s. The sign on the hangar in the background reads: "Central Pacific Lines Ltd."

Photograph of an advertisement for airplane rides at Idora Park, Oakland, California, circa 1910s-1930s.Advertisement text: "The captive aeroplanes / The new super-thrilling aerial joy ride at Idora Park / Oakland / Take Key System Ferry direct."

Photograph of a German observation balloon in flight above a group of servicemen, circa 1914-1918.

Photograph of a German observation balloon tethered to the ground, circa 1914-1918.

Photograph of servicemen with a balloon winch, circa 1914-1918.

Photograph of German servicemen with a balloon winch, circa 1914-1918.

Photograph of German servicemen with an observation balloon, circa 1914-1918. Two servicemen are in the balloon's basket.

Photograph of a German observation balloon in flight, circa 1914-1918.

Photograph of a German observation balloon, circa 1914-1918. Several servicemen hold the balloon's tethers. A balloon winch is visible on the left side of the scene.