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Taken at Concord State Fair Grounds, Concord, N.H.
1. Tugging at their ballast before start. Balloon races, June 5, 1909, Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
2. Mr. C.A. Coey’s “Chicago,” largest balloon in the world. June Races, Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
7. The “Indianapolis,” Messrs. Link and Irwin, ready to weigh up. June, 1909, Races. Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
8. The “Indianapolis” beginning her winning flight. June, 1909, Races. Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
9. Getting the “Chicago” ready; adjusting the basket. June, 1909, Races. Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
14. The “Indiana” and “Cleveland” with the “Chicago” in the air. June, 1909, Races. Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
16. The “Indiana,” Carl Fisher, pilot, passing over Grand Stand. June, 1909, Races. Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
17. The “Indiana” soaring aloft, flags flying. June, 1909, Races. Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
18. Setting in the ballast. Balloon “New York.” June, 1909, Races. Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
19. The “New York.” Life-preservers attached to basket. June, 1909, Races. Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
24. The “Hoosier” weighing up; University City to left. June, 1909, Races. Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
25. The “Hoosier” throwing out sand to get away. June, 1909, Races. Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
26304. Seven Great “Gas Bags” Ready for Start of Distance Flying Contest–Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas–April 24, 1924.
26306. The “Goodyear,” Winner of Elimination Contest, Starting Great 1100 Mile Flight, San Antonio, Texas–April 24, 1924.
26307. Great Balloons “Taking on Gas.” Elimination Race, Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas–April 24, 1924.
15149-Sailing Away for Washington, Aeronaut Tomlinson in His Balloon, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, Mo.
234-The Pistol Cracks and “They’re Off” on the Great Balloon Race from World’s Fair, St. Louis, to Washington, D.C. , Prize, $5,000.
Rival air ships, their inventors’ pride, ready for race to Washington, D.C. from World’s Fair, St. Louis.
15344-Prof. Meyers’ Balloon and Its Admiring Crowd at the Foot of the Wireless Telegraph Tower, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis.
15452-Bird’s-Eye View of Lewis and Clark Exposition from Willamette Heights, Portland, Oregon.