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Balloon Ascension, Paris. Les Hippodromes.
No. 389. Champ de Mars. Ballon Nadar (Le Geant). Instantanee, a 5 heures du soir (18 octobre 1863).
Le Ballon Captif, Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1878. This is in front of the burnt out shell of the Tuileries Palace, set ablaze during the Paris Commune of 1871. The ruins stood until 1882. The Arch of Napoleon, just visible at right, still stands.
Le Ballon Captif, Exposition Universelle, 1878, Paris. This is in front of the burnt out shell of the Tuileries Palace, set ablaze during the Paris Commune of 1871. The ruins stood until 1882. The Arch of Napoleon, just visible at right, still stands.
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.