At the site of the Moscow gas plant in the Basmanny District. Moscow, Russia, 1927. On October 16, seven balloons participating in the third all-Union aeronautical tests were launched at the Moscow gas plant in the presence of a mass of spectators. Author / Photographer: b Source: Magazine “Spark”, No. 44 (240). October 30, 1927 (via http://www.pastvu.com) Shooting direction: south
A small steam boat pulls the barges over Lake Biel with the captive balloon inside: Balloon experimental company, 1914-1918 Original: Glass plate negative; silverbromide. Maker / photographer: SantschiOriginal caption: A small steam boat pulls the barges over Lake Biel with the captive balloon inside: Balloon experimental company, 1914-1918 Original: Glass plate negative. Maker / photographer: Santschi