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ACROSS THE ALPS IN A WICKER BASKET
Walker, Phil

National Geographic January, 1963

ACROSS THE PACIFIC BY BALLOON
Abruzzo, Ben

National Geographic April, 1982

BALLOON KITTY HAWK ACROSS AMERICA
Anderson, Maxie and Kristian

National Geographic August, 1980

BRAVING THE ATLANTIC BY BALLOON
Eiloart, Arnold

National Geographic July, 1959

DOUBLE EAGLE II LEAPS THE ATLANTIC
Abruzzo, Ben

National Geographic December, 1978

LONGEST MANNED BALLOON FLIGHT
Yost, Ed

National Geographic February, 1977

TRANSATLANTIC SOLO BY BALLOON
Kittinger, Joseph W

National Geographic February, 1985

A WILD AND ILL-FATED BALLOON RACE, Paris 1983
Burnett, David & Shields, Cynthia

National Geographic December, 1983

HOT AIR BALLOONS RACE ON SILENT WINDS
Berry, William & Jones, Don

National Geographic March, 1966

BALLOON RIDE TO THE EDGE OF SPACE
Ross, Malcolm & Edwards, Walter

National Geographic November, 1961

BALLOONING IN THE STRATOSPHERE
Piccard, Auguste

National Geographic March 1933

FIRST COLOR PHOTOGRAPH FROM THE STRATOSPHERE
Stevens, Albert

National Geographic March, 1937

HELIUM, THE NEW BALLOON GAS
Rogers, Sherburne

National Geographic May, 1919

LABORATORY IN A DIRTY SKY, Project da Vinci
Engelman, Rudolf & Simons, Vera

National Geographic November, 1976

MANS FARTHEST ALOFT
Stevens, Albert

National Geographic January, 1936

STUDIES PLANNED FOR NEW STRATOSPHERE FLIGHTS

National Geographic June, 1935

THE GEOGRAPHIC'S STRATOSPHERE EXPEDITION

National Geographic April, 1934

THE LONG LONELY JUMP
Kittinger, Joseph W

National Geographic December, 1960

THE SECOND STRATOSPHERE EXPEDITION

National Geographic January, 1935

TO 76 000 FEET BY STRATOLAB BALLOON
Ross, Lewis, Abercrombie, Sisson

National Geographic February, 1957

TRAILING COSMIC RAYS IN CANADAS' NORTH
Pomerantz, Martin

National Geographic January, 1953

If you happen to have any friends in the Antique National Geographic business and if you happen to stumble over any of the following, please contact Hans Akerstedt.

December 1897

S. A. Andre. Swedish Polar Expedition by balloon

March 1898

S. A. Andre. Swedish Polar Expedition by balloon

August 1898

S. A. Andre. Swedish Polar Expedition by balloon

July 1899

S. A. Andre. Swedish Polar Expedition by balloon

September 1899

S. A. Andre. Swedish Polar Expedition by balloon

December 1899

S. A. Andre. Swedish Polar Expedition by balloon

May 1902

S. A. Andre. Swedish Polar Expedition by balloon

April 1906

Walter Wellman, Polar Expedition by Airship

December 1906

Walter Wellman, Polar Expedition by Airship

July 1907

S. A. Andre. Swedish Polar Expedition by balloon

Events Calendar

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Every year, over 30 world or continental championships are listed on the FAI Sporting Calendar, and many other sporting events such as Grand Prix, Cups and miscellaneous international competitions are organized in accordance with FAI Sporting Codes.
Use the event search function to find more information about an event, see the results or read the news articles related to it.
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The 60th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2016

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The 60th Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett will take place from 15 – 24 September 2016 in Gladbeck, Germany, the epicentre of global gasballooning activities which will therefore provide for sure perfect conditions.

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France takes the gold at the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017

The winners of the 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017 said they were “overjoyed” to be awarded their FAI gold medals at a ceremony in Fribourg, Switzerland on Saturday 16 September 2017.

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The 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett Gas Ballon Race launched tonight

This evening 21 gas balloons from 13 countries launched from Gruyères airfield (Switzerland) that sits below the famous chateau for the 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett Race. Over the next few days the teams will aim to fly as far as possible, measured in a straight line from the launch field to the landing site. Meteorological experts are forecasting that the balloons will follow a north-eastern route.

Follow the race live at: gordonbennett.aero/livetracking

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France takes the gold at the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017

The winners of the 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017 said they were “overjoyed” to be awarded their FAI gold medals at a ceremony in Fribourg, Switzerland on Saturday 16 September 2017.

Read more...

The 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett Gas Ballon Race launched tonight

This evening 21 gas balloons from 13 countries launched from Gruyères airfield (Switzerland) that sits below the famous chateau for the 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett Race. Over the next few days the teams will aim to fly as far as possible, measured in a straight line from the launch field to the landing site. Meteorological experts are forecasting that the balloons will follow a north-eastern route.

Follow the race live at: gordonbennett.aero/livetracking

Read more...

France takes the gold at the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017

The winners of the 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017 said they were “overjoyed” to be awarded their FAI gold medals at a ceremony in Fribourg, Switzerland on Saturday 16 September 2017.

Read more...

The 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett Gas Ballon Race launched tonight

This evening 21 gas balloons from 13 countries launched from Gruyères airfield (Switzerland) that sits below the famous chateau for the 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett Race. Over the next few days the teams will aim to fly as far as possible, measured in a straight line from the launch field to the landing site. Meteorological experts are forecasting that the balloons will follow a north-eastern route.

Follow the race live at: gordonbennett.aero/livetracking

Read more...

France takes the gold at the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017

The winners of the 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017 said they were “overjoyed” to be awarded their FAI gold medals at a ceremony in Fribourg, Switzerland on Saturday 16 September 2017.

Read more...

The 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett Gas Ballon Race launched tonight

This evening 21 gas balloons from 13 countries launched from Gruyères airfield (Switzerland) that sits below the famous chateau for the 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett Race. Over the next few days the teams will aim to fly as far as possible, measured in a straight line from the launch field to the landing site. Meteorological experts are forecasting that the balloons will follow a north-eastern route.

Follow the race live at: gordonbennett.aero/livetracking

Read more...

France takes the gold at the Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017

The winners of the 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett 2017 said they were “overjoyed” to be awarded their FAI gold medals at a ceremony in Fribourg, Switzerland on Saturday 16 September 2017.

Read more...

The 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett Gas Ballon Race launched tonight

This evening 21 gas balloons from 13 countries launched from Gruyères airfield (Switzerland) that sits below the famous chateau for the 61st Coupe Aéronautique Gordon Bennett Race. Over the next few days the teams will aim to fly as far as possible, measured in a straight line from the launch field to the landing site. Meteorological experts are forecasting that the balloons will follow a north-eastern route.

Follow the race live at: gordonbennett.aero/livetracking

Read more...