Well, didn't I learn something today...
(http://airman.dodlive.mil/files/2012/10/Uniforms-Waid-300x199.jpg)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Army_Balloon_Corps (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Army_Balloon_Corps)
How do Inflation Wagons Work? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7kOHhQnMrk#ws)
Civil War Ballooning (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rip40yyTSE#ws)
Mr. Lincoln's Air Force (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7-j19S0W6I#)
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/44493804/ns/technology_and_science-science/t/plans-confederate-flying-machine-are-sale/#.UYXbKrWG1r0 (http://www.nbcnews.com/id/44493804/ns/technology_and_science-science/t/plans-confederate-flying-machine-are-sale/#.UYXbKrWG1r0)
This is similar to that and probably the first theorized military aircraft. The plans ended up selling for $23,309 to an anonymous collector.
I'll say this that, as a reenactor myself, the gentleman discussing the balloon wagon needs to practice his script a bit, as he said "uh" a few too many times, giving me the impression that he was not initially prepared for the question, but I digress. Cool display though, but I wonder if they launched a balloon as part of the display.
On a side note, this reminds me of the Living History Squadron that portrays CAP in World War II, which is really cool. Don't you just love that blue wool ;).
Quote from: Maj Daniel Sauerwein on May 07, 2013, 05:56:45 AM
I'll say this that, as a reenactor myself, the gentleman discussing the balloon wagon needs to practice his script a bit, as he said "uh" a few too many times, giving me the impression that he was not initially prepared for the question, but I digress. Cool display though, but I wonder if they launched a balloon as part of the display.
On a side note, this reminds me of the Living History Squadron that portrays CAP in World War II, which is really cool. Don't you just love that blue wool ;).
I did not get the impression he was a reenactor, but rather a guy dressed up. :)
Quote from: NIN on May 08, 2013, 12:55:18 AM
Quote from: Maj Daniel Sauerwein on May 07, 2013, 05:56:45 AM
I'll say this that, as a reenactor myself, the gentleman discussing the balloon wagon needs to practice his script a bit, as he said "uh" a few too many times, giving me the impression that he was not initially prepared for the question, but I digress. Cool display though, but I wonder if they launched a balloon as part of the display.
On a side note, this reminds me of the Living History Squadron that portrays CAP in World War II, which is really cool. Don't you just love that blue wool ;).
I did not get the impression he was a reenactor, but rather a guy dressed up. :)
Hmm, never thought of that, though even if he's working for the Air & Space Museum, he is engaging in living history through the display. I can't see many shelling out what that equipment costs just to wear it and not reenact or do living history (unless it's purchased for a museum display).
I apologize, it seems as if I'm always heading a bit off topic, but I just can't resist. Perhaps the first instance of air-to-air combat?
http://blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/2012/08/24/the-first-duel-fought-in-hot-air-balloons-paris-1808/ (http://blog.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/2012/08/24/the-first-duel-fought-in-hot-air-balloons-paris-1808/)