Here at Ozark Airfield Artworks we offer a large selection art prints. These prints mainly
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We also deal
with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are from all the top
national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of our prints are
signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking for a specific
plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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"Gauntlet of a Caquot"
| The Limited Edition Fine Art Print GAUNTLET OF A CAQUOT WWI Caquot Type R Kite Balloon By David Lee Sample Countersigned by Charles Hayward Print Size 25X30.5 Image Size 20X26.5 |
The Print...
The Caquot Type R Kite Balloon was named for it's designer French
Army Captain Albert Caquot. Early in World War 1, while trying to
improve the Drachen-type balloon, he developed the first streamlined
captive balloon. The Caquot had a capacity of 32,200 cubic feet of
hydrogen gas, giving it sufficient lifting power for the mooring cable,
basket, two passengers, and necessary equipment. In good weather it
could ascent to over 4,000 feet and operate successfully in winds as
high as 50 miles per hour. The balloon was tethered in the air by a 3/8
inch steel cable. The primary mission of the Caquot was to send aloft a
balloon observer to locate and direct artillery fire at German artillery
positions.
The Caquot Type R Kite Balloon was named for it's designer French
Army Captain Albert Caquot. Early in World War 1, while trying to
improve the Drachen-type balloon, he developed the first streamlined
captive balloon. The Caquot had a capacity of 32,200 cubic feet of
hydrogen gas, giving it sufficient lifting power for the mooring cable,
basket, two passengers, and necessary equipment. In good weather it
could ascent to over 4,000 feet and operate successfully in winds as
high as 50 miles per hour. The balloon was tethered in the air by a 3/8
inch steel cable. The primary mission of the Caquot was to send aloft a
balloon observer to locate and direct artillery fire at German artillery
positions.
The Balloon Observer...
Charles L. Hayward enlisted in the Signal Corps, for Balloon Service
May 2, 1917. In June 1917 he was given the Aero Club's License No.
102 as a Spherical Balloon Pilot. From February through June 1918
he was stationed at Colombey les Belles, France, near Toul. His
observation balloon company was one of the first U.S. air units into
action, on the line. Charlie received a number of awards during his
tour overseas as a balloon observer. With the report of the
successful destruction of a target he was credited with a "reglage".
After 20 reglages on the company records he was rated as an
American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) Balloon Observer. Because he
continued for three months he was automatically rated as a Reserve
Military Aeronaut (RMA) with authority to wear the double wings.
After he had been in command of a Balloon Company in the Zone of
Advance for three months he was again awarded the rating of R.M.A.
and consequently was the only person to hold all three awards. His
other awards consists of World War Ribbon with two stars; French,
Verdun; Army of Occupation; Overseas Chevrons, three.
SIZE OF EDITION: 500 Artist signed and consecutively numbered
This limited edition lithographic print has been personally approved
and signed by the artist. It is printed on the finest quality lithographic
print paper; acid free, neutral pH, 100-lb. stock, Lustro Gloss Cover.
All printing plates and negatives used in the process of printing the
edition have been destroyed and this image has never been, or ever
will be, reproduced in any other art print form.
Charles L. Hayward enlisted in the Signal Corps, for Balloon Service
May 2, 1917. In June 1917 he was given the Aero Club's License No.
102 as a Spherical Balloon Pilot. From February through June 1918
he was stationed at Colombey les Belles, France, near Toul. His
observation balloon company was one of the first U.S. air units into
action, on the line. Charlie received a number of awards during his
tour overseas as a balloon observer. With the report of the
successful destruction of a target he was credited with a "reglage".
After 20 reglages on the company records he was rated as an
American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) Balloon Observer. Because he
continued for three months he was automatically rated as a Reserve
Military Aeronaut (RMA) with authority to wear the double wings.
After he had been in command of a Balloon Company in the Zone of
Advance for three months he was again awarded the rating of R.M.A.
and consequently was the only person to hold all three awards. His
other awards consists of World War Ribbon with two stars; French,
Verdun; Army of Occupation; Overseas Chevrons, three.
SIZE OF EDITION: 500 Artist signed and consecutively numbered
This limited edition lithographic print has been personally approved
and signed by the artist. It is printed on the finest quality lithographic
print paper; acid free, neutral pH, 100-lb. stock, Lustro Gloss Cover.
All printing plates and negatives used in the process of printing the
edition have been destroyed and this image has never been, or ever
will be, reproduced in any other art print form.