• The Giffard dirigible, created by Giffard in 1852. A- Steam from boiler, B- Needle valve, C- Needle valve handle, D- Steam and water combine, E-Water feed, F- Combining cone...
  • ‍ Despite facing challenging weather conditions during his historic flight, Henri Giffard remained undeterred in his mission to prove the viability of his invention.
  • Henri Giffard’s dream of piloting an air ship hovered tantalizingly near, but ultimately it slipped beyond of his reach. Giffard was an accomplished inventor.
  • Henri Giffard was born in France. He made his fortune with the invention of the steam injector, that prevented steam engine boilers from running out of water.
  • Death and commemoration. Aviation History - Henri Giffard - A model of the Giffard Airship at the London Science Museum.
  • Henri Giffard is one of the 72 scientists whose name is inscribed on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower. He is the 13th on the west facing side.
  • Aslında, ilk zeplin uçuşu Fransız mühendis Henri Giffard tarafından 24 Kasım 1852 yılında gerçekleştirilmiştir. Zeplin neden icat edildi?
  • Baptiste Jules Henri Jacques Giffard, better known simply as Henri Giffard, was born on 8 February 1825 in Paris, France.