Daniel L. Berek's Photo Gallery

This view shows the Lawrance L-4 radial engine that powered this aircraft, of which only the gondola survives.

Only the gondola of this airship survives. It was built in 1925 and served for 6 years, until 1931.

The Strato-Jump III was a high-altitude flight research aircraft. The gondola is on display a the NASM Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center.

This balloon basket is now on display at the Aviation Hall of Fame of New Jersey.

This is the control car of one of 4 such airships built, named "Puritan." In military service, it was Bu04378.

A colorful balloon prepares for lift off into the summer evening sky.

A patriotic balloon rises to the occasion.

A long way from its Florida home, this blue-and-yellow balloon lifts off into a hazy New Jersey summer sky.

A private balloon promotes a local business at the equinox airshow at Solberg Airport.

There's no mistaking the manufacturer of this balloon!

A colorful balloon sets off on a bright adventure on a sunny summer evening.

A group of lucky sightseers embark on a memorable trip aboard this colorful balloon.