PARSEVAL AIRSHIP
  
 
Parseval PL 3
  
 
Parseval Airship PL 3, 1909
     Karl Hackstetter is the man third from the left of the picture, with his arms crossed.
Photo and text courtesy of Jean-Pierre Lauwers
  
 
Parseval PL 3
  
 
Parseval Airship PL 3, 1909
     Karl Hackstetter is the man in the center of the picture, with his hands in his pockets looking at the photographer.
Photo and caption courtesy of Jean-Pierre Lauwers
  

 
 
Parseval PL 6
  
 
Parseval PL 6
  
 
Parseval PL 6
  
  The President of Brazil, (6), Marshall Hermes de Fonseca, before his ascent in the new Parseval-Luftschiff
The remaining Persons are: 1. Leutnant von Auer, 2. Baron von Werthern, 3. The Brazilian Military Attaché of the
Legation Julien, 4. Mendes de Almaida, 5. Oberleutnant Guimasaes, 7. Herr Regierungsbaumeister Hackstetter, 8. Herr Oberleutnant Stelling, 9. Herr Konsul Fritz, 10.Captain of the Reserve, Herr R. von Kehler.
From: "Illustrierte Aeronautische Mitteillungen,1910
Courtesy of Rene Hackstetter
  

 
 
Parseval PL 6
  
 
Parseval Airship PL 6, 1910

     Regierungsbaumeister Karl Hackstetter is named as co-pilot and pilot of the PL 6, the one with publicity screens on it!
     On the night of December 31, 1910, he sailed over Berlin to celebrate Sylvester Night. (The popular festival on New Year s Eve is called "Sylvester" in many countries. The word is derived, of course, from the liturgical observance of December 31, the Feast of Saint Sylvester.) "Happy Sylvester Greetings" was the message! It was further was used to publicize "SAROTTI, the best chocolates"! Projectors were placed in the gondola.
Photo and text courtesy of Jean-Pierre Lauwers
  

 
 
Sarotti Chocolates
  
        Editor's Note: If you are curious and search the net using Google for "SAROTTI" you will find about 371 links. The company began making chocolates in 1852, they are still being manufactured, and are available online from many sources. To visit one of the sites, click on:
GermanDeli.com
  

 
 
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