Aces Collection

Churchills praise for RAF Pilots
" Never was so much owed by so many to so few" - Prime Minister Winston Churchill from a speech made on 20th August 1940

Captain Albert Ball VC DSO (2 bars) MC
Captain Albert Ball VC DSO** MC

Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen

National Aviation Day Display poster
Poster, National Aviation Day Display, new events, new thrills, new aircraft, fly with the three aces, under the direction of Sir Alan Cobham, Coming Soon. 20th century

Willy Coppens de Houthulst, " The Balloon King"

Le Capitaine Georges Guynemer

International Air Rally Poster 1937
Poster, High Speed Thrills! International Air Rally, Lympne, 28-29 August. Spectacular RAF Hendon Acrobatics, Racing, Live Parachuting, Foreign Aces. Organised by the Cinque Ports Flying Club. 1937

Edgar Wallace - Film Photo
Edgar Wallace (1875 - 1932) English writer of popular thrillers, directing the film Red Aces at Beaconsfield in 1929 1929

International Air Rally Poster

Knights of the Air - WWI aerial combat - Albert Ball
A British fighter plane in the Royal Flying Corps is attacked by two German aircraft. The illustration accompanies a feature inside The Modern Boy magazine by Captain W. E

Poster, Churchills praise for RAF Pilots
Poster, Never was so much owed by so many to so few - Prime Minister Winston Churchill from a speech made on 20 August 1940

North-American TB-25N Mitchell N1042B (msn 108-34098, ex 44-30823A), ca 1965. Built as a North American B-25J-25/27-NC 44-30823 for the United States Army Air Force and converted to TB-25N

Progressive Bridge playing cards scorecard, Joker holding the Aces

Flying Whist playing cards scorecard, four aces
Flying Whist playing cards scorecard, the four aces as aircraft wings Date: circa 1920

WW2 - R. A. F. Air Aces In The Making
A photograph of some British WW2 Royal Air Force trainees taking their final course at the passing-out school, air aces in the making! Date: circa 1940s

Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar G-BLSW - N2700 (msn 10689, ex 51-2700, ex CP-9 (OT-CAI)), of Aces High, at North Weald. Date: circa 1985

Grumman F-14A Tomcat 161161
United States Navy - Grumman F-14A-110-GR Tomcat 161161 (msn 388, base code AJ, call-sign 113'), of VF-41 Black Aces embarked on USS John F Kennedy

Photographer setting up shot, London
Photographer in Newburgh Street, Soho, Central London setting up a shot in a shop doorway. Date: circa 1960s

Large group of French Schoolgirls dressed as a deck of cards
Large group of French Schoolgirls from Clermont-Ferrand posing for a photograph wearing wonderful playing card costumes - the whole deck is featured, including Kings, Queens, Jacks

British air ace Albert Ball holding trophies from his 43rd victory, c. 1917 (b / w photo)
700948 British air ace Albert Ball holding trophies from his 43rd victory, c.1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Ball (1896-1917)

Four of a Kind (litho)
3093957 Four of a Kind (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four of a Kind. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Straight through
Marc Pelissier

North-American TB-25N Mitchell N1042B (msn 108-34098, ex 44-30823A), circa 1965. Built as a North American B-25J-25/27-NC 44-30823 for the United States Army Air Force and converted to TB-25N

Saunders ST-27 C-GYCR (msn 004 - 14059) of Cite Express. This aircraft was converted by Saunders Aircraft in Canada from ex Royal Air Force Heron CC.3 XH375

FALL / BOSTON / ACES ACE
HAGERTYS ACES ACE Owned by Cant. Date: 1959

Sopwith Pup N5182. Built by Sopwith Aviation Co. at Kingston upon Thames in 1916, N5182 was operated by several Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) squadrons in Belgium and Northern France

Close-Up Of Blackjack Playing Cards Showing Spades Royal Flush

Fall / Boston / Aces Ace
HAGERTYs ACES ACE Owned by Cant

Voss, Werner on left, talking to Manfred von Richthofen-both fighter pilots and aces

Captain James McCudden V. C
Captain James McCudden (1895 - 1918), R.F.C, V.C. D.S.O. (with bar), M.C. (with bar), M.M. Croix de Guerre, British WWI flying ace and recipient of the Victoria Cross

Cartoon, Ace of Diamonds, WW1
Cartoon, Ace of Diamonds. An ordinary French soldier on the Western Front, carrying his kit on his back. The title suggests that every soldier is an Ace, not just the high-profile heroes. Date: 1917

hispano-roman coins. Top: aces. Obverse: head of Minerva with helmet. Reverse: Pegasus Empuries. Bottom: Quadrans. Obverse: head of Minerva. Reverse: lion attacking. From the village of Les Soleies

Tatler front cover featuring Captain Guynemer, 1917
Georges-Marie Guynemer (1894 - 1917), French military aviator, credited with the destruction of 53 enemy planes, pictured on the front cover of The Tatler

Gymnastic Display Boys
These club-swinging aces are boys from Woodstock College in north London, England, training for their annual gymnastic display. Date: 1930s

French Farman Aircraft Squadron at Thessaloniki, Greece (do look at: 10818253, which shows these aircraft being delivered, in crates!) Date: circa 1916

British aviators, early 20th century C016 / 4574
British aviators consulting a map. Powered flight began with the Wright Brothers in 1903. By the time of World War I, machine guns were in use (in background)

Rene Paul Fonck, French aviator, in his SPAD plane
Rene Paul Fonck (1894-1953), French aviator during the First World War, known as the all-time Allied Ace of Aces. Seen here on an airfield in a French SPAD aeroplane

Rene Paul Fonck, French aviator, firing a gun
Rene Paul Fonck (1894-1953), French aviator during the First World War, known as the all-time Allied Ace of Aces. Seen here in a field between Le Hamel and Le Mesnil, Oise, Northern France

Georges Guynemer, portrait. First World War Ace, 54 Kills, Born 24th December 1894, had his first victory on the 19th July 1915. He was shot down 7 times

Richthofen
Captain Baron Manfred von Richthofen (1892 - 1918), German aviator and flying ace. Shot down 80 planes before being killed himself in action in 1918. Known as the Red Baron or Red Knight

Colonel Billy Bishop VC with German air aces
Air Marshal William Avery Bishop (1894 - 1956) VC, Canadian First World War flying ace, being toasted at a gathering of air aces in Berlin where he was guest of honour

Playing Cards / Aces
An ace from each suit

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"Aces: The Legends of the Skies" Churchill's praise for RAF Pilots echoes through history, honoring their bravery and skill in the face of danger. Captain Albert Ball VC DSO (2 bars) MC stands as a symbol of heroism, his numerous awards testament to his extraordinary courage. Rittmeister Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen, famously known as the Red Baron, captivated the world with his unmatched aerial prowess. The National Aviation Day Display poster captures the awe-inspiring beauty and innovation of flight that continues to inspire generations. Willy Coppens de Houthulst soared through the skies, leaving an indelible mark on aviation history with his daring exploits. The International Air Rally Poster 1937 showcases a gathering of aviators from around the globe, united by their passion for flight. Le Capitaine Georges Guynemer exemplified gallantry and determination in defending France during World War I's intense aerial combat. Edgar Wallace - Film Photo immortalizes one man's journey into aviation stardom, capturing both glamour and adventure in equal measure. The International Air Rally Poster invites pilots from all corners of the world to come together in celebration of their shared love for flying. Knights of the Air - WWI aerial combat evokes images of dogfights and duels high above battlefields where heroes like Albert Ball fought valiantly. The North-American TB-25N Mitchell N1042B represents a triumph over adversity – a reminder that even machines can become legends in their own right. Progressive Bridge playing cards scorecard brings together friends and competitors alike under one roof – where victories are celebrated and skills honed.