Air Field Collection

Gliders ready for Operation Market Garden Second World War
Photograph showing gliders and men of the Allied Airborne Army, on an airfield somewhere in Britain, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan

Lancaster Bombers ready to take off, 1942
Photograph of an Avro Lancaster heavy bomber at a British airfield, ready to take off, somewhere in England, 1942. Although the engines are already running

Airco DH2 De Havilland biplane on an airfield, WW1
An Airco DH2 De Havilland fighter biplane on an airfield during the First World War. It was a single-seater scout with a Gnome Monosoupape 100 horsepower engine. Date: 1915-1918

German Fokker D VII fighter plane, WW1
A German Fokker D VII fighter plane on an airfield towards the end of the First World War. It had a 180 hp Mercedes engine, and was a single-seat fighter plane

Air League of the British Empire Poster
Poster, Air League of the British Empire, Empire Air Day, May 23, 1936. Showing a group of visitors on an airfield, looking at a row of neatly parked biplanes. May 1936

British SE5 biplane on airfield, WW1
A British SE5 biplane, one of the main aeroplanes in use by the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War. Seen here on an airfield. Date: 1914-1918

Standard production Sopwith triplane, WW1
A standard production single-seater Sopwith triplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1916-1918

Cover design, Popular Aviation and Aeronautics Magazine, showing a passenger plane coming in to land at an airport at night. January 1929

Sopwith F1 Camel biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British Sopwith F1 Camel fighter biplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1918

Soviet Pe-2 bomber and pilot, 1944
Soviet Pe-2 bomber and pilot. The pilot, Grigory Pasynkov, held the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Photographed in December 1944, in the St Petersburg region of Russia

2011 Goodwood Revival, row of Spitfires
2011 Goodwood Revival Meeting, row of Spitfire Aircraft

RAF Wellington bombers attacking a German airfield; Second
Illustration showing Royal Air Force Wellington bombers attacking the German airfield at Stavanger, Norway, during April 1940

Sopwith Camel biplanes on an airfield, WW1
A long line of Sopwith Camel biplanes of No. 148 Aero Squadron USAS (United States Air Service) on an airfield during the First World War, with pilots and ground crew. Date: 8 August 1918

German Fokker D VIII fighter plane, WW1
A German Fokker D VIII single-seater fighter monoplane with a 140 hp Oberursel engine, used towards the end of the First World War

Sopwith F1 Camel biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British Sopwith F1 Camel fighter biplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1917-1918

British BE2C biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British BE2C armoured biplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

British Sopwith triplane on airfield, WW1
A British single-seater Sopwith triplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1916-1918

British BE 12 biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British Royal Aircraft Factory BE 12 single-seater biplane on an airfield, used by the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War. It had a 150hp RAF 4a engine. Date: 1915-1918

TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Members of the Tuskegee Airmen 332nd Fighter Group at a briefing at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy, March 1945. Photograph by Toni Frissell

RAF Pilots scramble during th Battle of Britain Conflict World War Two Pilots running Aircraft Fighter Supermarine Spitfire Airfield England DH Circa July 1940 1940s © Mirrorpix dvdnews

British airship Beta at Firminy, France, WW1
The British airship Beta (HMA No. 17) on the landing ground at Firminy near Dunkirk, northern France, during the First World War

British SE5A biplane on airfield, WW1
A British SE5A biplane, one of the main aeroplanes in use by the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War. Seen here on an airfield, with crew. 1914-1918

WWII: TUSKEGEE AIRMEN, 1945. Edward Gleed and two other Tuskegee Airmen adjust an external 75 gallon drop tank on the wing of a P-5/D fighter plane Creamers Dream, at Ramitelli Airfield, Italy

Sketch front cover: RAF display at Hendon airfield
Crowds watching an air display at Hendon airfield in the 1930s

Antarctic airfield. Ski-equipped Hercules LC130 aircraft taking off from an airfield in West Antarctica. The aircraft is operated by the US New York Air National Guard

Poster, Indias First Aerial Pageant
Poster, Captain C. D. Barnard presents Indias First Aerial Pageant, with passenger flights in the famous monoplane Spider, parachute descents, daring acrobatics by famous pilots

British Bristol F2B biplane preparing for takeoff, WW1
A British Bristol F2B biplane with members of 22 Squadron on an airfield, being prepared for takeoff during the First World War. Date: 1916-1918

Pilot standing with biplane on an airfield, WW1
A pilot standing in front of his biplane on an airfield during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Ilyushin and test pilot Kokkinaki, 1942
Soviet aircraft designer Sergei Ilyushin (centre right) and test pilot Vladimir Kokkinaki (left, in overalls), talking with a group of soldiers in front of an aircraft during World War II

GERMAN AIRSHIP. The German airship ZR 3

World War One pilot in his aircraft on an airfield
A World War One pilot sits at the controls of his aircraft, on an airfield. Other members of the air crew can be seen in the background

Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948
Photograph showing Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, in the British controlled zone of Germany, with a large number of Dakota and York airplanes lined up for use during the Berlin Airlift, 1948

Two days work by British and Australian airmen turned the Tripolitanian desert into an air base. January 31st 1943

A signpost erected by lancaster pilots on an Aerodrome WW2 RAF Pilots Sign Directions Moustache Parachute bags home Front Uniform september 1942 © Mirrorpix WW2 WW2 WW2 Two WW2 AfairScenes

Fleet Air Arm Royan Naval Air Station Lee on Solent The Crew in flight suits board the aircraft for a flight in a Supermarine Walrus seaplane at the RNAS base

RAF ground crew push back a damage aeroplane to the hanager during th Battle of Britain Conflict World War Two Fitters Aircraft Fighter Supermarine Spitfire Airfield England Circa July 1940 1940s

Cockpit of British SE5A biplane on airfield, WW1
View of the cockpit and controls of a British SE5A biplane, one of the main aeroplanes in use by the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War. Seen here on an airfield with other aircraft

German Fokker D VII fighter planes, WW1
A takeoff line of German Fokker D VII single-seat pursuit fighter planes on an airfield towards the end of the First World War. Date: circa 1918

Vickers Vimy FB 27A bomber plane with Fiat engines, WW1
The Vickers Vimy FB 27A heavy bomber aircraft with two Fiat engines, used by the RAF during the First World War. Date: circa 1918

RNAS Lee on Solent HMS Daldalus Fleet Air Arm A flight suit is checked before a flight in a Supermarine Walrus seaplane at the Royal Naval Air Station © EDM W383

Sopwith Snipe 7F1 biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British Sopwith Snipe 7F1 biplane on an airfield during the First World War. It was a single-seat fighter plane with a 200 horsepower Bentley engine, used by the RAF. Date: 1918

Serbian Air Force at Ufa, WW1
Men of the Serbian Air Force, including Lieutenant Melc, with a biplane from the 1st Division at Ufa during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

British BE2 biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British BE2 two-seater biplane on an airfield during the First World War. It was used for reconnaissance and as a light bomber. Date: 1914-1918

Russian Ilya Muromets Sikorsky biplane and crew, WW1
A Russian Ilya Muromets Sikorsky heavy bomber biplane and crew on an airfield during the First World War. Introduced in 1913, the plane was named after a hero from Russian mythology. Date: 1914-1918

German Gotha WD7 seaplane, WW1
A German Gotha WD7 seaplane (water biplane), used for reconnaissance work during the First World War. It had two 120 hp Mercedes engines. Date: 1916-1918

German Gotha G. IV heavy bomber, WW1
A German Gotha G.IV heavy bomber, introduced in 1917 and used during the latter part of the First World War, mostly for night bombing. Seen here on an airfield. Date: 1917-1918

Morane-Saulnier N and Henry Farman biplane, WW1
A Morane-Saulnier Type N French monoplane fighter aircraft, with Lieutenant Bayetto of the RFC (Royal Flying Corps) in the cockpit during the First World War

British Vickers FB5 biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British Vickers FB5 two-seater fighter biplane, also known as the Gunbus, on an airfield during the First World War. It had a 100hp Gnome Monosoupape engine. Date: 1915

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: A Glimpse into the Airfield Chronicles" Step back in time and witness the remarkable tales that unfolded on airfields throughout history. From pivotal moments during World War I to daring missions in World War II, these snapshots capture the essence of aviation's evolution. Gliders stand poised for Operation Market Garden, a crucial turning point in WWII, while Lancaster Bombers prepare for takeoff, their mighty engines roaring with anticipation. The Air League of the British Empire Poster proudly displays its commitment to fostering aeronautical excellence. Meanwhile, a German Fokker D VII fighter plane from WWI reminds us of the fierce battles fought above these very runways. The Airco DH2 De Havilland biplane stands as a testament to early aviation ingenuity. Heroes emerge amidst adversity as they hold up the R101 airship, symbolizing resilience and determination. In another era, Lockheed P-38 Lightning soars through turbulent skies during WWII's most challenging days. A British SE5 biplane rests on an airfield; its pilots ready themselves for aerial combat. Witness innovation firsthand with a standard production Sopwith triplane from WWI - an engineering marvel ahead of its time. At Goodwood Revival 2011, row upon row of Spitfires pay homage to their legendary predecessors who once graced these very grounds. Delve into captivating literature with Popular Aviation and Aeronautics' mesmerizing cover design - an invitation to explore endless possibilities within flight's realm. Lastly, behold the iconic Sopwith F1 Camel biplane perched confidently on an airfield; it embodies both elegance and power. These glimpses into airfield history remind us that every aircraft has its own story etched within these hallowed grounds – stories filled with courage, sacrifice, triumphs, and innovations that have shaped our world today.