Airborne Collection (page 7)

Fleet Air Arm in US. Man and machines of the Fleet Air Arm in the United States. (Picture) A Grumman Hellcat of the R.N. springs into the air at Roosevelt Field, Long Island, New York

C-47 transport planes. Troop carrying planes of Ninth Air Force towing gliders. 6th June 1944

Fleet air arm over Norwegian coast. Skua aircraft of the fleet air arm attack on an emery supply ship off the Norwegian coast

Skuas of the fleet air arm attack oil tanks and Admiralty Jetty at Dolvik near Bergen, as announced in Admiralty communique on August 8th. All our aircraft returned safely

Members of the 1st Airborne Division about to board their Horsa gliders at RAF Fairford prior to take off at the start of Operation Market Garden. 17th September 1944

These galloping horses first started on their circular tour in the 1980 s, but they still hold their own against the fierce competition of the " airborne" brigade

World War Two - Second World War - British glider-borne troops march out their aircraft for the take-off. The gliders seen here were in the first wave of the airborne attack. 6th June, 1944

World War Two - Second World War - The Battle of Arnhem part of Operation Market Garden. A tree with 1st Airborne Division September 1944 carved into it. 23rd August, 1984

A demonstration by Mosquito fighters and Mustangs during an air display at a Royal Observer Corps official Stand Down ceremony at North Weald during the Second World War. 7th July 1945

A paratrooper hauling in the parachute attached to a container which has been dropped with arms and equipment for paratroops at a demonstration held by an Airborne Division during the Second World

A thousand heads turned as the spine-tingling growl came from somewhere beyond the horizon. And slowly, a distant speck grew into a silhouette against the sky

A North American Harvard dual control training aircraft passes over a Supermarine Spitfire XIV on the ground at RAF Ouston. 31/05/1947

The Panavia Tornado prototype 03, (the first dual control trainer), twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multi role combat aircraft, which was jointly developed by the United Kingdom

A twin seat version of the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. Circa : September, 1998

A RAF trainer aircraft the Short Tucano T1. Circa: September, 1998

Two Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm, de Havilland Sea Vixens display air to air refuelling at the 1962 Farnborough Airshow preview day. 3rd September 1962

Two flights of Armstrong Whitworth Siskin fighter aircraft, part of the squadron sent to thrill the crowds at Cramlington. 05/10/1929

A de Havilland Tiger Moth landing on an airfiield. 02 / 07 / 1977
A de Havilland Tiger Moth landing on an airfiield. 02/07/1977

A Panavia Tornado, twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multi role combat aircraft, which was jointly developed by the United Kingdom, West Germany and Italy. Circa: 1978

A RAF Avro Shackleton long-range maritime patrol aircraft, flying in the 1979 Sunderland Airshow. 17/06/1979

Supermarine Spitfire F22 s, of RAF Ouston, in flight rehearsing for the 10th anniversary Battle of Britain display. 27th August 1950

A RAF Panavia Tornado, twin-engine, variable-sweep wing multi role combat aircraft. September, 1998

A Panavia Tornado F3, twin-engine, variable-sweep wing combat aircraft, operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF). Pictured here at the 1997 Sunderland Airshow. 02/08/1997

Douglas C-47A-5-DK Skytrain
(ex Armee de l Air) - Douglas C-47A-5-DK Skytrain 92449 (msn 12251, call-sign FA ) at Le Bourget Airport on display with the Musee de l air et de l espace in July 1982

Georgia Air National Guard - Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter
Georgia Air National Guard - Boeing C-97G-135-BO Stratofreighter 52-0925 at Baltimore. Built as a KC-97G-23-BO and converted to C-97G for service with the Georgia ANG

General Airborne XCG-16A 44-76193 at Clinton County Field, Wilmington, OH.. Designed by Hawley Bowlus and Albert Criz, the sole General Airborne Transport Co

Three men on a mgaic flying carpet
Three travellers on a magic carpet

Royal Air Force Bristol Beaufighter Mk. IF V8341
Royal Air Force Bristol Beaufighter Mk.IF V8341, on take-off with the undercarriage retracting. Visible on the leading edges outboard of the engines are the receive antennae of the AI Mk.IV airborne

British Airman Returning at Sunset After Successful Journey, 1917. Creator: Unknown
British Airman Returning at Sunset After Successful Journey, 1917. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VIII. Ending The First Three Years", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Avro 696 Shackleton AEW-2
Avro 716 Shackleton Aew.2 Wr963 Raf

Lappet-faced Vulture (Torgos tracheliotos), Kenya
A Lappet-faced Vulture lowers its wings as it comes it to land in the Massai Mara Game Reserve

They rose up in the air, c1910. Artist: Stephen Reid
They rose up in the air, c1910. Illustration from The High Deeds of Finn, and other Bardic Romances of Ancient Ireland by TW Rolleston

Sky cycle below a balloon, early 1900s

The Wright Brothers testing an early plane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA, c1903. Wilbur (1867-1912) and Orville Wright (1871-1948)

American aviator Glenn Curtiss making the first heavier-than-air flight in his June Bug, 1908
American aviator Glenn Curtiss making his first heavier-than-air flight in his June Bug, 1908. On 4 July 1908 at Hammondsport, New York, Curtiss (1878-1930) won a $25

CM23 4526 John Milicevic, Brabham BT21B
John Milicevic, Brabham BT21B, HSCC, Historic Formula 3, HSCC Wolds Trophy 20th May, 2018, Cadwell Park, cars, Classic Racing Cars, Historic Racing, Historic Sports Car Club, Formula 3, HSCC

CM23 4530 Christoph Widmer, Brabham BT18A
Christoph Widmer, Brabham BT18A, HSCC, Historic Formula 3, HSCC Wolds Trophy 20th May, 2018, Cadwell Park, cars, Classic Racing Cars, Historic Racing, Historic Sports Car Club, Formula 3, HSCC

CM23 4555 Paul Waine, De Sanctis F3 69
Paul Waine, De Sanctis F3 69, HSCC, Historic Formula 3, HSCC Wolds Trophy 20th May, 2018, Cadwell Park, cars, Classic Racing Cars, Historic Racing, Historic Sports Car Club, Formula 3, HSCC

Action from an Arsenal v Chelsea football match, c1936-c1944. Artist: Sport & General
Action from an Arsenal v Chelsea football match, c1936-c1944. Arsenals Eddie Hapgood and Chelseas Peter Buchanan in a strange pose

A World War I dogfight (1914-1918), 1938. From the front cover of Flying magazine (13 August 1938). Cropping restrictions are in place

Wilbur Wrights first flight in Europe at the Hanaudieres racetrack near Le Mans, France, 1908
Wilbur Wrights (American aviator) first flight in Europe, at the Hanaudieres racetrack near Le Mans, France in the Wright Brothers Flyer

Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, flying over the cliffs at Dover, 1909
Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, flying over the cliffs at Dover after crossing the English Channel from Les Boraques near Calais, France, in his monoplane Bleriot XI on 25 July 1909

Luminescent sunrise with seagull, Wellington Harbour, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand - 16 May 2012; this tranquil scene was spotted from a jetty in Wellington Harbour whilst waiting for the early morning ferry across the Cook Strait from New Zealands North to

CM22 7932 RX200 Buggy
Silverstone, Northamptonshire, England, 26th March 2018, RX200 Buggy, at the FIA World Rallycross Championship, at the 2018 World RX season Launch, airborne, cars, competition, FIA, flying

CM22 4963 Mark Tabor, Volvo Amazon
Mark Tabor, Volvo Amazon, Race Retro, Rally stage, Sunday 25th February, 2018, retro, nostalgia, motorsport, cars, vehicles, racing, classic cars, historic cars, nostalgia, vehicles, cars, rallying

Mortar, 2 In Mk Vii* Airborne
Mk VII* 2 in mortar. Used by airborne forces during World War Two, 1945 (c). The 2 inch Mortar, introduced into service in 1938, was a light weapon designed for close support fire for infantry

Rifle, Self-Loading, 7. 92 Mm, Fg42
Fallschirmjagergewehr FG42 7. 92 mm automatic rifle, 1942-1945; with bayonet; no magazine; used by German parachute troops in World War Two, in France and Italy. Date: 1942

A UFO hiding in a dense cloud formation

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"Airborne: A Spectacle of Power, Courage, and Triumph" In a display of sheer might and precision, four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft soar through the skies with an unwavering determination. These formidable machines symbolize the indomitable spirit of those who take flight. Joining them are two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets, their sleek frames cutting through the air like arrows. Together, they form a symphony of power and grace that commands respect from all who witness their airborne prowess. But it is not just modern warfare that showcases the awe-inspiring capabilities units. Gliders ready for Operation Market Garden during the Second World War stand as a testament to bravery in times past. These silent warriors carried soldiers into battle with unwavering resolve. Turning back time further, we find ourselves amidst the Berlin Olympic Games where Jesse Owens defied expectations in the Long Jump event. His graceful leap captured hearts worldwide and reminded us that even on solid ground, greatness can be found within those who dare to dream big. And then there are heroes like the soldier from the British First Airborne division in action at Arnhem during World War II. With courage etched onto his face, he fights against all odds to protect what he holds dear - a true embodiment of valor under fire. The Piper L-4 Cub adorned in US Army D-Day colors takes us back to one of history's most pivotal moments. As it soars above enemy lines on that fateful day, it carries hope and reinforcements to troops below – an emblematic reminder that unity conquers adversity. Witnessing U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters gracefully navigating through turbulent skies reminds us why these colossal machines have become synonymous with strength and resilience throughout history. Speaking of resilience, we cannot forget about our comrades from British First Airborne dug deep into trenches at Arnhem during World War II.