Aircraft Collection (page 5)

Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, 1946. Creator: Piper Aircraft Corp
Single engine, two seat, high wing, monoplane, yellow and red, first light aircraft to fly around the world. From August 9 to December 10, 1947

British Vickers Wellington bombers setting off on a daylight bombing raid on Germany, World War II (photo)
6015167 British Vickers Wellington bombers setting off on a daylight bombing raid on Germany, World War II (photo) by English Photographer

Firestorm (colour litho)
2778617 Firestorm (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firestorm. Teams of Axis airplanes swoop down on the English motorized columns that attack in)

Sergeant S. W. Loader of New Barnet climbs into his Spitfire to join a Channel sweep
Sergeant S.W. Loader of New Barnet climbs into his Spitfire to join a Channel sweep during the Second World War. February 1944

Pilot climbing aboard a Chilton DW1A aircraft at Bagington Circa 1960

British Eagle International Airlines a major British independent airline that operated from 1948 until it went into liquidation in 1968

People waving at the visiting aircraft carrier HMS Centaur. Liverpool, Merseyside. 14th August 1965

Empire Air Navigation School, Shawbury, Shropshire, 15th March 1949. Our Picture Shows... AVRO Lancaster, the moment of being airborne, F for Freddy, which was the last plane to leave the drome

Vulcan Delta bomber NQJ swoops spectacularly over the city of Coventry as a thank you to the people who helped save her. The plane crossed the city at 2000 feet to salute those in Coventry

Touchdown for the last time for Northeasts former BOAC Bristol Britannia 102 G-ANBK at Newcastle Airport. The aircraft was eventually broken up there in March 1972. 31/12/1971

NATO Exercise 1965 HMS Ark Royal Aircraft Carrier March 1965 A Supermarine Scimitar is prepared before bing raised on to the flight deck of the Royal Navy Aircraft carrier The Ark Royal ©

Aircraft Vickers VC10 in BOAC colours July 1962 rolls on to the runway for its maiden flight at Vickers in Weybridge, Surrey LFEY003 Flight100

Richard Branson holding a bottle of champagne and pilots hat as he celebrates Virgin Atlantic Airlines inaugural flight June 1984

HMS Ark Royal Aircraft Carrier March 1965 A Supermarine Scimitar is prepared before bing raised on to the flight deck of the Royal Navy Aircraft carrier The Ark Royal © Mirrorpix

Aircraft Gloster Meteor 1950, the 1st jet to enter service with the royal Air Force

The R80 Airship being launched from it shed July 1920 The figure sitting on top of the airship is Ballantyne the stowaway of R34 fame

Flying from Ireland to U. S. A. At dawn (June 24th) Major Kingsford Smith
Flying from Ireland to U.S.A. At dawn (June 24th) Major Kingsford Smith, the famous Australian airman, took off in the Southern Cross, from Portmarnock near Dublin with three companions

The production line of Concorde at BACs works at Filton, Bristol this afternoon. The planes are the 4th production aircraft (right in the picture with the nose)

Aircraft Vickers Valiant. A photograph taken at No. 232. Operational Convertion Unit R.A.F. Gaydon showing the ground servicing facilities of the Valiant Bombers. March 1956 P004847

The R34 Rigid Airship. The First Aircraft To Make An East-To-West Crossing Of The Atlantic Ocean On 6 July 1919. From The Year 1919 Illustrated

Royal Navy Sea King Helicopters in Afghanistan
Two Royal Navy Sea Kings at Forward Operating Base Sangin in Afghanistan. The Sea King Mk4 known throughout the Naval world as the Junglie are the green giants of the Fleet Air Arm

Royal Navy Sea King Helicopter Landing in the Desert
A Sea King helicopter with 845 Naval Air Squadron experiences a brownout in while landing in the desert. Royal Naval personnel from 845 Naval Air Squadron normally based at the Royal Naval Air

Imperial Airways, 1926. Artist: Dickson, Charles C. (active 1920s)
Imperial Airways, 1926. From a private collection

Louis Bleriot about to make the first successful flight across the English Channel, 1909. French aviator Bleriot (1872-1936)

Bleriot monoplane used by the British army, 1914. This aircraft was essentially the same as the one in which Louis Bleriot made the first successful flight across the English Channel in 1909

Red jets flying in formation spewing coloured smoke behind them

Pope Pius X watching the airplane of Andre Beaumont flying over Rome from the Vatican terrace
XIR346342 Pope Pius X watching the airplane of Andre Beaumont flying over Rome from the Vatican terrace, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

World War II
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Art: War: World War II

A recent picture taken in Wellington Harbour shows a short Sunderland flying boat of the Royal New Zealand Air Force and a Fokker Friendship belonging to the National Airways Corporation of New

Wright Model A aircraft flight, 1909 C017 / 7837
Wright Model A aircraft flight, 1909. US aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) taking off in a Wright Model A, one of several aircraft built by him and his brother Orville Wright (1871-1948)

Goodwood Revival Avro Lancaster flypast

Macchi M. c. 72 Was An Experimental Seaplane Designed And Built By The Italian Aircraft Company Macchi Aeronautica
Macchi M.c. 72 Was An Experimental Seaplane Designed And Built By The Italian Aircraft Company Macchi Aeronautica. Italy 1937

P-51 ("Mustang") fighter planes being prep... North American Aviation, Inc, Inglewood, Calif. 1942
P-51 (" Mustang" ) fighter planes being prepared for test flight at the field of the North American Aviation, Inc. plant in Inglewood, Calif

View into the cockpit of Imperial Airways Hannibal at Croydon 1938
View into the cockpit of Imperial Airways Hannibal Handley Page H.P.42 at Croydon 1938

Vulcan bomber aircraft, 1974
Vulcan bomber aircraft at Biggin Hill, 1974

First flight, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 120 feet in 12 seconds, 10. 35am December 17th 1903 (b / w photo)
1273724 First flight, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 120 feet in 12 seconds, 10.35am December 17th 1903 (b/w photo) by Daniels, John T

Model Aeroplanes
Members of the RAF at the Model Aeroplane Club at play. (Photo by Crouch/Getty Images)

Bowlus 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross "Falcon", 1933
Monoplane glider with strut-braced, gull-type wing mounted high on monocoque fuselage; wooden construction with steel and aluminum fittings and controls; fuselage

Coopers croze planes, dated 1735, 1842 and early to mid-19th century
701102 Coopers croze planes, dated 1735, 1842 and early to mid-19th century (service tree wood & metal) (see also 701103) by German School; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: L to R)

The Simmonds "Spartan"(b / w photo)
3634254 The Simmonds " Spartan" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Simmonds " Spartan")

British Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten with his staff at Combined Operations Headquarters, World War II
6015206 British Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten with his staff at Combined Operations Headquarters, World War II, 1942-1943 (photo) by English Photographer

The Conquest of the Air, 1909 (colour litho)
PER359103 The Conquest of the Air, 1909 (colour litho) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Conquete de l Air; ); French, out of copyright

Passengers disembark from the Imperial Airways Handley Page H. P
Passengers disembark from the Imperial Airways Handley Page H.P.45 airliner Helena at Croydon Airport Circa 1933

Pitts S2A biplane aircraft of the worlds only civilian aerobactic team. The team was sponsored by cigarette manufacturer Rothmans. The planes are seen here practising at Teesside Airport

Prime minister James Callaghan with his chancellor Denis Healey and Antony Crosland seen here at Heathrow airport. 26th June 1976

Aircraft Concorde prototype 002, approaching the runway at Filton after its maiden flight. April 1969

Heavy equipment drop rehearsal April 1967 Regiment at Aldershot barracks go through a practise movement using the Armstrong Whitworth Argosy Transport Aircraft

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"Unleashing the Power of Flight: A Glimpse into the World of Aircraft" Soldiers from 3 Para Parachute from a Hercules Aircraft: Witness the bravery and precision as soldiers take to the skies, jumping out of a mighty Hercules aircraft. Red Arrows Farewell to Vulcan: The iconic Red Arrows bid an emotional farewell to the legendary Vulcan aircraft, showcasing their aerial prowess in a breathtaking display. Passing Out Parade at RAF Cranwell: Celebrating the culmination of hard work and dedication, young aviators proudly march during their passing out parade at RAF Cranwell, ready to soar high in the sky. Cockpit of Grob Tutor Two Seat Training Aircraft: Step into the cockpit and experience what it's like for aspiring pilots as they navigate through training missions in this state-of-the-art Grob Tutor aircraft. Spitfire Fighter Aircraft Hot Starting Engines: Feel your heart race as you witness history come alive with roaring engines on a Spitfire fighter aircraft - an iconic symbol of courage and resilience. Royal Navy Harrier Jet High Over RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus: Marvel at the sheer power and agility displayed by Royal Navy Harrier jets soaring high above RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus - defenders of our skies. US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter: Get up close with one of America's most versatile helicopters - witness its sleek design and learn about its vital role in military operations worldwide. Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter: Take flight alongside these majestic Merlin helicopters as they embark on daring search-and-rescue missions across land and sea - true heroes in action. HMS Hermes, Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Hermes (R12) was a. . : Delve into naval history aboard HMS Hermes – once hailed as "the floating airfield, " this magnificent aircraft carrier played a pivotal role in protecting our seas. Beechcraft Beech Mk II cutaway.