Airmen Collection (page 12)

Great flight by Portuguese airmen. Major Brito Pais ( right ) and Major Sarmento Beires, the Portuguese aviators, who flew from Lisbon to the Far East

Biggin Hill, Kent. 615 Squadron taking a break. June 1949 photograph by John Topham

Home Front 1942 : Fighter Pilots based at RAF North Weald help the Land Army girls with various rural jobs

R A F Empire Day rehearsal at Biggin Hill in Kent - 15 May 1937 A TopFoto
R A F Empire Day rehearsal at Biggin Hill in Kent - 15 May 1937 eTopFoto

An American Red Cross mobile canteen serving airmen at a base near Washington, D. C. Photograph, c1941-42
RED CROSS: CANTEEN, c1941. An American Red Cross mobile canteen serving airmen at a base near Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1941-42

RAF airmen in front of an Avro Lincoln. From left: Fl Off J.S. Hay, Sqn Ldr A.K. Passmore, DFC, and Fl Off G. Raper of 97 Squadron in Singapore during Exercise Red Lion II

Three Piasecki HRP-1s on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Saipan just before it departed from Norfolk, Virginia, for Greenland in an effort to rescue 13 stranded airmen

Mrs Amy Mollison, No 18 in a series of 25 of Famous British Airmen and Airwomen cards by Lambert and Butler. 1935. Date: 1935

Miss Jean Batten, No 3 in a series of 25 of Famous British Airmen and Airwomen cards by Lambert and Butler. 1935. Date: 1935

Wiley Post, No 39 in a series of 50 of Famous Airmen and Airwomen cards by Carreras Ltd. 1936. Date: 1936

Mrs J A Mollison
Mrs J.A. Mollison, No 34 in a series of 50 of Famous Airmen and Airwomen cards by Carreras Ltd. 1936. Date: 1936

Indian and British airmen service a Supermarine Spitfire in the Burma jungle. February 1945. Date: 1945

Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC, USA
Airmen and boys at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC, on Fathers Day, 18 June 1950

Book cover design, Conquering the Air: the Romance of the Development and Use of Aircraft, by Archibald Williams, London: T. C. & E. C. Jack, Ltd, 1926. 1926

British nurses and airmen land in France, 1939
Nurses wearing a Red Cross armlet and a Red Cross ribbon round their hats disembark from a Channel steamer after arriving at an undisclosed location in France in the early weeks of World War II

Italian pilots in Italo-Turkish War, Cyrenaica, Libya
Portraits of the first Italian pilots who took part in the Italo-Turkish War (1912-1913) in Cyrenaica, Libya. This war was the first in history which involved air attacks by aircraft. Date: 1912-1913

Hauptman Ernst Brandenburg and Gotha crews
Hauptman Ernst Brandenburg and the crews of the Kampfgeschwader III (Gotha aircraft pilots) in World War One. Date: World War One

Two air cadets
A cartoon of two British air cadets (RAF air crew in training) during World War Two; one smokes a pipe

Our sailor King, King George V, Royal Navy airmen flying over the British Fleet in Weymouth Bay. The Royal Yacht, Victoria and Albert

Four British airmen in uniform pose for their photo in the photographers studio

British service personnel on D-Day
A group painting of the British armed forces involved in Operation Overlord - the D-Day invasion of France - on June 6th 1944

British guns camouflaged from the range-seeking German airmen

Dummy gun batteries: German ingenuity, to deceive the artillery and range-seeking airmen of the allies

Soldiers tabloid first aid pack
Medical equipment in a handy portable case made for soldiers, war correspondents, airmen and explorers. The kit contains Kola compound that supresses hunger and thirst

German Airmen Prepare
German aircrew prepare for a mission (putting on parachutes). Aircraft is probably a Heinkel HE-111

Wwi / Lille Cafe Scene
German soldiers and airmen pose for a photograph outside a Lille (?) cafe. The sign reads German Beer Restaurant. Heil the Kaiser and the Reich

Zeppelin Brought Down
An observation car from a Zeppelin brought down by British airmen at Cuffley in Essex

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"Airmen: Defenders of the Skies, Heroes through History" From the early days of aviation to the modern age, they have always held a special place in our hearts. Their unwavering courage and dedication are immortalized in propaganda posters that echo the Prime Minister's resolute statements during times of war. The Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon showcases their incredible skills and showcases their aircraft soaring through the clouds with unparalleled grace, and is a testament to their exceptional training and commitment to protecting our skies. One cannot forget the pivotal Battle of Britain, where these brave men fought valiantly against overwhelming odds. The Battle of Britain memorial near Folkestone stands as a solemn reminder of their sacrifice and resilience, paying homage to those who defended Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe from enemy forces. Commander C. R. Samson R. N. , along with other British airmen during World War I, paved the way for future generations by pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers in aviation. They laid down foundations that would shape aerial warfare forever. Even during times of celebration like Christmas during World War II, these dedicated individuals did not rest; instead they sent heartfelt greetings on WW2 Christmas cards while continuing their vital role as escorts for missions across dangerous skies. Their bravery extends beyond combat situations - firemen neutralizing fires demonstrate how airmen selflessly serve not only on land but also in emergency response efforts when disaster strikes. Looking back at history reveals glimpses into earlier eras such as RNAS Airmen in the early 1900s or Royal Naval Air Service RNAS Airmen who played instrumental roles before air forces were established. These pioneers set out on daring expeditions into uncharted territories above vast oceans and unknown lands. Individual pilots like T Campbell Black or H L Brook exemplify extraordinary skill and determination that define what it means to be an airman. Their names are etched in aviation history, forever remembered for their contributions to the field.