Aviation Collection (page 4)

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

Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. From a private collection

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

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Airplane flying above clouds at sunset

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Airplane flying at sunset

Artwork of a black stealth bomber plane

Red jets flying in formation spewing coloured smoke behind them

Woman walking through security gate, carrying bag, contents made visible

Britains wonderful new fighters for the defence of London. The Hawker Hawfinch in flight. 1928

Nadars Le Geant balloon on exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London in 1863. Contemporary English wood engraving
THE GIANT BALLOON, 1863. Nadars Le Geant balloon on exhibition at the Crystal Palace in London in 1863. Contemporary English wood engraving

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)

Robertsons Minerve balloon, 1804
Robertsons Minerve balloon. Historical artwork of La Minerve, an extravagant balloon design proposed in 1804 by the French engineer E. G. Robertson

US Civil War observation balloon, 19th century artwork. The balloon, near Gaines Mill, Virginia, USA, is being inflated by gas being piped through tubes from the containers at left

Bell X-1 in flight, the first supersonic aircraft
First supersonic aircraft. Bell X-1 aircraft used by Charles " Chuck" Yeager to fly faster than sound on 14 October 1947

Flight simulator. Pilots training for a night-time landing in an aircraft cockpit flight simulator. Simulators provide a cheap, safe way of providing training

MQ-9 Reaper spyplane. This unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), formerly called RQ-9 Predator B, is piloted remotely and powered by the propeller at the rear (left)

Artem Mikoyan, Soviet aircraft designer
Artem Ivanovich Mikoyan (1905-1970), Soviet aircraft designer. Mikoyan, of Armenian descent, was a member of the USSR Academy of Sciences

Tupolev and Chelomei, Moscow, 1980
Alexei Andreyevich Tupolev (1925-2001, left), Soviet aircraft designer, and Vladimir Nikolayevich Chelomei (1914-1984, right), Soviet rocket engineer

Royal Vauxhall pre-flight consultation. Historical artwork depicting a meeting held prior to the flight of the Royal Vauxhall in 1836

German WWII ramjet bomber blueprint. This design, for a propulsor ramjet engine mounted on top of a Dornier Do 217 E-2 heavy bomber, dates from 1942

Goodwood Revival Avro Lancaster flypast

1935 Auburn 851 Speedster with Sunderland flying boat

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

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

Wright Brothers Bicycle Shop, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Wright Brothers Bicycle Shop, 1937. After a brief stint in the printing business, Orville and Wilbur Wright opened a bicycle sales

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

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")

Le Tricolore, publ. 1874 (colour litho)
1219505 Le Tricolore, publ. 1874 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

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

Roundhay Park, Leeds (colour litho)
5043509 Roundhay Park, Leeds (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 56x44.1 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; (add.info.: Roundhay Park)

Caricature of future travel
3847140 Caricature of future travel by Heath, William (1795-1840); (add.info.: Caricature of future travel March of intellect, 1829 by William Heath (1795-1840)

English aviator Amy Johnson arrives at Hedon Airport, near her home town of Hull in her De Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth aircraft G-aAH during celebrations to mark her historic solo flight from Croydon

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

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

With a view to helping aged and infirm passengers on the often considerable walks along corridors at Londons Heathrow Airport

The aeroplane proposed by Henson in his patent of 1842, c1936 (c1937). William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) was a pre-Wright brothers aviation engineer and inventor from Nottingham, England

Flying camel, front view

At Stag Lane Aerodrome, Hendon. Hon Lady Bailey ( wife of Sir Abe Bailey ), who pilots a " Moth " plane. 25 February 1927

German aeronautical engineer. One of Otto Lilenthals early glider flights. Photograph, c1895
OTTO LILIENTHAL (1848-1896). German aeronautical engineer. One of Otto Lilenthals early glider flights. Photograph, c1895

Jean Pierre Blanchard and a small dog ascend from the Walnut Street Prison yard in Philadelphia for the first balloon
BALLOONING: US, 1793. Jean Pierre Blanchard and a small dog ascend from the Walnut Street Prison yard in Philadelphia for the first balloon flight in the United States, 9 January 1793. Wood engraving

Otto Lilienthal and glider, 1895. Otto Lilienthal (1848-1896) was a German aviation pioneer, who became known as the Glider King for his many experiments with gliders

Frank Goodden and Caudron Biplane at Hendon Aerodrome

British seaplane being launched from a warship during World War I. Photograph, c1916
WORLD WAR I: SEAPLANE. British seaplane being launched from a warship during World War I. Photograph, c1916

A 1934 Trans-World Airlines poster introducing the new Douglas DC-2 on transcontinental routes
TRANS-WORLD AIRLINES 1934. A 1934 Trans-World Airlines poster introducing the new Douglas DC-2 on transcontinental routes

A soviet mikoyan-gurevich mig-19 farmer jet fighter in flight, 1960s

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"Exploring the Skies: A Journey through Aviation History" Amelia Earhart: An inspiring US aviation pioneer who defied gender norms and left her mark on history. The B-17 Bomber Aircraft: A symbol of American strength and resilience during World War II, soaring through the skies with a mission. Cockpit Chronicles: Peering into the heart of aviation, where pilots navigate their aircraft with precision and skill. Salinas, California: A city that witnessed countless takeoffs and landings, serving as a hub for aviation enthusiasts. Howard Hughes: Another legendary figure in US aviation history, his innovations pushed boundaries and revolutionized the industry. Telegraph Key (Morse Code) Type J-37: Once an essential communication tool for aviators, connecting them across vast distances. Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington State: Home to a treasure trove of artifacts showcasing the rich heritage of North American aviation. Wright Brothers' Legacy at Huffman Prairie: Wilbur and Orville Wright's groundbreaking achievements continue to inspire generations of aviators worldwide. Amelia Earhart's Training Days in Boston Plane (1926): Captured in a timeless black-and-white photograph, she honed her skills before embarking on daring adventures. Galley aboard Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (1933): Offering luxurious comfort amidst the clouds during an era when airships ruled the skies. Trans-World Airlines Poster featuring TWA Lockheed Constellation over Manhattan (1950s): An iconic image representing travel dreams taking flight above New York City's skyline. HMS Ark Royal Fleet Air Arm Aircraft - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FG1 (F-4K): British naval power showcased by these mighty jets ready to defend from above. 13. Runway Perspective by Eric Ravilious (1941): A mesmerizing artwork capturing both the beauty and precision of aircraft taking off into the vast unknown. 14.