Bi Plane Collection (page 3)

Vickers Vimy powered by two Rolls Royce Eagle engines setting off from Newfoundland, and island off Canada, on the first direct non stop crossing of the North Atlantic

Fiat CR-20
A Former Austrian Air Force Fiat Cr-20 Parked on Grass Date: 1938

Diving Off a Bi-Plane
A Moth bi-plane being put to imaginative use at the De Havilland School of Flying at Hatfield. Date: 1932

Advert for Dunlop Tyres, as used in motoring and aviation. Date: 1932

Schneider Trophy Preparations
British seaplanes being prepared for the Schneider Trophy competition. This race was held twelve times between 1913 and 1931. Date: 1931

Looking into the blue, 1918 (oil on canvas)
CIV214911 Looking into the blue, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Johnston, Frank (1888-1949); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum; Canadian, out of copyright

The Last Flight of Captain Baron von Richthofen, c. 1920 (colour litho)
PNP283241 The Last Flight of Captain Baron von Richthofen, c.1920 (colour litho) by Watson, Geoffrey (fl.1905-49) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for an exhibition Deutsche Luftskriegsbeute Ausstellung Munchen, 1918 pub. 1918 (colour litho)
1073869 Advertisement for an exhibition Deutsche Luftskriegsbeute Ausstellung Munchen, 1918 pub. 1918 (colour litho) by Kneiss

Lieutenant Rhodes-Moorhouse flying over Courtrai to bomb the railway, illustration from Deeds that Thrill the Empire
IL352832 Lieutenant Rhodes-Moorhouse flying over Courtrai to bomb the railway, illustration from Deeds that Thrill the Empire, published by Hutchinson & Co

Springtime of Flight, 1948
RAV65891 Springtime of Flight, 1948 by Ravilious, Tirzah (nee Garwood) (1908-51); Private Collection

Three Kings Meeting, 1917 (oil on canvas)
OVR398873 Three Kings Meeting, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Folkestad, Bernhard Dorotheus (1879-1933); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

RAF Bomber
British troops in front of a Vickers Vernon bomber during manoeuvres in Egypt. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Airco DH2
A single seat De Havilland Airco DH2. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

RAF Musical Flying
circa 1927: A formation of planes flying over an RAF band at Northolt Aerodrome. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Vickers Bombers
15th March 1938: Three RAF Vickers Valentia bombers at the RAF aerodrome at Ismailiya, Egypt, beside the Pyramids (background) being prepared for a non-stop flight. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Parachuting
RAF parachute training from a light plane using a seat chute, at Henlow, Bedfordshire. (Photo by Charles E Brown/Getty Images)

Sopwith Camel
1917: A Sopwith Camel, one of the First World Wars best-known British fighter planes. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Canal Transport
18th March 1938: RAF planes fly over a ship on the Suez canal. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Handley Page Watch

Barons Flying Circus
Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Barons aerodrome, or Flying Circus, operating from an airfield in France. (Photo by Spencer Arnold Collection/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

SE5 Formation

Low Flying Craft
25th July 1933: Holidaymakers on a beach in Jersey wave farewell to an aeroplane whose passengers had dropped in for the day. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Alan Cobham climbing into his plane before setting off for Australia, Rochester
STC373159 Alan Cobham climbing into his plane before setting off for Australia, Rochester, 1926 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Alan Cobham coming in to land on the Thames at Westminster, London, 1926 (b / w photo)
STC373155 Alan Cobham coming in to land on the Thames at Westminster, London, 1926 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Train and Aeroplane
Children watch an express train and a bi-plane the appear to be racing one another. Artist: Elizabeth Travis Date: 1912

Aeroplane
An twin-engined bi-plane flying over the countryside. Artist: Frederick Sharman Date: 1927

Leon Bollee working on the Wright brothers plane, c. 1909 (gelatin silver print)
1197651 Leon Bollee working on the Wright brothers plane, c.1909 (gelatin silver print) by Bollee, Leon (1870-1913); 11.7x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bollee)

Flight of the Wright Biplane; Envole d un Biplan Type Wright, (oil on board)
827208 Flight of the Wright Biplane; Envole d un Biplan Type Wright, (oil on board) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); 70.5x48.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Squadron-Commander A. W. Bigsworth attacks with bombs a German submarine
IL352839 Squadron-Commander A.W. Bigsworth attacks with bombs a German submarine, which fills with water and sinks off Ostend, illustration from Deeds that Thrill the Empire

Banking at 4000 feet, c. 1918 (litho)
LMG139553 Banking at 4000 feet, c. 1918 (litho) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 40x31.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Squadron Commander Edwin Dunning landing a Sopwith Pup on board HMS Furious, 2nd August
JHL390994 Squadron Commander Edwin Dunning landing a Sopwith Pup on board HMS Furious, 2nd August, 1917 (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E

Flying at Hendon, an advertising poster, 1914 (colour lithograph)
1769949 Flying at Hendon, an advertising poster, 1914 (colour lithograph) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); 102x64 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying at Hendon, an advertising poster)

Lieutenant W. L. Robinson attacks an enemy airship and brings it down
IL352822 Lieutenant W.L. Robinson attacks an enemy airship and brings it down, illustration from Deeds that Thrill the Empire, published by Hutchinson & Co. c.1920 (colour litho) by Avis, W

War in the Air, 1918 (oil on canvas)
CIV214975 War in the Air, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 306x244.5 cm; Canadian War Museum, Ottawa

The Discovery of the Law of Gravitation, published 1910 (colour litho)
1275211 The Discovery of the Law of Gravitation, published 1910 (colour litho) by Glackens, Louis (1866-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wright brothers)

Spiral Descent (oil on canvas)
PNH356253 Spiral Descent (oil on canvas) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 75x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

Grahame White flying his machine from the Ranelagh Club
JHL390993 Grahame White flying his machine from the Ranelagh Club, the same year as the Manchester flight, 1910 (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E

Aircraft undergoing repairs, 1916 (b / w photo)
NAM280935 Aircraft undergoing repairs, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

A Soviet pilot sits at his controls while bombs are attached to his aircraft. This picture taken when Russia had joined the Allies in fighting Germany

Picture shows The Ark Royal. HMS Ark Royal was an aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy that served during the Second World War

Planes on The Ark Royal. Launcded 13 April 1937 Sunk by U-81, 14 November 1941 Picture taken circa 1st September 1939

Gilly, the Australian mascot of an RAF Training School, saw the first enemy plane brought down over this country in the early months of the war

An Avro 504K three seater bi plane draws a huge crowds as it makes a landing at Alexandra Park Aerodrome in Manchester. June 1920

Fairey Swordfish armed with eight "60 lb"RP-3 rockets
Fairey Swordfish armed with eight " 60 lb" RP-3 rockets

An Avro 504N seen here towing a Daily Herald banner 24th April 1932

The Imperial Airways Handley Page H. P. 45 airliner Helena sit on the apron of Croydon
The Imperial Airways Handley Page H.P.45 airliner Helena sit on the apron of Croydon Airport Circa 1933

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the golden age of aviation with these captivating biplane posters. The Royal Air Force Display Poster, proudly showcasing the prowess of our brave pilots at Hendon, invites you to witness their breathtaking aerial maneuvers. Meanwhile, the International Air Display and Races Poster promises an adrenaline-fueled spectacle that will leave you on the edge of your seat. For those seeking adventure beyond borders, Jersey Airways beckons with its poster depicting a picturesque island getaway just a short flight away. But if long-distance travel is more your style, Imperial Airways has got you covered with flights all the way to Australia – an opportunity to explore new horizons like never before. Marvel at the iconic Gloster Gladiator as it graces another Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon, reminding us of its indomitable spirit during World War II. And speaking of wartime heroes, don't miss out on glimpsing the German Fokker D VII fighter plane from World War I – a testament to both innovation and conflict. Transport yourself further back in history as you lay eyes upon the Airco DH2 De Havilland biplane stationed on an airfield during World War I. This relic serves as a reminder of how far we've come since those humble beginnings. Finally, pay homage to where it all began by gazing upon the Wright 1903 Photo – capturing that groundbreaking moment when man first took flight. These posters not only celebrate aviation's past but also ignite our imagination for what lies ahead. Join us as we honor this remarkable era through these captivating visuals brought together by the Air League of the British Empire. Let these biplanes transport you into a world filled with wonder and excitement – where dreams take flight against blue skies and endless possibilities await.