Biplane Collection (page 19)

The record breaking Vickers 142 Vivid was a two-set, general-purpose biplane with a 590hp engine. Initially flown as a seaplane before conversion to a landplane it is seen here with Captain Neville

1932 De Havilland D. H. 84 Dragon fitted with two 130hp D. H
1932 De Havilland D.H.84 Dragon fitted with two 130hp D. H. Gipsy Major engines was conceived as a twin-engine equivalent of the Fox Moth

Lisa Winder 24 stands on top of a Tiger Moth Plane as it flys past the watch tower at London airport May 1968

Despite the serene scene surrounding this Spartan Arrow, a two-seat private and club aircraft, which was built in 1933 it had been involved in a fatal drama in September 1933 when its first owner

A Swordfish biplane on the deck of HMS Ark Royal circa 1935

Alan Cobham at the controls of his DH50J returning from Australia. October 1926 P001119

The old dragon prepares for its greatest test. Dragon Rapide G-AJGS being prepared for its transatlantic journey. July 1970 P000960

Noel Pemberton Billing flying over the hangars at Brooklands. September 1913 P001117

This Airco DH-4 operated a service from Londons Croydon Airport to Paris. Instone & Co. were a shipping company that originally operated a private service from its base in Cardiff via London to Paris

An air display at Hendon being filmed for the weekly news reel. Circa 1935

Test flying 1915 style with Neil Williamson. White Waltham airfield sliped back 60 years this morning when a replica of a Vickers gun BVS 1915 taxied to the edge of the field and then took off

Sopwith Camel Aircraft at the Hendon Air Pageant. June 1925

This Airco DH-4 operated from Londons Croydon Airport to Paris. Instonel and Co were a shipping company that originally operated a private service from their base in Cardiff via London to Paris late

Test flying 1915 style with Neil Williamson. White Waltham airfield sliped back 60 years this morning when a replica of a Vickers gun BVS 1915 taxied to the edge of the field and then took off

The Hon. Charles Rolls, holder of Royal Aero Club Certificate No.2, seen here flying his French built Wright bi-plane during the Bournemouth Aviation Week in July 1910

During a transport strike in the autumn of 1919 airfreight came into its own for the first time. The Daily Mirror were quick off the mark and used up to twelve aircraft

Samuel Cody was born in the USA in 1867 but immigrated to England in the early 1890s. At the start of the 20th century he was hired by the British Military as Chief Kiting Instructor

Vice Admiral Sir Richard Janvrin, Flag Officer Naval Air Command retires - and leaves the Naval air station H.W.S. Daedalus Lee on Solent, Hants in the Swordfish aircraft

French aviator Henry Farman flying in his plane with two passengers making him the pilot of the first 3 person flight when he carried 2 passengers for 10 kilometres.[ August 1909 P004012

A De Havilland D. H. 4A of Air Transport & Travel Ltd, which made the first daily
A De Havilland D.H.4A of Air Transport & Travel Ltd, which made the first daily international air, service by a British airline when it flew from Hounslow, London and Le Bourget

Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler, pictured beside his Avro 581E Avian February 1928. He made headline news when he left Croydon on 7th September 1928 to make a historic flight to Darwin, Australia

Squadron leader H J L Bert Hinkler standing by his Avro Avian plane at Bundaberg in Queensland, Australia. Circa 1928 P004293

Supermarine Napier Seagull III in the Kings Cup Race. June 1925

A "Swordfish"taking off from the deck of H. M. S
A " Swordfish" taking off from the deck of H.M.S. ARK Royal, the flying commander is watching from flight. May 1939 P000108

The Big Bug, 1916. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Big Bug, 1916

Imperial Airways Liner, Argosy, 1934. Creator: Unknown
Imperial Airways Liner, Argosy, 1934. The Armstrong Whitworth Argosy, a three-engine biplane airliner designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft

Short Singapore Reconaissance Flying Boat, 1930s. Creator: Unknown
Short Singapore Reconaissance Flying Boat, 1930s. British biplane used by the Royal Air Force as a long-range maritime patrol flying boat

"In the Air"- the FE 8, 1932. Creator: G. T. Clarkson
" In the Air" - the FE 8, 1932. British single-seat fighter plane, designed at the Royal Aircraft Factory, which served in the First World War

The Iris about to rise from the water, 1933. Creator: Unknown
The Iris about to rise from the water, 1933. The Blackburn Iris, a British three-engined biplane flying boat, was used as a long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft by the Royal Air Force

Hawker PV. 3
Hawker PV.3. The Hawker P.V.3 was a British single-engined biplane fighter prototype, first flown in 1934. Only a single example was built

Aircraft Engineering Corporation Ace K-1 N69097. This single-seat biplane, powered by a 40hp Ace engine; was designed by Alexander Klemin (Professor of Aeronautical Engineering, NYU) and N W Dalton

Claude Graham-White in his Farman biplane, preparing to take-off in front of a crowd. Date: 1911

Hubert Latham, Henry Farman and Roger Sommer at Riems
Hubert Latham in his Antoinette IV, with Henry Farman in his Farman III biplane and roger Sommer, also flying a Farmn III at the Grande Semaine d Aviation de la Champagne, held near Reims in France

Albatros L. 72c Albis D-1140
Albatros L.72c Albis D-1140 (msn 10108) of the Hamburger Fremdenblatt newspaper. The L.72 was most likely studied as a bomber during the early secret German rearmament programs

Mitsubishi 2MR7
The Mitsubishi 2MR7 short-range reconnaissance biplane was not accepted for service with the Imperial Japanese Army Air service

Mitsubishi 2MR1 Tobi reconnaissance biplane. Designed and built for an Imperial Japanese Army Air Service competition for a reconnaissance aircraft

Ultimate Aircraft 10-200 G-BOFO, single-seat ultimate aerobatic biplane. Date: 1992

L-W-F Model H Owl - AS64012
L-W-F Model H Owl AS64012, in later guise with extended centre nacelle and four-wheel main undercarriage. The Owl was distinctive for its tube-like twin booms with central nacelle fuselage

United States Navy - USS Macon - ZRS-5
United States Navy - USS Macon (ZRS-5) rigid airship built and operated by the United States Navy for scouting and served as a flying aircraft carrier, designed to carry biplane parasite aircraft

Curtiss-Cox Model 22 - Texas Wildcat
Curtiss-Cox Model 22 Texas Wildcat at the Morane-Saulnier factory in France. After the almost disastrous first flight of the monoplane Texas wildcat

Curtiss Beachy Tractor biplane. Lincoln Beachey, a reknowned American display and aerobatic pilot worked for Curtiss until 1911 and required a new aircraft to carry on with his own air-show flying

Euler Gelber Hund pusher biplane, powered by a 65-70hp Gnome 7 Gamma, an early iteration of Euler pusher biplanes. Built by Euler-Werke and designed by August Euler. Date: 1912

Unidentified biplane (Friedrichshafen?), powered by a 150PS Benz Bz.III engine. (PS= Pferd starke - a German equivalent of horsepower) Date: 1914

This diagram depicts the different types of British and German aircrafts, the distinguishing features of each. Date: 1915

Plane in Sunset

Types of British Aircraft -- The Bristol Fighter. Date: 1914-1918

Handley Page HP 42E at Croydon Airport
Date: circa 1930s

WWI biplane bullet fuselage with copper propeller
First World War biplane bullet fuselage with copper propeller.. Trench Art

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"Taking Flight: The Timeless Charm of Biplanes" Step back in time with this captivating poster design by the Bristol Aeroplane Co Ltd, showcasing the iconic biplanes that once ruled the skies. From aerial photography in 1919 to the thrilling Sopwith Camel and Sopwith Camel 2F-1, these magnificent aircrafts have left an indelible mark on aviation history. Marvel at the awe-inspiring 1903 Wright Flyer on display at the Science Museum in London, a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of flight. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you gaze upon Imperial Airways' vintage poster, inviting you to embark on a journey through time. Experience a breathtaking view of London captured by Captain Alfred G Buckham's lens during 1926-1927, where biplanes gracefully soared above cityscapes. Witness the Nieuport 11 Bebe in low-level flight, its wings slicing through the air with precision and grace. Joining forces with U. S. Army Air Service was not just about learning but also earning your place among aviators - as depicted in their compelling recruiting poster from 1918. British RAF aeroplanes from 1939 remind us of their crucial role during wartime under G. H Davis' skilled brushstrokes. Relive the golden age of aviation at Goodwood Revival Bi-plane event where enthusiasts gather to celebrate these timeless flying machines. And finally, let Imperial Airways' enchanting poster transport you back to an era when travel was an adventure filled with wonder and elegance. Intriguingly versatile and undeniably charming, biplanes continue to captivate our imagination even today – reminding us that dreams can indeed take flight against all odds.