Fastest Collection (page 2)

North American X-15, 1959. Creator: North American Aviation Inc
Worlds Fastest Piloted Aircraft. Piloted by Neil Armstrong. Bridged the gap between human flight in the atmosphere and spaceflight

Dornier Do 335 A-0 Pfeil (Arrow), early 1945. Creator: Dornier Flugzeugwerke
Twin engine, pusher / puller, fighter / bomber; grey/green, green; late World War II development

Clipper Ships: Carlisle Castle (colour litho)
6021608 Clipper Ships: Carlisle Castle (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlisle Castle)

Clipper Ships: Euphrosyne (colour litho)
6021613 Clipper Ships: Euphrosyne (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Euphrosyne)

Clipper Ships: Samuel Plimsoll (colour litho)
6021612 Clipper Ships: Samuel Plimsoll (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samuel Plimsoll)

Original Napier Samson 6 cylinder, the fastest of its day. Date: circa 1904

Clipper Ships: Tweed (colour litho)
6021629 Clipper Ships: Tweed (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tweed. Illustration for The Romance of the Clipper Ships (Hennel Locke)

Clipper Ships: Strathdon (colour litho)
6021610 Clipper Ships: Strathdon (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strathdon)

Clipper Ships: Macquarie (colour litho)
6021605 Clipper Ships: Macquarie (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macquarie)

Clipper Ships: Medway (colour litho)
6021603 Clipper Ships: Medway (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medway)

A competition for housewives took place in Los Angeles, with great success (colour litho)
2783494 A competition for housewives took place in Los Angeles, with great success (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of Grand Prix de la Marne, Reims, France
Opening of Grand Prix de la Marne, near Reims, France, the fastest European road circuit. 20th century

Pietro Bordino, racing driver, in a Fiat
One of the worlds fastest racing drivers, Pietro Bordino, in a Fiat. 1927

After the prodigious test (colour litho)
2777859 After the prodigious test (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the prodigious test)

Clipper Ships: California (colour litho)
6021606 Clipper Ships: California (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: California)

Clipper Ships: Cedric the Saxon (colour litho)
6021600 Clipper Ships: Cedric the Saxon (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cedric the Saxon)

Clipper Ships: Middlesex (colour litho)
6021604 Clipper Ships: Middlesex (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Middlesex)

The superb flight of Marshal Francesco Agello, who broke the world speed record... (colour litho)
2778146 The superb flight of Marshal Francesco Agello, who broke the world speed record... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ceremony of the Fastest Horse, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
2969029 Ceremony of the Fastest Horse, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 101.9x69.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; George F

Clipper Ships: Aristides (colour litho)
6021628 Clipper Ships: Aristides (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aristides)

Clipper Ships: Benvenue (colour litho)
6021602 Clipper Ships: Benvenue (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benvenue)

The most powerful locomotive in Europe
909030 The most powerful locomotive in Europe by Millar, Harold Robert (1869-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railways of the World published by Cassells circa 1920 s); Scottish

Burgess during the English Channel crossing, which he made after 23 hours and 40 minutes of swimming (colour litho)
2815474 Burgess during the English Channel crossing, which he made after 23 hours and 40 minutes of swimming (colour litho) by Beltrame

The old versus the new (colour litho)
2783489 The old versus the new (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The old versus the new)

Clipper Ships: Northfleet (colour litho)
6021615 Clipper Ships: Northfleet (colour litho) by Spurling, Jack (1870-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Northfleet)

The Fastest Locomotive in the World, an Electric Car Capable of Running 110 Miles an Hour (b / w photo)
1600804 The Fastest Locomotive in the World, an Electric Car Capable of Running 110 Miles an Hour (b/w photo) by English Photographer

USE THE AIR MAIL POSTER
Poster advertising air mail saying Use the Air Mail, The Fastest Mail. Date: 1933

Cunard Line - Fastest Steamers in the World, c1910s. Creator: Unknown
Cunard Line - Fastest Steamers in the World, c1910s. RMS Mauretania was built for the Cunard Line by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson at Wallsend on the Tyne in England

R. M. S. Mauretania. (Cunard Line), c1930s. Creator: Unknown
R.M.S. Mauretania. (Cunard Line), c1930s. The Mauretania was built for the Cunard Line by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson at Wallsend on the Tyne in England

Hawker Hunter F-3
Neville Duke Flying Wb188 the Hawker Hunter F.3 World Speed Record-Breaker on Final-Approach Landing at Tangmere, UK with Flaps Extended at the End of the Record-Breaking Flight in September 1953

1936 worlds fastest single-engined boat Miss Britain III, 1936
Top Speed. At the beginning of 1936 the worlds fastest single-engined boat was Miss Britain III, driven, built and owned by Mr. Huber Scott-Paine, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol

AC of Lilian Roper competing in the MAC Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, Worcestershire, 1923
AC Open 2-seater. 11.9 hp Vehicle Reg. No. PC7022. Event Entry No: 5. Driver: Roper, Miss. L.M. Finished: 1st. in Ladies class on time. Place: M.A.C Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb. Date: 8.9.23

Count Louis Zborowski driving Chitty Bang Bang 1 to win the Southsea Speed Carnival, 1922
Chitty Bang Bang 1 23093 cc. Driver: Zborowski, Count L. Finished: 1st. Average speed was 73.10 mph. Place: Southsea Speed Carnival. Date: 23.8.22

Bugatti Type 35 of WD Phillips setting the fastest time in an acceleration test. Artist
Bugatti Type 35 Vehicle Reg. No. YM3868. Event Entry No: 34. Driver: Phillips, W.D. Fastest time, acceleration test. Place:

Arthur Duffey, American athlete, running a race, 1902. Artist: Edwin Levick
Arthur Duffey, American athlete, running a race, 1902. Duffey (1879-1955) competed in the 100 metres at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, finishing fourth

Probably The Fastest Aeroplane in Existence at the Outbreak of War: The Deperdussin Monoplane (160 Artist: Flight Photo)
Probably the fastest aeroplane in existence at the outbreak of the First World War, 1914 (1934). The Deperdussin monoplane, built by French manufacturer Aeroplanes Deperdussin

Henri Cochet, the fastest player of his time, Wimbledon, 1927
Henri Cochet, the fastest player of his time, 1927. A print from Wimbledon Story, by Norah Gordon Cleather, Sporting Handbooks Ltd, London, 1947

The RMS Mauretania, 20th century. RMS Mauretania, sister ship of the Lusitania, was an ocean liner built by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson at Wallsend, Tyne and Wear

Liore et Olivier LeO 451 -one of the fastest bombers of its day, the type flew against German and Italian targets during May and June 1940

Quebec Steamship Company - S. S. Bermudian
The S. S. Bermudian of the Quebec Steamship Company - held the record for the fastest trip between New York and Bermuda of 39 hours, 20 minutes, set on 9th February, 1912. Date: circa 1913

Running Zebras, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus), Running, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Geese In Flight

Roger Bannister
SIR ROGER GILBERT BANNISTER CBE, neurologist and athlete best known for being the first man to run a mile in under four minutes. Date: 1929 -

Mallard steam locomotive, artwork C016 / 3809
Mallard steam locomotive. Cutaway artwork of the Class A4 steam locomotive 4468 Mallard, the fastest steam locomotive in the world

Hermann Lang on the twelve-cylinder Mercedes-Benz
Hermann Lang on the twelve-cylinder, 490 bhp, 3 litre Mercedes-Benz with which in 1939 he made the fastest timed laps of four Grand Prix circuits with an astonishing peak of 117.5 mph in practice for

A Cheetah in full flight
A Cheetah running at full speed. Pen, ink and wash drawing by Raymond Sheppard

The Tea Clipper - Cutty Sark
The Tea Clipper Cutty Sark. Built in 1869, she served as a merchant vessel (the last clipper to be built for that purpose), and then as a training ship until being put on public display in 1954

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"Unleashing the Need for Speed: From Bugatti Veyron to Turbinia, a Journey through Time" Embark on a thrilling ride as we explore the world of speed and innovation. Our first stop takes us back to 2009, where only five lucky individuals had the privilege of owning the exclusive Bugatti Veyron Pur Sang. With its sleek silver-black exterior, this limited edition masterpiece left car enthusiasts in awe. Speaking of pioneers, let's not forget Howard Hughes, the US aviation pioneer who pushed boundaries and shattered records. His relentless pursuit of speed paved the way for future generations to dream big and soar high. But our journey doesn't end there; it's time to set sail on the majestic QUEEN MARY. This iconic ocean liner was known for its luxurious amenities but also held an impressive record as one of the fastest ships during her time. Back on land, we encounter another marvel from Bugatti - The Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu. Its striking design captivates all who lay eyes upon it while embodying pure power under its hood. Next up is Jaguar XJR Portfolio - a true embodiment of elegance and performance that leaves no doubt about its need for speed. It effortlessly glides through roads with unmatched grace. As we continue our quest for velocity, let's take a moment to appreciate vintage beauty with Brooklands Poster showcasing classic cars that once ruled racetracks worldwide. Nowadays, technology allows us to connect faster than ever before – just like Air Mail Poster revolutionized communication by delivering messages swiftly across continents. From Japan comes Lexus IS F - a fierce competitor in the race towards ultimate swiftness. Its cutting-edge engineering ensures an adrenaline-pumping experience every time you hit the accelerator pedal. Returning once again to Bugatti territory with their remarkable Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu – this automotive masterpiece redefines what it means to be fast while captivating hearts with its artistic design.