Flaps Collection

Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Farnborough International Airshow. Note distinctive swept back wing shape

Tweed Coat 1928
Young man sets out for walk over the moors in a single- breasted tweed overcoat with raglan sleeves & pocket flaps, he also wears a grey fedora hat with black hatband

Jakob Degen's Ornithopter
5307585 Jakob Degen's Ornithopter.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Jakob Degen's Ornithopter. Two flaps were fastened to his back by a yoke)

Youngman-Baynes High-Lift VT789 ( Percival P.46 G-AMBL), at the 1948 SBAC Radlett air show. The High Lift was a one-off experimental, flying test-bed for the system of slotted flaps invented by R.T

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PERU Cusco Peruvian man wearing colourful traditional hat with tassels in Mercado del Quiswarcancha. Colorful Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction

The cat came through the flap Date: 1970s
The cat came through the flap... Date: 1970s

Southern Ocean, South Georgia. A king penguin flaps its flippers and vocalizes while lying down. Date: 13-10-2012

Louis XV commode, c. 1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore
CH463004 Louis XV commode, c.1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore, amaranth & marquetry) (see also 463003, 465390 and 465391) by Roussel

European war combat helmet, c. 500 (metal)
XPH311136 European war combat helmet, c.500 (metal) by German School; Museum fur Ur- und Fruhgeschichte, Weimar, Germany; (add.info.: Spangenhelm vom Baldenheimer Typ Stoessen, Sachsen-Anhalt)

Louis XV commode, c. 1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore
CH465391 Louis XV commode, c.1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore, amaranth & marquetry) (see also 463003, 463004 and 465390) by Roussel

Louis XV commode, c. 1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore
CH465390 Louis XV commode, c.1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore, amaranth & marquetry) (see also 463003, 463004 and 465391) by Roussel

Louis XV commode, c. 1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore
CH463003 Louis XV commode, c.1765-70 (ormolu mounted tulipwood, sycamore, amaranth & marquetry) (see also 463004, 465390 and 465391) by Roussel

Tabard, Sir John Cornwall, Ampthill Church, Bedfordshire (engraving)
3653672 Tabard, Sir John Cornwall, Ampthill Church, Bedfordshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tabard, Sir John Cornwall, Ampthill Church)

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England, West Sussex, West Wittering Beach, British and United States of America flags flying against a blue sky

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England, West Sussex, West Wittering Beach, United States of America flag flying against a blue sky

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England, West Sussex, West Wittering Beach, Canadian, British and United States of America flags flying against a blue sky

de Havilland DH-106 Comet CIIR / C2R
Rae Blind Landing Experimental Unit Dh-106 Comet Airliner Flying on Final-Approach Date: 1958

Supermarine E. 10 / 44 Attacker
The First Ever Jet-Aircraft Deck Landing Trials and Test on Aircraft-Carrier Hms Ocean 28th October 1947, by an Royal-Navy Supermarine E.10/44 Attacker Flown by Test-Pilot Captain Eric Melrose Winkle

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An Airbus A300-600ST descends into Chester airport

Engraving depicting Jakob Degens Ornithopter, 19th century
Engraving depicting Jakob Degens Ornithopter

Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult male, fanning wings on water, U. S. A. autumn
Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) adult male, fanning wings on water, U.S.A. autumn

Animals at a French Zoo - Sealion - Colour. Sealion and keeper. Part of Box 209 Boswell collection - Old and New French Zoo

Velvet Suited Cupid
Velvet cavalier costume: breeches with buckles at the knee, waistcoat with pocket flaps, lace fall collar, cuffs & shirt ruffles, socks & shoes with a bar across the instep. Date: circa 1913

Brown D-B Coat 1928
Smartly dressed middle-aged gentleman wears a brown double-breasted overcoat with collar, long wide lapels & hip pockets with flaps, also a black bowler hat. Date: 1928

Advert for J. W Foots - Son patent trunks 1898
Everything at hand when wanted. Sliding drawers, which renders every part of the trunk eqully accessible, and enables any article to be instantly removed without disturbing reminder of contents. 1898

Fairey Hamble Baby single-seat floatplane, a development on the Sopwith Baby formula via the addition of wing edge flaps. They were used as anti-submarine patrollers from the summer of 1917

Three women in a tent on a beach with a white terrier
Three young women in a tent on a beach with a white terrier dog at their feet. Date: circa 1930s

Design Frame Ecclesiastical Motifs 1750-88
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Design Frame 1750-88 Brush black ink gray wash
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Azuma Bridge Komagatadō Temple Series Hundred Famous Views
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Glaucomys sabrinus, Northern Flying Squirrel leaping forward

Jet Car
A rear view of General Motors experimental gas turbine powered vehicle, the XP-21 Firebird of 1954 showing the brake flaps on the trailing edges of the wings (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) chick, exercising wings and practising flight at nest in tree, Yukon River, Yukon, Canada, July

Grey-necked Wood-rail (Aramides cajaneus cajaneus) adult, flapping wings, climbing down branch during rainfall, Chagres River, Panama, November

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African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Date:

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African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) Date:

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) chick, stretching and flapping wings at nest in tree, silhouetted at dusk, Cairngorms N. P
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) chick, stretching and flapping wings at nest in tree, silhouetted at dusk, Cairngorms N.P. Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, July

Kunes Chromodoris Seaslug (Goniobranchus kuniei) adult, mantle flapping behaviour, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Kunes Chromodoris Seaslug (Goniobranchus kuniei) adult, mantle flapping behaviour, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Common Coot (Fulica atra) adult, bathing, Warwickshire, England, March

The first de Havilland DH51 G-EBIM after conversion to DH5
The first de Havilland DH51, G-EBIM, after conversion to DH51A configuration with single-bay wings and full-span automatic, camber-changing flaps

Flying Gecko, mottled skins camouflaging it against tree bark, flaps of skin on sides acting like wings, feet and scaly webbed toes stretched wide, gliding through air

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, flapping wings and running across water during bathing session, Suffolk, England, September

Advert for Selberite Arch Preserver shoes 1942
A seletion of Selberite Arch Preserver shoes. 1942

Jamaican Brown Anole (Anolis lineatopus) adult male, with partially extended dewlap, resting on stick, Linstead, Jamaica, march

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) juvenile, flapping wings, standing in grazing marsh, Suffolk, England, january

Suede Jacket & Gloves
Stylish double-breasted, belted, suede jacket with large pointed collar & revers & pocket flaps. Worn with matching gauntlets & clutch handbag. Date: 1930s

Greenhouse 18th France
Small greenhouse with ventillation flaps and chimney. Date: Circa 1760

Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) mature chick, exercising wings at edge of nest, Finland

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"Flaps: From Dreamliners to Penguins, a Journey Through Time" The Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Farnborough showcases its impressive flaps, allowing for smooth takeoffs and landings. Step back in time to the elegant 1920s with a classic tweed coat featuring stylish flaps that add a touch of sophistication. In the 1970s, even our furry friends knew how to make an entrance as the cat came through the flap, bringing joy and mischief into our lives. Witness the innovation of aviation with the Youngman-Baynes High-Lift VT789's advanced flaps, revolutionizing aircraft performance. Amidst the vast Southern Ocean in South Georgia, a majestic king penguin mesmerizes us as it gracefully flaps its flippers and vocalizes while lying down on October 13th, 2012. Delve into history with Louis XV commode from c. 1765-70 adorned with exquisite ormolu mounted tulipwood and sycamore details - every corner tells a story. Uncover ancient warfare secrets with an authentic European combat helmet dating back to around 500 AD - witness how even then, protection relied on sturdy metal flaps. Marvel at another masterpiece by Louis XV - his commode from c. 1765-70 displays impeccable craftsmanship with ornate ormolu mounted tulipwood and sycamore accents that stand out like elegant flaps. Explore Ampthill Church in Bedfordshire through Sir John Cornwall's engraved tabard - witness history unfold as intricate details reveal tales of bravery and nobility (engraving: #20084038). From modern aviation marvels to historical artifacts showcasing intricate designs, "flaps" have played diverse roles throughout time – be it ensuring safe journeys or adding elegance to fashion pieces – reminding us of their significance across various domains.