Flies Collection

A Common Pheasant alarmed
A Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) flies up in alarm. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

A Swallow in flight
A swallow (Hirundo rustica) in flight. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

French and English artificial fishing flies. circa 1900

The beehive terminal building at Gatwick Airport in 1937. de Havilland DH86 Express Air Liner, G-ADEA, of British Airways, flies past. Date: 1937

Women Playing Polo
A womans polo hat flies off and her horse rears up as she strikes the ball in a polo match

French artificial fishing flies. circa 1900

An RAF Westland Wessex flies over HMS Fearless (L10) at ?
An RAF Westland Wessex flies over HMS Fearless (L10) at Lee-on-Solent, 2 March 1966

Icarus and Daedalus
Daedalus and his son Icarus escape from Crete with man- made wings, but Icarus flies too near the sun : the heat melts the wax on his wings, plunging him into the sea

Olympics / 1936 / Hindenburg
The Hindenburg flies over the opening ceremony. Date: 1936

St. Georges, Bermuda - Union Flag flies proudly
St. George s, Bermuda - Union Flag flies proudly Date: circa 1920s

A Westland Wessex flies over HMS Albion (R07)

Fishing Flies (American)
Fishing flies Date: 1913

Picture No. 10865989
Venus Fly Trap plant - with fly inside (Dionaea muscipula) Date:

CONCORDE 002 FLIES 1969
Brian Trubshaw pilots the British-built Supersonic transport aircraft, Concorde 002 on its maiden flight from Filton to Fairford, seven years before entering service. Date: 9 April 1969

Monster Tsetse Fly, Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
THE EGGS FROM TANGANYIKA - A warship is attacked by a monster tsetse fly Date: 1926

Flies stuck to flypaper A fly-killing device made of paper coated with a sweetly fragrant, but extremely sticky or poisonous substance that traps flies and other flying insects when they land upon it

Rural scenery with wildflowers
A red Admiral Butterfly flies above a hedgerow border of wildflowers in this landscape painting by Malcolm Greensmith, encapsulating the English countryside

Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Fruit Fly, Magnification x 300 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
LRDS-57 Fruit Fly Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) Drosophila sp Magnification x 300 (A4 size: 29.7 cm width) Coloured by hand to enhance natural features

Paris / Eiffel Tower 1926
French aviator Lieutenant Collot successfully flies his biplane beneath the Tour Eiffel, but in a moment he will hit a cable and crash fatally

Stork / Baby / Allers Jrnl
A stork carrying a baby flies to its destination over snowy rooftops

Fly fishing, Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) catch with rod and fly box, on machair loch, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, September

Parasitic Wasp - Laying egg in hoverfly larva, UK
SPH-2669 Parasitic WASP - laying egg in hoverfly, larvae United Kingdom Diplazon laetatorius Parasitic Wasp SPH 2669 Laying egg in hoverfly larva, UK

Bank of England / Busy
Busy street scene including coaches and a crossing sweeper, a figure peers out of an upstairs window and a flag flies from a tower

Poe / Raven Flies In / Dore
A stately Raven of the saintly days of yore flies in through an open window

A skylark soars above the trees 2011

Fishing Equipment suitable for the Lake District
Fishing Equipment suitable for use in the Lake District - includes two inset pictures of Derwentwater (upper picture) and Newlands Valley (lower)

SKI JUMP 1910
A skier flies through the air

Mosquito (Aedes punctor) female resting after sucking blood from human arm. Sequence 4 / 4
Mosquito (Aedes punctor) female resting after sucking blood from human arm. Sequence 4/4

Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): House Fly, Magnification x 40 (A4 size: 29. 7 cm width)
LRDS-72 House Fly Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) Musca domestica Magnification x 40 (A4 size: 29.7 cm width) Coloured by hand to enhance natural features

Cranefly - pair mating
JLM-2718 Cranefly / Daddy-long-legs - pair mating Tipula sp. John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Horse Fly JC 222 Diptera : Tabanus bromius © John Clegg / ARDEA LONDON
JC-222 HORSEFLY - from above UK Tabanus bromius John Clegg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Horse (deer) Fly - on human skin Norfolk UK
FEU-273 Horse (deer) Fly - on human skin Norfolk, UK Chrysops sp. Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fairies Steal a Child
A fairy flies off carrying a baby human on her back Date: 1908

The Corsican Spider in His Web!, July 12, 1808. July 12, 1808
The Corsican Spider in His Web!, July 12, 1808

Transport / Flight / Airship
SANTOS-DUMONT successfully flies round the Tour Eiffel, though he fails to complete the circuit in 30 minutes to win the offered prize Date: July 1901

Fly on a cactus in the botanical garden in Valencia, Spain, Europe

Burns / Now Westlin Winds
NOW WESTLIN WINDS But Peggy dear the ev nings clear, Thick flies the skimming swallow, The sky is blue, the fields in view, All fading green and yellow

Peanut-head Bug / Lantern Fly
FG-957 Peanut-head Bug / Lantern Fly Fulgoridae laternaria servillei Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Medea in her Chariot
The sorceress Medea flies through the Greek airspace in her serpent-powered chariot

Cover design, British Airways Summer Timetable 1938, as the crow flies, only faster! 1938

Hawker Sea Fury X flies over an aircraft carrier and ship

UK. A salmon fly stuck into the cork handle of a fly fishing rod

At Midnights Stroke
Midnight strikes, and Cinderella flies from the ball

SKI JUMP 1914
A ski jumper flies off the end of the ramp. Date: 1914

Hoverfly (Sericomyia silentis) adult female, basking on rock, Powys, Wales, september

WWI Fashionable French aviation outfit
A patriotic young French girl takes to the air in her French air force inspired outfit. With wings and a propeller on her hat she flies through the sky

Rolls in Wright
The Honourable Charles Rolls (of Rolls-Royce) flies his Wright biplane at Bournemouth Aviation Week : but he has a fatal crash - Britains first aviation fatality

Bee Fly - feeding on nectar from daisy flower. Larvae prey on or parasitise various stages of many insects
ASW-4788 Bee Fly - feeding on nectar from daisy flower. Larvae prey on or parasitise various stages of many insects Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Australoechus hirtus Alan J. S

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"From Pheasants to Swallows: The Fascinating World of Flies" In the midst of a serene countryside, an alarmed Common Pheasant takes flight as a tiny fly buzzes past. Meanwhile, a graceful Swallow soars through the sky with effortless elegance, showcasing its mastery in flight. Across the channel in France, skilled anglers meticulously craft artificial fishing flies that lure unsuspecting fish from beneath the water's surface. These intricately designed creations are sought after by enthusiasts who understand their allure and effectiveness. Shifting our focus to another sport altogether, we find ourselves amidst a thrilling game of polo where women skillfully maneuver on horseback. As they gallop across the field with precision and grace, flies become mere spectators to this display of athleticism. The skies above witness remarkable scenes too; an RAF Westland Wessex gracefully glides over HMS Fearless (L10), leaving onlookers awestruck by its power and agility. Similarly, at Gatwick Airport's beehive terminal building in 1937, planes take off and land like industrious bees buzzing around their hive. Drawing inspiration from Greek mythology, we recall Icarus' ill-fated attempt to reach great heights using wings made of feathers and wax. His story serves as a reminder that even though flies may seem insignificant compared to birds or humans, they still play their part in nature's intricate tapestry. Transporting ourselves back in time to the 1936 Olympics held amidst political turmoil aboard the Hindenburg airship – it is here that French and English artificial fishing flies come together under one roof. Despite tensions between nations during these turbulent times, shared passions unite people beyond borders. As history unfolds before our eyes once more, a Westland Wessex effortlessly hovers over HMS Albion (R07). This awe-inspiring sight reminds us that technological advancements have allowed mankind to conquer new frontiers while coexisting with the buzzing world of flies.