Flies Collection (page 8)

UK. A traditional salmon fishing fly

John A. Macready
American Flight-Lieutenant J.A. Macready photographed before making an attempt at the altitude record. His outfit is made from wool, leather, fur and down to keep him warm

Japanese art postcard - Stork in flight beneath the moon Date: circa 1909

Come on and join me! - girl flies off a diving board
Come on and join me! - curvy girl in tight red swimsuit flies off the diving board! Date: circa 1930

WW1 - Cartoon - As the eagle flies
WW1 - A cartoon personifying the German enemy as vultures. It waits on post to either prey on the crow or eagle. Date: 1914

Horse Fly, Fidena castanea, side view

Cross-section of insect showing internal anatomy including brain, abdomen, kidneys and sex organs, side view

Alcedo atthis, European kingfisher perched on pond stump with a fish in its beak, snail and dragonfly perched on a green stalk, water lily

Mosquito (Culicidae), side view

A Westland Wessex HAS3 flies over RFA Engadine (K08)

Swarming ants (Formicidae) on a plant

Bumblebee Hoverfly (Temnostoma bombylans)

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura), Baja California, Mexico, North America

An early aircraft flying over Stonehenge, Wiltshire Date: circa 1910

The sole Bristol Brabazon G-AGPW flies past the crowd
The sole Bristol Brabazon, G-AGPW, flies past the crowd at the 1950 SBAC show at Farnborough. Date: 1950

Supermarine Spitfire VB AB910 at the Wisley Garden Party
Supermarine Spitfire VB, AB910, at the Wisley Garden Party in 1956. This aircraft currently flies with the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Date: 1956

Men and women in a Fire Flies entertainment
Men and women of the fire brigade taking part in a Fire Flies entertainment

Fruit Fly - wild type - UK
SPH-176 Fruit Fly - wild type UK Drosophila melanogaster Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

House Fly - showing compound eyes
SPH-1597 House Fly - showing compound eyes Musca domestica Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Kite-tailed Robberfly (Machimus atricapillus) adult, basking on edge of flowerpot in garden, Belvedere, Kent, England, august

DIPTERA
A variety of DIPTERA. Date: 1909-1910

Launch of Vostok 1 spacecraft
Vostok 1 spacecraft. Launched from Earth (April 12, 1961) with the first cosmonaut, Yuri Gagarin, aboard. Still from a documentary shot in 1968

Lion (Panthera leo) adult male, shaking flies from head and mane in morning sunlight, Serengeti N. P. Tanzania
Lion (Panthera leo) adult male, shaking flies from head and mane in morning sunlight, Serengeti N.P. Tanzania

Lion (Panthera leo) adult male, close-up of head, with flies on face, Masai Mara, Kenya

Buzzard in the late afternoon light
A Buzzard visible only as a white silhouette flies up over a broken wooden fence on the lower levels of a hilly countryside scene. Airbrush painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Gull swoops above an empty rowing boat
A gull swoops above an empty rowing boat with oars resting across the sides. The boat rests propped up on some small rocks close to a large lake, glowing in the evening light

Buzzard and countryside landscape
A Buzzard visible only as a white silhouette flies up over a broken wooden fence on the lower levels of a hilly countryside scene

Ichneumon Fly larvae - emerging from Large White caterpillar host and beginning to weave their silk cocoons prior to
DK-115 Ichneumon Fly larvae - emerging from Large White caterpillar host and beginning to weave their silk cocoons prior to pupating. Wiltshire, England

Common Wasp and Hover fly swerve to avoid Median wasp (Dolichovespula media) - Bedfordshire UK 007693
BB-1850 Common Wasp and Hover fly swerve to avoid Median wasp (Dolichovespula media) Bedfordshire UK Vespula vulgaris Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Median Wasp - in flight - chasing flies - Bedfordshire UK 007695
BB-1851 Median Wasp - in flight - chasing flies Bedfordshire UK Dolichovespula media Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Blue Bottle fly - head with proboscis extended
PPG-1764 Bluebottle fly - head with proboscis extended Europe Calliphora vomitoria Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Leather Jacket - pupal case after crane fly has hatched
JLM-3171 Leather Jacket / Cranefly - pupal case after crane fly has hatched John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Muscidae Fly - Eyes and face Norfolk UK
FEU-167 Muscidae Fly - Eyes and face Norfolk UK Phaonia sp. ? Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spanish Witch in Air
A Spanish witch flies to the Sabbat on the back of a horned, cloven-footed demon

Two House Flies (Musca domestica), close up

Bluebottle Fly Maggots (Calliphora vomitoria), close up

Canary Winged Parakeet in Mid Flight

Tanzania, Serengeti. A craggy old buffalo, surrounded by flies

Kenya, A female black rhino surrounded by a swarm of flies in the Aberdare National Park

Kenya, A female black rhino with her well grown calf at her side prepares to charge in the Aberdare National Park

UK. Antique fly-tying equipment with a traditionally tied salmon fly in the vice on a fly-tiers bench

UK. A traditional salmon fishing fly called a Green Highlander

UK. A trout fishing wet fly known as an Invicta secured in a fly-tying vice

UK. A trout fishing fly simulating a nymph secured in a fly-tying vice

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UK. Antique trout fishing tackle

Two young children talking - Elizabeth Bem
Painting by Elizabeth Bem (1843-1914) - " There will be a lot of Honey and Flies". Date: 1910

The Torch of Night
A woman flies through the air carrying a torch to light her way in the darkness. 1899

New York celebrates the return of Charles Lindeburgh
A parade through New York, photographed here on the front cover of The Sphere magazine, celebrates Charles Lindeburghs return after his celebrated flight on the Spirit of Saint Louis. 1927

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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.