Flight Collection (page 3)

Kingfisher in flight
Common kingfisher. High-speed photograph of a common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis, flying towards its nest with a fish in its bill

Barn owl. Composite image of high-speed photographs of a European barn owl (Tyto alba) swooping from the air to capture its prey (not seen)

Barn owl. High-speed photograph of a European barn owl (Tyto alba) swooping from the air to land on a fence post. The barn owl has long pointed wings with a span of 95 centimetres

Laika the space dog
First animal in space. Laika, the bitch who became the first animal in space, inside a mock-up of the cabin of the Soviet Sputnik 2 spacecraft. Sputnik 2 was launched on 3 November 1957

Valentina Tereshkova
Portrait of Valentina Tereshkova (b.1937), Russian cosmonaut and the first woman in space. Tereshkova flew on Vostock 6, launched on 16 June 1963

Soviet Pe-2 bomber and pilot, 1944
Soviet Pe-2 bomber and pilot. The pilot, Grigory Pasynkov, held the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Photographed in December 1944, in the St Petersburg region of Russia

Departure board at Paris airport
Departure board at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Photographed in 2009

Vostok 1 Soviet spacecraft
Vostok (Russian осток, translated as "East") was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM designed for the humanspaceflight programme but later used for other sputnik

European starling flock (Sturnus vulgaris). These birds gather together in large flocks at dusk to roost. Photographed in Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK, in December

USA, Georgia, Pine Mountain, Callaway Gardens. Barred owl in flight at the rescue center. (Captive)

Blue Angels perform knife-edge pass during 2006 Fleet Week airshow in San Francisco

Blue Angels flyby during 2006 Fleet Week performance in San Francisco

USA, Alaska, Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Bald eagle flies in snowstorm. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

Oystercatcher Haematopus ostralegus taking off Northumberland UK winter

Lesser nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis) in flight, near Portal, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Hot air balloon festival, Bristol, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The five lock ladder on the Liverpool Leeds canal, at Bingley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

An African fish eagle (Halliaeetus vocifer) swoops to catch a fish with its talons off Rusinga Island, Lake Victoria

Yuri Gagarin visiting Manchester, England in 1961
Yuri Gagarin. View of Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space, visiting Manchester, England, in July 1961. Gagarin made his flight in the Vostok 1 spacecraft on April 12, 1961

Flight simulation of a harrier jump-jet

Narrow boats on the Liverpool Leeds canal, negotiating the five lock ladder at Bingley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Flock of seagulls fly near Danilo Latins ship in Savudrija
A flock of seagulls fly near Danilo Latins ship in Savudrija June 26, 2013. Most of the 3, 700 fishermen who ply their trade in Croatias eastern Adriatic fear that the countrys accession to

A Wizz Air passenger plane takes off from London Luton Airport, Luton, Britain, January 7, 2018. REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

A hunting falcon catches a hare during a celebration by Egyptian clubs and austringers on World Falconry Day at Borg al-Arab desert in Alexandria, Egypt, November 17, 2018

Pilots fly their paragliders during 16th FAI Paragliding World Championship in Krusevo, North Macedonia August 7, 2019.REUTERS/Ognen Teofilovski

Lancaster over Derwent Dam at Ladybower reservoir for the RAF anniversary in 1988 - Dambusters

RAF Battle Of Britain Anniversary 1952
Fighter aircraft (L-R) Spitfire, Messerschmitt 109, Hurricane and Vampire jet on Horseguards Parade, London in 1952 for the RAF Battle Of Britain Anniversary

Barn Owl Tyto alba hunting over meadow North Norfolk winter

Cock and Hen with Chickens and Pigeons - Johannes Spruyt
Oil on Canvas 88.9 x 118.1

Short-eared Owl
Tao Huang

Official Portrait of Neil Armstrong, 1969 (photo)
5322852 Official Portrait of Neil Armstrong, 1969 (photo); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 commanded by Neil Armstrong was the first manned moon landing); Photo © NASA

Neta Snook Southern at Ames Research Center, California, USA, 1980. Creator: NASA
Neta Snook Southern at Ames Research Center, California, USA, 1980. American pioneer aviator Neta Snook Southern, age 84, emerges from the Flight Simulator for Advanced Aircraft

Blouse made from a silk escape map, 1940s. Creator: Unknown
Blouse made from a silk escape map, 1940s. During World War II many materials were unavailable to the public because of government rationing

The Fall of Icarus, detail (Painting, 1570-1572)
LRI4576355 The Fall of Icarus, detail (Painting, 1570-1572) by Maso da San Friano, (1536-71); Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

English aviator Amy Johnson, the first female pilot to fly solo from Britain to Australia. Pictured here at the opening of the speedboat season, at Welsh Harp reservoir near Hendon, London

A Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber pictured leaving RAF St Athan after a refit. 15th May 1996

Aeropostale. La Cote Basque, ca 1928-1930. Creator: Anonymous
Aeropostale. La Cote Basque, ca 1928-1930. Private Collection

USAF pilots with F-100 Super Sabre aircraft
United States Air Force Pilots walk away from their F-100 Super Sabres after a flight at RAF Wethersfield in Essex 1960

Harvard aircraft at the Biggin Hill Air Show 1988

Hot air balloon flying over spectacular Cappadocia

A flypast of three planes from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight during the International Air Day at RNAS Yeovilton. RNAS Yeovilton opened its gates to thousands of members of the public to

Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb, 1941. Artist: Chas Brown
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb, 1941. The iconic British Second World War fighter was designed by Reginald Mitchell. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine

The Short-Mayo Composite Aircraft, c1937 (c1937). The Short Mayo Composite was a long-range seaplane combination produced by Short Brothers to provide a reliable long-range air transport service to

Otto Lilienthal makes one of his last flights, 1896 (1956). Otto Lilienthal (1848-1896) German gliding pioneer and aeronautical inventor, flying one of his gliders

British pilot Captain Albert Ball posing with trophies from his 43rd victory, 1917. Captain Ball was one of Britains most prolific fighter aces of the First World War

B-29 Superfortress planes under attack from Japanese Nakajima Ki-84 fighter planes
American B-29 Superfortress heavy bombers under attack from Japanese Nakajima Ki-84 fighter planes during World War II

Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 Flanker from Myrhorod Air Base, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

Avion III, The Bat, designed by Clement Ader (1841-1925) at the Satory military camp
XIR165560 Avion III, The Bat, designed by Clement Ader (1841-1925) at the Satory military camp, October 1897 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); CNAM

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"Flight: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Embark on a captivating journey through the realms of flight, where dreams take wing and possibilities soar. From the ethereal beauty of "Sunrise in Space by Leonov" to the ancient wisdom woven into the "IROQUOIS CREATION MYTH. Sky Woman, " let your imagination transcend earthly boundaries. Witness the awe-inspiring Passing Out Parade at RAF Cranwell, as young aviators embrace their destinies amidst thunderous applause. Marvel at nature's symphony as thousands of starlings engage in an enchanting dance known as murmuration, painting the sky with their graceful formations. Enter Salvador Dali's surreal realm, where reality merges with fantasy captured by Philippe Halsman's lens. Cats suspended mid-air and water defying gravity evoke a sense of wonder that mirrors humanity's desire to defy limitations. Feel the adrenaline surge as Four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft streak across vast skies, showcasing power and precision. Delve into honey bees' intricate world; witness their mesmerizing honeycomb creations and life cycle unveiled in expanded cross-sections. Thrill to Two Royal Australian Air Force F / A-18 Hornets slicing through clouds like arrows released from celestial bows. Traverse Above the Black Sea alongside Leonov, experiencing weightlessness while gazing upon Earth's breathtaking curvature. Immerse yourself in a harrier jump-jet simulation, feeling every twist and turn as you navigate virtual skies with skillful finesse. Behold a Sunderland Flying Boat spreading its majestic wings over Neyland village—a testament to human ingenuity conquering both land and sea. Finally, be enchanted by Sandhill cranes dancing along Nebraska's Platte River—an ancient ritual echoing mankind's eternal quest for freedom expressed through flight. In this tapestry of images spanning time and space, we glimpse our collective yearning for liberation from earthly confines—a reminder that flight is not merely a physical act but an embodiment of our boundless spirit.