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MS B 2173 fol. 83v Studies of an air screw, 1488-90 (pen and ink on paper) (see also 162317)
ALI271497 MS B 2173 fol. 83v Studies of an air screw, 1488-90 (pen and ink on paper) (see also 162317) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

The Simmonds "Spartan"(b / w photo)
3634254 The Simmonds " Spartan" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Simmonds " Spartan")

Le Tricolore, publ. 1874 (colour litho)
1219505 Le Tricolore, publ. 1874 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Gulls at Sea, 1910 (colour woodblock print)
LWR341721 Gulls at Sea, 1910 (colour woodblock print) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Anatomy of a Ski Jump
Petri Damstén

Flight path
Chechi Peinado

Through the snow
Massimo Felici

English aviator Amy Johnson arrives at Hedon Airport, near her home town of Hull in her De Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth aircraft G-aAH during celebrations to mark her historic solo flight from Croydon

The aeroplane proposed by Henson in his patent of 1842, c1936 (c1937). William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) was a pre-Wright brothers aviation engineer and inventor from Nottingham, England

Illustration of a skimmer (Rynchops sp. ) swooping over the water to catch food
Illustration of a skimmer (Rynchops sp.) swooping over the water to catch food

An F-16 Fighting Falcon maneuvers over Arizona
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 162nd Fighter Wing maneuvers during a training mission out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona

An F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
July 20, 2007 - An F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker at Red Flag-Alaska

A Saab JAS 39 Gripen C of the Royal Thai Air Force in flight
March 29, 2013 - A Saab JAS 39 Gripen C of the Royal Thai Air Force in flight over Langkawi Airport, Malaysia

A U-2 Dragon Lady takes off from Osan Air Base, South Korea
October 21, 2009 - A U-2 Dragon Lady takes off from Osan Air Base, South Korea, during the base Air Power Day air show

A P-51 Mustang, an F-16 Fighting Falcon, an F-15 Eagle, and an A-10 Thunderbolt II
May 25, 2006 - A P-51 Mustang, an F-16 Fighting Falcon, an F-15 Eagle, and an A-10 Thunderbolt II fly over New York City

RA-5C Vigilante in flight, circa 1966

Appearance of the Hot-Air Balloon of Jean Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) between Calais and Boulogne
XIR172684 Appearance of the Hot-Air Balloon of Jean Pierre Blanchard (1753-1809) between Calais and Boulogne, 1785 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Sandhill cranes on the Platte River during spring migration near Kearney, Nebraska, USA
Sandhill cranes (Grus Canadensis) on the Platte River during spring migration near Kearney, Nebraska, USA

German aeronautical engineer. One of Otto Lilenthals early glider flights. Photograph, c1895
OTTO LILIENTHAL (1848-1896). German aeronautical engineer. One of Otto Lilenthals early glider flights. Photograph, c1895

Jean Pierre Blanchard and a small dog ascend from the Walnut Street Prison yard in Philadelphia for the first balloon
BALLOONING: US, 1793. Jean Pierre Blanchard and a small dog ascend from the Walnut Street Prison yard in Philadelphia for the first balloon flight in the United States, 9 January 1793. Wood engraving

Otto Lilienthal and glider, 1895. Otto Lilienthal (1848-1896) was a German aviation pioneer, who became known as the Glider King for his many experiments with gliders

Anopheles mosquito. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an Anopheles stephensi mosquito, the vector for the malaria parasite in Asia

male feeding on Petunia, Madera Canyon, Arizona, USA

Two Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) in flight in early morning light, Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

A hot air balloon floating over the Masai Mara Game Reserve at daybreak

Whooper Swans Flying In Falling Snow

Sandhill cranes land in corn fields before heading to the Platte River in evening near Kearney, Nebraska, USA

Europe, Iceland, Snaefellsnes. Close-up of northern gannet gliding
Iceland, Snaefellsnes. Close-up of northern gannet gliding. Credit as: Cathy & Gordon Illg / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Waves and Birds, c. 1825 (colour woodblock print)
XTD75467 Waves and Birds, c.1825 (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Japanese, out of copyright

Gulls take flight, Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Great Salt Lake, near Farmington and Salt Lake City, Utah

A 1934 Trans-World Airlines poster introducing the new Douglas DC-2 on transcontinental routes
TRANS-WORLD AIRLINES 1934. A 1934 Trans-World Airlines poster introducing the new Douglas DC-2 on transcontinental routes

USA, North America, California
USA - California - San Diego - Cedar Waxwing

A Pan American flight attendant serves a meal to passengers on board. Photograph, c1975
PAN AMERICAN SERVICE. A Pan American flight attendant serves a meal to passengers on board. Photograph, c1975

VAMPIRE BAT (Vampyrus spectrum). Wood engraving, 19th century

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) adult, in flight, panicking Common Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) flock, Suffolk, England, march

Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, in swirling flight over mudflats habitat, The Wash, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, august

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) adult male, in flight, diving, Suffolk, England, may

White-tailed Eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) adult, in flight, Norway, february

Brent Goose (Branta bernicla) flock, in flight over coastal marshland habitat with hides, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, january

Great tit in flight
Great tit. High-speed photograph of a great tit, Parus major, taking off with a nut in its beak. This is one of the largest of the tits and lives in mixed woodland, farmland and semi-open areas

Swarm of bees (suborder Apocrita), illustration

Portrait of a cosmonaut, Svetlana Savitskaya
Soviet cosmonaut Svetlana Savitskaya, the second woman to go into space, the first to perform a space walk, and the only woman to have made two space flights (up to November 1988)

Krushchev, Tereshkova, Nikolayev, Gagarin
The politician and the cosmonauts: (left to right) Khrushchev, Valentina Tereshkova, Adrian Nikolayev & Yuri Gagarin in Red Square, Moscow

Crew of Soviet Soyus T12 before launch
The crew of Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T12, photographed before their launch on 17 July 1984. Left to right are Vladimir Dzhanibekov, Svetlana Savitskaya, and Igor Volk

Crewmembers of the first Soviet spaceflight
The first Soviet cosmonauts (left to right): P. Popovich, Yuri Gagarin, Valentina Tereshkova, Adrian Nikolayev, Valeri Bykovski, & G. Titov

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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.