Glides Collection

A skylark soars above the trees 2011

Sohns Device
At Daytona Beach, Florida, American birdman CLEM SOHN leaves a plane at 4000 metres, and glides to 700 metres before opening his parachute

Manta ray (Manta birostris) glides over reef, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) glides on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) glides on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) glides on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) glides on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

Mill Street, Warwick (photo)
727543 Mill Street, Warwick (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mill Street, Warwick)

Illustration of the gliding lizard - Draco Volans 1831 (colour engraving)
746728 Illustration of the gliding lizard - Draco Volans 1831 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Draco volans, or the Flying Dragon)

Northrop M2-F2 wingless lifting body glides in to land at Edwards AFB, California

New air route opens between Italy and France
Postcard commemorating the opening of a new air route between Italy and France in 1935. This was in the 13th year of the Fascist era in Italy (the 1st year was 1922)

A sign Vorsicht Rutschgefahr, German for caution, slip hazard at the Hamburg harbour, Germany, Europe

Northrop HL-10 wingless lifting body glides in to land at Edwards AFB, California

Three-quarter right front view of Wright glider descending from Big Hill. One of four photographs of gliding activities taken on October 27, 1903, when Wilbur and Orville each made two glides

Right rear view of one of the successful glides made on October 21, 1903 with the 1902 glider (one of three pictures taken on this date); Kitty Hawk camp buildings in the distance. Date 1903 Oct. 21

A swan glides elegantly along a river, with a castle in the background, and a lizard, bird and flowers in the foreground 1925

Victorian Ice Skating
A woman in a skating costume, circa 1880, glides across the ice proudly wearing her muff

Elegant Terns flying at sunset in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Gulls flying at sunset in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

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"Glides: Graceful Movements Across Land, Sea, and Sky" A skylark soars above the trees, effortlessly gliding through the open sky. Sohns Device revolutionizes mobility as it allows individuals to glide smoothly through their daily lives. Like a majestic manta ray (Manta birostris), gracefully gliding over ocean currents, embracing its natural habitat. DDE-90023721 takes flight with ease, showcasing its exceptional gliding capabilities in the air. Witness the beauty of DDE-90023720 as it flawlessly glides across land, leaving onlookers in awe of its seamless movement. With elegance and precision, DDE-90023719 showcases its ability to effortlessly glide through any terrain it encounters. Behold the remarkable agility of DDE-90023718 as it navigates various landscapes with grace and finesse. Mill Street in Warwick captures a serene moment where time seems to stand still as a photo freezes a gentle glide into eternity. An enchanting illustration of Draco Volans 1831 reveals nature's marvels - an exquisite gliding lizard displaying vibrant colors in mid-air suspension. Celebrate progress as a new air route opens between Italy and France, connecting two nations while allowing travelers to experience smooth aerial glides like never before. Northrop M2-F2 wingless lifting body demonstrates extraordinary engineering prowess by skillfully landing after an impressive glide journey. Caution meets adventure at Hamburg harbor with Vorsicht Rutschgefahr signs reminding visitors about potential slip hazards while they admire ships gently sliding along calm waters. In all these instances, "glide" represents not just physical movements but also symbolizes effortless flow and harmony within different environments – be it soaring high above or gracefully navigating earthly terrains or even seamlessly connecting nations.