Gliding Collection (page 4)

Split-second prior to Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) landing on tree, adjusting its attitude in mid-flight toward relatively vertical position to reduce speed

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Giant Gliding Treefrog, Polypedates kio. Native to Vietnam Date: 30/07/2008

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Giant Gliding Treefrog, Polypedates kio. Native to Vietnam Date: 30/07/2008

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Giant Gliding Treefrog, Polypedates sp. Native to Vietnam Date: 30/07/2008

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Giant Gliding Treefrog, Polypedates kio. Native to Vietnam Date: 30/07/2008

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Giant Gliding Treefrog, Polypedates kio. Native to Vietnam Date: 30/07/2008

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Giant Gliding Treefrog, Polypedates sp. Native to Vietnam Date: 30/07/2008

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Giant Gliding Treefrog, Polypedates sp. Native to Vietnam Date: 30/07/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in the Danube Delta. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) flying in the Danube Delta. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) flying in the Danube Delta. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus) flying in the Danube Delta. Europe, Romania Date: 29/11/2008

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Norway, Svalbard, Spitsbergen Island, Ivory Gull (Pagophila eburnea) gliding on wind along Sallyhammna Harbor on summer morning Date: 17/07/2007

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Canada, Quebec. Snowy owl flies low over snow. Date: 21/08/2004

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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

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Antarctica, South Georgia Island (UK), Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans) spreading wings while flying above nesting site on Prion Island Date: 19/02/2005

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Kenya. Pair of great white pelicans gliding. Date: 11/11/2005

Ribbon snake (Thamnophis saurita) gliding over water surface towards a Fragrant water lily (Nymphaea odorata), Webbs Mill bog, Pinelands National Preserve, New Jersey, USA. August

Page 26. The Chinese Duck;the Flying Rat from Botany Bay Glider possum, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669999 Page 26. The Chinese Duck; the Flying Rat from Botany Bay Glider possum, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Bird flying over a town, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL388019 Bird flying over a town, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

La Conner, Washington, USA. Huge dense flock of Snow Geese (Chen caerulescens) flying

The Cumaean Sibyl (engraving)
6021226 The Cumaean Sibyl (engraving) by Morten, Thomas (1836-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cumaean Sibyl. Out of that splendour gliding calm and slow)

Margaret... Gliding her Body Forward like a Snake
LLM461414 Margaret... Gliding her Body Forward like a Snake by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret... Gliding her Body Forward like a Snake)

Eiri-Avion PIK-20D EAR (msn 20662), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Slingsby T. 59J Kestrel G-BDWZ 7
Slingsby T.59 Kestrel 17 G-BDWZ BGA 2470 - 85 (msn 1867), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. The Slingsby Kestrel was a licence-built - developed version of the Glasglugel 401

Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus 40, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Glasflugel H-201B Standard Libelle 543, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Schleicher ASW-17 260, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Slingsby T. 61C G-AZPC
Slingsby T.61C G-AZPC (msn 1767), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Rolladen-Schneider LS-4 EHL (BGA 2698), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Schleicher ASW-19B ELA, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Slingsby T. 51 Dart 17 BSL
Slingsby T.51 Dart 17 BSL (msn 1445, BGA 1197, civil reg G-DBSL), framed by the prodigious tail of ASW-17 266, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus CLS (msn 85), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Glasflugel 206 Hornet 127, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s.. The Standard-Class Hornet was a development of the Club Libelle, introducing trailing edge airbrakes. Date: circa 1980

Slingsby T. 59D Kestrel 19 CFU
Slingsby T.59D Kestrel 19 CFU (msn 1762, BGA 1515), ready for take-off at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

ICA-Brasov IS-28B-2 405 (msn 32), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Eiri-Avion PIK-20E G-SOAR (msn 20214), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Issoire E78 Silene 122 (msn 07), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Schleicher ASW-19B R19 (msn 19317), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. I flew this glider many times at RAF Hullavington, before it was re-allocated to another club

Vickers-Slingsby T. 65C Sport Vega EDZ
Vickers-Slingsby T.65C Sport Vega EDZ (msn 1931, BGA 2615, civil reg G-DEDZ), at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Eiri-Avion PIK-20 OH-500 ER, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. (Note: The Standard Cirrus in the background, 569, is the glider I had a quarter share in, around the time this was taken)

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"Gliding through the Skies: A Spectacular Display of Flight" Red Kite - In flight, soaring over nest territory in April. Lower Saxony, Germany: Witness the grace and elegance of a Red Kite as it effortlessly glides through the skies, showcasing its majestic presence. Red Kite - In flight Gigrin Farm, Wales BI003134: Experience the breathtaking sight of a Red Kite as it soars high above Gigrin Farm in Wales, displaying its mastery with utmost finesse. Inter-City 125: Discover the power and speed of one of Britain's iconic trains transformed into an airborne marvel as it gracefully glides across vast distances with unparalleled efficiency. Hen Harrier - Male and female in flight over breeding territory Isle of Texel, Holland: Marvel at nature's aerial acrobats as male and female Hen Harriers glide together over their breeding grounds on the picturesque Isle of Texel in Holland. German Glider Meeting: Immerse yourself in a world where gravity is defied by skillful pilots maneuvering sleek gliders during an exhilarating gathering that celebrates the artistry and precision of gliding. Bald Eagle - In flight BE5535: Behold America's symbol soar majestically through the sky as a Bald Eagle effortlessly rides thermal currents, showcasing its unrivaled ability to glide with unmatched grace. Great White Pelican - In flight over the Atlantic Ocean near Walvis Bay Namibia, Africa: Catch a glimpse of sheer beauty as a Great White Pelican takes to air above Namibia's stunning Atlantic coastline – truly an awe-inspiring display against nature's backdrop. Adult Bald Eagle in flight Homer Alaska : Journey to Homer Alaska where you can witness an adult Bald Eagle take wing amidst breathtaking landscapes; watch this magnificent creature navigate effortlessly through Alaskan skies.