Hendon Collection (page 6)

The prototype de Havilland DH91 Albatross, E2, at Hendon

Lt John Cyril Porte (1884-1919) at Hendon alongside his Deperdussin. Date: 1919

John Marten Rush Cripps (1887 -1950)
John Marten Rush Cripps (8 December 1887 to 1950) was awarded Pilots Certificate No698 for qualification at the Grahame-White School, Hendon, on 2 December 1913. Date: 1950

Britains first aerial mail arrives at Windsor. The Postmaster of Windsor hands letters to a postman for delivery. Gustav Hamel, who brought the mail from Hendon

Westland-Hill Pterodactyl IV K1947 at Hendon in 1933
Westland-Hill Pterodactyl IV, K1947, at Hendon in 1933. Date: 1947

Miles M9 Kestrel as it appeared at the RAF Display at Hendon in June 1937. Date: 1937

Mr Balfour at the Parliamentary aerial demonstration held at Hendon in May 1911. Date: 1911

Churchill, Mr McKenna, Lord Montagu, Claude Grahame-White
Winston Churchill, Mr McKenna, Lord Montagu and Claude Grahame-White at the Parliamentary aerial demonstration held at Hendon in May 1911

Fairey Hendon first prototype K1695
Fairey Hendon first prototype, K1695

Farman biplane at Hendon in 1911. Date: 1911

Grahame-White Aviation Co Ltd factory at Hendon in 1918. Date: 1918

Avro 504Ks (including D8793) under construction at the Grahame-White Aviation Co Ltd factory at Hendon in 1918. Date: 1918

Beatty-Wright School of Flying Hendon group photograph

Vickers Wellington TX NC892 and Avro Lancaster
Vickers Wellington TX, NC892 and Avro Lancaster at the 50 years of flying display at Hendon in 1951. Date: 1951

Robert Blackburn beside the Type B monoplane racing number
Robert Blackburn beside the Type B monoplane, racing number 33, before the start of the Aero Show Trophy Race at Hendon on 22 February 1913. Date: 1913

The Blackburn Type B monoplane at Hendon in 1913. Date: 1913

Commandant Felix testing the 80hp Gnome Dunne D8 at Hendon

The prototype Vickers Vimy Commercial K-107 at Hendon
The prototype Vickers Vimy Commercial, K-107, at Hendon

de Havilland DH60 Moth possibly G-EBLV
de Havilland DH60 Moth, possibly G-EBLV, at the 50 years of Flying Display at Hendon, 1951. Date: 1951

Cody Circuit of Britain Biplane at Hendon

W B Moorhouse flying at the London Aerodrome Hendon
W.B. Moorhouse flying at the London Aerodrome, Hendon, in a Ble

Handley Page O / 100 third prototype 1457 at Hendon in June
Handley Page O/100 third prototype, 1457, at Hendon in June 1916. Date: 1916

Grahame-White Type 10 Charabanc with a bus-load of Tommies at Hendon in 1915. Date: 1915

Pilot Louis Noel in the Grahame-White Type 10 Charabanc
Pilot Louis Noe

de Havilland DH91 Albatross alongside Blackburn Skua first prototype K5178 at the Royal Air Force Display at Hendon

Samuel Franklin Cody at Hendon

A V-2 rocket on display at the Daily Express Fifty Years of Flying exhibition at Hendon. 19 July 1951

Bristol Blenheim I K7057 at Hendon
Bristol Blenheim I, K7057, at Hendon

Handley Page O / 100 third prototype 1457 at Hendon
Handley Page O/100 third prototype, 1457, at Hendon in June 1916. Date: 1916

Hawker Hart II J9941 but formerly G-ABMR
Hawker Hart II, J9941, but formerly G-ABMR. This aircraft is currently on display at the RAF Museum, Hendon

Hawker Hart II G-ABMR
Hawker Hart II, G-ABMR. This aircraft is currently on display at the RAF Museum, Hendon, registered J9941

Hawker Hart II G-ABMR in post-war racing colours
Hawker Hart II, G-ABMR, in post-war racing colours at the 50 years of Flying display at Hendon in 1951. This aircraft is currently on display at the RAF Museum, Hendon, registered J9941. Date: 1951

Hawker Hart formation practice for a Hendon display

Livingston, Maxim, Gates, Grahame-White - Olympia Aero Exhib
Hendon, Londons first aerodrome, had been largely developed from 1910 by Claude Grahame-White, against the views of the newspaper media who had derided his earlier efforts to develop the airfield

Grahame-White Type 10 Charabanc illuminated for night-flying displays at the Hendon air shows which were hugely popular

Programme for the 1924 RAF Aerial Pageant at Hendon
An illustration from the programme for the 1924 RAF Aerial Pageant at Hendon. Date: 1924

The Sopwith Sociable (also called Churchill) at Hendon

The new Sopwith Tabloid biplane. Flying at Hendon Series

Mrs Cheridah de Beauvoir Stocks on her Grahame-White Biplane at the London Aerodrome, Hendon, with Mrs Gates as a passenger (the first lady to fly with a lady pilot)

Mrs Cheridah de Beauvoir Stocks, the second woman to obtain a Royal Aero Club Pilots Certificate, Number 153 (awarded on 7 November 1911), at Hendon. Date: 1911

Sopwith Triplane N5912
Sopwith Triplane, N5912. This aircraft is currently on display at the RAF Museum, Hendon

Sopwith Triplane N5912 at the 50 years of flying display
Sopwith Triplane, N5912, at the 50 years of flying display at Hendon, 1951. This aircraft is currently on display at the RAF Museum, Hendon. Date: 1951

The Sopwith Gordon Bennett 1215 of 1914
The Sopwith Gordon Bennett, 1215, of 1914. Lt Spenser Grey (left) and a Petty Officer Artificer (right) at Hendon. Date: 1914

Sopwith 806 Gun Bus No 2 805 at Hendon c 1914
Sopwith 806 Gun Bus No 2, 805, at Hendon. circa 1914. Date: 1914

The first production de Havilland DH9 C6051 at Hendon
The first production de Havilland DH9, C6051, at Hendon

A Bristol Fighter F2B at Hendon in 1919. Date: 1919

Still in its original form but serialled K5200 the SS37 bea
Still in its original form but serialled K5200, the SS37 bears the Hendon Experimental Aircraft Park numeral 1 on the fuselage behind the engine cowling

Fairey Firefly 1 PP549
Fairey Firefly 1, PP549, at the Daily Express 50 years of flying display at Hendon, July 1951. Date: 1951

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"Hendon: A Historic Hub of Aviation Excellence" Step into the captivating world of aviation history at Hendon, a place that holds an esteemed position in the annals of flight. The Royal Air Force Display Poster from Hendon serves as a testament to its significance in showcasing the prowess and innovation of the RAF. The Hendon Aerial Pageant stands out as a remarkable event where aviation enthusiasts gathered to witness breathtaking displays of aerial acrobatics and cutting-edge aircraft technology. This extravaganza truly exemplified the spirit of adventure and daring that defined Hendon's legacy. Not only did Hendon host spectacular air shows, but it also played a vital role in shaping aviation milestones. The International Air Rally Poster from 1937 highlights how this location attracted aviators from around the globe, fostering international camaraderie and pushing boundaries in airborne exploration. Delving deeper into its historical importance, we discover records documenting Hendon's contribution to establishing the first UK aerial mail service. These pioneering efforts revolutionized communication by air, forever changing how we connect across vast distances. Airmail postcards at Gamages in London became tokens of this revolutionary era, not just about flying high; it also ensured safety on land with its dedicated fire brigade - later becoming part of Middlesex Fire Brigade. Their unwavering commitment protected both aircraft and personnel, reinforcing their crucial role within this vibrant aviation community. With each Royal Air Force Display Poster proudly displayed at Hendon, visitors are transported back to moments when dreams took flight against blue skies filled with awe-inspiring machines, and is here that history echoes through time, reminding us all of humanity's relentless pursuit for progress and our unyielding fascination with conquering new horizons. Come explore Hendon's rich heritage - an extraordinary tapestry woven with courage, innovation, and passion for flight - where legends were born amidst roaring engines and soaring wingspan.