Propellor Collection (page 3)

A North American Harvard dual control training aircraft passes over a Supermarine Spitfire XIV on the ground at RAF Ouston. 31/05/1947

A Tipsy Trainer 1 entered by K C Millican of Newcastle into the Woolsington Air Race 1950. 29th July 1950

A RAF trainer aircraft the Short Tucano T1. Circa: September, 1998

The de Havilland Tiger Moth, based at Sunderland Airport, which developed engine trouble while taking off. Pilot Steve Marples glided the aircraft down onto a field near Barmston pond

Two flights of Armstrong Whitworth Siskin fighter aircraft, part of the squadron sent to thrill the crowds at Cramlington. 05/10/1929

A de Havilland Tiger Moth landing on an airfiield. 02 / 07 / 1977
A de Havilland Tiger Moth landing on an airfiield. 02/07/1977

A Supermarine Spitfire Mk PRXIX and Avro Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at Newcastle Airport. Part of the Lancaster crew, to arrive from RAF Coningsby, was RAF master engineer

Supermarine Spitfire F22 s, of 607 County of Durham Squadron, taxi for take off at the RAF station at Ouston. The squadron was taking part in the commemoration of the 9th anniversary of the Battle of

The RAF Supermarine Spitfire (TD135) which stood in the grounds of 346 ATC squadron, Tynemouth. 27th January 1962

A RAF Avro Shackleton long-range maritime patrol aircraft, flying in the 1979 Sunderland Airshow. 17/06/1979

This Supermarine Spitfire was flown into Usworth Airport by squadron leader John Hobbs for the Sunderland Flying Clubs display

A Shorts Skyvan at Newcastle Airport. 10 / 01 / 1990
A Shorts Skyvan at Newcastle Airport. 10/01/1990

The Tupolev Tu-114 Rossiya, was the largest commercial aircraft in the world. 140 business men where to fly from London Airport for Moscow as guests of Mr Roy Thomson

Supermarine Spitfire F22 s, of RAF Ouston, in flight rehearsing for the 10th anniversary Battle of Britain display. 27th August 1950

The Big Bug, 1916. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Big Bug, 1916

Imaginary Flight of Hensons Ariel, 1843, (1944). Creator: Day & Haghe
Imaginary Flight of Hensons " Ariel", 1843, (1944). William Henson and John Stringfellows 1843 design for steam-powered flying machine

Saunders-Roe Lerwick, 1941. Creator: Unknown
Saunders-Roe " Lerwick", 1941. Advertisement for the Saunders-Roe A.36 Lerwick, a British flying boat built by Saunders-Roe Limited

Forging a Propeller Shaft for a Large Liner, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Forging a Propeller Shaft for a Large Liner, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Engineering Wonders", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne]

At Work on the Stern of the Mauretania, in Dry Dock, c1930. Creator: Unknown
At Work on the Stern of the " Mauretania", in Dry Dock, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Gloster F. 5 / 34 Fighter Monoplane, c1944. Creator: Unknown
Gloster F.5/34 Fighter Monoplane, c1944. Designed by Henry Folland. From " Fighter - Aircraft of To-Day". [Juvenile Productions Ltd. London, c1944]

Boulton Paul Defiant Fighter Monoplane, c1944. Creator: Unknown
Boulton Paul " Defiant" Fighter Monoplane, c1944. British interceptor aircraft serving with Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II. Designed by John Dudley North

Brewster Buffalo Fighter Monoplane, c1944. Creator: Unknown
Brewster " Buffalo" Fighter Monoplane, c1944. American fighter aircraft which saw service early in World War II. From " Fighter - Aircraft of To-Day". [Juvenile Productions Ltd

Hawker Hurricane Fighter Monoplane, c1944. Creator: Unknown
Hawker " Hurricane" Fighter Monoplane, c1944. For service with the Royal Air Force (RAF). Designed by Sydney Camm. From " Fighter - Aircraft of To-Day". [Juvenile Productions Ltd

The mail run to Benghazi was now possible, c1942-1943, (1945). Creator: Unknown
The mail run to Benghazi was now possible only to the heavy four-engined bombers based near Cairo. Halifaxes bombed by night, U.S. Liberators by day, c1942-1943, (1945). From " R.A.F

The tank buster was the second new weapon, c1942-1943, (1945). Creator: Unknown
The tank buster was the second new weapon - a surprise sprung upon the Afrika Korps as it raced north from Bir Hakeim, c1942-1943, (1945). From " R.A.F

Crews and Ground Staff, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Crews and Ground Staff, c1943. British Royal Air Force mechanics preparing aircraft before a bombing mission during World War II

Flight Mechanics; Also a W. A. A. F. Trade, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Flight Mechanics; Also a W.A.A.F. Trade, c1943. British Royal Air Force mechanics working on aircraft during World War II

R. A. F. rendezvous, c1942-1943, (1945). Creator: Unknown
R.A.F. rendezvous. Crews of the Liberators and Beauforts detailed to attack the Italian fleet simultaneously, c1942-1943, (1945). From " R.A.F

Siemens Sh 20 60 horse power aircraft engine, 1932. Creator: Unknown
Siemens Sh 20 60 horse power aircraft engine, 1932. The Siemens-Halske Sh 20 air-cooled engine was manufactured by Siemens & Halske in Germany in the 1930s

View of the Temple of Aesculapius, pub. 1764. Creator: Robert Adam (1728-92)
View of the Temple of Aesculapius, from Ruins of the Palace of Emperor Diocletian at Spalatro in Dalmatia, pub. 1764 (engraving)

The Channel Scorcher - Fantasy Card showing an Aviator
The Channel Scorcher - Fantasy Card depicting a plucky cross-channel Aviator! Louis Bleriot made the first flight across the English Channel in a heavier-than-air aircraft on 25th July 1909

Saunders motor launch on slipway ready for launching, 1908. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Saunders motor launch on slipway ready for launching, 1908

The Thrust of the Modern Liners Mighty Engines, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

De Havilland Comet Racer, 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

B. F. W. Messerschmitt Bf. 109 Fighter, 1938
B.F.W. Messerschmitt Bf. 109 Fighter, 1938. From Willss Cigarettes - Speed: A Series of 50 [W. D. & H.O. Wills, Bristol, 1938]

The ground crews work is never done, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The ground crews work is never done, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Churchill became interested in airplanes and foresaw the greatest possibilities, 1914, (1945). Churchill was described as an impetuous and extremely lucky pilot

Drawing of a Flying Machine with a Man Operating It, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Drawing of a Flying Machine with a Man Operating It, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

The Bomb Berlin Bus, c1918 (1919). One of the many planes that were ready to bomb Berlin had the Armistice not been signed. The plane?s wings folded to save space in the aircraft hangar

An instructor explaining engine details to a pupils at Sealand Aerodrome, Flintshire, c1936 (c1937)
An instructor explaining engine details to a group of pupils at the Service Flying Training School at Sealand Aerodrome, Flintshire, Wales, c1936 (c1937). From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol

The Flying Triangle, 1938. Churchmans cigarette card, from a series titled Modern Wonders [WA & AC Churchman, Great Britain & Ireland, 1938]

The Westland-Hill Pterodactyl, 1938. Experimental aircraft designed by Geoffrey TR Hill and built by Westland Aircraft Ltd

Supermarine Spitfire Fighter, 1938. The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries during

Crashed in the Regia Aeronauticas Graveyard, 1941. The wreckage of an Italian Fiat C.R.42 biplane. Which crashed attempting to land with one of its wheels shot away

R. A. F Contributes Its magnificent Quota, 1943-44
R.A.F Contributes Its magnificent Quota, 1943-44. Members of The Fighting Cocks, a famous North African fighter squadron, take a moments rest after the successful invasion of Sicily by allied troops

Refuelling a Wellesley Bomber, 1940. The Vickers Wellesley was a British 1930s light bomber built by Vickers-Armstrongs for the Royal Air Force

Stoker, (1st Class), 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Stoker, (1st Class), 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

Stoker Petty Officer, 1937. Artist: WA & AC Churchman
Stoker Petty Officer, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work

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"Propelling Through Time: A Journey of Aviation and Maritime Marvels" Maldivian Air Taxi soars above the breathtaking islands of the Maldives, showcasing the power of its propeller in the vast Indian Ocean. The Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb, a legendary aircraft from 1941, captivates with its sleek design and iconic propeller, as captured by artist Chas Brown. In a whimsical cartoon scene, a daring pilot flies his green open-topped plane among fluffy clouds, his scarf fluttering in the wind thanks to the trusty propeller. Two Short Sunderlands come to rescue stranded crew members in 1940, their powerful propellers slicing through turbulent waters with unwavering determination. Witness an awe-inspiring wing walker performing death-defying stunts on the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane – a true testament to both skill and propeller strength. Delve into maritime history as you admire "Ships Screw on a Railway Truck, " where watercolor brings to life this vital component that propelled mighty vessels across oceans. Step back into wartime aviation with the Airco Dh-5 War Plane's formidable presence and its spinning propeller that symbolizes courage amidst chaos. Behold September 1934 when R. M. S Queen Mary's majestic journey was made possible by her colossal propellers cutting through ocean waves with grace and precision. The Supermarine Spitfire from 1940 showcases not only its prowess in aerial combat but also how its powerful engine and rotating blades became synonymous with heroism during World War II. Glimpse at an intriguing postcard celebrating aviator Robert Esnault-Pelterie from early 1900s France; it highlights his pioneering spirit alongside an aircraft propelled by sheer ingenuity.