Trenchard Collection

Trenchard, Hugh Montague Boom, pilot and Father of RFC and RAF

RAF leaders during the reign of King George V
Royal Air Force leaders during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Salmond, Brancher, Trenchard, Bishop, Ball. Date: 1935

Viscount Trenchard, Marshall of the Air Force from 1919-29
XCR27138 Viscount Trenchard, Marshall of the Air Force from 1919-29 by Birley, Oswald Hornby Joseph (1880-1952); The Crown Estate

War leaders as pall bearers of the Unknown Warrior
At the Cenotaph, 11th November 1920. The twelve war leaders as pall bearers for the coffin of the Unknown Warrior: left to right Sir Hedworth Meux, Earl Beatty, Sir Henry Jackson

Major-General Hugh Montague Trenchard, DSO
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Montague Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard, GCB, OM, GCVO, DSO (3 February 1873 10 February 1956)

Part of the Royal Enclosure at the 1927 Hendon Air Disp?
Part of the Royal Enclosure at the 1927 Hendon Air Display. Queen Mary, second left; King George V, fourth left; ACM Sir Hugh Trenchard, fifth left and Sir Samual Hoare, Secretary of State for Air

Major-General Sir HM Trenchard, British military commander, c1920. Artist: Francis Dodd
Major-General Sir HM Trenchard, British military commander, c1920. Trenchard (1873-1956) was General Officer of the Royal Flying Corps

Marshal Of The Royal Air Force Hugh Montague Trenchard, 1St Viscount Trenchard, 1873 A

Women police officers singing in choir, Met Police, London
Women police officers singing in the first womens choir, Met Police, London. The conductor is Sybil Hill. Date: circa 1948

Queen Mary and General Trenchard inspecting an RFC squad?
Queen Mary and General Trenchard inspecting an RFC squadron in France

BARTRAM: SEMINOLE CHIEF. Mico Chlucco, the Long Warrior, an Oconee Seminole chief in northern Florida. Aquatint, 1791, by James Trenchard

Halford, Lord and Lady Trenchard and de Havilland
From left: Major Frank Halford, Lord and Lady Trenchard and Sir Geoffrey de Havilland in front of the first prototype de Havilland Comet airliner, 1 March 1950, following their flight

Sir John Trenchard (1640 - 1695?) courtier, statesman, soldier

Remembrance Day, 1920
The twelve war leaders as pall bearers at the Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph (called Armistice Day pre-World War Two) on 11th November 1920, l to r: Sir Hedworth Meux, Earl Beatty

Cover design, Womens Royal Air Force
Cover design, Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force, by Gertrude A George. With a circular vignette of a woman in uniform, saluting. Date: published 1920

Eight Months with the Womens Royal Air Force (Immobile) -- possibly the title page. Date: published 1920

Lady Penelope Hervey
LADY PENELOPE HERVEY (nee Darcy) wife of (1) sir George Trenchard, (2) sir John Gage, (3) sir William Hervey of Ickworth : this picture done when she was on her second. Date: ? - 1661

Sir William Farren, RAeS President 1953-1954, left, with?
Sir William Farren, RAeS President 1953-1954, left, with Marshal of the Royal Air Force, The Viscount Trenchard, at the Dorchester Hotel, London

Claude Grahame-White, centre, with Lord Trenchard, right?
Claude Grahame-White, centre, with Lord Trenchard, right, at the 50 years of Flying Display at Hendon in July 1951

Claude Grahame-White, left, with Lord Trenchard at the 5?
Claude Grahame-White, left, with Lord Trenchard at the 50 years of Flying Display at Hendon in July 1951

NEW YORK: SARATOGA, 1787. View of a chalybeate spring near Saratoga, New York. Etching by James Trenchard, 1787

WASHINGTON: INAUGURATION. A view of the pontoon bridge at Grays Ferry near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, looking west across the Schuylkill River

Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Montague Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard, GCB, OM, GCVO, DSO (3 February 1873 10 February 1956)

Lt Arthur Longmore, Hugh Trenchard - Maurice Farman Biplane
Lt Arthur Longmore and Hugh Trenchard in a Maurice Farman Biplane

Lady and Lord Trenchard, de Havilland Halford
From left: Lady and Lord Trenchard, Sir Geoffrey de Havilland and Major Frank Halford in front of the first prototype de Havilland Comet airliner, 1 March 1950, following their flight

Members of No. 1 Course, Central Flying School, WW1
Group photo showing the members of No. 1 Course of the Central Flying School, held during the First World War. On the far right of the second row is Hugh Montague Trenchard

Lord Trenchard with RAF HQ staff
Hugh Montague Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard (1873-1956), British officer who helped establish the Royal Air Force, for which he has been described as the Father of the Royal Air Force

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Trenchard: The Name that Shaped Aviation History Hugh Montague Trenchard, affectionately known as "Boom" due to his explosive personality and pioneering spirit, was not just a pilot but also the Father of the Royal Air Force (RAF). As one of the key RAF leaders during King George V's reign, Viscount Trenchard held the prestigious position of Marshall of the Air Force from 1919 to 1929. In an iconic moment etched in history, Trenchard and other war leaders stood as pallbearers for the Unknown Warrior. This solemn duty showcased their unwavering commitment to honor those who made ultimate sacrifices for their country. Major-General Hugh Montague Trenchard himself had been decorated with the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) for his exceptional bravery and leadership. Trenchard's influence extended beyond military achievements. He was part of the Royal Enclosure at the 1927 Hendon Air Display, where aviation enthusiasts marveled at groundbreaking aircraft displays. A portrait by Francis Dodd immortalized Major-General Sir HM Trenchard as a British military commander around this time, capturing both his strength and determination. But it wasn't just men who played significant roles under this illustrious name. Women police officers singing in a choir within London's Metropolitan Police were proud bearers of the surname "Trenchard. " Their dedication mirrored that of Sir John Trenchard, whose contributions left an indelible mark on law enforcement. Remembrance Day in 1920 saw people across Britain paying tribute to fallen heroes like never before. And amidst these commemorations emerged stunning cover designs featuring women serving in organizations such as the Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF). These designs symbolized how women were breaking barriers and contributing significantly to various sectors previously dominated by men. The book "Eight Months with The Women's Royal Air Force" shed light on these remarkable women who defied societal norms and served their country with utmost pride.