Vimy Collection

Crew inspection of the Vickers Vimy selected for the England to Australia flight. In the front from left: Capt Ross Smith, Lt Keith Smith and Sgt W.H. (Wally) Shiers. In the rear cockpit is J.M

Vickers Vimy Commercial G-EAUL at Martlesham Heath in 1920
Vickers Vimy Commercial, G-EAUL, at Martlesham Heath in 1920. Date: 1920

Canadian gunners, Battle of Vimy Ridge, France, WW1
Canadian gunners firing a 6 inch Howitzer during the Battle of Vimy Ridge, northern France, during the First World War. Date: April 1917

Alcock and Brown - Aviators
British aviators John Alcock (1892 - 1919) and Arthur Whitten Brown (1886 1948) made the first non-stop transatlantic flight in June 1919.[1] They flew a modified World War I Vickers Vimy bomber

First World War Vimy Canadian Memorial, near Lens, Nord Pas de Calais, Nord-Picardiy, France, Europe

Advert, Rolls-Royce, Vickers Vimy biplane
Advert for Rolls-Royce, 25th anniversary of a Vickers Vimy biplane with Rolls-Royce engines, first direct Atlantic crossing by air, June 1919. 1944

Vickers Vimy, Biplane, 1919

France, Nord-Pas de Calais Region, Vimy, Vimy Ridge National Historic Site of Canada, World War One battle site and memorial to Canadian troops, Vimy Ridge Mounument designed by Walter Seymour Allward

Vimy Ridge, 18th April 1917, during the First World War

Vickers Vimy The aircraft used by Alcock & Brown to fly the Atlantic ocean non-stop, seen in Newfoundland, before the attempt.. Date: 1919

Julian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, British Army officer during WW1, later Commissioner of Police in London (1928-1931) Date: 1929

Vickers Vimy replica NX71MY Date: circa 2005

GAF Nomad N. 24A A18-408
Australian Army - GAF Nomad N.24A A18-408 (msn N24A-124). In use as a camera ship for the Vickers Vimy replica arrival in Australia. Date: 1994

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Waterton Lake and Vimy Peak, Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada Date: 18/01/2007

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Upper Waterton Lake in winter in Waterton lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada Date: 13/05/2006

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Arrowleaf balsomroot wildflowers in Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada Date: 13/05/2006

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Vimy Peak reflects into Waterton Lake in winter in Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta Canada Date: 29/08/2002

The Canadian National Vimy Memorial in Northern France, a memorial to 60000 Canadians killed or missing in WW1, Vimy, Pas de Calais, France, Europe

Regina Rifle Regiment Memorial, Courseulles, Normandy
This plaque, which is on a small pillar at the entrance to Juno Beach at Courseulles, carries the Regimental badge with battle honours of WW1 - e.g. Passchendaele, Mount Sorrell, Cambrai and Vimy

The Canadian Trenches - Vimy Ridge - WW1 Battlefield. Date: early 1920s

Battlefields pilgrimage 1928, pilgrims at Vimy
A group of Home Counties pilgrims on the steps of the Canadian Memorial at Vimy, listening to a War Graves Commission guide describing the fighting

Battlefields Pilgrims at Vimy Ridge, northern France
Battlefields Pilgrims from the North-Western party inspecting the trenches on Vimy Ridge in northern France. The pilgrimage of 11

The fight in the Artois (colour litho)
2808578 The fight in the Artois (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fight in the Artois)

The first knights of the air (photogravure)
STC398765 The first knights of the air (photogravure) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John William Alcock (1892-1919)

Rifle round ornament Souvenir from Vimy Ridge
Ornament made from rifle rounds engraved Souvenir from Vimy Ridge, France, embellished with an Edward VII copper halfpenny. Trench Art

King George V visits the front, northern France, First World War, 1917, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
King George V visits the front, northern France, First World War, 1917, (c1920). His Majestys Fourth Visit to his Armies in the Field

WW1 - Canadian National War Memorial, Vimy Ridge
Superb photograph of the Canadian National War Memorial, Vimy Ridge - unveiled by King Edward VIII on July 26th 1936. Erected in memory of the heroic men who fell in the Great War

Vickers Vimy Commercial FB-28
Instone Air Line Vickers Vimy Commercial Fb-28 with a Cargo of Strawberries Arriving from France at 6.30Pm - These Go Direct to the Jam-Factory of Messrs Crosbies Ltd in the Truck with Crosbies Nap

WW1 - The Canadian National Vimy Memorial
The Canadian National Vimy Memorial is a memorial site in France dedicated to the memory of Canadian Expeditionary Force members killed during the First World War

Towards Vimy, northern France, c1914-c1918. Photograph from a series of glass plate stereoview images depicting scenes from World War I (1914-1918)

Canadian cavalry, Vimy, France, First World War, April 1917

Wounded evacuation point, Vimy, France, First World War, April 1917. The injured are lifted on stretchers onto a makeshift railway

Canadian troops in no mans land, Vimy, France, First World War, 9 April 1917

Vickers Vimy FB 27A bomber plane with Fiat engines, WW1
The Vickers Vimy FB 27A heavy bomber aircraft with two Fiat engines, used by the RAF during the First World War. Date: circa 1918

The Progress Of Aviation During The 25 Years Reign Of King George V. From The Illustrated London News, Silver Jubilee Record Number, 1910 - 1935

General Sir H. S. Horne
One of a superb series depicting Generals and Admirals of the British Forces. They were drawn by Francis Dodd R.A who replaced his brother-in-law Muirhead Bone as an Official War Artist

Arras-Lens road, France -- Canadian memorial, WW1
Les Tilleuls crossroads, Arras-Lens road, near Vimy, France -- Canadian memorial erected during WW1, following the Battle of Vimy Ridge, 9-12 April 1917. Date: circa 1917-1918

Canadian Legion Vimy Pilgrimage 1936 medal
A Canadian Legion Vimy Pilgrimage 1936 medal. Manufactured by J. R. Gaunt, London. Commemorative Ware

Trench Art lighter inscribed Les Flanders
Trench Art lighter stamped on obverse with a lion and inscribed Les Flanders with the names of Vimy, Roeux, Bullecourt on reverse. Stamped with Allied soldiers and inscribed Victorious Tommies.|

The cabin interior of Vickers Vimy Commercial, G-EASI, C?
The cabin interior of Vickers Vimy Commercial, G-EASI, City of London, of Instone Air Line

Pilot in Vickers Vimy Commercial G-EASI
Pilot in Vickers Vimy Commercial, G-EASI, City of London, of Instone Air Line leaving Croydon

Vickers Vimy Commercial G-EASI City of London of Instone
Vickers Vimy Commercial, G-EASI, City of London, of Instone Air Line, at Croydon

Battle of Vimy Ridge 1917
Pack horses of the Canadian Field Artillery carrying 18 pounder shells at the Battle of Vimy Ridge on the Western Front in France during World War I in April 1917

A foal named Vimy, born during WW1
Motherhood: Vimy and its mother. The foal was born at Vimy Ridge in France during the First World War, from which it takes its name. 1917

Vickers 27 Vimy Mk II -one of the 112 Vimy built and which provided stalwart service in post-war years

Vickers Vimy bomber, fourth prototype
Vickers Vimy bomber, fourth and final prototype, serial no. F 9569. Too late for the war, the Vimy first flew on 30 November 1917 and only 13 were completed by the Armistice. Date: circa 1917-1918

Canada For Ever
Illustration by Bruce Bairnsfather showing a Canadian soldier at Vimy. The original illustration was sold at auction from the stage of His Majestys Theatre in 1917 at the Canadian Matinee in aid of

Vickers Vimy British heavy bomber biplane
Vickers Vimy British F9159 heavy bomber biplane (service type), used during the First World War and later as a civil aircraft. Date: 1917-1933

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"Vimy: A Symbol of Triumph and Sacrifice" The Vickers Vimy, a remarkable biplane, was not just an aircraft; it represented the courage and resilience of those who fought in World War I. From crew inspections to commercial flights, the Vimy left an indelible mark on history. In 1920, at Martlesham Heath, the Vickers Vimy Commercial G-EAUL stood tall as a testament to human ingenuity and progress. Meanwhile, Canadian gunners bravely faced the horrors of war during the Battle Ridge in France. Their unwavering determination would forever be associated with this iconic name. Near Lens in Nord Pas de Calais, Nord-Picardiy stands the First World War Vimy Canadian Memorial - a solemn tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. It serves as a reminder that freedom comes at great cost. Aviators Alcock and Brown etched their names into aviation history by successfully completing their transatlantic flight aboard a Vickers Vimy. Their daring feat showcased both technological advancements and human bravery. Rolls-Royce recognized the excellence of this biplane through its advertisement campaign featuring the Vickers Vimy. This collaboration highlighted how innovation can elevate industries beyond imagination. Dating back to 1919, when it first took flight, the Vickers Vimy captured hearts worldwide with its impressive design and capabilities. Its legacy lives on through countless stories of heroism from pilots who soared above enemy lines. On April 18th, 1917, during one fateful day at Vimy Ridge amidst World War I's chaos and devastation, brave soldiers fought valiantly for victory. The name "Vimy" became synonymous with triumph against all odds. Julian Byng embodied leadership as he commanded forces during these critical battles - earning him his title as Viscount Byng of Vimy. His strategic brilliance contributed significantly to the Allied success.