Whitney Collection (page 2)

Whitney Straight attempting Brooklands lap record
Whitney Straight attempting to beat the Brooklands lap record in a Duesenberg. 20th century

Whitney Straight in a Maserati at Mount Ventoux
Whitney Straight taking his Maserati through a banked turn at Mount Ventoux. 20th century

The sculpting of the Titanic Statue designed by Mrs Harry Payne Whitney and Mr John Horrigan, representing the last inspiration of a departing soul

Whitney Hugged by the Bear (engraving)
3628817 Whitney Hugged by the Bear (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitney Hugged by the Bear)

Beechcraft F-2-BH
United States Army Air Corps - Beechcraft F-2-BH. (The 14 F-2s were given the msn 340 to 353 and serial numbers 40-682 to 40-695)

Miles M. 11A Whitney Straight G-AFGK
Miles M.11A Whitney Straight G-AFGK (msn 509) Date: circa 1960

Thomas-Morse XP-13A Viper 29-453 (Wright Field number P-559). The XP-13A was converted from the XP-13, with a 450hp Pratt & Whitney SR-1340-9 radial engine

Convair 580 N331G (msn 202) Capitalist Tool of Forbes Magazine at London Heathrow Airport. built as a Convair CV-340-79-, powered by Pratt & Whitney R-2800 piston engines

McDonnell Douglas YC-15A 72-1876 (msn CX002), the second prototype, at the 1976 SBAC Farnborough Air Show. First flown in December 1975

Colt Walker Percussion Revolver, serial no. 1017, American, Whitneyville, Connecticut, 1847

Sunrise Alabama Hill, California

Mosaic Arch, California

Road Through Flooded Land, 1890s-1900s. Creator: Morgan Whitney
Road Through Flooded Land, 1890s-1900s

Convair 440 Metropolitan N29DR of Basler Flight Services (msn 146); engines : Pratt and Whitney R-2800-CB16 or CB17 Double Wasps; year built : 1955XA-KIM : delivered 8 April 1954

Milton Keynes MK4 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Milton Keynes MK4 4

Vickers 424 Wellington B-4
An RAF Vickers Wellington Mark IV Bomber with P&W Wasp Engine, Flying Through Cloud Date: 1943

Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud, G-ABHG, in revised form with two 425hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp radials, an auxiliary aerofoil and three rudders

Richard Whitney being sworn in at a public hearing regarding his misappropriation of funds, c1938. Richard Whitney (1888-1974)

Base of the Grizzly Giant, Giant Sequoia tree, Yosemite, California, 1868. Artist
Base of the Grizzly Giant, Giant Sequoia tree, Yosemite, California, 1868. From The Yosemite Book: A Description of the Yosemite Valley and the Adjacent Region of the Sierra Nevada

Whitney Straight (Maserati) breaks the record, 1934, 1934, (1937). From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell

Eleanore Whitney, American actress, 1938. Eleanore Whitney (1917-1983) appeared in 13 films between 1935 and 1938. Cigarette card from Modern Beauties, 4th series

The body of Chief Shakes lying in state, Alaska, 1882. Artist: J Whitney
The body of Chief Shakes lying in state, Alaska, 1882. From The Century Magazine (July 1882)

Fishing among the Thlinkits in Alaska, 1882. Artist: J Whitney
Fishing among the Thlinkits in Alaska, 1882. Illustration from The Century Magazine, (July 1882)

Eli Whitneys (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton, 1865. Whitneys cotton gin, patented in 1794, pioneered the mass production of cotton

Cross-section of Eli Whitneys (1765-1825) saw-gin for cleaning cotton, 1865. Seeds can be seen ejected (left), while cotton fibres are passing on the right

WHITNEY: COTTON GIN, 1793. Eli Whitneys first cotton gin, 1793. Wood engraving, 19th century

Portrait Dakota Sitter J Whitney American 1822
Portrait of a Dakota Sitter; J. E. Whitney (American, 1822 - 1886); United States; about 1862-1864; Salted paper print; 20 x 15.3 cm (7 7, 8 x 6 in.)

Minne-Ha-Ha J Whitney American 1822 1886 1870
Minne-Ha-Ha; J. E. Whitney (American, 1822 - 1886); about 1870; Albumen silver print

Mrs Harry Payne Whitney
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney (January 9, 1875 April 18, 1942), American sculptor, art patron and collector, and founder in 1931 of the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City

William Whitney Gull
Sir WILLIAM WITHEY GULL Eminent medical practitioner Date: 1816 - 1890

Schematic drawing of the mechanism of Eli Whitneys cotton gin
COTTON GIN. Schematic drawing of the mechanism of Eli Whitneys cotton gin

Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major radials in final assembly prior to test

A sectioned Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major radial

The sole Boeing XB-44 42-93845
The sole Boeing XB-44, 42-93845, was a B-29A-1 fitted with four 28-cylinder R-4360 radials in redesigned nacelles by Pratt & Whitney

John Keats / Whitney Bust
JOHN KEATS English poet: a portrait bust Date: 1795 - 1821

My sister and I - Music Sheet Cover
Old faded sheet music front cover from 1941 titled My sister and I picturing Oscar Rabin and his band. Words and Music by Hy Zaret, Joan Whitney and Alex Kramer

Volodyovski, champion racehorse, with groom
Volodyovski (1898-1917), champion racehorse, owned by William C Whitney and others, seen here with a groom. Date: 1901

Boeing YC-97J Stratofreighter 22693 USAF Prestwick
One of 2 Stratofreighters converted as testbeds for Pratt and Whitney turboprop engines. Date: 1960

Woodward Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Woodward Avenue, looking north from the Majestic Building, showing New Hudson and Whitney Buildings, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Date: circa 1915

England and America polo teams, 1913
The British and American polo teams who played in the International Polo Trophy (Westchester Cup) in 1913. The American team were known as the Big Four and were J. M

Sheet music cover, Money is the Root of All Evil (Take It Away, Take It Away, Take It Away), with words and music by Joan Whitney and Alex Kramer, as performed in the revue High Time

Wm. Dwight Whitney
WILLIAM DWIGHT WHITNEY American philologist Date: 1827 - 1894

Drawings Prints, Print, Ex, Libris, Margaret, Sargent, Whitney, Artist, Ernest Haskell
Drawings and Prints, Print, Ex Libris Margaret Sargent Whitney, Artist, Ernest Haskell, American, Woodstock, Connecticut 1876-1925 West Point, Maine, Haskell, Ernest, American, 1876, 1925, 1900-1925

USA, California, Alabama Hills. Moonset over the Eastern Sierra Mountains. Credit as: Dave Welling / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

AD: MAGAZINE, 1902. Advertisement for Outing, an outdoors magazine edited by Caspar Whitney. Lithograph by Edward Penfield, 1902

SANITARY COMMISSION, c1865. Personnel of the United States Sanitary Commission. Left to right: William Holme Van Buren, George Templeton Strong, Henry Whitney Bellows, Cornelius Rea Agnew

MARCH ON WASHINGTON, 1963. President John F. Kennedy meeting with civil rights leaders after the March on Washington. Left to right: Willard Wirtz, Floyd McKissick, Mathew Ahmann, Whitney Young

CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERS, 1964. A group of civil rights leaders in conference. From left to right: Bayard Rustin, Jack Greenberg, Whitney Young, Jr. James Farmer, Roy Wilkins, Martin Luther King, Jr

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"Whitney: A Journey Through Aviation, Art, and Adventure" From the SR-71 landing with a drag chute to the distant granite peaks of Mount Whitney (4416m), this captivating collection takes you on an exhilarating ride through various aspects of the name "Whitney". Immerse yourself in the world of aviation as you witness the awe-inspiring Catalina Flying Boat gliding gracefully across serene waters. Powered by Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radials, it showcases both power and elegance. Transporting you back in time, we encounter Whitney Straight (Maserati) at the Members Bridge turn, Brooklands in 1933. The artist Gordon Crosby beautifully captures this historic moment that still resonates with speed enthusiasts today. Continuing our journey through aviation history, we delve into Fleet Air Arm's Grumman Martlet II - AM958. This formidable aircraft played a crucial role during World War II and symbolizes bravery and resilience. Meet Miss A. A. Windle who fearlessly flew Miles Magister G-AKUA alongside another mysterious aircraft whose identity remains unknown - Wh? What secrets lie behind its wings? Marvel at the engineering marvels powered by Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major radials as they soar through the skies leaving spectators in awe. As dusk settles upon us, we are captivated by "The Last Ray, " a breathtaking image capturing nature's final farewell before nightfall. Witness how light dances upon Detroit's downtown skyline, illuminating every corner with its golden touch. Concluding our expedition is Lockheed JetStar N329J (1st prototype), reminding us that innovation knows no bounds when it comes to aviation technology. Through these diverse glimpses into different realms associated with "Whitney, " one thing becomes clear: whether it be soaring through clouds or creating art that stands the test of time – there is an undeniable sense of adventure and excellence that defines the name.