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Male common darter dragonfly (Sympetrum striolatum). This dragonfly is native to Europe and Asia

Atlas moth wing. Macrophotograph of part of the wing of an atlas moth (Attacus atlas). Patterns like the one at centre may be flashed at predators to startle them

European hornet (Vespa crabro) on a mans hand. It is the largest of the European wasps, reaching up to 35 millimetres in length

Solar-powered flapping wing. Artwork of the solid state aircraft concept developed for the NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts by researchers at the Ohio Aerospace Institute, USA

Flying machine, computer artwork
Flying machine. Computer artwork of a flying machine based on drawings by Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Supermarine Spitfire, 1940
Supermarine Spitfire. This model of the Supermarine Spitfire plane has been inverted and suspended inside a wind tunnel for aerodynamic testing

Delta wing aerodynamics. Vortices (right) seen streaming off a delta wing (left) during a water tunnel test. Air bubbles were used to visualise the flow pattern

Delta wing in a wind tunnel, 1964
Delta wing being inspected by a researcher in a wind tunnel. A delta wing is a triangular wing used on high-speed aircraft

Aerodynamics experiment. Researcher adjusting aeronautical equipment being used in a physics experiment. Photographed in the Aerodynamics Division of the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK

Powered paraglider in flight. This consists of a lightweight pilot frame and an engine that powers the propeller (red). The frame is suspended from a parachute-like wing canopy that allows the pilot

Russian military aircraft repair centre. This facility is servicing and repairing Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot attack aircraft - several disassembled wings are seen in the foreground

Aircraft wing taken from the aeroplane. At top is the English Channel, with the UK at bottom left

Feather, SEM
Feather. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the structure of a feather. The flat broad vane of a feather is formed by comb-like rows of filaments called barbs

Idea taking flight, conceptual art
Idea. Conceptual computer artwork of an idea taking flight, showing a winged brain flying over Earth. The image could also represent the use of intelligent satellites to study weather patterns

Idea taking flight, conceptual image

Clothes moth scales, SEM
Clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) wing scales, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x250 when printed at 10 centimetres tall

Robotic bee

Pterosaur fishing, computer artwork. Pterosaurs (also known as pterodactyls) were flying reptiles that were related to the dinosaurs

Pterosaur flying, computer artwork. Pterosaurs (also known as pterodactyls) were flying reptiles that were related to the dinosaurs

Pterosaurs flying, computer artwork. Pterosaurs (also known as pterodactyls) were flying reptiles that were related to the dinosaurs

Archaeopteryx

Pteranodon pterosaur, artwork
Pteranodon pterosaur in flight, artwork. Pteranodon was a flying reptile that inhabited what is now North America and Europe during the late Cretaceous period, between 85 and 75 million years ago

Cretaceous bird, artwork
Cretaceous bird. Artwork of an Eoenantiornis buhleri bird in a tropical forest. This bird, now extinct, lived during the Early Cretaceous Period (146 to 100 million years ago)

Cretaceous birds, artwork
Cretaceous birds. Artwork of Confuciusornis sanctus birds in a tropical forest. This now extinct bird was common in the Cretaceous Period (146 to 65 million years ago)

Cicada emerging from chrysalis
Cicada (Cicadoidea) shortly after emerging from its chrysalis. Photographed in Gunung Mulu National Park, in Sarawak, the Malaysian part of the island of Borneo

Hawk moth. Photographed in Gunung Mulu National Park, in Sarawak, the Malaysian part of the island of Borneo

Tropical moth. Photographed in Gunung Mulu National Park, in Sarawak, the Malaysian part of the island of Borneo

Aircraft deicing at Manchester Airport, UK

Clothes moth, SEM
Clothes moth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a common clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella) on cashmere wool fibres

Male silver-studded blue butterfly

Winged yellow meadow ants
Yellow meadow ants swarming. Dorset, UK July 2011

Male orange tip butterfly
Male orange tip (Anthocharis cardamines) butterfly at rest. Dorset, UK April 2010

Seagull in flight. Seagull flying in the sky with the moon in the background

Butterfly wing eye spot. Close-up of an eye spot on the wing of a blue morpho (Morpho peleides) butterfly. Magnification: x12 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Swan feather, light micrograph
Swan feather. Differential interference contrast micrograph showing the surface structure of a feather from a mute swan (Cygnus olor). Magnification: x12 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Firefly, SEM
Firefly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a firefly (family Lampyridae). These winged beetles, also known as lightning bugs, are named for their ability to flash their abdomens

Butterfly wing scales. Close-up of scales on the wing of a blue morpho (Morpho peleides) butterfly. These scales are from the eye spot on the wing

Peruvian katydid. Katydids (bush-crickets) are also known as long-horned grasshoppers. This specimen is from Peru

Hospita skipper butterfly (Jemadia hospita). This specimen is from Peru

Giant dead leaf mantis (Deroplatys desiccata). This mantis is found in South-East Asia. This specimen is from Malaysia

Verdant sphinx hawkmoth (Euchloron megaera). This specimen is from the Mughese Forest, North Malawi

Sanaea katydid (Sanaea regalis). Katydids (bush-crickets) are also known as long-horned grasshoppers. This specimen is from Thailand

Rhetus arcius butterfly. This specimen is from Peru

Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia). This is the worlds largest hornet, found in temperate and tropical Eastern Asia. It reaches a body length of around 5 centimetres

Precis almana butterfly. This specimen is from India

Gaudy commodore butterfly (Precis octavia sesamus). This is the winter form of the southern subspecies P. octavia sesamus. The northern subspecies P. octavia octavia only has one form

Sasima katydid. Katydids (bush-crickets) are also known as long-horned grasshoppers. This specimen is from Malaysia

Tosena cicada (Tosena albata). This specimen is from Thailand

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"Wings: A Spectacle of Flight and Freedom" Witness the majestic Red Kite soaring through the skies at the RSPB site in Gigrin Farm, Rhayade, Powys. This breathtaking sight attracts up to 300 red kites daily, as they are fed amidst the picturesque landscapes of Mid-Wales. Marvel at the Winged Victory of Samothrace, also known as Nike of Samothrace, a masterpiece that embodies triumph and grace. This iconic sculpture stands as a testament to human achievement and artistic brilliance. In Germany's Swabian Alb biosphere reserve, catch a glimpse of the Common Buzzard gracefully gliding through the air. Its wings outstretched against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty create an awe-inspiring scene. Immerse yourself in Dante's Paradiso where saintly souls form a celestial rose in Canto 31. The ethereal imagery evokes feelings of serenity and unity within this divine realm. Behold the Golden Eagle juvenile taking flight over Norway's rugged terrain in November. Its wings spanned wide with determination, symbolizing strength and resilience amidst harsh conditions. Experience Milton's Paradise Lost as Satan and his rebellious angels are cast out from Heaven. Gustave Dor's wood engraving vividly captures their descent with wings once glorious now tainted by rebellion. Delight in nature's vibrant display with the Red Admiral Butterfly perched delicately on a sun-kissed plant, basking in its radiant hues while embracing warmth from above. Observe an Atlantic puffin landing on Machias Seal Island with its wings gracefully extended. This charming seabird exemplifies freedom as it navigates between land and sea effortlessly. Discover tranquility within Wandsworth Prison walls where winged creatures find solace amidst confinement—a reminder that even behind bars, dreams can take flight if given space to soar. In Norway's wilderness witness two Jays engaged in mid-air combat while another observes.