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"Exploring the Islander Spirit: From Floatplanes to Firewalkers" Witness the majestic Britten-Norman BN2 Islander G-AVCN gracefully gliding on a full-size float

Background imageIslander Collection: Shetland knitter, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Shetland knitter, Shetland Islands, Scotland. She is knitting as she walks along with a bulky load on her back. Date: late 19th century

Background imageIslander Collection: Britten-Norman BN2 Islander G-AVCN on a full-size float

Britten-Norman BN2 Islander G-AVCN on a full-size float
Britten-Norman BN2 Islander, G-AVCN, on a full-size float mock-up in the Bembridge Experimental Hangar

Background imageIslander Collection: Britten-Norman BN2A-8 Islander G-AYXK of Loganair

Britten-Norman BN2A-8 Islander G-AYXK of Loganair
Britten-Norman BN2A-8 Islander, G-AYXK, of Loganair

Background imageIslander Collection: Icelandic horses running across a lake, South Iceland

Icelandic horses running across a lake, South Iceland

Background imageIslander Collection: Papua, New Guinea, native village

Papua, New Guinea, native village
Native village on Humboldt Bay, Papua, New Guinea, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageIslander Collection: Sailing ships in the Spice Islands

Sailing ships in the Spice Islands
Volcano on Tidore in the Moluccas, seen from the neighboring island of Ternate, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageIslander Collection: GPAC2A-00004

GPAC2A-00004
Native Samoan sea-canoes, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageIslander Collection: A Lirong warrior of the Baram District, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. His coat was made of goat skin

A Lirong warrior of the Baram District, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. His coat was made of goat skin
3033730 A Lirong warrior of the Baram District, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. His coat was made of goat skin and his shield covered with human hair obtained from his enemies

Background imageIslander Collection: Warriors from The Gilbert Islands, Pacific Ocean. The Gilbert Islanders invented armour of coconut

Warriors from The Gilbert Islands, Pacific Ocean. The Gilbert Islanders invented armour of coconut fibre to protect
3033717 Warriors from The Gilbert Islands, Pacific Ocean. The Gilbert Islanders invented armour of coconut fibre to protect themselves against spears furnished with shark's teeth

Background imageIslander Collection: A native of Borneo in war costume. After a 19th century photograph

A native of Borneo in war costume. After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913
3033735 A native of Borneo in war costume. After a 19th century photograph. From Customs of The World, published c.1913.; Private Collection.

Background imageIslander Collection: Man from the Island of Kithnos (Thermia), 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Man from the Island of Kithnos (Thermia), 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Man from the Island of Kithnos (Thermia), 1700-1737

Background imageIslander Collection: Man from the Island of Sérifos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Man from the Island of Sérifos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Man from the Island of Serifos, 1700-1737

Background imageIslander Collection: Woman from the Island of Mykonos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Woman from the Island of Mykonos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Woman from the Island of Mykonos, 1700-1737

Background imageIslander Collection: Man from the Island of Mykonos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Man from the Island of Mykonos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Man from the Island of Mykonos, 1700-1737

Background imageIslander Collection: Woman from the Island of Tinos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Woman from the Island of Tinos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Woman from the Island of Tinos, 1700-1737

Background imageIslander Collection: Man from the Island of Tinos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Man from the Island of Tinos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Man from the Island of Tinos, 1700-1737

Background imageIslander Collection: Woman from the Island of Patmos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Woman from the Island of Patmos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Woman from the Island of Patmos, 1700-1737

Background imageIslander Collection: Man from the Island of Patmos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Man from the Island of Patmos, 1700-1737. Creator: Workshop of Jean Baptiste Vanmour
Man from the Island of Patmos, 1700-1737

Background imageIslander Collection: Pacific Islands, Oceania: portrait of a man and two women

Pacific Islands, Oceania: portrait of a man and two women
Vintage 19th century photograph - Oceania, Pacific Islands, probably Fiji, Tahiti or Western Samoa: man with club (and his wives?)

Background imageIslander Collection: Pacific Islands, Oceania: portrait of young women

Pacific Islands, Oceania: portrait of young women
Vintage 19th century photograph - Oceania, Pacific Islands, probably Fiji, Tahiti or Western Samoa: portrait of young women in a studio setting

Background imageIslander Collection: Icelandic horses with their manes blowing in the wind, South Iceland

Icelandic horses with their manes blowing in the wind, South Iceland

Background imageIslander Collection: Icelandic horse standing in a field, South Iceland

Icelandic horse standing in a field, South Iceland

Background imageIslander Collection: Pacific Islands, Oceania: three men, one with tattoos

Pacific Islands, Oceania: three men, one with tattoos
Vintage 19th century photograph - Oceania, Pacific Islands, probably Fiji, Tahiti or Western Samoa:portrait of a group of men in a studio ssetting, tow with tattoos, tattooing on their legs

Background imageIslander Collection: Old man in cloth cap - Thassos, Greece

Old man in cloth cap - Thassos, Greece
Portrait of an old man wearing cap and old cardigan as he stands beside a blue-painted window. Thassos, Greece Date: circa 1995

Background imageIslander Collection: Icelandic horses walking across a river in front of a waterfall, South Iceland

Icelandic horses walking across a river in front of a waterfall, South Iceland

Background imageIslander Collection: Icelandic horses standing newt to a lake, South Iceland

Icelandic horses standing newt to a lake, South Iceland

Background imageIslander Collection: Icelandic horse with a blue eye and hairy mane, South Iceland

Icelandic horse with a blue eye and hairy mane, South Iceland

Background imageIslander Collection: Icelandic horse on a black sand beach, South Iceland

Icelandic horse on a black sand beach, South Iceland

Background imageIslander Collection: Icelandic horses running across a glacial river, South Iceland

Icelandic horses running across a glacial river, South Iceland

Background imageIslander Collection: Icelandic horses playing near a lake, South Iceland

Icelandic horses playing near a lake, South Iceland

Background imageIslander Collection: Icelandic horse standing in a field, South Iceland

Icelandic horse standing in a field, South Iceland

Background imageIslander Collection: Fiji Islander - Victorian period

Fiji Islander - Victorian period

Background imageIslander Collection: Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander G-BCMY

Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander G-BCMY (msn 419), at the Greenham Common International Air Tattoo on 16 June 1977, still wearing the 1977 Paris Air Show Serial 228'. Date: 1977

Background imageIslander Collection: Britten-Norman BN. 2A-2 Islander G-AZEH

Britten-Norman BN. 2A-2 Islander G-AZEH
Britten-Norman BN.2A-2 Islander G-AZEH (msn 289), on pre-delivery flight tests / publicity shoot near Bembridge, before delivery to Fairoaks Aviation, operating for Volkswagen. Date: 1971

Background imageIslander Collection: A Family Group of Firewalkers - Fiji

A Family Group of Firewalkers - Fiji, Oceania. Only one family on one island possesses the mysterious secret of walking bare-footed on red hot stones. Date: 1924

Background imageIslander Collection: Britten-Norman BN-2A islander B-01 - OT-ALA

Britten-Norman BN-2A islander B-01 - OT-ALA
Aviation Legere de la Force Terrestre - Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 islander B-01 / OT-ALA (msn 466G, call-sign LA'. Ex G-BDJA), of the Army Aviation School

Background imageIslander Collection: Britten-Norman BN-2A islander B-03 - OT-ALC

Britten-Norman BN-2A islander B-03 - OT-ALC
Armee belge - Britten-Norman BN-2A islander B-03 / OT-ALC (msn 476G, call-sign LC'. Ex G-BDJV). (Armee belge - Landmacht - Belgian Army) Date: circa 1985

Background imageIslander Collection: Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander G-AYGF

Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander G-AYGF, (msn 193), on 8 eptember 1970 at the SBAC Farnborough International Air Show. Date: 1970

Background imageIslander Collection: Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander G-BAAE

Britten-Norman BN-2A-8 Islander G-BAAE
Britten-Norman BN-2A-35 Islander G-BAAE (msn 308), on 4 September 1972, at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show, held between 4-10 September, demonstrating the extended nose

Background imageIslander Collection: Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander G-BDLN

Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander G-BDLN (msn 492), at the SBAC Farnborough Air-Show, held between 5-12 September 1976. Operated by the Malawi Police Air Wing as 7Q-YAZ, this aircraft was short-lived

Background imageIslander Collection: Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander F-BTGH

Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander F-BTGH
Britten-Norman BN-2A-9 Islander F-BTGH (msn 649), of Rousseau Aviation, in April 1972, (Written off at Dinard-Pleurtuit Airport in November 1972). Date: 1972

Background imageIslander Collection: Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander G-AWVY

Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander G-AWVY
Britten-Norman BN-2A-26 Islander G-AWVY (msn 48), in April 1972. Date: 1972

Background imageIslander Collection: Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander G-BAKZ

Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander G-BAKZ
Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander G-BAKZ (msn 188), at Blackpool-Squire's Gate Airport in October 1973. Date: 1973

Background imageIslander Collection: Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 Islander G-AVUB

Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 Islander G-AVUB (msn 9), of the Hants & Sussex Aero Club at RAF St. Mawgan during July 1968. (AVUB was used for trials on board the aircraft carrier HMS Hermes)

Background imageIslander Collection: Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander G-AXXH

Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander G-AXXH
Britten-Norman BN-2A-27 Islander G-AXXH (msn 144, ex G-51-64), at RAF Kinloss. Date: 1970

Background imageIslander Collection: People of the Andaman Islands

People of the Andaman Islands, pictures with a European Anthropologist. The natives photographed used to speak a language that was called Bo

Background imageIslander Collection: Lady Dancing the Hula Ku'i, illustration from Unwritten literature of Hawaii

Lady Dancing the Hula Ku'i, illustration from Unwritten literature of Hawaii
618979 Lady Dancing the Hula Ku'i, illustration from Unwritten literature of Hawaii, The sacred songs of the hula collected and translated, with notes, and an account of the hula by Nathanial B

Background imageIslander Collection: Mata'afa Iosefo, Chief of Samoa, c. 1902 (b/w photo)

Mata'afa Iosefo, Chief of Samoa, c. 1902 (b/w photo)
618966 Mata'afa Iosefo, Chief of Samoa, c.1902 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mata'afa Iosefo (1832-1912) Chief of Samoa



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"Exploring the Islander Spirit: From Floatplanes to Firewalkers" Witness the majestic Britten-Norman BN2 Islander G-AVCN gracefully gliding on a full-size float, showcasing its remarkable versatility. Loganair's Britten-Norman BN2A-8 Islander G-AYXK takes flight, connecting remote Scottish islands and embracing their unique charm. South Iceland comes alive as Icelandic horses gallop across a serene lake, embodying the free-spirited nature of these magnificent creatures. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Papua, New Guinea, as you step into a native village and discover their rich traditions and warm hospitality. Transport yourself back in time amidst the Spice Islands' waters, where sailing ships evoke tales of exploration and trade from centuries past. Delve into Shetland's knitting heritage as you meet a skilled knitter on the picturesque Shetland Islands in Scotland – an art form passed down through generations. Uncover Fiji's colonial history with the GPAC2A-00004 Fiji Islander during Victorian times – an era filled with elegance and adventure. The Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander G-BCMY stands proud, ready to conquer new horizons with its reliable performance and enduring design. Catch a glimpse of aviation history with the iconic Britten-Norman BN. 2A-2 Islander G-AZEH – an aircraft that has left an indelible mark on countless journeys worldwide. Experience awe-inspiring bravery as a family group of firewalkers showcases their ancient ritual in Fiji – defying fear while honoring tradition. Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard B-01 OT-ALA -the legendary Britten-Norman BN-2A islander– exploring remote destinations off Papua New Guinea's coastlines.