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An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath RobinsonAn Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]
Rolls-Royce Merlin R. M. 14S. M. Mk 100 V-12 Engine, 1944. Creator: Rolls-RoyceFormed in 1906 to produce automobiles, Rolls-Royce was asked to begin designing and building aircraft engines at the outbreak of World War I in 1914
Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). Creator: Eric RaviliousRunway Perspective, 1941, (1944). RAF Spitfires at a British airfield during the Second World War. Painting in the Imperial War Museum, London. From " Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye
Galley, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built. Between its first flight in 1928 and retirement in 1937
Wilbur and Orville Wright with Flyer II at Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio, USA, May 1, 1904. The Wrights had a much more difficult time testing their aircraft at Huffman Prairie than at Kill Devil
U-2 spy plane with fictitious NASA markings, USA, 1960. Creator: NASAU-2 spy plane with fictitious NASA markings, USA, 1960. After Francis Gary Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union during a CIA spy flight on May 1, 1960
Blouse made from a silk escape map, 1940s. Creator: UnknownBlouse made from a silk escape map, 1940s. During World War II many materials were unavailable to the public because of government rationing
Aeropostale. La Cote Basque, ca 1928-1930. Creator: AnonymousAeropostale. La Cote Basque, ca 1928-1930. Private Collection
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb, 1941. Artist: Chas BrownSupermarine Spitfire Mk Vb, 1941. The iconic British Second World War fighter was designed by Reginald Mitchell. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine
The Short-Mayo Composite Aircraft, c1937 (c1937). The Short Mayo Composite was a long-range seaplane combination produced by Short Brothers to provide a reliable long-range air transport service to
Otto Lilienthal makes one of his last flights, 1896 (1956). Otto Lilienthal (1848-1896) German gliding pioneer and aeronautical inventor, flying one of his gliders
British pilot Captain Albert Ball posing with trophies from his 43rd victory, 1917. Captain Ball was one of Britains most prolific fighter aces of the First World War
Curtiss OXX-6, V-8 Engine, ca. 1916. Creator: Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor CompanyAmong the most successful early engines marketed in the United States were those designed and built by aviation pioneer and inventor Glenn Curtiss
Aerial view of Tangier, Morocco, from a Zeppelin, 1930 (1933). A photograph from Zeppelin-Weltfahrten, Vom ersten Luftschiff 1899 bis zu den Fahrten des LZ127 Graf Zeppelin 1932, Dresden, 1933
The Santos Dumont Air-ship rounding the Eiffel Tower, on October 19th 1901, (c1910). Brazilian aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) in his airship (dirigible)
German airship Graf Zeppelin flying over Wembley during the FA Cup Final, London, 1930. Artist: Central PressGerman airship Graf Zeppelin flying over Wembley during the FA Cup Final, London, 1930. The final was played between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town, with Arsenal winning 2-0
Neta Snook Southern at Ames Research Center, California, USA, 1980. Creator: NASANeta Snook Southern at Ames Research Center, California, USA, 1980. American pioneer aviator Neta Snook Southern, age 84, emerges from the Flight Simulator for Advanced Aircraft
Wright Brothers Glider Tests, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, October 10, 1902. Historic photo of the Wright brothers third test glider being launched
Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, 1946. Creator: Piper Aircraft CorpSingle engine, two seat, high wing, monoplane, yellow and red, first light aircraft to fly around the world. From August 9 to December 10, 1947
Imperial Airways, 1926. Artist: Dickson, Charles C. (active 1920s)Imperial Airways, 1926. From a private collection
Louis Bleriot about to make the first successful flight across the English Channel, 1909. French aviator Bleriot (1872-1936)
Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. Artist: W Heath RobinsonIllustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. From a private collection
Bleriot monoplane used by the British army, 1914. This aircraft was essentially the same as the one in which Louis Bleriot made the first successful flight across the English Channel in 1909
P-51 ("Mustang") fighter planes being prep... North American Aviation, Inc, Inglewood, Calif. 1942P-51 (" Mustang" ) fighter planes being prepared for test flight at the field of the North American Aviation, Inc. plant in Inglewood, Calif
Wright Brothers Bicycle Shop, 1937. Creator: UnknownWright Brothers Bicycle Shop, 1937. After a brief stint in the printing business, Orville and Wilbur Wright opened a bicycle sales
Bowlus 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross "Falcon", 1933Monoplane glider with strut-braced, gull-type wing mounted high on monocoque fuselage; wooden construction with steel and aluminum fittings and controls; fuselage
The aeroplane proposed by Henson in his patent of 1842, c1936 (c1937). William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) was a pre-Wright brothers aviation engineer and inventor from Nottingham, England
Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny"aircraft with model wing suspended, June 22, 1921Curtiss JN-4 " Jenny" aircraft with model wing suspended, June 22, 1921. Active aircraft biplane, NACA 29-38131, with model wing suspended during flight
Harry N. Atwood, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceHarry N. Atwood, between c1910 and c1915. Shows aviator Harry Nelson Atwood (1884-1967).
Opalard; Prade; Wallace; Van den Bergh; Comte Castillion de St. Victor.., between c1910-c1915Opalard; Prade; Wallace; Van den Bergh; Comte Castillion de St. Victor; Grunholde; Thomas; Train; Beaumont; Dalziel (London Standard); Barri; Valentine; Tabuteau; Weymann, between c1910 and c1915.
Meckler-Allen Aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceMeckler-Allen Aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915.
J.E. Harriman's Aerocar, 1910 or 1911. Creator: Bain News ServiceJ.E. Harriman's Aerocar, 1910 or 1911. Shows patent drawing of John Emery Harriman.
Postmaster Morgan, P.M.G. Hitchcock, & Ovington, 1911. Creator: Bain News ServicePostmaster Morgan, P.M.G. Hitchcock, & Ovington, 1911.
Sopwith & Mrs. Chudoba, woman passenger, 1911. Creator: Bain News ServiceSopwith & Mrs. Chudoba, woman passenger, 1911. Shows aviator Thomas Sopwith (1888-1989) in an airplane.
Malcolm Allison - with glider, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceMalcolm Allison - with glider, between c1910 and c1915.
Mathieu, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceMathieu, between c1910 and c1915.
Assman's Balloon, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceAssman's Balloon, between c1910 and c1915. Shows William F. Assmann's balloon Miss Sofia beside a gasometer.
Ward says good by [i.e., goodbye] to Gen. Grant, 1911. Creator: Bain News ServiceWard says good by [i.e., goodbye] to Gen. Grant, 1911. Shows aviator James J. Ward in New York at the start of the Hearst Transcontinental Flight
Helene Dutrieu, 1911. Creator: Bain News ServiceHelene Dutrieu, 1911. Shows Helene Dutrieu (1877-1961), Belgian aviator, cyclist, hospital director and journalist.
Tom Sopwith, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceTom Sopwith, between c1910 and c1915.
Stevens, 1911. Creator: Bain News ServiceStevens, 1911. Shows professional balloon and airship pilot and stunt man Albert Leo Stevens (1873-1944).
L. Stevens, 1911. Creator: Bain News ServiceL. Stevens, 1911. Shows professional balloon and airship pilot and stunt man Albert Leo Stevens (1873-1944).
Rodgers (twins? on plane?), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceRodgers (twins? on plane?), between c1910 and c1915.
W.R. Kimball & aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceW.R. Kimball & aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Wilbur R. Kimball (d. 1940), aviation pioneer, inventor, airplane builder
Moissant aero. Wrecked, 1910. Creator: Bain News ServiceMoissant aero. Wrecked, 1910.
Helene Dutrieu, 1911. Creator: Bain News ServiceHelene Dutrieu, 1911. Shows Helene Dutrieu (1877-1961), Belgian aviator, cyclist, ambulance driver and hospital director.
