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Hawker Hart biplanes flying in formation, c1936 (c1937). The Hawker Hart was a British two seater biplane light bomber aircraft of the Royal Air Force
Movable gun of a two-seater fighter plane, c1935 (c1937). The feature of a moving gun on the two-seater fighter allowed for precise firing
A Swissair plane flying near St Moritz Aerodrome, Switzerland, c1936 (c1937). From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1937]
Pilots cockpit of a Tiger Moth equipped for blind flying, c1936 (c1937). The De Havilland DH82 Tiger Moth is a 1931 biplane designed by Geoffrey de Havilland (1882- 1965)
The winner of the £10, 000 prize for the flight from London to Manchester, 1910 (c1937)The winner of the £ 10, 000 prize for the flight from London to Manchester, 1910 (c1937). Pioneering French aviator Louis Paulhan (1883-1963)
Passengers boarding one of the Junkers airliners of South African Airways, c1936 (c1937). From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1937]
Loading mails on board an Imperial Airways liner at Croydon Airport, c1936 (c1937). Artist: GPOLoading mails on board an Imperial Airways liner at Croydon Airport, c1936 (c1937). The mail is brought from London to the aerodrome in streamlined cars painted blue to distinguish the airmail
An instructor explaining engine details to a pupils at Sealand Aerodrome, Flintshire, c1936 (c1937)An instructor explaining engine details to a group of pupils at the Service Flying Training School at Sealand Aerodrome, Flintshire, Wales, c1936 (c1937). From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol
Captain John Alcock and Lieutenant Arthur Whitten Brown, British aviators, c1919 (c1937). John William Alcock (1892-1919), a Captain in the Royal Air Force
All clear for the start at Tempelhof Airport, Berlin, c1936 (c1937). A Lufthansa aircraft ready to take off. From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester
The aeroplane that made the first flight of a circular mile in Great Britain, c1909 (c1937). John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon
Albert Ball, British First World War pilot and recipient of the Victoria Cross, c1917 (c1937). Albert Ball (1896-1917) learned to fly at Hendon Airfield shortly after the outbreak of the First World
Aerial equipment on the Imperial Airways liner Hengist, c1936 (c1937). Artist: Marconis Wireless Telegraph Co LtdAerial equipment on the Imperial Airways liner Hengist, c1936 (c1937). The round aerial is part of the homing radio system, one of the first aerial directional finding systems
Colonel Charles A Lindbergh, American aviator, c1931 (c1937). Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902-1974) was an aviator, author, inventor, military officer, explorer, and social activist
Before the first flight over Mount Everest, 1933 (c1937). The Everest mail being handed to the pilot of the Westland Wallace aircraft by Colonel PT Etherton
Ground Instruction in map reading, c1935 (c1937). The instructor explains to his pupils how to fold a map for reading in the air
Flying boats and floatplanes from aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy, c1936 (c1937)Flying boats and floatplanes from aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy during exercises in the Mediterranean, c1936 (c1937)
The Hafner Gyroplane, c1935 (c1937). The Hafner AR III Gyroplane, a British autogyro designed by Austrian Raoul Hafner (1905-1980), and built by the AR III Construction Company at Denham
The King as Airman, 1918 (1937). The future King George VI (1895-1952) and Louis Leisler Greig (1880-1953) in a Handley Page bomber in September 1918
The fight begins, 1943The fight begins. The gunners grimly wait for the next attack. Smoke pours up from a shattered and disintegrated Italian torpedo-bomber, 1943. The Royal Navy intercept an Italian torpedo
A great cross-country pilot: Mr WB Rhodes-Moorhouse, 1912 (1933). Artist: Flight PhotoA great cross-country pilot: Mr WB Rhodes-Moorhouse, 1912 (1933). William Barnard Rhodes-Moorhouse (1887-1915) competed in aviation races and was the first to cross the English Channel
The second British woman pilot: Mrs. de Beauvoir Stocks in her Farman biplane, 1911 (1933). Artist: Flight PhotoThe second British woman pilot: Mrs. de Beauvoir Stocks in her Farman biplane, 1911 (1933). Cheridah de Beauvoir Stocks (1887-1971)
Circuit of Britain air race: Jules Vedrines at Shoreham Control, Sussex, 1911 (1933). Artist: Flight PhotoCircuit of Britain air race: Jules Vedrines at Shoreham Control, Sussex, 1911 (1933). Jules Charles Toussaint Vedrines (1881-1919)
Gustav Hamel, winner of the first air race to Brighton, 1911 (1933). Artist: Flight PhotoGustav Hamel, winner of the first air race to Brighton, 1911 (1933). Gustav Hamel (1889-1914) was a pioneer British aviator
The First British pilot to break a world record: Captain Bertram Dickson, 1910 (1933). Artist: Flight PhotoThe First British pilot to break a world record: Captain Bertram Dickson, 1910 (1933). Bertram Dickson (1873-1913), a pioneering Scottish airman
Claude Grahame-White, English aviation pioneer, 1910 (1933). Artist: Flight PhotoClaude Grahame-White, English aviation pioneer, 1910 (1933). Grahame-White (1879-1959) was the first aviator first to make a night flight
Henri Farman and his 50 hp Gnome biplane, Blackpool Aviation Meeting, Lancashire, 1909 (1933). Artist: Flight PhotoHenri Farman and his 50 hp Gnome biplane, Blackpool Aviation Meeting, Lancashire, 1909 (1933). From History of British Aviation 1908-1914, Volume I, by R
Probably The Fastest Aeroplane in Existence at the Outbreak of War: The Deperdussin Monoplane (160 Artist: Flight Photo)Probably the fastest aeroplane in existence at the outbreak of the First World War, 1914 (1934). The Deperdussin monoplane, built by French manufacturer Aeroplanes Deperdussin
London-Manchester Air Race: Mr Jack Alcock and his Maurice Farman biplane, 1914 (1934). Artist: Flight PhotoLondon-Manchester Air Race: Mr Jack Alcock and his Maurice Farman biplane, 1914 (1934). The first all-British aeroplane to finish a long-distance race
The Aerial Derby: Lord Carbery with his Morane-Saulnier monoplane, 1914 (1934). Artist: Flight PhotoThe Aerial Derby: Lord Carbery with his Morane-Saulnier monoplane, 1914 (1934). John Evans-Freke, 10th Baron Carbery (1892-1970) at the Aerial Derby
The first parachute drop from an aeroplane in England, 1914 (1934). Artist: Flight PhotoThe first parachute drop from an aeroplane in England: Mr Guy Newall on the GW Charabancs, 1914 (1934). From History of British Aviation 1908-1914, Volume II, by R
Miss Trehawke-Davies in the passengers seat of one of her Bleriot monoplanes, 1913 (1934). Artist: Flight PhotoMiss Trehawke-Davies in the passengers seat of one of her Bleriot monoplanes, 1913 (1934). Eleanor Josephine Trehawke Davies (1880-1915)
London-Brighton Race: Harold Barnwell, the pilot of the Martinsyde, 1913 (1934). Artist: Flight PhotoLondon-Brighton Race: Harold Barnwell, the pilot of the Martinsyde, 1913 (1934). From History of British Aviation 1908-1914, Volume II, by R. Dallas Brett [The Aviation Book Club, London, 1934]
The Aerial Derby: the pilot of the Avro, Mr FP Raynham, 1913 (1934). Artist: Flight PhotoThe Aerial Derby: the pilot of the Avro, Mr FP Raynham, 1913 (1934). Frederick Phillips Raynham (1893-1954) gained his aviators certificate in 1911 aged 17
The end of a great flight: Mr Robert Slacks arrival at Hendon, 1913 (1934). Artist: Flight PhotoThe end of a great flight: Mr Robert Slacks arrival at Hendon, 1913 (1934). Robert Slack qualified for his aviators certificate on 14 November 1911
Mr Gordon Bell, who flew more different types than any other pilot of his time, 1913 (1934). Artist: Flight PhotoMr Gordon Bell, who flew more different types than any other pilot of his time, 1913 (1934). Gerald Gordon Bell (1890-c1989) was a Canadian First World War flying ace
One of the best instructors: Lewis WF Turner standing by a Caudron training biplane, 1913 (1934). Artist: Flight PhotoOne of the best instructors: Lewis WF Turner standing by a Caudron training biplane, 1913 (1934). From History of British Aviation 1908-1914, Volume II, by R
Samuel Franklin Cody, American aviation pioneer, 1913 (1934). Artist: Flight PhotoSamuel Franklin Cody, American aviation pioneer, 1913 (1934). Mr SF Cody: the great Anglo-American pioneer enthroned in the pilots seat of his cathedral
Members of the Expedition at Heston Airport, February, 17, 1933, just before leaving for India, c1933, (1935). The Westland Wallace was a British two-seat
N24 on the Derricks of the Hobby at Kings Bay, c1925, (1928). In 1925 Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen (1872-1928) attempted to fly to the North Pole with Lincoln Ellsworth (1880-1951)
Front page of Bomber Command, 1941. From Bomber Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Front page of The Battle of Britain, 1943. From The Battle of Britain, August - October 1940. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]
The Airport, the Model Village, West Cliff, Ramsgate, Kent, c1950s
The pilot of a British Coastal Command aircraft, c1940 (1943). From Coastal Command [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]
An Historic Occasion: King Edward removing his flying helmet, 1936An Historic Occasion: King Edward removing his flying helmet after landing on the deck of the aircraft carrier Courageous, 1936. From The Sphere - The Funeral of King George V
Sealed flying suit, 1938. Churchmans cigarette card, from a series titled Modern Wonders [WA & AC Churchman, Great Britain & Ireland, 1938]
The Westland-Hill Pterodactyl, 1938. Experimental aircraft designed by Geoffrey TR Hill and built by Westland Aircraft Ltd
The Short Mayo Composite aircraft, 1938. Churchmans cigarette card, from a series titled Modern Wonders [WA & AC Churchman, Great Britain & Ireland, 1938]
