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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
British rigid airship R101 riding at her mooring mast at Cardington, Bedfordshire, c1929 (c1937). The R101 was one of a pair of British rigid airships completed in 1929 as part of a government
Major James H Doolittle, American aviator, c1936 (c1937). James Harold Doolittle (1896-1993) was one of the most famous pilots of the interwar period, achieving numerous pioneering aviation feats
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)
A huge balloon was necessary for Professor Piccards ascent, c1936 (c1937).. Jean Felix Piccard (1884-1963) was a Swiss-born American chemist, engineer, professor and high-altitude balloonist
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
C. W. A. Scott talks to London: If You Are A Fly-By-Night, Take Off With Booth s, c1935 (1935)C.W.A. Scott talks to London: If You Are A Fly-By-Night, Take Off With Booth s, c1935 (1935). Flight Lieutenant Charles William Anderson Scott, (1903-1946), English aviator
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
Henri Salmet, the great Bleriot pilot, at Hendon, London, 1912 (1933). Artist: Flight PhotoHenri Salmet, the great Bleriot pilot, at Hendon, London, 1912 (1933). Henri Salmet (1878-1929) was an early French aviator
Lieutenant BH Barrington-Kennett, the first Adjutant of the RFC, 1912 (1933). Artist: Flight PhotoA world record breaker: Lieutenant BH Barrington-Kennett, the first Adjutant of the RFC, 1912 (1933). Lieutenant Basil Herbert Barrington-Kennett made the first passenger flight in Portholme
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
The conqueror of the Channel: Louis Bleriot, 1909 (1933). Artist: Flight PhotoThe conqueror of the Channel: Louis Bleriot, 1909 (1933). Louis Charles Joseph Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, inventor and engineer
Henri Farman, French aircraft designer, constructor and pilot, c1910 (1933). Artist: Flight PhotoHenri Farman, French aircraft designer, constructor and pilot, c1910 (1933). Henri Farman (1874-1958) set numerous official records for both distance and duration in the Voisin 1907 biplane
Englands greatest pre-war pilot: Mr BC Hucks, 1914 (1934). Artist: Flight PhotoEnglands greatest pre-war pilot: Mr BC Hucks, 1914 (1934). Bentfield Charles Hucks (1884-1918) was a British aviation pioneer who became the first Briton to perform a loop in an aircraft in September
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
The Schneider Trophy: Howard Pixton talking to Jacques Schneider after his victory, 1914 (1934). Artist: Flight PhotoThe Schneider Trophy: Howard Pixton talking to Jacques Schneider after his victory, 1914 (1934). The Coupe d Aviation Maritime Jacques Schneider (Schneider Trophy)
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)
Survivor of a terrible smash: Mr Sydney Pickles, the Caudron expert, 1913 (1934). Artist: Flight PhotoSurvivor of a terrible smash: Mr Sydney Pickles, the Caudron expert, 1913 (1934). Sydney Pickles (1894-1975) was an Australian aviator
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
A Revised Empire Air Scheme, 1939, (1940). A revised Empire Air Scheme in the late autumn of 1939 moved training of the Australian air contingent from Canada to Australia
Miss Jean Batten, of New Zealand, who in May, 1934, flew from England to Australia, breaking Mrs. Mollisons record, c1934, (1935)
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)
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 Flying Triangle, 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]
Supermarine Spitfire Fighter, 1938. The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft that was used by the Royal Air Force and many other Allied countries during
A Critical Moment, 1890. The descent of the great war balloon from the military exhibition. From a sketch by a passenger. An illustration from The Graphic, 19 July 1890
