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Britannias Realm, 1880, (c1930). Creator: John BrettBritannias Realm, 1880, (c1930). Sailing boats off the coast near Tenby in Pembrokeshire, west Wales. Painting in the Tate Gallery, London. From " Modern Masterpieces of British Art"
London-Paris Air Race: the winner, Mr WL Brock, the American racing pilot, 1914, (1934). Artist: Flight PhotoLondon-Paris Air Race: the winner, Mr WL Brock, the American racing pilot, 1914, (1934). The London to Paris Air Race 1914, ran from Hendon to Buc and back with a total distance of 508 miles
A North West Gale off the Longships Lighthouse, 1873. Creator: John BrettA North West Gale off the Longships Lighthouse, 1873
Southern Coast of Guernsey, 1875. Creator: John BrettSouthern Coast of Guernsey, 1875
Caernarvon, 1875. Creator: John BrettCaernarvon, 1875
Bonchurch Downs, 1865. Creator: John BrettBonchurch Downs, 1865
Kynance, 1888. Creator: John BrettKynance, 1888
The Norman Archipelago (Channel Islands), 1885, (c1902). Creator: UnknownThe Norman Archipelago (Channel Islands), 1885, (c1902). After a painting in the Manchester Art Gallery. Panoramic view of the Channel Islands from Sark. From The Nations Pictures
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
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
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
Right Hon Sir William Baliol Brett, Judge of the Court of Appeal, 1877. Artist: Lock & WhitfieldRight Hon Sir William Baliol Brett, Judge of the Court of Appeal, 1877. Brett went on to become Master of the Rolls in 1883
