Aeroplane Collection (page 3)

Picture shows The Sunderland. A new type of sea plane for the RAF. Pictured is a biplane, but it is related to the 2 winged plane

British Airways stewardesses show off a classic and elegant new uniform designed by top British fashion house Baccarat. The new uniforms were to be in full service by 1978. 24/05/1977

The Beatles wave from the steps of their plane at Yeadon airport after doing a show at the Odeon Cinema, Leeds, 3 November 1963

The Short Sunderland, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Short Sunderland, 1941. The Short S.25 Sunderland was a British flying boat patrol bomber developed for the RAF by Short Brothers

The Consolidated Catalina, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Consolidated Catalina, 1941. The Consolidated PBY Catalina, American flying boat and amphibious aircraft built by Consolidated Aircraft

US army Air Force Bell Airacobra P 39
circa 1940: The US army Air Force Bell Airacobra P 39. The fighters were flown by the RAF under the name Airacobra 1 P-400. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Moth taking off on floats - Base
Photographer: Cozens, Henry Iliffe (1904-1995). Expedition: British Arctic Air Route Expedition 1930-31. Leader: Henry George (Gino) Watkins. Date: 1930

Bristol 404
24th October 1953: A Bristol 404 motor car in front of an aircraft hangar. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6771 - German Diesel Car For The Motor Show - pub

Boeing 247 airliner, 1930s
Boeing 247 airliner. Passengers in the 1930s boarding a United Airlines and National Air Transport aircraft that is also being used as a US Mail flight (AM17 Express, shown on the tail of the plane)

Pilot and plane AFL03_aerofilms_c19951
Pilot getting into plane. Aerial photographer. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Heathrow Airport a073304
HEATHROW AIRPORT, Greater London. A BOAC aircraft with boarding steps to left at Heathrow Airport. Photograph by John Gay in 1970

Private jet in the clouds, illustration
Private jet in the clouds, computer illustration

The Wright Flyer I makes its first flight of 120 feet in 12 seconds, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 10
KW330002 The Wright Flyer I makes its first flight of 120 feet in 12 seconds, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 10.35am, 17 December 1903 (b/w photo) by Daniels, John T

Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, 1946. Creator: Piper Aircraft Corp
Single engine, two seat, high wing, monoplane, yellow and red, first light aircraft to fly around the world. From August 9 to December 10, 1947

British Vickers Wellington bombers setting off on a daylight bombing raid on Germany, World War II (photo)
6015167 British Vickers Wellington bombers setting off on a daylight bombing raid on Germany, World War II (photo) by English Photographer

Firestorm (colour litho)
2778617 Firestorm (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firestorm. Teams of Axis airplanes swoop down on the English motorized columns that attack in)

Pilot climbing aboard a Chilton DW1A aircraft at Bagington Circa 1960

British Eagle International Airlines a major British independent airline that operated from 1948 until it went into liquidation in 1968

Empire Air Navigation School, Shawbury, Shropshire, 15th March 1949. Our Picture Shows... AVRO Lancaster, the moment of being airborne, F for Freddy, which was the last plane to leave the drome

NATO Exercise 1965 HMS Ark Royal Aircraft Carrier March 1965 A Supermarine Scimitar is prepared before bing raised on to the flight deck of the Royal Navy Aircraft carrier The Ark Royal ©

Aircraft Vickers VC10 in BOAC colours July 1962 rolls on to the runway for its maiden flight at Vickers in Weybridge, Surrey LFEY003 Flight100

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)

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

Avion III, The Bat, designed by Clement Ader (1841-1925) at the Satory military camp
XIR165560 Avion III, The Bat, designed by Clement Ader (1841-1925) at the Satory military camp, October 1897 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); CNAM

A recent picture taken in Wellington Harbour shows a short Sunderland flying boat of the Royal New Zealand Air Force and a Fokker Friendship belonging to the National Airways Corporation of New

Mistinguett at Croydon airport. 12th October 1938

Wright Model A aircraft flight, 1909 C017 / 7837
Wright Model A aircraft flight, 1909. US aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) taking off in a Wright Model A, one of several aircraft built by him and his brother Orville Wright (1871-1948)

Flight simulator. Pilots training for a night-time landing in an aircraft cockpit flight simulator. Simulators provide a cheap, safe way of providing training

MQ-9 Reaper spyplane. This unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), formerly called RQ-9 Predator B, is piloted remotely and powered by the propeller at the rear (left)

Artem Mikoyan, Soviet aircraft designer
Artem Ivanovich Mikoyan (1905-1970), Soviet aircraft designer. Mikoyan, of Armenian descent, was a member of the USSR Academy of Sciences

Boeing 747-8 engine cowling
Boeing 747-8 inboard engine with cowling open for maintenance. Photographed at the 2011 Paris Air Show

German WWII ramjet bomber blueprint. This design, for a propulsor ramjet engine mounted on top of a Dornier Do 217 E-2 heavy bomber, dates from 1942

1935 Auburn 851 Speedster with Sunderland flying boat

1938 Lagonda V12 4.5 litre drophead coupe with D.H. Albatross aeroplane

Hamster - flying aeroplane Digital Manipulation: added wings, blurred movement, background sky & contrails
LA-4474-M Hamster - flying aeroplane Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

P-51 ("Mustang") fighter planes being prep... North American Aviation, Inc, Inglewood, Calif. 1942
P-51 (" Mustang" ) fighter planes being prepared for test flight at the field of the North American Aviation, Inc. plant in Inglewood, Calif

First flight, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 120 feet in 12 seconds, 10. 35am December 17th 1903 (b / w photo)
1273724 First flight, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, 120 feet in 12 seconds, 10.35am December 17th 1903 (b/w photo) by Daniels, John T

Bowlus 1-S-2100 Senior Albatross "Falcon", 1933
Monoplane glider with strut-braced, gull-type wing mounted high on monocoque fuselage; wooden construction with steel and aluminum fittings and controls; fuselage

The Simmonds "Spartan"(b / w photo)
3634254 The Simmonds " Spartan" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Simmonds " Spartan")

British Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten with his staff at Combined Operations Headquarters, World War II
6015206 British Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten with his staff at Combined Operations Headquarters, World War II, 1942-1943 (photo) by English Photographer

Frank Sinatra seen here arriving at Heathrow airport in the summer of 1961 Holding hat and walking across airport apron

Prime minister James Callaghan with his chancellor Denis Healey and Antony Crosland seen here at Heathrow airport. 26th June 1976

Ernie Wise comedian at the controls of a British Airways Tristar jet at London Airport © Mirrorpix

Heavy equipment drop rehearsal April 1967 Regiment at Aldershot barracks go through a practise movement using the Armstrong Whitworth Argosy Transport Aircraft

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

Dreadnoughts and hydroplane, British Grand Fleet, North Sea, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Aerial of Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France, Europe

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From the cockpit of an Airbus A330 to the sleek design of a Bentley car, the world of aeroplanes encompasses both innovation and elegance. With aircraft propellers spinning like artwork, such as the Jaguar aircraft DP035691, it's no wonder that aviation has captured our imaginations for decades. One cannot mention aviation without acknowledging Howard Hughes, a true pioneer in US aviation history. His contributions have shaped the industry we know today. And speaking of pioneers, who can forget about Shackleton over the Strand RAF_228_190E_0048? Their daring feats remind us of the courage it takes to conquer new heights. The Lancaster Bomber accompanied by two Spitfire Fighter planes at the 2011 Goodwood revival showcases not only power but also teamwork in flight, and is a testament to how collaboration can lead to extraordinary achievements. And then there's Concorde – a symbol of speed and luxury that graced British Airways livery at Heathrow Airport in London during its heyday in the 1970s. Its iconic silhouette still captures hearts worldwide. Let's not overlook historical gems like The Westland Lysander from 1941 or aerial photography from 1919 AFL03_aerofilms_c12930. These snapshots transport us back in time and allow us to appreciate how far we've come in terms of technology and exploration. For those seeking adventure combined with breathtaking views, Maho Bay offers an unforgettable experience where low-flying aircraft approach Princess Juliana International Airport on St. Martin Island (St. Maarten). Witnessing these magnificent machines up close is truly awe-inspiring. Lastly, let's not forget moments like Farnborough Air Show in 1952 EAW046639 when enthusiasts gather to celebrate all things aviation-related – showcasing cutting-edge designs and pushing boundaries further than ever before. Whether it's kayaks attached to an aeroplane or any other unexpected combination, the world of aeroplanes continues to surprise and captivate us.