Airfield Collection (page 13)

Entering, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Entering, 1941. Aircrew board the aircraft. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Arriving, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Arriving, 1941. Aircrew arrive on the airfield. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Lindbergh Field and Administration Building. San Diego, California, c1941. From San Diego, California. [Herz, California]

Churchill became interested in airplanes and foresaw the greatest possibilities, 1914, (1945). Churchill was described as an impetuous and extremely lucky pilot

The Americans Lend a Hand, 1940-1942, (1943). Strategic bombing during World War II. A bombing attack by US Flying Fortresses knocks out a key airfield at Abbeville

De Havilland DH89 aircraft used on some of the Railway Air Service routes, c1934 (c1937). Introduced in 1934, the De Havilland DH89 Dragon Rapide was a British short-haul biplane airliner for 6-8

Customs officers examining passengers baggage at Le Bourget Airport, Paris, 1937. From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1937]

Control tower at Le Bourget Airport, Paris, 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: GPO
Loading 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

Ground Instruction in map reading, c1935 (c1937). The instructor explains to his pupils how to fold a map for reading in the air

The Aerial Derby: Lord Carbery with his Morane-Saulnier monoplane, 1914 (1934). Artist: Flight Photo
The Aerial Derby: Lord Carbery with his Morane-Saulnier monoplane, 1914 (1934). John Evans-Freke, 10th Baron Carbery (1892-1970) at the Aerial Derby

The Aerial Derby: the pilot of the Avro, Mr FP Raynham, 1913 (1934). Artist: Flight Photo
The 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 Photo
The end of a great flight: Mr Robert Slacks arrival at Hendon, 1913 (1934). Robert Slack qualified for his aviators certificate on 14 November 1911

Their hearts are high, 1941. From Bomber Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Back from Bergen, 1941. The crews of two of the Hampden bombers which attacked German fleet concentrations in Bergen Fjord, Norway. From Bomber Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

R. A. F Contributes Its magnificent Quota, 1943-44
R.A.F Contributes Its magnificent Quota, 1943-44. Members of The Fighting Cocks, a famous North African fighter squadron, take a moments rest after the successful invasion of Sicily by allied troops

Le Bourget, 1870, (1884)
Le Bourget, 1870. The Battle of Le Bourget was part of the siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War, fought between 27th and 30th September 1870. After Alphonse de Neuville (1835-1885)

Handley-Page W. 10 Passenger-carrying aeroplane operating on Imperial Airways, 1929
Handley-Page W.10 Passenger-carrying aeroplane operating on Imperial Airways, 1929. The W.10 was a medium-range biplane airliner designed and built by Handley Page

Refuelling a Wellesley Bomber, 1940. The Vickers Wellesley was a British 1930s light bomber built by Vickers-Armstrongs for the Royal Air Force

Sopwith Camel aircraft ready for a patrol over the German lines, World War I, c1917-c1918. The Sopwith Camel first entered service in June 1917. Stereoscopic card. Detail

The Great Military Review at Tempelhofer Field, Berlin, Germany, early 20th century

Members of the RAF ready for action during World War II, c1940 (1943). From Coastal Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

Winston Churchill after making a trip by air, c1914 (1935). From The Royal Jubilee Book 1910-1935 [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]

German Albatros DV, Souilly, France, 2 January 1918

British Royal Flying Corps aircraft under repair, c1916, (1926)

Ground crew attending to a French Spad on a snow-covered field, 1918, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
Ground crew attending to a French Spad on a snow-covered field, 1918, (1926)

French Fighter Squadron Aerodrome, 1918, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
French Fighter Squadron Aerodrome, 1918, (1926)

An Inversion a Little Close to the Ground, 1918, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
An Inversion a Little Close to the Ground, 1918, (1926)

Departure of French Breguet planes for a reconnaissance mission during winter, 1914-1918

Queen Elisabeth of Belgium visiting Allied pilots, c1915. The Queen of the Belgians enjoyed great popularity as a result of her visits to the front and sponsorship of a nursing unit during World War I

Carrier-borne planes to be transferred to the French with the carrier Langley, 1951.The United States Navy Independence-class aircraft carrier USS Langley (CVL-27)

Helicopter landing at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Saigon, Vietnam, 1953

Destroyed aircraft at Le Bourget airfield, German-occupied Paris, July 1940

John Alcock (1892-1919), British aviator, 1914. Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight on 14 June 1919, for which they shared a £ 10

RAF Bicester raf_8otu_fno_48_po_3019
Bicester Airfield, Launton, Oxfordshire. During the Second World War RAF Bicester was used by Bomber Command for training

Brabazon Hangar DP137889
Brabazon Hangar, Filton Airport, Bristol, Somerset. General view of hangar. Post War Buildings

Thurleigh Airfield, Bedford 18945_22
Bedford Airfield, Bedfordshire. Thurleigh Airbase hosted the 8th US Airforce during the Second World War and was known as station 111

Wroughton Airfield Solar Park 29714_046
Wroughton Airfield Solar Park, Wiltshire. Solar farm shown under construction in February 2016. It was energised just over a month later. Some of the hangars are used by the Science Museum

Long Newnton Airfield 27446_039
Long Newnton, Gloucestershire. Solar farm on the site of the former RAF airfield

Greenham Common 27439_046
Greenham Common, West Berkshire. Former RAF and USaF airfield, with the GAMA Complex (cruise missile storage bunkers) to one side. The airfield was operational between 1942 and 1993

RAF Welford 27553_017
RAF Welford, West Berkshire

Military Airfield 28388_005
Cottesmore Airfield, Lincolnshire. Home to the RAFs Harrier GR9 squadrons until closure in 2011. It is now an army base. SK9016/3

Snowy runways 28377_015
Collinski Airfield, RAF Spadeadam, Cumbria. Dummy airfield constructed during the Cold War for testing purposes. NY6574/3

Operational airfield in World War 1. Diorama
Operational airfield in World War 1. The diorama shows an operational airfield that was typical for 1917-1918. It consist of a colecction of tents and individuallyy painted aircraf

Short Sunderland flying boat, RaF, WW2
Short Sunderland flying boat W3986/RBU, in service with RaF (Royal Australian Air Force) 10th Squadron from August 1941 to May 1943, seen here on an airfield. Date: circa 1940s

RAF fox mascot with pilot, WW1
The fox mascot of an RAF squadron with a pilot on the Western Front in France during World War One. Apparently the fox was fond of flying. Date: circa 1916

Douglas Bader and his wife
Douglas Bader (1910-1982) RAF fighter ace, pictured with his wife and a light aircraft at Lungi Airport, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: late 1950s

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"Exploring the Rich History of Airfields: From Iconic Aircraft to Aviation Milestones" Step into a world where the sky knows no limits, as we delve into the captivating realm of airfields. 🚁✈️ 1️⃣ The US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter gracefully takes flight, showcasing its power and versatility in the vast expanse above. 2️⃣ Sir Alan Cobham's National Aviation Day Campaign poster reminds us of the pioneering spirit that propels aviation forward, inspiring generations to reach for the skies. 3️⃣ The majestic R 101 Airship floats effortlessly through clouds, capturing our imagination with its sheer grandeur and elegance. 4️⃣ A sleek Lotus Esprit Sport 350 from 1999 gleams in silver, symbolizing speed and luxury on an airfield where dreams take flight. 5️⃣ Witnessing history unfold before our eyes, Concordes First Flight marks a momentous achievement in supersonic travel that forever changed aviation. 6️⃣ Eric Ravilious' Runway Perspective (1941) transports us back in time to witness wartime efforts on airfields during World War II – a testament to courage and resilience. 7️⃣ The mighty B-29 Superfortress bomber aircraft stands tall as a reminder of America's military prowess and technological advancements during times of conflict. 8️⃣ Russell Hennessy's CM11 6583 Morris Bullnose captures nostalgia at an airfield; this vintage beauty showcases how passion for automobiles can intertwine with aviation wonders. 9️⃣ In World War II Royal Air Force colors, the Westland Lysander warbird evokes memories of bravery displayed by pilots who soared through enemy lines on daring missions. 🔟 The iconic R101 airship hovers above like a floating city among clouds, epitomizing the golden age of air travel and its boundless possibilities.