Airfield Collection (page 20)

Imperial Airways passenger plane Horsa, a Handley Page, on an airfield at Malta. Date: circa 1932

RAF Sunderland flying boat unarmed prototype
RAF Short Sunderland flying boat K4774, an unarmed prototype, seen here on an airfield. Its first flight was in October 1937. Date: circa late 1930s

Men in a field with an early biplane. Date: early 20th century

De Havilland Airco British biplane
De Havilland Airco, British biplane on an airfield. Date: early 20th century

Vickers Vimy British heavy bomber biplane
Vickers Vimy British F9159 heavy bomber biplane (service type), used during the First World War and later as a civil aircraft. Date: 1917-1933

British airmen arming a plane with bombs, WW1
British airmen arming a plane with bombs, on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1918

British daytime bombing squadron, Western Front, WW1
A British daytime bombing squadron with large aircraft on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1918

RAF scouting squadron about to set off, WW1
An RAF scouting squadron about to set off for enemy lines from the British Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

RAF scouting squadron, Western Front, WW1
An RAF scouting squadron on an airfield on the Western Front in France during World War One. They flew low in order to shoot at the enemy. Date: circa 1916

Large RAF aircraft setting off with bombs, WW1
A large RAF aircraft being tuned up before setting off for Germany from the Western Front in France with a bomb load during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Mr Asquith visiting the Western Front, WW1
The British Prime Minister, Herbert Henry Asquith, visiting the Western Front during World War One. He is being shown a bomb dropping device on an aeroplane. Date: circa 1916

Pilot and observer about to set out, Western Front, WW1
A British pilot and his observer getting instructions through their CO via photographs and maps before setting out for the German lines on the Western Front in France during World War One

British airmen planning attack, Western Front, WW1
British airmen belonging to a daytime bombing squadron, planning their attack on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Map of Sardinia by G. H. Davis
A contour map of Sardinia, showing airfields and seaplane bases during the Second World War. The island was experiencing concentrated bombing by the Allied Strategic Air Force. Date: 1943

British planes about to set off on patrol, WW1
British planes about to set off on patrol on the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Mr Asquith inspecting a plane, Western Front, WW1
The British Prime Minister, Herbert Henry Asquith, visiting the Western Front during World War One. He is inspecting a plane full of bullet holes which has just returned from a flight

Early British dirigible, front view
Early British dirigible, seen from the front, on the ground with crew. Date: early 20th century

Early British dirigible on the ground
Early British dirigible, seen here on the ground, with crew. Date: early 20th century

Early British dirigible on the ground with crew
Early British dirigible, seen here on the ground, with crew. Date: early 20th century

People on airfield with light aircraft, Scotland
People on an airfield in Scotland with a light aircraft belonging to Northern & Scottish Airways Ltd of Glasgow. The G-ACSM was a Spartan Cruiser with three engines. Date: 1930s

Scylla L17 biplane on an airfield
The Scylla L17 British four-engine biplane, designed and built by Short Brothers. It was used by Imperial Airways for scheduled flights between London and various European cities

Biplanes at Hendon airfield
Biplanes lined up at Hendon airfield ready for a cross-country race. Date: 1913

Farman plane F-AIAU
Farman passenger monoplane F-AIAU standing on an airfield. Date: circa 1920s

A vintage World War II military trainer aircraft parked at a hangar at Pearson Field, Vancouver, Washington

NAVY: AIR STATION SHELTER. The interior of an air raid shelter at Naval Air Station Barbers Point in Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii. Photograph, mid or late 20th century

WORLD WAR II: LIBYA, c1943. Damaged German bombs at an airfield near Benghazi, Libya, after heavy bombing by Allied air forces. Photograph, c1943

Red truck driving along airfield, airplane visible in background

ORVILLE WRIGHT & LINDBERGH. Orville Wright, Major John F. Curry, and Colonel Charles Lindbergh at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio. Photograph, 22 June 1927

DOOLITTLE PLANE, 1929. Contemporary view of the plane flown by Lieutenant James H. Doolittle out of Mitchel Field, Long Island, on his blind flight of 24 September 1929

AUSTRALIA: AIRPLANE, 1926. A Quantas DH. 50 four passenger aircraft introduced in 1924
AUSTRALIA: AIRPLANE, 1926. A Quantas DH.50 four passenger aircraft introduced in 1924

SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS. Readying the Spirit of St. Louis for Charles A. Lindberghs non-stop trans-Atlantic flight in May 1927

TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT. Ford tri-motor of the Trans-continental Air Transport line on the inaugural flight of the Columbus, Ohio to Waynoka, Oklahoma

CHARLES LINDBERGH and The Spirit of St. Louis shortly before taking off from Roosevelt Field, New York, for Paris, on 20 May 1927

BREGUET BOMBER PLANE. French soldiers loading a Breguet bomber biplane. Photograph, c1920

Space Shuttle Endeavour with its drag chute deployed
November 30, 2008 - With its drag chute deployed, Space Shuttle Endeavour slows to a stop after landing at the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California

Wind turbines at the Ascension Auxiliary Airfield
Wind turbines are the first phase of a six turbine site of the 45th Operations Group, Detachment 2, at Ascension Auxiliary Airfield (aF), South Atlantic Ocean

Energy: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Energy - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: The future is green energy, sustainability, renewable energy. ~ Arnold Schwarzenegger

Eurocopter EC130 light utility helicopter, Mollis Air Base, Switzerland

The first flight of the Wright Flyer in 1903
Vintage aviation photo featuring the first flight of the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Orville Wright is piloting as brother Wilbur runs along beside

An Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon at night on Decimomannu Air Base, Italy
An Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon at night during Exercise STAREX 2010 that took place at Decimomannu Air Base, Italy

A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress of the U. S. Air Force
A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress of the U.S. Air Force gets airborne from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

German ground crew members observe a P-3C Orion of the U. S. Navy
German ground crew members watch as a P-3C Orion of the U.S. Navy shuts down during a NATO maritime exercise at Nordholz Air Base, Germany

Polish Air Force MiG-29 parked at Albacete Airfield, Spain
Polish Air Force MiG-29UB during NATOs Tactical Leadership Program exercise at Albacete Airfield, Spain

An AH-64 Apache helicopter returns from a mission over Iraq
An AH-64 Apache helicopter returns from a mission over Northern Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom

Eurocopter EC635 training helicopter of the Germany Army preparing to land at Fritzlar Air Base, Germany

An AH-64D Apache Longbow at a U.S. operating base near Tikrit, Iraq

Turkish and Polish aircraft tails, Albacete Airfield, Spain
Turkish and Polish aircraft tails at NATOs Tactical Leadership Program exercise, Albacete Airfield, Spain

F-16B Netz from the Israeli Air Force at Decimomannu Air Base, Italy, during exercise Starex 2010

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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.