Airforce Collection

Defenders of the Empire - British Army, Navy and Airforce with the King at the fore. Date: 1924

WW2 - British RAF Flying Boat Sunderland Date: circa 1940

Vickers VC10 C1 XR808 10 Sqn RAF Hong Kong 1968
Vickers VC10 C1 XR808 of 10 Squadron RAF Transport Command landing at Kai Tak, Hong Kong in 1968 Date: 1968

English Electric Lightning T. 4 XM989 56 Squadron RAF
English Electric Lightning T.4 XM989 of 56 Squadron RAF at Wattisham on 16 June 1963 with other Lightning F.1As Date: 1963

WW2 Aircraft - A Spitfire and Heinkel 111K
WW2 - Engagement in the air between a German Heinkel 111K long-range bomber and an RAF Spitfire, which has secured a hit. Date: circa 1941

BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows break Scampton 1989
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks break during their display at Scampton in October 1989 Date: 1989

Hunting Percival Jet Provost T. 3 1FTS Linton-on-Ouse 1980
Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3 from 1FTS taking off from RAF Linton-on-Ouse in 1980 Date: 1980

Nato Headquarters, Izmir, Turkey - now the Allied Air Component Command Headquarters Date: 1957

Mitsubishi A5M4 Claude
A Japan - Imperial Japanese Navy Mitsubishi A5M4 Claude Parked Date: 1940s

Mitsubishi A5M Claude
A Japan - Imperial Japanese Navy Mitsubishi A5M Claude Parked Date: 1940s

Airborne#4 In The Air
Martin Van Hoecke

Vickers VC10 K2 ZA143 101 Sqn RAF Brize Norton 2000
Vickers VC10 K2 ZA143 of 101 Sqn RAF landing at Brize Norton in 2000 Date: 2000

Vickers VC10 K4 ZD242 101 Sqn RAF Brize Norton 2000
Vickers VC10 K4 ZD242 of 101 Sqn RAF at Brize Norton in 2000 Date: 2000

BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows Cosford 1982
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks perform the vixen break at Cosford in April 1982 Date: 1982

A modified auxiliary fuel tank being filled with beer, Bognor Regis, 1944
A Norwegian fighter pilot, sat on the wing of his Spitfire, looks on. A technician is writing Joy Juice xxx on the fuel tank

Uk Army Aeroplane No. 207 a Maurice Farman Type Royal Ai?
Uk Army Aeroplane No. 207 a Maurice Farman Type Royal Airforce 2 Squadron Aircraft Date: 1910s

English Electric Lightning F. 1A XM172 56 Squadron RAF
English Electric Lightning F.1A XM172 and others from 56 Squadron RAF taxy for display at Le Bourget on 16 June 1963 Date: 1963

WW2 - Fit and ready to join the RAF - strong like Father
" We Must Hand it to the RAF" WW2 - Fit and ready to join the RAF - strong like Father! A girl is happy to hand over her boy to the service of the country

Keep em Flying - US Dive Bombing Planes. he planes shown here are all U.S. Navy Douglas SBD (" Scout Bomber Douglas" ) Dauntless aircraft

The British Army Airship Beta and Hangar
The British Army Airship " Beta" and hangar. Served in northern France during the First World War. She had a 45-50 Clerget engine, a speed of 35 mph and a crew of three

BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows Diamond Bend Finningley
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks flying the Diamond Bend at RAF Finningley in 1983 Date: 1983

Pilot of a Consolidated B-24 US Army Airforce Bomber climbing into his aircraft, prior to take-off. Date: circa 1940s

1930s RAF biplane diving with the engine still running
Republic P-47D-25-RE Thunderbolts of the 82nd Squadron 78th Fighter Group, 66th Fighter Wing, escorting Boeing B-176-25-VE Fortress Bomber over the Continent in 1945. Date: 1945

The Bayou Militia
Dan McCauley IV

Launch
Piotr Wrobel

Launch
Piotr Wrobel

US Air Force F16 at Dhahran Air Base, Saudi Arabia, September 1990, Operation Desert Shield

WW2 - American Red Cross Clubmobile - UK
Sighted Sinkers - Sank Same! WW2 - American Red Cross Clubmobile (USAF) - Somewhere in Great Britain. American airforce personnel relaxing with coffee and doughnuts

Launch
Piotr Wrobel

Starry night
Piotr Wrobel

Cloud makers
Piotr Wrobel

Parade
Piotr Wrobel

Schempp-Hirth Minimoa BGA338 under repair With Slingsby Sailplanes at Kirbymoorside in 1943.After being impressed into the Royal Air Force BGA338 was flown briefly by the ATC at 123 Elelmentary

Macchi C-202 Folgore
Italian Airforce Aermacchi C-202 Folgore Parked During Maintenance Date: 1940s

Macchi C-205 Veltro
Italian Airforce Aermacchi C-205 Veltro Parked Date: 1940s

Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
A Captured Imperial Japanese Navy Mitsubishi A6M Zero Wearing Surrender Marking of Green Cross on White Square Date: 1940s

Hawker Hunter T-7
A Royal Netherlands Airforce Hawker Hunter T.7 Trainer after Landing with Drag-Chute Deployed Date: 1960s

Amiot 143
A French Air Force Amiot 143 Parked Date: 1930s

Hawker Audax
A Formation of Royal Airforce Audaxes of 2 Squadron Flying in the Air Pageant at Hendon with a Crowd of People Watching Date: 1934

Airforce, Airplanes, Aviation, Biplane, Colour Image, Fighter Aircraft, First World War
Airforce, Airplanes, Aviation, Biplane, Colour Image, Fighter Aircraf, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 75492152

Can You hear it?
Linda Arnado

Vapor Cone
Linda Arnado

MS-Bretagne
José Fangueiro

Don´t press that butttooooooo
Marcus Cederberg

WW2 New Zealand Navy, Army and Airforce, Give them something MORE than THANKS postal cover envelope Date: 1946

Republican Aeroplane being prepared; Spanish Civil War, 1936
Photograph showing members of the Republican airforce loading the machine guns of one of their bi-planes at Irun, Northern Spain, during the early stages of the Civil War, 1936. Date: 1936

An avenue in the West of Madrid after bombardment by the Nationalist airforce and artillery, November 1936. A barricade made of cobbles and bricks can be seen on the right of the photograph

Guernica after bombing, Spanish Civil War, 1937
Photograph showing the Basque town of Guernica after the Nationalist air raids, 1937. Guernica was in Republican territory when Franco's Nationalist airforce combined with the German Condor

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"Defenders of the Empire: The Mighty British Army, Navy, and Airforce" During World War II, the British RAF Flying Boat Sunderland soared through the skies as a symbol of strength and resilience. Its presence was felt across oceans, protecting our nation's interests. The English Electric Lightning T. 4 XM989 from 56 Squadron RAF showcased cutting-edge technology and unmatched speed during its service. It stood tall as a testament to the innovation within our airforce. In times of war, iconic aircraft like the Spitfire and Heinkel 111K took to the skies in fierce battles. These aerial warriors fought with unwavering courage for victory and freedom. Witnessing BAe Systems Hawks of RAF Red Arrows break Scampton in 1989 was an awe-inspiring spectacle that left spectators breathless. Their precision maneuvers displayed not only skill but also unity among our forces. Formation flying by British RAF Sterling Bomber Squadrons during World War II demonstrated impeccable coordination and teamwork in their mission to protect our homeland from enemy threats. Amidst wartime challenges, even moments of camaraderie emerged - like when a modified auxiliary fuel tank was filled with beer at Bognor Regis in 1944. A reminder that amidst adversity, soldiers find solace in shared experiences. The Mitsubishi A5M Claude played a crucial role as Japan's primary fighter aircraft before World War II erupted. Its significance cannot be overlooked when reflecting on historical conflicts. Vickers VC10 C1 XR808 from 10 Sqn RAF stationed in Hong Kong (1968) exemplified global reach and influence held by our airforce during peacetime operations abroad – projecting power while ensuring security far beyond home soil. As part of NATO Headquarters located in Izmir, Turkey; collaboration between nations strengthened bonds amongst allies towards maintaining peace worldwide – showcasing how airforces unite under common goals for global stability.