Airmen Collection

Royal Air Force Display Poster, Hendon, showing two pilots in flight, with other planes in the background. 1936

Propaganda poster: prime ministers statement
Second world war propaganda poster. Above a photograph of five brave airmen is a quotation from the Prime Minister, Winston Churchill: Never was so much owed by so many to so few

The Battle of Britain
A circular painting depicting the brave men of the Royal Airforce on the ground and in action during the Battle of Briatin

Battle of Britain memorial near Folkestone, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Commander C. R. Samson R. N
Air Commodore Charles Rumney Samson CMG, DSO & Bar, AFC (8 July 1883 5 February 1931), British naval aviation pioneer. He was one of the first four officers selected for pilot training by the Royal

A shooter signals the launch of an F / A-18 Super Hornet
Persian Gulf, February 7, 2008 - A shooter on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, gives the signal for an F/A-18E Super Hornet to launch off ship

WW2 Christmas card, Escort! A Chelsea Pensioner looks in admiration at an RAF airman with an elegant woman on each arm. Date: 1941

Commander Samson with other British airmen, WW1
Air Commodore Charles Rumney Samson CMG, DSO & Bar, AFC (8 July 1883 5 February 1931), British naval aviation pioneer. He was one of the first four officers selected for pilot training by the Royal

Firemen neutralize a fire
May 23, 2007 - Firemen neutralize a fire during a field training exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina

Photo of the pilot, entry of the 1st squadron
953780 Photo of the pilot, entry of the 1st squadron by Unknown photographer, (19th-20th century); Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

Studying aeroplane [i.e. airplane] rudder, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Studying aeroplane [i.e. airplane] rudder, 1917 or 1918. The instructor is here shown explaining the principles of lateral

Machine gun school, 12 Dec 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Machine gun school, 12 Dec 1917 (date created or published later). Men becoming more familiar with the delicate mechanism of the automatic rifle as part of their aviation training.

Langley Field, Va. - French Nieuport Plane, Type 17, with Lt. E. Lemaitre And Capt. J.C... 1917
Langley Field, Virginia - French Nieuport Plane, Type 17, with Lt. E. Lemaitre And Captain J.C. Bartolf (or possibly Capt. W.T. Boatwright), 1917

Langley Field, Va. - French Nieuport Plane, Type 17, with Capt. J.C. Bartolf And Lt.E... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Langley Field, Virginia - French Nieuport Plane, Type 17, with Captain J.C. Bartolf (or possibly Capt. W.T. Boatwright) And Lt.E. Lemaitre, 1917

Langley Field, Va. - French Nieuport Plane, Type 17, with Capt. J.C. Bartolf And Lt. E... 1917
Langley Field, Virginia - French Nieuport Plane, Type 17, with Captain J.C. Bartolf (or possibly Capt. W.T. Boatwright) And Lt. E. Lemaitre, 1917

Langley Field, Va. - Curtis Jn4D Plane, with Olmstead Propeller And Ackerman Wheels, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Langley Field, Virginia - Curtis Jn4D Plane, with Olmstead Propeller And Ackerman Wheels, 1917

Gabriele D'Annunzio et son pilote, le capitaine Ermanno Beltramo, c1916. Creator: Unknown
Gabriele D'Annunzio et son pilote, le capitaine Ermanno Beltramo, c1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Naming an American Bomber, 6 July 1944, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Naming an American Bomber, 6 July 1944, (1947). King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with daughter Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) at a bomber station of the USAAF

At a Bomber Command Station, 5 July 1944, (1947). Creator: Unknown
At a Bomber Command Station, 5 July 1944, (1947). King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with daughter Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II)

Group photograph taken at RAF Ansty aerodrome shows some of the instructors together with a number of the Volunteer Reservists. Seated in the front row are: Flying Officer E. S. Greenwood, Mr, C

RNAS Airmen early 1900s

Royal Naval Air Service RNAS Airmen

T Campbell Black, pilot Date: 1935

H L Brook, pilot Date: 1935

Flight Lieutenant G H Stainforth Pilot Raf 1935
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Flight-Lieutenant R L R Atcherley, pilot Date: 1935

Flight-Lieutenant J N Boothman, pilot Date: 1935

Captain Hs Broad, pilot Date: 1935

Captain C D Barnard, pilot Date: 1935

C W A Scott, pilot Date: 1935

WW2 Airmen In The Desert
This photograph shows a group of WW2 airmen looking at the map before a ground strafe in the desert. Date: circa 1943

WW2 - Loading Machine Gun Cartridge Cases
A photograph of some British WW2 Royal Air Force airmen loading machine gun cartridge cases. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Rear Of A Wellington Bomber
A colorized photograph portraying some British WW2 Royal Air Force airmen standing by the sting in the tail of a Vickers Wellington bomber plane. Date: circa 1940s

The Wonder Book Of The R. A. F
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's book, The Wonder Book Of The R.A.F, portraying a British Royal Air Force airmen smoking as he glances towards the sky

WW2 - R. A. F. Parachute Practice
An illustration of a British WW2 Royal Air Force airmen engaging in parachute practice, he is pulling the rip cord in order to open up the parachute. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Fighter Plane, Ammunition Loading
An illustration which shows a pair of British Royal Air Force airmen loading ammunition for the guns which fire through the wings. Date: 1941

WW2 R. A. F. Lamp Signallers
A pair of illustrations showing some WW2 Royal Air Force airmen signalling by lamp from planes in flight, to others that are in close formation. Date: 1941

R. A. F. Parachutist, WW2
This illustration shows a British Royal Air Force airmen preparing to jump from the biplane to parachute safely to ground. Date: 1941

RAF instructor teaching New Zealand cadets, WW2
RAF instructor seated on the cowling teaches some New Zealand Cadets Date: circa 1941

RAF airmen take instructions before setting off, WW2
RAF airmen taking instructions before setting off on a flight Date: circa 1941

RAF airmen just back from a long night flight, WW2
RAF airmen just back from a long night flight Date: circa 1941

RAF leaders during the reign of King George V
Royal Air Force leaders during the first 25 years of the reign of King George V: Salmond, Brancher, Trenchard, Bishop, Ball. Date: 1935

Canada's Air Chief in Britain
Air Commodore Leigh Forbes Stevenson (1895-1989), in command of the Royal Canadian Air Force in Great Britain, with Wing Commander A. P. Campbell, a member of his staff. Date: 1940

Two VCs and a DFC
Sergeant John Hannah, V.C. Pilot Officer C. A. H. Connor, D.F.C. And Flt. Lt. R. A. B. Learoyd, V. C. being celebrated for their achievements leading to Victoria Crosses

THE ZEPPELIN GRAVES
The so-called Zeppelin Graves, Theberton, Suffolk, England. Here lie the bodies of 16 German airmen from the Zeppelin gunned down on 17 June 1917. Date: 1917

Aviation cadets at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942. Creator: Howard Hollem
Aviation cadets at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas

Ens[ign] Noressey and Cadet Thenics at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942. Creator: Howard Hollem
Ens[ign] Noressey and Cadet Thenics at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas

British airmen feeding a honey bear, a RAF mascot in Singapore (photo)
6014668 British airmen feeding a honey bear, a RAF mascot in Singapore (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British airmen feeding a honey bear)

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"Airmen: Defenders of the Skies, Heroes through History" From the early days of aviation to the modern age, they have always held a special place in our hearts. Their unwavering courage and dedication are immortalized in propaganda posters that echo the Prime Minister's resolute statements during times of war. The Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon showcases their incredible skills and showcases their aircraft soaring through the clouds with unparalleled grace, and is a testament to their exceptional training and commitment to protecting our skies. One cannot forget the pivotal Battle of Britain, where these brave men fought valiantly against overwhelming odds. The Battle of Britain memorial near Folkestone stands as a solemn reminder of their sacrifice and resilience, paying homage to those who defended Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe from enemy forces. Commander C. R. Samson R. N. , along with other British airmen during World War I, paved the way for future generations by pushing boundaries and exploring new frontiers in aviation. They laid down foundations that would shape aerial warfare forever. Even during times of celebration like Christmas during World War II, these dedicated individuals did not rest; instead they sent heartfelt greetings on WW2 Christmas cards while continuing their vital role as escorts for missions across dangerous skies. Their bravery extends beyond combat situations - firemen neutralizing fires demonstrate how airmen selflessly serve not only on land but also in emergency response efforts when disaster strikes. Looking back at history reveals glimpses into earlier eras such as RNAS Airmen in the early 1900s or Royal Naval Air Service RNAS Airmen who played instrumental roles before air forces were established. These pioneers set out on daring expeditions into uncharted territories above vast oceans and unknown lands. Individual pilots like T Campbell Black or H L Brook exemplify extraordinary skill and determination that define what it means to be an airman. Their names are etched in aviation history, forever remembered for their contributions to the field.