Aloft Collection

China - Cultural Revolution Poster - Chairman Mao
The Many accomplish great things - Cultural Revolution poster from the Peoples Republic of China, featuring happy workers heading out to work, many holding aloft the Little Red Book

The Last Man, Hans Bohrdt - Propaganda - German navy officer
In 1915 Hans Bohrdt created his most famous illustration which is called " The Last Man". The image shows a German navy officer holding up a German flag as his ship sinks because he would

Vickers VC-10 (forward view) aloft of BOACs G-ARVB

Suffragette Demonstration Rally Hyde Park
The Great Suffragette Demonstration held on 23rd July 1910. banners held aloft include Fortune Favours The Brave, Arise Go Forth & Conquer and the Emmeline Pankhurst banner. Date: 23rd July 1910

The Personification of Finland (Suomi)
The Female Personification of Finland (Suomi), holding aloft the National Flag over the sun rising across the Finnish lakes

Brewster F2A Buffalo of the US Navy, aloft in Aug 1942 by when the type was relegated to training duties, having proved no match to the Japanese fighters

Common Bottlenose Dolphin Jumping in Air, Caribbean Sea, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

Nicolas II and Kneeling troops - WWI
WWI - Emperor (Tsar) Nicholas (Nicolas) II of Russia holds up a sacred icon to his troops, who drop to their knees in penitence. Date: circa 1915

Jolly Bathing girl on the beach at Giulianova, Italy
A jolly bathing girl standing atop a lightweight oared catamaran on the beach at Giulianova, a coastal town and commune in the province of Teramo of central Italy. Date: circa late 1930s

Humber, Hillman and Sunbeam Rootes Motors Limited brochure
Front cover of a Humber, Hillman and Sunbeam Rootes Motors Limited brochure - " A Better Buy - because they re better built" 1960

Short S45 Solent 4 of TEAL (forward view) aloft

Olivetti Advert 1928
An Olivetti typewriter is held aloft by Hermes, messenger of the gods and patron of the telecommunications industry

Varese Shoes 1928
A smiling young lady with a kiss curl on her forehead holds aloft a dainty pair of court style shoes with an ankle strap

Sunset over a temperature inversion in the Eskdale Valley, Lake district, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japan as God of Peace stamping on Russian warship
528348 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japan as God of Peace stamping on Russian warship and holding aloft Tsar Nicholas II holding white flag

Wagon loaded with sacks of corn on the road to the flour mill. Carter walks in front of his team of two carthorses with
533921 Wagon loaded with sacks of corn on the road to the flour mill. Carter walks in front of his team of two carthorses with his whip held aloft. Illustration from children's book, London 1860

A Roman Triumphal Parade, 1641. Creator: Simon Peter Tilemann
A Roman Triumphal Parade, 1641

'Une nouvelle statue de Jeanne d'Arc. Oeuvre d'Antonin Carles, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Une nouvelle statue de Jeanne d'Arc. Oeuvre d'Antonin Carles, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Scenes from The Bruce Springsteen concert at Villa Park, The Midlands, England. June 1988. Bruce Springsteen, singer and songwriter, performing at Villa Park, The Midlands in June 1988

WW1 - Victory - The flags of the victorious nations flanking a carved statue of the personification of Victory stood atop the world and holding a victory wreath aloft. Date: circa 1919

Common Bottlenose Dolphin Jumping out of Water, Caribbean Sea, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

Common Bottlenose Dolphins Jumping out of Water, Caribbean Sea, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

Emiliano Zapata stands near a brick staircase, in a sombrero, holding the hilt of his sword and holding a rifle aloft, wearing two bandoliers across his chest

Britannia by Felix Desruelles at Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
Britannia by Felix-Alexandre Desruelles (18651943) at Boulogne-sur-Mer, France - commemorating the arrival of the British troops in 1914

Nicolas Florine Born Nikolay Florin Was an Engineer That?
Nicolas Florine Born Nikolay Florin Was an Engineer That Built This First Tandem Rotor Helicopter in Which He Remained Aloft for 9Mins 58 Seconds in 1933 in Belgium Rhode St Genese 200Hp Date: 1933

Charlie Chaplin in London - Arrival at Victoria Station
Charlie Chaplin (1889-1977) English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer - arriving in London - A wild arrival at Victoria Station with the star resorting to sitting on the roof of his cab as

WW2 - Wireless Operators Instruction Class
A photograph of an active British WW2 Royal Air Force wireless operators instruction class, aloft in the latest (of the time) type of training plane. Date: circa 1940s

Archibald Russell, Finnish square-rigger ship
Going aloft on board the Archibald Russell, Finnish square-rigger ship Date: 1936

The Statue of Liberty - New York Bay, New York City, USA. Date: circa 1910

The Suffragette newspaper Holiday Campaign. Front cover of The Suffragette newspaper, edited by Christabel Pankhurst and official organ of the W.S.P.U vol. 1, no. 43, Friday August 8, 1913

CARRIED ALOFT BY BALLOON
An Italian soldier gets entangled with a balloon's mooring rope, and is swept 300 metres into the air before falling to his death. Date: 1899

DDE-90024069
Asia, Burma, (Myanmar), Pagan (Bagan) Hot Air balloon over the temple complex of Pagan at dawn. Date: 14/11/2006

DDE-90024068
Asia, Burma, (Myanmar), Pagan (Bagan) Hot Air balloon over the temple complex of Pagan at dawn. Ananda temple at right. Date: 14/11/2006

Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head (colour litho)
STC445078 Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lee Westwood Holds Aloft The Trophy, English Open 1998, 08 June 1998 Date: 08 June 1998

Winged Gorgon, c. 1915-18 (chalk)
5862561 Winged Gorgon, c.1915-18 (chalk) by Merello, Rubaldo (1872-1922); 36x8x8 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini

Winged Gorgon, c. 1915-18 (chalk)
5862562 Winged Gorgon, c.1915-18 (chalk) by Merello, Rubaldo (1872-1922); 36x8x8 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini

Costumed woman holds vase aloft (b / w photo)
3643376 Costumed woman holds vase aloft (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumed woman holds vase aloft)

Going aloft, Coastguards man, Fishermans return, On the look-out (engraving)
6010607 Going aloft, Coastguards man, Fishermans return, On the look-out (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going aloft, Coastguards man)

War Manoeuvres of an Ironclad at Sea (engraving)
1046344 War Manoeuvres of an Ironclad at Sea (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: War Manoeuvres of an Ironclad at Sea)

Wings Aloft, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, May 1934 (litho)
615346 Wings Aloft, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, May 1934 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; eHagley Museum and Library; American

Funny little toddler boy pretending to be a Strongman
insertcaption Date: circa 1920s

The Cherub - Chamberlain keeping watch on Poor Jack
The Cherub - Joseph Chamberlain looking out for the interests and security of Poor Jack with his Merchant Shipping Bill. Date: 1884

Bill going Aloft (engraving)
3626037 Bill going Aloft (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bill going Aloft. Illustration for Chatterbox (1867)

Allegorical Representation of America
An allegorical representation of the products and inhabitants of America; various Native American men and women crowd by a small fortified wall by the water, carrying or moving animals, products

Spanish Consul demands Reparations for Insult
At Tampico, the Spanish consul demands reparations for insults against the Spanish nationality. A huge crowd of people are gathered outside a large building flying the Mexican flag

Thumbnail Jottings during a Coastguard Cruise, Bantry Bay (engraving)
1049046 Thumbnail Jottings during a Coastguard Cruise, Bantry Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thumbnail Jottings during a Coastguard Cruise)

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"Aloft: A Journey Through Time and Space" Step into the captivating world of "aloft" as we embark on a mesmerizing journey that transcends boundaries and eras. From the depths of China's Cultural Revolution to the soaring heights of Chairman Mao's iconic posters, witness history unfold before your eyes. Gaze in awe as the Vickers VC-10 takes flight, gracefully aloft above BOACs G-ARVB. Feel the exhilaration and anticipation as this forward view captures the essence of aviation at its finest. Immerse yourself in Hans Bohrdt's masterpiece, "The Last Man, " a propaganda piece depicting a German navy officer. Let it serve as a reminder of how art can be used to manipulate minds during times of turmoil. Join us at Hyde Park for an empowering suffragette demonstration rally, where women fought tirelessly for their rights. The spirit and determination displayed here will leave you inspired and awestruck. Discover Finland personified through Suomi - a symbol of resilience, strength, and national identity. Witness her gracefulness aloft amidst turbulent times, reminding us all that unity prevails over adversity. Transport yourself back to August 1942 when Brewster F2A Buffalo fighter planes soared high above US Navy ships. Marvel at their agility and prowess as they remain steadfastly aloft amidst chaos. Experience pure joy as a common bottlenose dolphin leaps out of the Caribbean Sea in Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras. Its playful nature reminds us to embrace life's simple pleasures with unbridled enthusiasm. In Nicolas II's poignant presence alongside kneeling troops during World War I lies an indescribable sense of duty and sacrifice. This image serves as a solemn tribute to those who fought valiantly for their nations' causes while keeping hope alive aloft in their hearts. Behold the majestic Lockheed 1049G Super Constellation soaring through vast skies on behalf of Varig.