Aviatrix Collection

Amy Johnson - pioneering English pilot
Amy Johnson (later Mollison) CBE (1903-1941) - pioneering English pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia

Amy Johnson CBE (1903-1941) - pioneering English female pilot - pictured standing in front of her Gipsy Moth just before she undertook a 19-day solo flight to Australia

Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) in Boston training plane, 1926 (b / w photo)
SLS249192 Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) in Boston training plane, 1926 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Sketch cover featuring Amelia Earhart by Olive Snell
Portrait of pioneering American aviator, Amelia Earhart (1897 - 1937) by society portraitist Olive Snell on the front cover of The Sketch magazine. Date: 1928

Flight / Flying Girl
Pretty young aviatrix in a belted leather flight coat, leather gauntlets, helmet & goggles

Heath / Avro Avian Plane
Mary Lady Heath, Irish aviator, and her Avro Avian: she was the first woman to fly solo from England to South Africa

Glamourous Aviatrix
A glamourous blond Aviatrix, sporting red goggles and a cream flying helmet and jumpsuit enjoys a well earned smoke in between flights

Percival P3 Gull Six, G-ADPR, Jean, used by Jean Batten
Percival P3 Gull Six, G-ADPR, Jean, used by Jean Gardner Batten, CBE, OSC (19091982), - a New Zealand aviatrix - on two record-breaking flights in the 1930s. Date: circa 1937

Amy Johnson alongside a Zogling primary glider
Amy Johnson CBE (1903-1941) - pioneering English female pilot (the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia) standing beside a Kegel-built Zogling primary glider, near Wendover

Lady members of the Heston Park flying club
A 3000 mile holiday tour by air by members of the Heston Park flying club, including a number of women pilots, set out from Heston Air Park (Aerodrome) in twenty aircraft

Marjorie Vereker and Adelaide Cleaver - Heston Aerodrome
Mrs Marjorie Rosamond Seton Dower Vereker (nee Mulliner) (1902-1992) and Adelaide Franklin Cleaver (nee Pollock) (1885-1939)

Shell Special Petrol - Shell Ltd. Date: 1933

Tecalemit Aircraft Lubrication Systems - Tecalemit Ltd. Date: 1936

Miss F. J. Crossley, Aviatrix
Miss F. J. Crossley, a female aviator who had recently competed in an air race around England. Date: 1931

Mrs Christa Brassey
Christa Brassey (1909-1986) was born Dorothea Christa Baronin von Bodenhausen. Here she is being celebrated for her talents as a linguist and aviatrix. Date: 1939

Sheila Scott, English record-breaking aviator
Sheila Scott (Sheila Christine Hopkins, 1922-1988), English aviator who broke over 100 aviation records through her long distance flights

Aviator Antonia de Varelia in aviation style hat
The well-known female aviator, Antonia de Vareli photographed in a close-fitting helmet style hat made of silk and lined with suede. 1928

Abdulla cigarette advertisement featuring woman aviator
Advertisement for Abdulla cigarettes featuring a female aviator, ready for take off, armed with a packet of her favourite brand. Date: 1929

Amelia Earhart, 1932 (b / w photo)
SLS249184 Amelia Earhart, 1932 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

From 14-18 November 1932 Amy Johnson, CBE flew her new de Havilland DH.80A Puss Moth, registration G-ACAB, from Lympne Aerodrome, London, England, to Cape Town, South Africa

English aviator Amy Johnson at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, standing next to the MG car which was presented to her on behalf of Sir William Morris in recognition of her historic solo flight

English aviator Amy Johnson arrives at Hedon Airport, near her home town of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, in her De Havilland DH.60 Gipsy Moth aircraft G-aAH during celebrations to mark her

British aviator Amy Johnson pictured in the cockpit of her Gipsy Moth plane before before her historic solo flight from Britain to Australia

Miss Amy Johnson acknowledging the enthusiastic welcome given to her by the huge crowd gathered at Moonee Vallrey racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on Monday June 16th 1930

Miss Amy Johnson addressing the huge gathering at Geelong in Victoria, Australia on Wednesday June 18 1930. The previous month, the English aviation pioneer had set off from Croydon airport

English aviator Amy Johnson pictured soon after her dramatic 9 o clock arrival at Croydon aerodrome, London as she returns from her historic 11, 000 mile solo trip from Britain to Australia

An Armstrong Whitworth AW-154 Argosy, City of Glasgow of Imperial Airways; a three-engine that could carry 20 passengers. She left Croydon on 5 May and arrived in Darwin, Australia on 24 May

Juanita Burns - Aviatrix
circa 1910s

GLAMOROUS AVIATRIX
A glamorous blond Aviatrix, sporting red goggles and a cream flying helmet and jumpsuit enjoys a well earned smoke in between flights Date: 1933

Marjorie Vereker in her aircraft at Heston Aerodrome
Mrs Marjorie Rosamond Seton Dower Vereker (nee Mulliner) (1902-1992) in her aircraft at Heston Aerodrome at the annual flying meeting of The Brigade of Guards at their HQ at Heston Air Park where

Lady Bailey preparing for flight in Zogling glider
Dame Mary Bailey, Lady Bailey, DBE (nee Westenra) (1890-1960), Irish aviator, trying the controls in preparation for her flight in the Zogling primary glider near Wendover in Buckinghamshire

Lady Bailey preparing for flight in Zogling glider
Dame Mary Bailey, Lady Bailey, DBE (nee Westenra) (1890-1960), Irish aviator, trying the controls in preparation for her flight in the Zogling primary glider near Wendover in Buckinghamshire

Aviatrix, Miss E. W. E. (Winifred) Spooner, 1900-1933
Aviatrix, Miss E.W.E. (Winifred) Spooner, 1900-1933, in 1931. Date: 1931

Tributes and celebrateions for the English aviator Amy Johnson pictured on her return to London following her historic 11, 000 mile solo trip from Britain to Australia. August 1930

Sketch cover - Diana Guest Manning
Miss Diana Guest, later Manning (1909-1994), daughter of Captain Freddie Guest, who recently took her pilots A certificate. One of a number of society women taking to the air in the inter-war period

The Arrival of Amelia Earhart at Southampton on June 18th, 1928 following her flight across the Atlantic (becoming the first woman to travel the route as a passenger)

Front cover of The Tatler - Miss Amy Johnson
Portrait of Amy Johnson, CBE (1903 -1941), on the front cover of The Tatler, 6th August 1930. Amy Johnson was a pioneering English aviatrix

Lady Victoria Brady (nee Pery) (1893 - 1918), only daughter of the 4th Earl and Countess of Limerick. Lady Victoria was a keen aviator and made a number of flights with Gustav Hamel

Dorothy Spicer, aviator
Dorothy Norman Spicer, married name Pearce (1908- 1946), aviator and pioneering aeronautical engineeer. Together with her business partner Pauline Gower set up a successful aeronautical company

Peggy Salaman, 19 year old aviatress, who flew from Lympe in Kent to Cape Town, South Africa in November 1931, beating the existing record set by Glen Kidston by more than a day

The Mollisons at St. Moritz, 1933 (Amy Johnson)
Aviation power couple, Amy Johnson and her husband Jim Mollison, pictured on the slopes at the fashionable ski resort of St. Moritz. Date: 1933

Amelia Earhart Greeted at Southampton
Amelia Earhart is greeted by local dignitaries at Southampton on June 18th, 1928 following her flight across the Atlantic (becoming the first woman to travel the route as a passenger)

Gieves outfitters advertisement for flying helmets & goggles
Advertisement for Gieves of Old Bond Street and Burlington Arcade, London, outfitters to the Royal Air Force, specifically promoting their flying helmets which are endorsed by female aviator

Madge Titheradge in The Best of Luck
Madge Titheradge (1887-1961) Australian born actress, pictured in a fetching aviator costume for her role in " The Best of Luck" at which opened at Drury Lane in 1916. Date: 1916

Lady Drogheda as a plough girl, World War One
Lady Drogheda, formerly Kathleen Burn, dressed in a pictureseque dress to plough a field. The Countess of Drogheda, born Kathleen Moore Pelham Burn married the 10th Earl of Drogheda in 1909

Jean Batten in 1934
Jean Batten (1909 - 1982). Pioneering aviator from New Zealand. In May 1934 Batten successfully flew solo from England to Australia in the Gipsy Moth

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"Aviatrix: Pioneering Women Who Defied Gravity" In the early 20th century, a group of remarkable women soared through the skies, defying societal norms and conquering the male-dominated world of aviation. Among them was Amy Johnson, a pioneering English pilot whose name became synonymous with courage and determination. With her CBE title proudly displayed, she stood tall as an inspiration to all aspiring female aviators. Amelia Earhart, another trailblazing figure in aviation history, trained tirelessly in Boston's training plane back in 1926. A captivating black and white photo captures her unwavering focus as she prepared to take flight into uncharted territories. Olive Snell immortalized Earhart's spirit on a sketch cover that showcased her indomitable will. The Flight/Flying Girl phenomenon took hold as these daring aviatrixes captivated imaginations worldwide. Their fearless exploits inspired countless young girls to dream beyond conventional boundaries and reach for the sky. The Heath/Avro Avian Plane became their trusted companion on many groundbreaking journeys. Its sleek design perfectly complemented their glamorous image while ensuring safe passage through turbulent skies. Marjorie Vereker and Adelaide Cleaver were two extraordinary women who left their mark at Heston Aerodrome. As they gracefully maneuvered their aircrafts amidst cheering crowds, they shattered stereotypes with every successful landing. Shell Special Petrol fueled these courageous ladies' dreams by providing reliable power for their high-flying adventures. Tecalemit Aircraft Lubrication Systems ensured smooth operations even under extreme conditions - essential components that allowed them to push boundaries fearlessly. Miss F. J Crossley embraced her role as an aviatrix wholeheartedly, embracing the thrill of flying with unmatched passion and skill. Her dedication paved the way for future generations of female pilots eager to follow in her footsteps. Mrs Christa Brassey exemplified elegance both on land and in the air.