Buckmaster Collection

Central Flying School, RAF Little Rissington, September 1947. From top: Bristol Buckmaster, North American Harvard, Supermarine Spitfire and de Havilland Mosquito

Bristol Type 166 Buckmaster T1, RP179, at Filton in 1949

Advert for the London couture house of Buckmaster, 1927
Advert for the London couture house of Buckmaster, based at 47 Sloane Street, London, SW1, 1927 Date: 1927

Some celebrities of Bucks Club playing golf caricatured by Fred May in The Tatler. Includes the Duke of Leeds, Lord Chesham, Major Tommy Bouch, Lord Tweedmouth and Captain Hubert Buckmaster

Gladys Cooper and children at Frinton on Sea
Actress Gladys Cooper on the beach at Frinton-on-Sea on the Essex coast where she had a holiday home with her children Joan and John Buckmaster. Date: 1927

Bristol Buckmaster RP151 at Radlett 11 Sep 1947
Bristol Buckmaster RP151 at the 1947 Radlett SBAC show on 11 Sep 1947. Date: 1947

Gladys Cooper with daughter Joan Buckmaster

Lucy Baldwin, Countess Baldwin of Bewdley
The wife of British Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin wearing Buckmaster banquet gown. (1892-1945) Date: 1924

Walters Buckmaster, dressed for a match. Date: 1907

Sir Stanley Buckmaster, Solicitor-General, WW1
Stanley Owen Buckmaster, 1st Viscount Buckmaster (1861-1934), British lawyer and Liberal politician, seen here at the time he served as Solicitor-General under Asquith (1913-1915)

Bristol Type 166 Buckmaster I, RP176

Bristol Type 166 Buckmaster I, RP151

Bristol Buckmaster T1

Bristol Buckmaster T1 RP185
Bristol Buckmaster T1, RP185

Gladys Cooper with husband and daughter
The English actress of stage and screen, Gladys Cooper (1888-1971), with her first husband Captain Herbert Buckmaster (they married in 1908) and their daughter Joan (1910-2005). Date: circa 1915

Lecture on Cookery at the International Exhibition
Lecture on cookery attended by a well-heeled crowd at the London International Exhibition of 1873. The short lectures, by Mr Buckmaster

School of Cookery / 1873
At the school of cookery at the International Exhibition in South Kensington, London, Mr Buckmaster lectures from a pulpit while his assistants prepare the food

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"Buckmaster: A Legacy of Aviation, Elegance, and Influence" From the prestigious Central Flying School at RAF Little Rissington to the iconic Bristol Type 166 Buckmaster T1 aircraft RP179 at Filton, the name "Buckmaster" has left an indelible mark in various realms. Beyond aviation, this captivating surname weaves a fascinating tale. Intriguingly, it finds its way into fashion history as well. The enchanting Lucy Baldwin, Countess Baldwin of Bewdley herself graced an advertisement for the renowned London couture house back in 1927. This connection between elegance and innovation highlights the versatility associated with this illustrious name. Even celebrities sought solace within its realm. The Tatler featured caricatures by Fred May depicting some notable figures from Bucks Club indulging in their love for golf—a testament to how Buckmaster transcends boundaries and captivates diverse audiences. The allure continues with Gladys Cooper's presence alongside her children at Frinton on Sea—an idyllic moment captured forever. Moreover, Bristol Buckmaster RP151's appearance at Radlett on September 11th, 1947 further solidifies its place in history as a symbol of progress and technological advancement. Not limited to aviation or fashion alone, "Buckmaster" resonates within political spheres too. It echoes through time with mentions of Sir Stanley Buckmaster—Solicitor-General during World War I—and even intertwines itself with British coalition cabinets from 1915 onwards. Family ties are also entwined within this narrative; Gladys Cooper's daughter Joan proudly carries the distinguished surname alongside her mother—a legacy passed down through generations that exudes grace and poise. Ultimately, it is impossible to overlook the impact made by Bristol Type 166 Buckmasters like RP176—the epitome of engineering excellence combined with sheer beauty soaring across skies worldwide. Thus emerges the captivating story of "Buckmaster".