Cockpit Collection

Birthday card, RAF flying dog pilot. mid-20th century

Cockpit of Grob Tutor Two Seat Training Aircraft
The cockpit of a Grob Tutor light aircraft is pictured at Middle Wallop, the home of the Army Air Corps. Elementary Flying Training for prospective Army pilots lasts for 13 weeks

USA, B-17 Bomber Aircraft, Cockpit, Salinas, California

Cockpit of Supermarine Spitfire IXB G-ASJV / MH434
Cockpit of Supermarine Spitfire IXB, G-ASJV/MH434. James Gilbert photo

Formula One World Championship: Ayrton Senna Mclaren MP4-4 was set for victory when he collided with Jean Louis
Ayrton Senna (BRA) Mclaren MP4-4 was set for victory when he collided with Jean Louis Schlesser (FRA) Williams on lap 50 of the race

1984 British GP
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 22: Elio de Angelis, Lotus 95T Renault, in the pits with Gerard Ducarouge and Peter Warr during the British GP at Brands Hatch on July 22, 1984 in Brands Hatch

1974 Belgian Grand Prix - Niki Lauda: Niki Lauda playing with bodywork from his Ferrari 312B3. Portrait
1974 Belgian Grand Prix. Nivelles-Baulers, Belgium. 12 May 1974. Niki Lauda playing with bodywork from his Ferrari 312B3. Portrait. Ref: 74BEL01 World Copyright: LAT Photographic

Flight simulator in use, RAF Lyneham, Wiltshire
A flight simulator in use at RAF Lyneham, Wiltshire. Before computers, flight simulators used actual models of different airfields in order to train pilots

1975 Monaco Grand Prix - Emerson Fittipaldi: Emerson Fittipaldi, McLaren M23 Ford
1975 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 9-11 May 1975. Emerson Fittipaldi, McLaren M23 Ford. Ref: 75MON12. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

Can-Am Spyder Roadster

A Supermarine Spitfire Mk-18 in flight near West Chester County, Pennsylvania

Goodwood Revival Bi-plane

Formula One World Championship: Ayrton Senna McLaren MP4 / 5: Formula One World Championship 1989
Ayrton Senna (BRA) McLaren MP4/5 Formula One World Championship 1989

RAF bomber pilot and second pilot, 1941. Brave yet cautious, cool yet daring. From Bomber Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Crew inspection of the Vickers Vimy selected for the England to Australia flight. In the front from left: Capt Ross Smith, Lt Keith Smith and Sgt W.H. (Wally) Shiers. In the rear cockpit is J.M

1956 French Grand Prix: Mechanics look at the straight 8 Bugatti 251 engine in Trintignants Bugatti Type 251 chassis
Reims, France. 29/6-1/7 1956. Mechanics look at the straight 8 Bugatti 251 engine in Trintignants Bugatti Type 251 chassis. Ref-Autocar C47521. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

An A10 Thunderbolt II taxis down Bagram Air Field
February 24, 2009 - An A10 Thunderbolt II taxis down Bagram Air Field after logging the units 10, 000th combat flight hour during a mission

1991 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 02: Ayrton Senna, McLaren MP4-6 Honda, checks lap times on a monitor, alongside engineer James Robinson during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve

Formula One World Championship 1985
Ayrton Senna (BRA) Lotus 97T Formula One World Championship 1985

Daily Herald photographer Ron Burton in the cockpit of a Folland Gnat aircraft of the RAF Aerobatics team the Red Arrows as he joins the team on a training flight over RAF Little Rissington

The Cockpit of a Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 Aircraft
Photograph of a Tornado GR4 Cockpit from 2 Sqn, RAF Marham. Tornado GR4 aircraft are currently being used during Operation Ellamy, the UN sanctioned no fly zone over Libya

Sunderland Flying Boat
The cockpit of a Sunderland Flying Boat aeroplane, proto 1937. During World War Two it was used for destroying U- Boats and the was nicknamed The Porcupine by the Germans Date: 1937

Harrier Pilot Prepares for Takeoff
A digitally manipulated image of a Harrier pilots view as he prepares to take off from aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal. This image was the winner of the Digital Imaging Award in the Royal Navys

Poster, aviation meeting in Nice, France
Poster advertising an aviation meeting in Nice, France, 10-25 April 1910. Design by Charles-Leonce Brosse (alias Bsor, Bzor). Date: 1910

RAFs new gyro gun sight by G. H. Davis
Details of the RAFs new gyro gun sight, which makes every fighter pilot an accurate marksman. By means of two simple adjustments in action

Goodwood Revival Team Lotus Racing Car

Bugatti Type 59 3. 3-litre Grand Prix
Bugatti Type 59 3.3-litre Grand Prix

Bugatti Type 16 5-litre

Formula One World Championship: Mika Hakkinen in the cockpit of his McLaren Mercedes MP4-13. He finished third
Mika Hakkinen (FIN) in the cockpit of his McLaren Mercedes MP4-13. He finished third. Formula One World Championship, Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne, Australia, 9 March 1997

1973 Dijon 1000 kms
DIJON-PRENOIS, FRANCE - APRIL 15: Teammates Jacky Ickx and Brian Redman in the pitlane during the Dijon 1000 kms at Dijon-Prenois on April 15, 1973 in Dijon-Prenois, France

The flight crew of a BOAC VC10 make preparations for landing at Khartoum airport, during a proving flight to Sudan 1st February 1964

Northrop T-38A-10-NO Talon 58-1194, Buzz Number TF-194. The first production aircraft, with the rear cockpit canopy blanked off for flight testing

1968 French Grand Prix. Rouen-les-Essarts, France. 5-7 July 1968. Pedro Rodriguez (BRM P133). Ref-35mm 68 FRA 14. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1921 French GP
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JULY 26: Jimmy Murphy, Duesenberg during the French GP at Circuit de la Sarthe on July 26, 1921 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France. (Photo by LAT Images)

1972 French GP
CIRCUIT DE CHARADE, FRANCE - JULY 01: Ronnie Peterson, March 721G Ford, during practice during the French GP at Circuit de Charade on July 01, 1972 in Circuit de Charade, France

An F-86 Sabre jet in flight over Glendale, Arizona

GP Masters
Jan Lammers (NED). GP Masters, Rd1, Doha, Qatar. 29 April 2006. DIGITAL IMAGE

1979 Argentinian GP
AUTODROMO JUAN Y OSCAR GALVEZ, ARGENTINA - JANUARY 15: Gilles Villeneuve during the Argentinian GP at Autodromo Juan y Oscar Galvez on January 15, 1979 in Autodromo Juan y Oscar Galvez, Argentina

1973 Austrian Grand Prix. Osterreichring, Austria. 17-19th August 1973. Chris Amon, Tecno E731, in practice. Ref: 73AUT66. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

A Royal Air Force Harrier GR9 flying low over North Wales. The Harrier GR9 is a single seat, multi-role combat aircraft that is capable of operating in extreme environments

Second prototype Royal Aircraft Factory SE5 A4562
Second prototype Royal Aircraft Factory SE5, A4562, at Farnborough with Major Frank Goodden in the cockpit

The cockpit of a VC10

1978 Formula One Testing: Ronnie Peterson, testing, portrait
1978 Formula One Testing. Paul Ricard, France. Ronnie Peterson (Lotus 78-Ford), testing, portrait.. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: 78TEST 03

Formula One World Championship: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F310B, 1st place
Michael Schumacher (GER), Ferrari F310B, 1st place Formula One World Championship, Rd 7, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, 15th June 1997

1971: Sutton Images Grand Prix Decades: 1970s: 1971: Sutton Images Grand Prix Decades: 1970s: 1971
Sutton Images Grand Prix Decades: 1970s: 1971

1966 Dutch GP
ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - JULY 24: Jim Clark, Lotus 33 Climax during the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on July 24, 1966 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

1973 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 31/5-3/6 1973. Emerson Fittipaldi (Team Lotus) 2nd position. Ref-35mm 73 MON 15. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

An F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
July 20, 2007 - An F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker at Red Flag-Alaska

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"Exploring the Heart of Flight: Captivating Cockpits from Aviation History" Witness the adrenaline-filled cockpit of the Grob Tutor Two Seat Training Aircraft, where aspiring pilots take their first steps towards soaring through the skies. Step into history as you enter the iconic B-17 Bomber Aircraft cockpit in Salinas, California - a testament to American aviation prowess and bravery during World War II. The Lockheed Constellation's cockpit and crew exude an aura of elegance and sophistication, transporting you back to a golden era of air travel. Ayrton Senna's McLaren MP4-4 was destined for victory until fate intervened in lap 50, when his path collided with Jean Louis Schlesser's Williams - forever etching this moment into Formula One history. Experience the thrill of flying without leaving solid ground as you immerse yourself in a flight simulator at RAF Lyneham, Wiltshire - perfecting your skills before taking off into real skies. Gaze upon the meticulously designed cockpit of Supermarine Spitfire IXB G-ASJV / MH434, a symbol of British resilience and ingenuity during World War II. Relive the intensity and excitement of the 1984 British Grand Prix from inside a race car's cockpit, where every turn could make or break a driver's championship dreams. Feel the wind rush through your hair as you embark on an exhilarating ride aboard Can-Am Spyder Roadster - its sleek cockpit offering both comfort and adventure on open roads. Journey back to 1941 alongside brave RAF bomber pilots in their cockpits, ready to defend freedom against enemy forces during one of humanity's darkest hours. Marvel at the gracefulness exhibited by a Supermarine Spitfire Mk-18 soaring high above, reminding us all why it remains an enduring symbol of courage and aerial supremacy.