Cowling Collection

Boeing 747-8 engine cowling
Boeing 747-8 inboard engine with cowling open for maintenance. Photographed at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Cowling Castle 1735
South view of Cowling Castle, near Rochester, Kent, England. Built by Lord John Cobham in 1381

Boeing F4B-4 special NX9846 (ex A9241 / NC-14). The second of two US Marine Corps F4B-4s stripped of military equipment for the Bureau of Commerce, (later Fa), in 1940 and registered NC-14

Boeing F4B-4 NR9846 (ex A9241 / NC-14). The second of two US Marine Corps F4B-4s stripped of military equipment for the Bureau of Commerce (later Fa), in 1940 and registered NC-14

Percival P. 56 Mk. II G-23-1
Percival P.56 Mk.II G-23-1, 3rd prototype of the Percival Provost (later WG503), powered by the Alvis Leonides engine used in production aircraft, fitted with an early cowling form.. Date: 1950

WW2 - Fixing Blenheim Engine Cowling
This photograph shows some British WW2 Royal Air Force mechanics fixing the cowling of the engine of a Blenheim aircraft. Date: circa 1940s

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

Bristol Hercules 14-cylinder air-cooled, sleeve-valve radial engine mounted as a Power egg sans cowling. Date: circa 1978

Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp
Curtiss XP-3A No.2 28-189 (msn 10993), fitted with a 410hp Pratt & Whitney R-1340-1 Wasp, in a close fitting NACA cowling

Nimmo Special Racer N24C, race no 39, midget racer, also known as Argander Special (written on the engine cowling). The Special was powered by an 85hp Continental C85

Percival P. 56 Mark 2 G-23-1 (later WG503)
the Percival P.56 Mark 2 G-23-1 (later WG503), 3rd prototype of the Percival P.56 Provost and first Provost to be powered by an Alvis Leonides engine (hence the non-production engine cowling)

Chorley PR6 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Chorley PR6 9

North Yorkshire DL8 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Yorkshire DL8 1

Bradford BD22 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bradford BD22 0

Wright Apache
Originally the Wright Apache had a propeller spinner over the hub and a metal jacket covering the crankcase and inner portions of its engine cylinders

Curtiss Hawk with NACA Cowling in 1928

Cowling Castle
The gateway of Cowling Castle, Kent Date: 1773

Cowling Castle, Kent

de Havilland DH87B Hornet Moth, SE-ALE. The artwork on the cowling depicts Super-grandfather, the hero of a Swedish series

Sopwith 7F1 Snipe without front fuselage cowling

Still in its original form but serialled K5200 the SS37 bea
Still in its original form but serialled K5200, the SS37 bears the Hendon Experimental Aircraft Park numeral 1 on the fuselage behind the engine cowling

Philip Snowden, lst Viscount Snowden (1864-1937), English politician born at Cowling in the West Riding of Yorkshire. Entered Parliament in 1908 but lost his seat in 1918

Part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25 bomber is assembled in the engine department of North American Aviation, Inc.s Inglewood, Calif. plant. Date 1942 Oct

Boeing 747-8 engine
Boeing 747-8 inboard engine. Photographed at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Ariane 1 first stage
First stage of the Ariane 1 rocket, the first of a series operated by the Arianespace launch consortium as Europes first satellite launch vehicle

Washington, Olympia, military airshow

View from Kowloon of one of the last remaining Chinese sailing junks on Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, China, Asia

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"Cowling: From Engine Protection to Aviation History" The Boeing 747-8 engine cowling, a crucial component that shields the powerful engines of this iconic aircraft. Cowling Castle, built in 1735, stands as a testament to the architectural beauty and grandeur of its time. Witness the sleek design of the Percival P. 56 Mk. II G-23-1 with its distinctive cowling, showcasing aviation innovation. During World War II, skilled mechanics diligently worked on fixing Blenheim engine cowling for optimal performance in combat. RAF instructors imparted their knowledge to New Zealand cadets during WWII, ensuring they understood every aspect of aircraft maintenance including cowling. The Bristol Hercules engine's robust cowling provided protection and efficiency for various military aircraft during intense missions. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp engine with its reliable cowling system, planes soared through skies with confidence. The Boeing F4B-4 special NX9846 boasted an impressive appearance thanks to its unique and carefully crafted cowling design. Take a glimpse into history with the Boeing F4B-4 NR9846's vintage charm preserved by its well-maintained cowling structure. The Nimmo Special Racer N24C showcased speed and agility while relying on a meticulously designed cowling for optimum aerodynamics. From protecting engines to symbolizing historical significance, these examples highlight how "cowlings" have played an essential role in aviation throughout different eras.