Flight Collection

IROQUOIS CREATION MYTH. Sky Woman. A depiction of the Iroquois creation myth. Oil on canvas, 1936, by Ernest Smith

Sunrise in Space by Leonov
" Sunrise in Space". Gouache on cardboard. A painting by Alexei Leonov, Soviet cosmonaut and artist

An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath Robinson
An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]

Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XVI fighter warbird of the Royal Air Force
Boras, Sweden - Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVI fighter warbird of the Royal Air Force

Tuskegee airmen flying near the Alps in their P-51 Mustangs
Tuskegee airmen of the 332nd fighter group flying near the Alps in their P-51 Mustangs

Rolls-Royce Merlin R. M. 14S. M. Mk 100 V-12 Engine, 1944. Creator: Rolls-Royce
Formed in 1906 to produce automobiles, Rolls-Royce was asked to begin designing and building aircraft engines at the outbreak of World War I in 1914

Wreckage of Hawker and Grieves Sopwith Atlantic used in their attempt to cross the Atlantic (b / w photo)
3094455 Wreckage of Hawker and Grieves Sopwith Atlantic used in their attempt to cross the Atlantic (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Don Wilcox and John Foskey, members of the United States Air Force, help to paint and restore an F100D Super Sabre fighter plane at the Midland Air Museum at Coventry Airport, Baginton

Aeropostale. La Cote Basque, ca 1928-1930. Creator: Anonymous
Aeropostale. La Cote Basque, ca 1928-1930. Private Collection

Passing Out Parade at RAF Cranwell, 16 Vampires of the Avanced Fly Wing fly past 1959

Starling murmuration
Large common starling (Sturnus vulgaris) murmuration in the evening before roosting. Photographed near Yeruham, Negev, Israel

SALVADOR DALI (1904-1989). Spanish painter. Photographed with objects, including cats and water caught in surreal motion. Photographed by Philippe Halsman, c1948

Four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft
February 14, 2006 - Four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft head out to the ranges on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, during Red Flag 06-1

Yuri Gagarin. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934- 1968) in his space helmet. Gagarin became the first person in space when he was launched on Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Honey bees, (Apis mellifera) honeycomb and life cycle, expanded cross-section and insets

Flight simulation of a harrier jump-jet
Harrier aircraft flight simulation. Supercomputer image of a Harrier aircraft hovering over a runway in a virtual wind tunnel

Above the Black Sea by Leonov
" Above the Black Sea" by Alexei Leonov, Soviet cosmonaut and science fiction artist

A Sunderland Flying Boat spreads its wings over the Pembrokeshire village of Neyland as it comes in to land at RAF Pembroke Dock Seaplane and Flying Boat Station

U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters in flight
U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters like these provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa

Two Royal Australian Air Force F / A-18 Hornets
February 13, 2013 - Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets form up in preparation to conduct in-flight refueling while participating in Cope North 13 near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

Yuri Gagarin onboard Vostok 1
Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin in the cabin of Vostok 1, the spacecraft in which he became the first person to orbit the Earth on April 12, 1961

Barn owl (Tyto alba) in flight, in captivity, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). Creator: Eric Ravilious
Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). RAF Spitfires at a British airfield during the Second World War. Painting in the Imperial War Museum, London. From " Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye

Royal Australian Air Force F-111 in flight
Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, February 14, 2006 - A Royal Australian Air Force F-111 flies to the ranges during Red Flag 06-1

Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space, in front of the Vostok 6 spacecraft in which she made 48 revolutions of the Earth on June 16-19, 1963

Eadweard Muybridge: The Flight of Birds (b / w photo)
6015740 Eadweard Muybridge: The Flight of Birds (b/w photo) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flight of Birds)

Bristol Blenheim bomber of World War II

Galley, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built. Between its first flight in 1928 and retirement in 1937

Red Kite Milvus milvus Mid Wales winter

Museum of Flight, Seattle, Washington State, United States of America, North America

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet cosmonaut
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), Soviet cosmonaut and first man in space, artwork. Gagarin was born near Gzhatsk, Russia

Air Traffic Control flight information strips

F4 Phantom at RAF Coningsby
McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom aircraft at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire 1969

Bagan at sunrise, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

Chilean flamingos (Phoenicopterus chilensis) in flight over mountain peaks with glacier in the distance, Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile

Sandhill cranes dancing on the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska, USA

Illustration of Icarus and Daedalus

Piper L-4 Cub in US Army D-Day colors
Varberg, Sweden - Piper L-4 Cub in US Army D-Day colors

Design for a flying machine wing operated by a spring
LEONARDO DA VINCI. Design for a flying machine wing operated by a spring

Cutaway view of a Pan-American Clipper. Boeing 314, c1940
PAN AM CLIPPER, 1940. Cutaway view of a Pan-American Clipper. Boeing 314, c1940

Laika the space dog
First animal in space. Laika, the bitch who became the first animal in space, inside a mock-up of the cabin of the Soviet Sputnik 2 spacecraft. Sputnik 2 was launched on 3 November 1957

Yuri Gagarin. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934- 1968) in his space helmet. Gagarin became the first person in space when he was launched on Vostok 1 on 12 April 1961

Soviet poster commemorating Yuri Gagarin
Soviet poster commemorating the first manned spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin on 12th April 1961. Gagarins flight lasted 108 minutes

RAF Sea King Helicopter about to land on Crinkle Crags in the Lake district to evacuate an injured walker being treated
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Narrow boat entering the bottom lock of the five lock ladder on the Liverpool Leeds canal, at Bingley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 303rd Bomber Group 1945
B-17 Flying Fortresses of the 303rd Bomber Group, the original " Hells Angel" on the airfield " cab rank" 1945

Cassini spacecraft orbiting Saturn and and its moon Titan

A Pitts Model 12 biplane in flight over Chandler, Arizona

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"Flight: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Embark on a captivating journey through the realms of flight, where dreams take wing and possibilities soar. From the ethereal beauty of "Sunrise in Space by Leonov" to the ancient wisdom woven into the "IROQUOIS CREATION MYTH. Sky Woman, " let your imagination transcend earthly boundaries. Witness the awe-inspiring Passing Out Parade at RAF Cranwell, as young aviators embrace their destinies amidst thunderous applause. Marvel at nature's symphony as thousands of starlings engage in an enchanting dance known as murmuration, painting the sky with their graceful formations. Enter Salvador Dali's surreal realm, where reality merges with fantasy captured by Philippe Halsman's lens. Cats suspended mid-air and water defying gravity evoke a sense of wonder that mirrors humanity's desire to defy limitations. Feel the adrenaline surge as Four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft streak across vast skies, showcasing power and precision. Delve into honey bees' intricate world; witness their mesmerizing honeycomb creations and life cycle unveiled in expanded cross-sections. Thrill to Two Royal Australian Air Force F / A-18 Hornets slicing through clouds like arrows released from celestial bows. Traverse Above the Black Sea alongside Leonov, experiencing weightlessness while gazing upon Earth's breathtaking curvature. Immerse yourself in a harrier jump-jet simulation, feeling every twist and turn as you navigate virtual skies with skillful finesse. Behold a Sunderland Flying Boat spreading its majestic wings over Neyland village—a testament to human ingenuity conquering both land and sea. Finally, be enchanted by Sandhill cranes dancing along Nebraska's Platte River—an ancient ritual echoing mankind's eternal quest for freedom expressed through flight. In this tapestry of images spanning time and space, we glimpse our collective yearning for liberation from earthly confines—a reminder that flight is not merely a physical act but an embodiment of our boundless spirit.