Gliding Collection (page 6)

Glasflugel 206 Hornet 127, at a gliding club in the UK. The Standard-Class Hornet was a development of the Club Libelle, introducing trailing edge airbrakes. Date: circa 1982

Let L-13 Blanik R14, 2-seat training glider of the Royal Air Force Gliding and Soaring Association (RAFGSA). Date: 1980s

Schempp-Hirth Standard Cirrus CYF, single-seat Standard-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Schleicher ASW17 40, single-seat very-high-performance Open-class sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Scheibe SF-25c Motor-Falke G-HBOS, 2-seat motor-glider-light glider tug from the Husbands Bosworth Gliding Club, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition

Schleicher ASK13 199, 2-seat trainer from the Husbands Bosworth Gliding Club, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

SZD Jantar Standard 126, single-seat Standard-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Grob G-104 Speed Astir 114, single-seat 15m-class high-performance sailplane, on the Grid at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Glasflugel Mosquito I, single-seat 15m-class high-performance sailplane, on the Grid at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition

Glasflugel Mosquito 54, single-seat 15m-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

SZD-09 Bocian 740, 2-seat trainer from the husbands Bosworth Gliding Club, landing at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Schleicher ASW-20 N54JH - 4S, single-seat 15m-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Glasflugel Mosquito HD, single-seat 15m-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Scheibe SF-27M G-BCBN, single-seat medium-performance motor-sailplane with retractable engine, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 2 66, single-seat Open-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

SZD-09 Bocian 840, 2-seat trainer from the Husbands Bosworth Gliding Club, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

SZD Jantar Standard 609, single-seat Standard-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Glaser-Dirks DG-200 D-8200 - DG, single-seat Open-class high-performance sailplane, at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

Caproni-Vizzola A-21 Calif 566, 2-seat Open-class high-performance sailplane at Husbands Bosworth airfield during a UK National Gliding Competition. Date: circa 1980

de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk G-AOSU (msn 0217 - ex RAF WB722) at Newcastle Airport. In 1977, this aircraft was in the process of conversion to the Supermunk prototype

Percy Pilchers fatal flight 1899
Photographs showing Pilcher ready to start and in mid flight on his invention the Gliding machine. On 30th September 1899, the weather was wet and stormy

BI - Seagull 12
A photo of a seagull flying against a blue sky at Tybee Island, Georgia

A de Havilland Supermunk - G-AOSU
A de Havilland Supermunk (G-AOSU) glider tug, of the Royal Air Force Gliding & Soaring Association (RAFGSA). The RAFGSA, provides adventure training in gliding for all three services

A de Havilland Supermunk (G-AOSU) glider tug of the RAFGSA
A de Havilland Supermunk (G-AOSU) glider tug, of the Royal Air Force Gliding and Soaring Association (RAFGSA). the RAFGSA, provides adventure training in gliding for all three services

RF - Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) flying over Torres del Paine Massif. Torres del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia, Chile. March

Handglider prior to launch - Inkpen Beacon, Berkshire. Date: circa 1980s

Oregon Flying Squirrel, Pteromys Origonensis, 1845
Oregon Flying Squirrel, Pteromys Origonensis. From The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1845 (colour lithograph)

Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) in flight, with forest behind, Rovaniemi Finland March

Fulmer (Fulmras glacialis) in flight near blue glacier, Svalbard, July. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Draper, Utah. Tandem double para-glider jumbers

Canada, Ontario. Snowy owl flies low to ground. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Gliding, English landscape

Biplane Glider of Octave Chanute, c1896 (1910)
Biplane Glider of Octave Chanute c1896 (1910). French-born American engineer Chanute (1832-1910) and his team began experiments with gliders, including this example, in 1896

Seagulls flying above the Old Port of Marseilles, France
Marseilles, France - 20th June 2013 The Old Port is the heart of historic Marseilles. Because many shops and stalls sell fresh fish here, seagulls are never far away

Seagull flying above the Old Port of Marseilles, France
Marseilles, France - 20th June 2013 The Old Port is the heart of historic Marseilles. Because many shops and stalls sell fresh fish here, seagulls are never far away

Seagull flying above the Old Port of Marseilles, France 2
Marseilles, France - 20th June 2013 The Old Port is the heart of historic Marseilles. Because many shops and stalls sell fresh fish here, seagulls are never far away

Gliding Leaf Frog (Agalychnis spurrelli), Costa Rica

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Andean Condor Vultur gryphus Patagonian Chile November

Bald Eagle - In flight over Kachemak Bay, Alaska March BE2458
TOM-713 Bald Eagle - In flight Kachemak Bay, Alaska, USA. March Haliaeetus leucocephalus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Reef manta rays (Manta alfredi) cruise over the shallows off Ukumehame in a mating train. The female is in the foreground and leads this procession; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

The happier days of Charles I, after the painting by F. Goodall. The royal barge is gliding along the River Thames towards Hampton Court

A Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) glides through the blue waters of Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

Close-up of a beautiful Pacific loon family (Gavia pacifica) gliding through the calm water; Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

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"Gliding through the Skies: A Spectacular Display of Flight" Red Kite - In flight, soaring over nest territory in April. Lower Saxony, Germany: Witness the grace and elegance of a Red Kite as it effortlessly glides through the skies, showcasing its majestic presence. Red Kite - In flight Gigrin Farm, Wales BI003134: Experience the breathtaking sight of a Red Kite as it soars high above Gigrin Farm in Wales, displaying its mastery with utmost finesse. Inter-City 125: Discover the power and speed of one of Britain's iconic trains transformed into an airborne marvel as it gracefully glides across vast distances with unparalleled efficiency. Hen Harrier - Male and female in flight over breeding territory Isle of Texel, Holland: Marvel at nature's aerial acrobats as male and female Hen Harriers glide together over their breeding grounds on the picturesque Isle of Texel in Holland. German Glider Meeting: Immerse yourself in a world where gravity is defied by skillful pilots maneuvering sleek gliders during an exhilarating gathering that celebrates the artistry and precision of gliding. Bald Eagle - In flight BE5535: Behold America's symbol soar majestically through the sky as a Bald Eagle effortlessly rides thermal currents, showcasing its unrivaled ability to glide with unmatched grace. Great White Pelican - In flight over the Atlantic Ocean near Walvis Bay Namibia, Africa: Catch a glimpse of sheer beauty as a Great White Pelican takes to air above Namibia's stunning Atlantic coastline – truly an awe-inspiring display against nature's backdrop. Adult Bald Eagle in flight Homer Alaska : Journey to Homer Alaska where you can witness an adult Bald Eagle take wing amidst breathtaking landscapes; watch this magnificent creature navigate effortlessly through Alaskan skies.