Imperial Airways Collection

Advertising poster for the Flying Boats of Imperial Airways
1198131 Advertising poster for the Flying Boats of Imperial Airways, 1937 (offset colour lithograph) by English School, (20th century)

Short C-Class flying boat G-AEUF at Marseilles, 1939
Passengers boarding Short S.23 C-Class (G-AEUF " CORINTHIAN" ) of Imperial Airways at Marseilles, 1939

AIRLINE POSTER, 1936. British poster for Imperial Airways. Lithograph by Mark Severin, 1936

Handley Page Harrow about to refuel a Short "C"Class flying boat
Handley Page Harrow (G-AFRL) about to refuel Short " C" Class flying boat (G-AFCU " CABOT" ), 1939

Short C- Class flying boat G-AEUC
Short S.23 " C" Class (G-AEUC " Corinna" ) of Imperial Airways, on its beaching gear in the River Medway, 1937

Short C- Class flying boat G-AEUC in flight, 1937
Short S.23 " C" Class (G-AEUC " Corinna" ) of Imperial Airways, in flight, 1937

New Imperial Airways Aircraft At Croydon
An aerial view of the christening ceremony for five Handley Page airliners of Imperial Airways at Croydon Aerodrome, London, 30th March 1926

Short-Mayo composite
Short S.20 Maia and Short S.21 Mercury in flight near Rochester, 1938

Race To Scotland; Imperial Airways Bi-plane, the City of Glasgow, flying over
16th June 1928: Imperial Airways bi-plane, the City of Glasgow, flying over the River Tweed at Berwick during a race to Scotland against the LNER Pacific class steam locomotive The Flying Scotsman

Photograph of a Handley Page H. P. 42
Photograph of a Handley Page H.P.42, a British four-engine biplane airliner used by Imperial Airways. Dated 20th Century

The first Indian Air Mail arrives at Croydon Airport, south London, 1929, (1935). April 14 marked an advance in the history of aerial transport when the first Indian Air Mail arrived at Croydon

Imperial Airways Handley-Page HP 42 biplane Hanno, Gwadar, Baluchistan, c1931-c1940 (1946). By 1929, Imperial Airways Ltd. had pushed their regular weekly service from Great Britain to India

Poster advertising Imperial Airways (colour lithograph)
1770095 Poster advertising Imperial Airways (colour lithograph) by Dickson, Charles C. (fl.1927); 76x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster advertising Imperial Airways. Charles C)

The development of air mail during the reign of King George V (litho)
5996577 The development of air mail during the reign of King George V (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Launch of the first air-mail service between England and India by Imperial Airways in March 1929 (litho)
6030384 Launch of the first air-mail service between England and India by Imperial Airways in March 1929 (litho) by English School

Avion Hengist Hendley Page 42, Type Paris-Londres (b / w photo)
1095133 Avion Hengist Hendley Page 42, Type Paris-Londres (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Avion Hengist Hendley Page 42, Type Paris-Londres)

An Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth aircraft of the Argosy class. All the original seven have now been dismantled except one now used for joy-riding at Blackpool. 18th September 1936

Imperial Airways Liner, Argosy, 1934. Creator: Unknown
Imperial Airways Liner, Argosy, 1934. The Armstrong Whitworth Argosy, a three-engine biplane airliner designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Armstrong Whitworth Aircraft

Imperial Airways Flying Boat Scipio, 1934. Creator: C. T. Howard
Imperial Airways Flying Boat Scipio, 1934. British seaplane

Travelling By Air, September 1934, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Travelling By Air, September 1934, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) and his wife Clementine (1880-1977)

Passengers boarding an Imperial Airways aircraft for a flight to Paris, c1924-c1929 (?) Artist
Passengers boarding an Imperial Airways aircraft for a flight to Paris, c1924-c1929 (?). Imperial Airways was a British airline that operated from 1924 until 1939

The four Bristol Jupiter engines of the Imperial Airways liner Scylla, c1936 (c1937). Imperial Airways was an early British commercial long distance air travel company, operating from 1924 to 1939

Loading mails on board an Imperial Airways liner at Croydon Airport, c1936 (c1937). Artist: GPO
Loading mails on board an Imperial Airways liner at Croydon Airport, c1936 (c1937). The mail is brought from London to the aerodrome in streamlined cars painted blue to distinguish the airmail

Aerial equipment on the Imperial Airways liner Hengist, c1936 (c1937). Artist: Marconis Wireless Telegraph Co Ltd
Aerial equipment on the Imperial Airways liner Hengist, c1936 (c1937). The round aerial is part of the homing radio system, one of the first aerial directional finding systems

Handley-Page W. 10 Passenger-carrying aeroplane operating on Imperial Airways, 1929
Handley-Page W.10 Passenger-carrying aeroplane operating on Imperial Airways, 1929. The W.10 was a medium-range biplane airliner designed and built by Handley Page

Short Empire flying boat Corinthian, Alexandria, Egypt, c1938-c1941. 42 Empire class flying boats were built by Short Brothers at their factory in Rochester, Kent, the first flying in 1936

Imperial Airways Ltd Ensign Air Liner, c1930s

Cabin of a De Havilland DH86B biplane, c1934 (c1937). View inside the cabin of a De Havilland DH86 Express airliner showing the ten seats upholstered in blue leather

Imperial Airways flying boat Clio Sea Galilee
Imperial Airways flying boat Clio on the Sea of Galilee. 1934, Israel

Air route Baghdad Amman desert Aircraft Apollo
Air route to Baghdad via Amman and the desert. Aircraft Apollo at Rutba with officers of the Imperial Airways, Ltd. Capts. Mollard and Thompson. 1932, Iraq, Ruṭbah

Lydda Air Port Hanibal plane Imperial Airways
Lydda Air Port. Lydda Air Port with Hanibal plane sent to Imperial Airways. 1934, Israel, Lod

Int Imperial Airways Polish Airlines office Jerusalem
Int. Imperial Airways & Polish Airlines office, Jerusalem 1925, Israel

Imperial Airways airplanes Hanno right Apollo
Imperial Airways airplanes Hanno (right) and the Apollo (left). 1930, Israel

Aircraft Hanno Imperial Airways Gaza ca 1935
Aircraft Hanno, Imperial Airways, Gaza, ca. 1935, Gaza Strip, Middle East

Gov Keith-Roach Imperial Airways officials 1925
Gov. Keith-Roach w/Imp. Imperial Airways officials. 1925, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Imperial Airways office plane 1925 Middle East
Imperial Airways office & plane 1925, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Imperial Airways office plane 1927 West Bank
Imperial Airways office & plane 1927, West Bank, R─üm All─üh

Imperial Airways plane 1927 West Bank Rām āh
Imperial Airways plane 1927, West Bank, R─üm All─üh

Aircrafts Imperial Airways Ltd Sea Galilee Semakh
Aircrafts of the Imperial Airways Ltd. on the Sea of Galilee and at Semakh. Aircraft refuelling at Semakh. 1931, Biplanes, Fuel tanks, Middle East

Air views Palestine Aircrafts etc Imperial Airways
Air views of Palestine. Aircrafts etc. of the Imperial Airways Ltd. on the Sea of Galilee and at Semakh. Aircraft Hanno pilots. Officers of the Imperial Airways Ltd. Semakh, Galilee

Flying Scotsman painted on the carriage roof of the famous train to enable the
20th May 1932: The words Flying Scotsman painted on the carriage roof of the famous train to enable the pilot of an Imperial Airways

Silver Wing
1927: An Imperial Airways Silver Wing passenger plane, named the City of Glasgow. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Hitching A Lift
1938: A seaplane, the Mercury, sits on top of an Imperial Airways flying boat, the Maia, to form the Mayo composite aircraft. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Imperial Airways aeroplane, 1931 C014 / 0462
Imperial Airways aeroplane. Shell Oil company mobile fuel tank being used to refuel the Imperial Airways Handley Page H.P.42 biplane Hanno in October 1931 at Semakh on the Sea of Galilee

Imperial Airways aeroplane, 1931 C014 / 0463
Imperial Airways aeroplane. Imperial Airways Handley Page H.P.42 biplane Hanno in October 1931 at Semakh on the Sea of Galilee

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Imperial Airways: A Legacy of Aviation Excellence Step back in time and immerse yourself in the golden age of air travel with Imperial Airways. From their fleet of iconic flying boats to their cutting-edge aircraft, this pioneering airline revolutionized the way we explore the skies. In 1939, a Short C-Class flying boat named G-AEUF gracefully glides through the waters of Marseilles. This sleek and compact beauty showcases Imperial Airways' commitment to innovation and efficiency. The allure is beautifully captured in a vibrant airline poster from 1936. Created by lithograph artist Mark Severin, it entices travelers with promises of adventure and luxury that await them on board. Witness history unfold as a Handley Page Harrow prepares to refuel a magnificent Short "C" Class flying boat. The seamless coordination between these two marvels exemplifies Imperial Airways' dedication to precision and safety. G-AEUC, another remarkable Short C-Class flying boat takes flight in 1937. With its elegant design and powerful engines, it effortlessly soars through the sky, showcasing Imperial Airways' commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring new horizons. At Croydon Airport, aviation enthusiasts gather eagerly as they witness the arrival of new aircraft for Imperial Airways. These state-of-the-art machines represent progress and advancement - hallmarks of this esteemed airline's legacy. One cannot forget about the groundbreaking Short-Mayo composite - an engineering marvel that pushed technological boundaries further than ever before. This innovative creation allowed for long-distance flights without refueling stops, solidifying Imperial Airways' position at the forefront of aviation excellence. In an exhilarating race towards Scotland, an impressive bi-plane named City of Glasgow proudly represents Imperial Airways overhead. Its presence symbolizes not only speed but also reliability – traits that have come to define this legendary airline throughout its illustrious history. An advertising poster captures the essence of traveling aboard one of Imperial Airways' flying boats.