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In Flight Collection (page 9)

"In Flight: A Spectacular Display of Grace and Power" Witness the majestic Red kite (Milvus milvus) soaring through a snow shower in Rhayader, Wales, United Kingdom

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Dry winching drill. A Westland Wessex HC2 helicopter of 75 Squadron which is standing in

Dry winching drill. A Westland Wessex HC2 helicopter of 75 Squadron which is standing in for the two grounded Westlland Whirlwind helicopters of 202 Search and Rescue Squadron at RAF Leconfield

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Precision flying demonstrated by Hawker Harts of 18 Squadron of the RAF 25th June 1933

Precision flying demonstrated by Hawker Harts of 18 Squadron of the RAF 25th June 1933

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Precision flying demonstrated by Hawker Harts of 57 Squadron of the RAF during the Hendon

Precision flying demonstrated by Hawker Harts of 57 Squadron of the RAF during the Hendon Air Pageant 25th June 1933

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Workers at Brough watch a Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron seen here during a

Workers at Brough watch a Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron seen here during a test flight. Circa January 1934

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Four RAF Tiger Moth trainers flying in formation at Baginton, Coventry, West Midlands

Four RAF Tiger Moth trainers flying in formation at Baginton, Coventry, West Midlands. Circa 1963

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A RAF Gloster Meteor NF. 14 of No. 264 Squadron taking off from Baginton to start it

A RAF Gloster Meteor NF. 14 of No. 264 Squadron taking off from Baginton to start it
A RAF Gloster Meteor NF.14 of No. 264 Squadron taking off from Baginton to start its flying display. In the fore ground a Westland WS-51 Dragonfly HR Mk.5. Circa 1963

Background imageIn Flight Collection: The UKs nuclear deterrent a RAF Avro Vulcan loaded with a Blue Steel missile

The UKs nuclear deterrent a RAF Avro Vulcan loaded with a Blue Steel missile scrambles from RAF Waddington during an exercise. 14 February 1963

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Supermarine Southampton flying boats seen during a flying display off the beaches of

Supermarine Southampton flying boats seen during a flying display off the beaches of Skegness. Circa June 1933

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Hawker Hunters of 92 Squadron better known as the RAF display team '

Hawker Hunters of 92 Squadron better known as the RAF display team " The Blue Diamonds", now settling at their new home of RAF Leconfield. Circa 1961

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Two Hawker Hunter aircraft of 92 squadron. The Blue Diamonds

Two Hawker Hunter aircraft of 92 squadron. The Blue Diamonds RAF display team seen taking off from RAF Leconfield. Circa 1955

Background imageIn Flight Collection: The famous Blackburn Beverley is seen here high above the town of that name

The famous Blackburn Beverley is seen here high above the town of that name and its famous minster in December 1952. The old Armstrong Patents factory is clearly seen behind the church

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Re-indexed caption : Spectacular images captured in 1992 as Lincolnshire Echo

Re-indexed caption : Spectacular images captured in 1992 as Lincolnshire Echo photographer at the time Ken James, was given unique access to fly alongside the last flying Vulcan XH558 before she she

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Hawker Hunters of 111 Squadron The Black Arrows

Hawker Hunters of 111 Squadron The Black Arrows seen here going through their display at the 1959 Farnborough air show. 13th September 1959

Background imageIn Flight Collection: The Fairey Swordfish, a torpedo bomber biplane designed by the Fairey Aviation Company

The Fairey Swordfish, a torpedo bomber biplane designed by the Fairey Aviation Company and W.S. Hunt and used by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy. 13th August 1944

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Consolidated PBY Catalina, an American flying boat, operating with RAF Coastal Command

Consolidated PBY Catalina, an American flying boat, operating with RAF Coastal Command. 12th April 1941. (Embargo date). Pictured in flight, showing one of the gun turrets open

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A formation of Mk1b Typhoons of No 56 Squadron on patrol from RAF Matlaske

A formation of Mk1b Typhoons of No 56 Squadron on patrol from RAF Matlaske, Norfolk April 1943

Background imageIn Flight Collection: The airship R101 seen here flying over St Pauls Cathedral on her first proving flight

The airship R101 seen here flying over St Pauls Cathedral on her first proving flight. 14th October 1929

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Spitfire PR Mark XI, being flown by Jeffrey Quill, Vickers-Supermarine

Spitfire PR Mark XI, being flown by Jeffrey Quill, Vickers-Supermarines Chief Test Pilot, on a test flight. The Spitfire PR Mk XI were photo reconnaissance aircraft

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A squadron of RAF Vickers Wellington MK1 bomber s. Circa: 1939

A squadron of RAF Vickers Wellington MK1 bomber s. Circa: 1939

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Two Anglo-French SEPECAT Jaguar, ground attack aircraft

Two Anglo-French SEPECAT Jaguar, ground attack aircraft, of the RAFs 41 squadron taking part in the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Six RAF early Hawker Hurricane MK1 fighter aircraft with two blade fixed pitch

Six RAF early Hawker Hurricane MK1 fighter aircraft with two blade fixed pitch propellors in flight over England. Circa August 1938

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A de Havilland Tiger Moth and a RAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom at the Sunderland Air

A de Havilland Tiger Moth and a RAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom at the Sunderland Air Fair. (Sunderland Airshow). 14th June, 1981

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A Handley Page Hampden twin-engine medium bomber of the Royal Air Force

A Handley Page Hampden twin-engine medium bomber of the Royal Air Force. (Thom 348) Circa 1937

Background imageIn Flight Collection: The Canadian built De Havilland Dash 7 50 seat airliner went on show at Blackbushe

The Canadian built De Havilland Dash 7 50 seat airliner went on show at Blackbushe Airport, Hants. For its size it was claimed to be the quietest in the world

Background imageIn Flight Collection: The De Havilland. 125 Jet Dragon twin-engined mid-size business twin jet

The De Havilland. 125 Jet Dragon twin-engined mid-size business twin jet
The De Havilland.125 Jet Dragon twin-engined mid-size business twin jet. The plane is seen here taking off on its maiden flight at Hatfield, Herts. It was piloted by Mr Christopher Capper

Background imageIn Flight Collection: The Handley Page HP115 was a British delta wing research aircraft

The Handley Page HP115 was a British delta wing research aircraft. It is pictured here at the 1962 Farnborough Airshow preview day. 5th September, 1962

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A Douglas DC3 Dakota aircraft. (Circa August 1959)

A Douglas DC3 Dakota aircraft. (Circa August 1959)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft over the River Tees and the Transporter Bridge in

A Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft over the River Tees and the Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough. FR Aviation of Teesside Airport played a key role in improving Britains air defences by testing the RAFs

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A Douglas DC3 Dakota aircraft in the livery of the Royal Air Force Transport Command

A Douglas DC3 Dakota aircraft in the livery of the Royal Air Force Transport Command, (RAFTC). It was actually owned by Air Atlantique with a civil registration of " G-AMPZ"

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A British Airways Concorde pictured on take-off. (Circa February, 1979)

A British Airways Concorde pictured on take-off. (Circa February, 1979)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Wearside pilot Les Richardson flies his Currie Wot 1930s British single-seat aerobatic

Wearside pilot Les Richardson flies his Currie Wot 1930s British single-seat aerobatic biplane aircraft over the River Wear in Sunderland. (Circa 14/06/80)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft over Durham city, FR Aviation of Teesside

A Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft over Durham city, FR Aviation of Teesside Airport played a key role in improving Britains air defences by testing the RAFs ability to repluse attack

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft over Durham Cathedral and city

A Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft over Durham Cathedral and city, FR Aviation of Teesside Airport played a key role in improving Britains air defences by testing the RAFs ability to repluse attack

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Aircraft from aerobatic display team perform at an airshow

Aircraft from aerobatic display team perform at an airshow. (Circa June 1995)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Douglas DC4 Skymaster aircraft operated by Atlantic Cargo

Douglas DC4 Skymaster aircraft operated by Atlantic Cargo. (Circa 1st August, 1998)

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Avro Lancaster City of Lincoln seen here during the flypast to commemorate the 50th

Avro Lancaster City of Lincoln seen here during the flypast to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. 15th September 1990

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Spitfires and Hurricanes seen here passing the dome of St Paul

Spitfires and Hurricanes seen here passing the dome of St Pauls during the flypast to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. 15th September 1990

Background imageIn Flight Collection: The Red Arrows in Diamond Nine formation seen here performing at RAF Scampton

The Red Arrows in Diamond Nine formation seen here performing at RAF Scampton, Lincoln 29th April 1968 watscan - - 08/06/2010

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Hawker Hurricane (left) and a Supermarine Spitfire seen here taking part in the fly past

Hawker Hurricane (left) and a Supermarine Spitfire seen here taking part in the fly past at RAF Scampton, Lincoln. Were there was a ceremony to mark the shut down of Bomber Command

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A Vickers Victor tanker aircraft refuelling an English Electrics Lightning seen here

A Vickers Victor tanker aircraft refuelling an English Electrics Lightning seen here taking part in the fly past at RAF Scampton, Lincoln

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Vickers Valiant seen here taking part in the fly past at RAF Scampton, Lincoln

Vickers Valiant seen here taking part in the fly past at RAF Scampton, Lincoln. Were there was a ceremony to mark the shut down of Bomber Command. April 29th 1968 watscan - - 08/06/2010

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Old and new, a Avro Lancaster over flies a Avro Vulcan V bomber whilst taking part in

Old and new, a Avro Lancaster over flies a Avro Vulcan V bomber whilst taking part in the fly past at RAF Scampton, Lincoln. Were there was a ceremony to mark the shut down of Bomber Command

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Avro Lancaster seen here taking part in the fly past at RAF Scampton, Lincoln

Avro Lancaster seen here taking part in the fly past at RAF Scampton, Lincoln. Were there was a ceremony to mark the shut down of Bomber Command. April 29th 1968

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Spitfires and Hurricanes seen here during the flypast to commemorate the 50th Anniversary

Spitfires and Hurricanes seen here during the flypast to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. 15th September 1990

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Spitfires and Hurricanes seen here during the flypast to commemorate tge 50th Anniversary

Spitfires and Hurricanes seen here during the flypast to commemorate tge 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. 15th September 1990

Background imageIn Flight Collection: A Phantom aircraft takes off from the new angled flight deck of HMS Ark Royal in

A Phantom aircraft takes off from the new angled flight deck of HMS Ark Royal in the English Channel after a 30 million pounds refit may 1970 © Mirrorpix

Background imageIn Flight Collection: British Aerospace Jetream 31 on a demonstration flight at BAe Hatfield in Hertfordshire

British Aerospace Jetream 31 on a demonstration flight at BAe Hatfield in Hertfordshire © Mirrorpix

Background imageIn Flight Collection: Aircraft Grumman Avenger August 1993 flying at the Wroughton Airshow

Aircraft Grumman Avenger August 1993 flying at the Wroughton Airshow



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