Prototype Collection (page 5)

Westland Naval Lynx-3 mock-up, at the 1984 SBAC Farnborough Air Show, held from 2-9 September, on display next to Lynx-3 prototype ZE477

Mil Mi-28A 032 Yellow (msn 0003), the third prototype at the Paris Air Show on 13 June 1989, with airshow serial H-390. Date: 1989

Douglas XBT2D-1 09102 (msn 1930), the 17th prototype XBT2D-1, on display at Aviation Heritage Park at NAS Oceana, VA. (The BT2D-1 evolved into the AD Skyraider). Date: circa 2000

BAC-Sud Aviation Concorde F-WTSS (msn 001), first prototype Concorde, at the Musee de l'air et de l'espace, Le Bourget, near Paris. Date: circa 1990

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique 01
Aeronavale - Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique 01 (msn 01), the first prototype, at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show held between 31st August-7 September 1986

Consolidated LB-30 - B-24A Liberator N24927 Diamond Lil (msn 18, ex 40-2366, ex AM927). This aircraft was diverted to the RAF but after a landing accident was retained in the US

Yakovlev Yak-141 - White 141
Yakovlev Yak-141 141 White (c-n 48-2) - The second prototype at the SBAC Farnborough airshow on 9 September 1992. Date: 1992

British Aerospace BAe 146-100STA G-BSTA (msn E1002), the prototype conversion of the military version of the BAe 146, at the SBAC Farnborough Air-show, held from 4-11 September 1988. Date: 1988

Douglas NRA-3B Skywarrior 142256
United States Navy - Douglas NRA-3B Skywarrior 142256 (MSN 11582), the prototype YA3D-2P photo-reconnaissance version, modified for use in several special reconnaissance missions and trials

Ling-Temco-Vought YA-7D Corsair II 67-14583
Ling-Temco-Vought YA-7D-1-CV Corsair II 67-14583 (msn D.002). Modified with a prototype Digital fly-by-fire system and later put on display at the Air Force Flight Test Center Museum Airpark

Panavia Tornado MM587 (msn P009, X587), the 9th prototype Tornado at a city centre display in March 1998 Date: 1998

A Strange Iron Horse of Long Ago, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge (colour litho)
IL281026 A Strange Iron Horse of Long Ago, illustration from Newnes Pictorial Book of Knowledge (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection

Handley Page HPR. 7 Dart-Herald G-AODE prototype
Handley Page HPR.7 Dart-Herald G-AODE (msn 147) 1st prototype, moments before the starboard engine turbine blew up, causing the engine to fall off and the aircraft to catch fire

United States Air Force North American T-6G Texan 50-1279, buzz-number TA-279, (msn 168-443), at the USAF Museum storage compound at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Power Cycling
circa 1930: Rocket propulsion for cyclists. A German cyclist having a rocket attachment on his bicycle adjusted. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Engine of a 1931 Rover Scarab. Creator: Unknown
Engine of a 1931 Rover Scarab

1931 Rover Scarab. Creator: Unknown
1931 Rover Scarab

1979 Triumph Lynx Prototype. Creator: Unknown
1979 Triumph Lynx Prototype

Lunar Landing Vehicle, USA, 1963. Creator: NASA
Lunar Landing Vehicle, USA, 1963. Vehicle for Lunar Landing Research Facility at Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia

Bell Lunar Landing Training Vehicle (LLTV), USA, 1969. Creator: NASA
Bell Lunar Landing Training Vehicle (LLTV), USA, 1969. Following the crash of a sister Lunar Landing Training Vehicle at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas

Inflatable Station Concept, 1961. Creator: NASA
Inflatable Station Concept, 1961. Unlike many other early space station concepts, this design actually made it out of the concept phase and into production, though no models were ever flown

Jerrie Cobb testing gimbal rig in the Altitude Wind Tunnel, USA, c1950s. Creator: NASA
Jerrie Cobb is tested in the Gimbal Rig in the Altitude Wind Tunnel, USA, c1950s. American pilot and aviator Jerrie Cobb at the Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio

Lunar Landing Research Vehicle, USA, 1963. Creator: NASA
Lunar Landing Research Vehicle, USA, 1963. Lunar Landing Research Vehicle outside NASA hangar at Langley Research Center in Virginia

Artists Conception of Space Station Freedom, 1991. Creator: Alan Chinchar
Artists Conception of Space Station Freedom, 1991. Alan Chinchars rendition of the Space Station Freedom in orbit. The painting depicts the completed space station

Lunar Rendezvous Simulator, 1962. Creator: NASA
Lunar Rendezvous Simulator, 1962. The Lunar Rendezvous Simulator at Langley Research Center, Virginia, USA

Gus Grissom and Milt Thompson with Paresev, California, USA, 1962. Creator: NASA
Gus Grissom and Milt Thompson with Paresev, California, USA, 1962. Mercury astronaut Gus Grissom (L) and NASA test pilot Milton Thompson with Paraglider Research Vehicle 1-A at Rogers Dry Lakebed at

Bell X-14A Vertical Take-off and Landing aircraft, USA, 1962. Creator: NASA
Bell X-14A Vertical Take-off and Landing aircraft, USA, 1962. Landing on the lunar surface is simulated by the NASA Ames Research Centers Bell X-14A VTOL aircraft

Lunar Landing Research Vehicle in Flight, California, USA, 1964. Creator: NASA
Lunar Landing Research Vehicle in Flight, California, USA, 1964. Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) Number 1 in flight at the South Base of Edwards Air Force Base

Curtiss CD-12 Prototype (Serial Number 1) V-12 Engine, Circa1921
The CD-12 development history extended over several years, and involved a number of well regarded figures in the aircraft industry

Aeronca C-2, 1929-1932. Creator: Aeronautical Corporation of America
X626N; 1929 single-seat, light sport monoplane; Aeronca E-107A engine; high-wing, tailwheel design. The Aeronca C-2 was the first truly light airplane certified by the Department of Commerce

Model, Lunar Probe, Ranger. Creator: Unknown
Model, Lunar Probe, Ranger. This is a 1/24th scale model of Ranger 1 and 2, the spacecraft series that sought to gather knowledge about the Moon in the first yearsof the space age

Dassault-Breguet - Dornier Alphajet F-ZWRU
Dassault-Breguet/Dornier Alphajet F-ZWRU (msn 02), the second French prototype of the Alphajet E trainer. Date: circa 1975

Dassault Mirage 4000:- the sole prototype at the 1980 SBAC Farnborough Airshow on 6 September 1980. Date: 1980

Panavia Tornado XX947 (msn P03/2003), the third prototype / Development aircraft, at the 1980 SBAC Farnborough Airshow on 6 September 1980

Cessna XT-37-CE 54-0718 (msn 40003), the 3rd prototype of the T-37, at the United States Air Force Museum, on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Date: circa 1965

Fairchild-Dornier 328 JET D-BJET
Fairchild-Dornier 328-310 JET D-BJET, the 2nd prototype. Date: circa 1992

BAC-Aerospatiale Concorde F-WSST (msn 001). The first prototype Concorde at the June 1969 Paris Air Show (air-show serial 375), held at Le Bourget Airport. Date: 1969

A 100 shilling note designed and printed by Benjamin Franklin in 1759 (litho)
PNP377452 A 100 shilling note designed and printed by Benjamin Franklin in 1759 (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Franklin (1706-90)

Aerial View of Monte Cassino, Italy engraving)
473584 Aerial View of Monte Cassino, Italy engraving) by European School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Prototype De Havilland Iris I biplane, possibly undergoing trials on a loch. Date: circa 1926

Couseuse, the first sewing machine, 1830 (wood and metal)
XRZ168764 Couseuse, the first sewing machine, 1830 (wood and metal) by Thimonnier, Barthelemy (1793-1857) & Clair, P. (1793-1857); Musee Crozatier, Le Puy-en-Velay

The original London Pavilion, the prototype music hall (w / c on paper)
559953 The original London Pavilion, the prototype music hall (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The original London Pavilion, the prototype music hall)

Marcel (d. 1903) and Louis (1877-1944) Renault driving, 1898 (b / w photo)
NUL204359 Marcel (d.1903) and Louis (1877-1944) Renault driving, 1898 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Fairey Long Rang Monoplane, seen here at RAF Northolt just about to take off for RAF Cranwell. 3rd December 1932

The prototype Bristol Brabazon (Type 167) was a large airliner, designed to fly transatlantic routes from the United Kingdom to the United States

Concorde 002, the British built prototype of the Anglo-French supersonic airliner seen here taking to the skies for the very first time at Filton

Aircraft BAC TSR2 supersonic fighter / bomber designed for the Royal Air Force. After development trials the Labour government decided to cancel the project

The De Havilland "Trident", Britains Newest Jet Airliner
The De Havilland " Trident", Britains Newest Jet Airliner, made her maiden flight this morning. John Cunningham

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"Unveiling the Future: Exploring the World of Prototypes" Witness the awe-inspiring mock-up of the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, a prototype that revolutionized particle physics and our understanding of the universe. Step back in time as we delve into Concorde 002, the second prototype that paved the way for supersonic air travel, pushing boundaries and defying gravity. Behind closed doors, catch a glimpse of history with the 1966 Lotus Europa Series 1 prototype in its factory setting; an enigma created by an unknown genius. Take flight with Hunting Jet Provost T. 2 prototype G-23-1 and Hunting Percival Jet Provost T. 1 XD674 - prototypes that shaped aviation training worldwide. Embark on a journey through time with Blackburn B-48 RT651, marking its place as the first-ever prototype from this iconic aircraft manufacturer. Marvel at de Havilland DH106 Comet's first prototype G-5-1 - an engineering marvel that pioneered commercial jet travel across continents. Admire Ford GT40 Daytona Prototype's sleek design and raw power - a testament to automotive innovation on both road and track. Celebrate Major Frank Bernard Halford CBE FRAeS (1894-1955), whose brilliance alongside Whittle, de Havilland, and Walker shaped aviation history forever. Catch a glimpse of Jaguar F-Type (prototype) 2013 Red - embodying elegance and performance while hinting at future automotive excellence. Immerse yourself in Concorde's cockpit; where pilots commanded this technological marvel through skies like never before – truly ahead of its time. Innovation knows no bounds when it comes to prototypes; these glimpses into groundbreaking creations remind us that progress is born from imagination and daring experimentation.