Raes Collection

HRH The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh
HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, KG, HonFRAeS, RAeS Honorary President 1966, in the uniform of Marshal of the Royal Air Force. Date: 1966

Peter Ambrose Hearne - RAeS President (1980-1981)
Peter Ambrose Hearne, CEng, FRAeS, RAeS President 1980-1981. Date: 1980

AM Sir Charles Pringle KBE MA CEng FRAeS RAeS President
AM Sir Charles Pringle, KBE, MA, CEng, FRAeS, RAeS President 1975-1976, on the occasion of his flight on Concorde, 12 September 1975. Date: 1975

Gordon M. McCoombe, OBE, CEng, MIMechE, FRAeS, President?
Gordon M. McCoombe, OBE, CEng, MIMechE, FRAeS, President of SLAET, 1986, RAeS President 1991-1992

Professor Martyn Graham Farley, Hon CGIA, CEng, FRAeS, RAeS President 1983-1984. Date: 1983

Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown CBE
Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown, CBE, DSC, AFC, FRAeS, RN, born 21 January 1919. RAeS President 1982-1983, left, with Henry Kremer. Date: 1919

The first Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud, G-ABCJ, at a RAeS Gar?
The first Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud, G-ABCJ, at a RAeS Garden Party (possibly at the Fairey Aviation Aerodrome, Great West Road, Hayes, Middlesex, on 10 May 1936)

Laura Bartlett & Anouk Raes
Laura Bartlett and AnoUKRaes Great Britain V Belgium London 2012 Olympic Games, Womens Hockey Stratford, London, England 02 August 2012 Date: 02 August 2012

Charles Hughesdon and his wife the actress Florence Desmond
Charles Hughesdon and his wife, the actress Florence Desmond, at the RAeS Garden Party at the Fairey Aerodrome on the Great West Road, London, 14 May 1939. Date: 1939

Mrs Joan Bradbrooke, MBE, HonCRAeS, 1908-1971, Editor, ?
Mrs Joan Bradbrooke, MBE, HonCRAeS, 1908-1971, Editor, RAeS Journal, 1946 to her retirement from the Society in 1968, in her office in 8 Hamilton Place circa 1960

Dr Geoffrey Keith Charles Pardoe OBE
Dr Geoffrey Keith Charles Pardoe, OBE, DLC, CEng, FBIS, FRAeS, 1928-1996, RAeS President 1984-1985. Date: 1928

Sir Stanley Hooker, Barry P Laight
From left: Sir Stanley Hooker, Barry P. Laight, RAeS President 1974-1975 and Lady Camm at the Sir Sydney Camm lecture, 17 February 1975. Date: 1974

Dr George Steedman Hislop CBE
Dr George Steedman Hislop, CBE, ARCST, CEng, FIMechE, FRAeS, FRSA, RAeS President 1973-1974. Date: 1973

Sir Donald Maurice Spiers CB TD FREng HonFRAeS (1934- )
Sir Donald Maurice Spiers, CB, TD, FREng, HonFRAeS (1934- ), RAeS President 1995-1996. Date: 1934

Sir Sydney Camm, CBE, FRAeS, 1893-1966, RAeS President 1954-1955

The Franklin Relics
Relics of the Franklin Expedition, recovered by Dr John Rae. Date: 1854

Joan Bradbrooke, MBE, HonCRAeS, 1908-1971 (seated), Edit?
Joan Bradbrooke, MBE, HonCRAeS, 1908-1971 (seated), Editor, RAeS Journal, 1946 to her retirement from the Society in 1968. Mrs Purdue looks on. 1960

Dr A. A. Griffith (left) receives the Royal Aeronautical ?
Dr A.A. Griffith (left) receives the Royal Aeronautical Society?s Silver Medal in 1955 from N.E. Rowe, RAeS President

Centre: Prof Lew Crabtree, RAeS President 1978-1979 and ?
Centre: Prof Lew Crabtree, RAeS President 1978-1979 and E.C. ?Betty? Pike in the Library of the Royal Aeronautical Society at No.4 Hamilton Place

E. C. ?Betty? Pike, standing right, and E. M. J. Schaffter, ?
E.C. ?Betty? Pike, standing right, and E.M.J. Schaffter, RAeS Secretary, 1973-1983, standing left, in the Library of the Royal Aeronautical Society at No.4 Hamilton Place

From left: Prof Lew Crabtree, RAeS President 1978-1979 a?
From left: Prof Lew Crabtree, RAeS President 1978-1979 and E.C. ?Betty? Pike in the Library of the Royal Aeronautical Society at No.4 Hamilton Place

Sir Sydney Camm, CBE, FRAeS, 1893-1966, RAeS President 1?
Sir Sydney Camm, CBE, FRAeS, 1893-1966, RAeS President 1954-1955, right, presents H.B. Howard with the Royal Aeronautical Society Bronze Medal prior to the 42nd Wilbur Wright Lecture on 20 May 1954

Prior to the 12th Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 March 1959?
Prior to the 12th Louis Blriot Lecture on 12 March 1959 at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Birdcage walk, London, Sir Arnold Hall, RAeS President 1958-1959

Miss B. Voyce, a long-standing member of RAeS staff who ?
Miss B. Voyce, a long-standing member of RAeS staff who had resigned in 1956, left, is presented with her certificate of Honorary Companionship by Sir George Edwards

President?s address and reception at the Royal Instituti?
President?s address and reception at the Royal Institution, London, to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Royal Aeronautical Society on 12 January 1956. N.E

Sir George Herbert Dowty, FAIa, FRAeS, 1901-1975, RAeS ?
Sir George Herbert Dowty, FAIa, FRAeS, 1901-1975, RAeS President 1952-1953, left, presents Dr Theodore von Krmn, 1881-1963, with the RAeS Gold Medal at the 40th Wilbur Wright Lecture on 29 May 1952

From left: Duncan Sandys, Minister of Aviation, and Pete?
From left: Duncan Sandys, Minister of Aviation, and Peter Masefield, RAeS President 1959-1960, both discussed the White paper on Defence in their speeches at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon at

Sir William Farren, RAeS President 1953-1954, left, with?
Sir William Farren, RAeS President 1953-1954, left, with Marshal of the Royal Air Force, The Viscount Trenchard, at the Dorchester Hotel, London

Sir Roy Fedden, RAeS President 1938-1940 and 1944-1945 r?
Sir Roy Fedden, RAeS President 1938-1940 and 1944-1945 replies to the toast given by HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Honorary President, Royal Aeronautical Society

Dr Archie ballantyne, RAeS Secretary, right, presents Si?
Dr Archie ballantyne, RAeS Secretary, right, presents Sir George Gardner, RAeS President, left, with gold cuff links bearing the Society kestrel

Dr Archie ballantyne, RAeS Secretary prior to presenting?
Dr Archie ballantyne, RAeS Secretary prior to presenting Sir George Gardner, RAeS President, with gold cuff links bearing the Society kestrel

Guests and RAeS staff at the Centenary Conversazione hel?
Guests and RAeS staff at the Centenary Conversazione held at the Science Museum on 12 January 1966

Brigadier General Sir Osborne and Lady Mance after handi?
Brigadier General Sir Osborne and Lady Mance after handing over his ceremonial sword to Dr Archie Ballantyne, RAeS Secretary

Sir George Gardner, RAeS President 1965-1966, and Lady G?
Sir George Gardner, RAeS President 1965-1966, and Lady Gardner receiving Captain and Mrs Pritchard at the Centenary Conversazione held at the Science Museum on 12 January 1966

Sir Frederick Handley Page, RAeS President 1945-1947, sp?
Sir Frederick Handley Page, RAeS President 1945-1947, speaking at the Royal Aeronautical Society?s 80th anniversary dinner at Guildhall, London, on 11 January 1946

E. M. J. Schaffter, retires as Royal Aeronautical Society ?
E.M.J. Schaffter, retires as Royal Aeronautical Society Secretary 1973-1983. Capt Eric Brown, RAeS President 1982-1983, is on the right and Mrs Schaffter on the left

Dr John William Fozard, OBE, FEng, FRAeS, 1928-1996, RAe?
Dr John William Fozard, OBE, FEng, FRAeS, 1928-1996, RAeS President 1986-1987, right, with Thomas Henry Kerr, CB, CEng, FRAeS

Dr Archie Ballantyne, RAeS Secretary, left, and Cecil Fi?
Dr Archie Ballantyne, RAeS Secretary, left, and Cecil Field at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon at the Dorchester Hotel, London, on 12 January 1960

Peter Masefield, RAeS President and Dr Archie Ballantyne, RAeS Secretary, receive Sir Sydney and Lady Camm at the 94th Anniversary Luncheon on 12 January 1960

Dr Archie Ballantyne, RAeS Secretary, and Dr A. J. Barrett
Dr Archie Ballantyne, RAeS Secretary, and Dr A.J. Barrett, Head of the Technical Department, at the opening of the Lecture Theatre in December 1960

Sir Frederick Handley Page, CBE, FRAeS, 1885-1962, RAeS President 1945-1947

Percival E2 Mew Gull, G-AFa (foreground) and Percival Q6 at an RAeS Garden party in 1939

Sir Frederick Handley Page, CBE, FRAeS, 1885-1962, RAeS President 1945-1947, left, presents the Edward Busk Memorial Prize to Joe Smith

Miss Frances (F B ) Bradfield FRAeS (left) and Mrs Kronfeld
Miss Frances (F.B.) Bradfield, FRAeS (left) and Mrs Kronfeld after Miss Bradfield was presented with a RAeS Bronze Medal at the 36th Royal Aeronautical Society Wilbur Wright lecture in 1948

Miss J E (P J ja) Schofield
Miss J.E. (P.J.ja) Schofield poses in front of a Miles Hawk Speed Six at the 1949 RAeS Garden Party held at White Waltham Aerodrome. Date: 1949

Sir Albert Hubert Roy Fedden 1885-1973 RAeS President 1944
Sir Albert Hubert Roy Fedden, 1885-1973, RAeS President 1944-1945. Date: 1973

Miss Jenny Thom RAeS staff member
Miss Jenny Thom, RAeS staff member, modelling an 1866 dress in 1966 on the steps to the Terrace outside the Argyll Room. Date: 1966

R McIntyre, Chief designer Scottish Aviation
From left: R. McIntyre, chief designer, Scottish Aviation; Dr Archibald Merton Ballantyne, RAeS Secretary 1951-1973 and D. Lyon, Chairman, Glasgow Branch, in front of a Scottish Aviation Pioneer

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"RAeS: A Legacy of Aviation Excellence and Prestige" From its inception, the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has been synonymous with aviation greatness. With a rich history spanning decades, this esteemed organization has attracted remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on the industry. One such notable figure is HRH The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh, whose unwavering support for aerospace advancements earned him a special place within RAeS. His dedication to innovation and his passion for flying inspired generations of aviators. Peter Ambrose Hearne, as RAeS President from 1980-1981, led the society during a crucial period in aviation's evolution. Under his guidance, RAeS continued to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among professionals worldwide. AM Sir Charles Pringle KBE MA CEng Fit also served as RAeS President and played a pivotal role in shaping the society's vision. His expertise and leadership propelled RAeS forward while championing excellence in engineering and design. Gordon M. McCoombe OBE CEng MIMechE FRAes held the prestigious position of President at RAeS too. Through his tireless efforts, he furthered the cause of aerospace education and research while fostering international cooperation within the field. Professor Martyn Graham Farley stands out as an influential member who contributed significantly to advancing aviation technology through groundbreaking research initiatives. His pioneering work continues to shape modern aircraft design principles today. Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown CBE made significant contributions not only to RAF but also to RAes by sharing invaluable insights gained from his extensive experience as a test pilot. He pushed boundaries fearlessly, leaving an enduring impact on aviation safety standards. The first Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud G-ABCJ showcased at an event hosted by RAes exemplified their commitment to celebrating technological achievements that push boundaries further each day.