Wierd Collection

Frost Ornithopter
Mr Edward Purkis with a Frost Ornithopter in 1877 Date: 1877

R M Bolstons Large Model Ornithopter in 1907 Date: 1907

Line-Drawing of Mr R J Spaldings Patented Flying Machin?
Line-Drawing of Mr R J Spaldings Patented Flying Machine Ornithopter in 1889, Patent Number 398, 984 Date: 1889

Line-Drawing of Frederick W Breareys Patented Ornithopt?
Line-Drawing of Frederick W Breareys Patented Ornithopter in 1879, Based on the Movement of a Skate Fish in an Aquarium Date: 1879

Illustration of the Bird Man Hero of Restif de La Breton?
Illustration of the Bird Man Hero of Restif de La Bretonnes Book La Decouvert Australe of 1781 Taking-Off from a Cliff Edge with Umbrella & Basket Date: 1781

Line-Drawing of the Kaufmann Steam Powered Ornithopter o?
Line-Drawing of the Kaufmann Steam Powered Ornithopter of 1868 Date: 1868

Mr a H Watts Sitting on the Bare Structure of His Man-Po?
Mr a H Watts Sitting on the Bare Structure of His Man-Powered Ornithopter in His Back Garden in Coventry, UK in 1911 Date: 1911

A Line-Drawing of Thomas Walkers First Design for a Fly?
A Line-Drawing of Thomas Walkers First Design for a Flying Machine in 1810 with a Birds Head Mounted at the Front Date: 1810

Mr E Wilson with His Pettigrew Wing Type Ornithopter L?
Mr E Wilson with His Pettigrew Wing Type Ornithopter Launched from the 160 Foot High Watkin Tower, Wembley Park, London, UK in 1905 Date: 1905

Bird-Man Marquis de Bacqueville (Jean Francois Boyvin de?
Bird-Man Marquis de Bacqueville (Jean Francois Boyvin de Bonnetot) Attempts to Fly Across the River Seine in Paris in 1742 Date: 1742

Line-Drawing of Thomas Walkers First Design for a Flyin?
Line-Drawing of Thomas Walkers First Design for a Flying Machine in 1810 with a Birds Head Mounted at the Front Date: 1810

Balston Ornithopter Around 1908 in the UK Date: 1908

Mr E Wilson with Two Pettigrew Wing Type Ornithopters ?
Mr E Wilson with Two Pettigrew Wing Type Ornithopters Around 1905 Date: 1905

Pilot & Inventor George R. White of Long Island Ny Durin?
Pilot & Inventor George R. White of Long Island Ny During Pre-Flight Checks before Carrying out a Foot Propelled Test-Flight in St. Augustine, Florida with a 29.5 Foot Wingpan Date: 1928

John Lampert (Age 33) & His Wife Sylvia (31) During Pre-?
John Lampert (Age 33) & His Wife Sylvia (31) During Pre-Flight Checks with His Man Powered Flexible Mambrane Variable Geometry Ornithopter at Bishops Rise, Hatfield, UK in 1975 Date: 1975

Mr E Wilson with a Pettigrew Wing Type Ornithopter Sus?
Mr E Wilson with a Pettigrew Wing Type Ornithopter Suspended from a Specially Erected Scaffold Launch Tower, Caption Reads

Major Bfs Baden Powell and His Flying Wing Ornithopter i?
Major Bfs Baden Powell and His Flying Wing Ornithopter in the Mid to Late 1890S Date: 1890s

Hartman Ornithopter Flying Being Towed by a Saloon Car During One of 3 Test-Flight Hops on 6th November 1959 with Mock Feathers on the Wing Date: 1959

Mr Dubois with His Ornithopter at the Concours Lepine, F?
Mr Dubois with His Ornithopter at the Concours Lepine, France in the 1930S Date: 1930s

John Lampert (Age 33) Wearing Safety Harness and Helmet ?
John Lampert (Age 33) Wearing Safety Harness and Helmet with His Man Powered Flexible Mambrane Variable Geometry Ornithopter at Bishops Rise, Hatfield, UK Date: 1975

John Lampert (Age 33) with His Man Powered Flexible Mamb?
John Lampert (Age 33) with His Man Powered Flexible Mambrane Variable Geometry Ornithopter at Bishops Rise, Hatfield, UK in 1975 Attempting to Fly Date: 1975

A juvenile Weedy Seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) in its habitat. Flinders Jetty, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, March

Upward view of Sri Krishnan Temple; Singapore

Canada, British Columbia, Unknown Species Of Jellyfish From The Order Anthomedusae

Hawaii, Starfish Close-Up, Detail Of Tentacles

Indonesia, Tube Feet Of A Seastar / Starfish (Echinaster Callosus)
Indonesia, Tube Feet Of A Seastar/Starfish (Echinaster Callosus)

Crab on bright yellow and red background

USA, Sargasumfish (Histiro histiro) on floating sargasum weed in Pacific ocean; Hawaii

Caribbean, Blenny Fish Looking Out From Reef; Bonaire

Picture No. 11073825
Black Vulture / American Black Vulture attacking school bus Everglades, Florida, USA

Picture No. 11073821
Black Vulture / American Black Vulture attacking vehicle Everglades, Florida, USA

UK Kent, Enysford The Rat and Sparrow Club, which provided an opportunity for extra cash in convivial surroundings. Usually paid for by local farmers these clubs paid people according to the number

Picture No. 10901834
Chinese Crested Dog. Thanville, Bas Rhin, France. Date:

Picture No. 10901836
Chinese Crested Dog. Thanville, Bas Rhin, France. Date:

Picture No. 10901835
Chinese Crested Dog - standing on hind legs. Thanville, Bas Rhin, France. Date:

A Car Precariously Balanced
San Francisco, California: June, 1969 A fortunate driver missed a turn and his car ended up precariously balanced on one of the BART roadway construction beams

U Of W Crew Stage Toboggan Race
Ranier National Park, Washington: February, 1927 Two members of the national champion University of Washington crew stage an impromptu race during the University Snow Frolic at Ranier National Park

1818 Rafflesia discovery largest flower
Rafflesia arnoldi. Hand tinted copperplate engraving from " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" BD XI, No 14, plate CLXXIII. c1820

1673 Man headed bear ape after Ogilby
Papio and man-headed beast. Published in Amsterdam in 1673 by Jacob Von Meurs for Arnoldus Montanus " De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld" after the first book related to America by Ogilby

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"Exploring the Eccentricities of Flight: A Glimpse into the World of Weird Ornithopters" Step back in time and witness the peculiar wonders of flight with these bizarre contraptions. From the Frost Ornithopter to R M Bolstons Large Model Ornithopter in 1907, these designs pushed the boundaries of imagination. Delve into history as you gaze upon a line-drawing of Mr R J Spaldings Patented Flying Machine, or Frederick W Breareys Patented Ornithopt. These intricate illustrations showcase the ingenuity and creativity that went into crafting these flying marvels. Immerse yourself in adventure with an illustration depicting the Bird Man Hero of Restif de La Breton. Marvel at his audacity as he defies gravity with his ornithopter-like wings, soaring through mythical landscapes. Witness innovation unfold before your eyes with a line-drawing showcasing the Kaufmann Steam Powered Ornithopter. This steam-powered wonder was ahead of its time, captivating imaginations and challenging conventional notions of flight. Join Mr A H Watts on his daring journey as he sits atop the bare structure of His Man-Po. Experience his determination firsthand as he strives to conquer new heights and unlock secrets hidden within the skies above. Discover Thomas Walker's early attempts at flight through a line-drawing capturing his first design for a flying machine. Witness how dreams took shape through sketches and blueprints, paving the way for future aviation pioneers. Marvel at Mr E Wilson's Pettigrew Wing Type Ornithopter L - an embodiment of elegance fused with engineering brilliance. This ornate creation exemplifies man's relentless pursuit to emulate nature's mastery over flight. Uncover tales from history as you learn about Bird-Man Marquis de Bacqueville (Jean Francois Boyvin de). Explore this enigmatic figure who dared to challenge societal norms by donning avian-inspired wings, forever etching his name in the annals of flight.