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Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Air ministrys first windmill plane at Hamble aerodrome. The windmill

Air ministrys first windmill plane at Hamble aerodrome. The windmill machine in flight. 22 June 1926

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Result of the great air race Captain F L Barnard who was the first to reach Croydon

Result of the great air race Captain F L Barnard who was the first to reach Croydon in Smauel Instones Airco DH.4a 9 September 1922

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: An Avro machine rounding the pylon at Hendon on July 5th 5 July 1919

An Avro machine rounding the pylon at Hendon on July 5th 5 July 1919

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Giant Paris London aeroplane makes forced landing on sands The machine after landing

Giant Paris London aeroplane makes forced landing on sands The machine after landing on the sands at Le Touquet, where they were compelled to make a forced landing 24 July 1924

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Scottish Preacher in New York Dr John McNeill of Scotland, addressing an open air

Scottish Preacher in New York Dr John McNeill of Scotland, addressing an open air evangelist meeting in Fifth Avenue, New York 19 May 1922

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: On the Lido Guests taking tea on the terrace of the Excelsior Palace Hotel 25 August

On the Lido Guests taking tea on the terrace of the Excelsior Palace Hotel 25 August 1926

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Great Airship over London The R 23 flying over St Pauls Cathedral 1920

Great Airship over London The R 23 flying over St Pauls Cathedral 1920

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Clarence Duncan Chamberlin ( November 11 1893 - October 30 or 31 1976 ) commences

Clarence Duncan Chamberlin ( November 11 1893 - October 30 or 31 1976 ) commences his Atlantic flight. Chamberlin ( right ) testing his radio kite. 4 June 1927

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Taking up the RAF Command in India Air Vice Marshal P W Game C B, Ds O, photographed

Taking up the RAF Command in India Air Vice Marshal P W Game C B, Ds O, photographed at Victoria Station London, before his departure to take up the RAF command in India

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: The aerial soloist, Artiste who travels by air. Miss Florence Parbury, the famous

The aerial soloist, Artiste who travels by air. Miss Florence Parbury, the famous Mezzo Soprano appearing at the Queens Hall, did the whole of a tour in America by aeroplane

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Germany to New York flight. The German pilot Udet. 1927

Germany to New York flight. The German pilot Udet. 1927

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: German airmens attempt to fly from Germany to Chicago. Herr Loose, one of the

German airmens attempt to fly from Germany to Chicago. Herr Loose, one of the pilots of the " Bremen ". 15 August 1927

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: French girls story of alleged Englishmen spies. A sensation has been caused

French girls story of alleged Englishmen spies. A sensation has been caused
French girls story of alleged Englishmen " spies ". A sensation has been caused by the arrest in Paris of three Englishmen, Messrs J H Leather, E O Phillips and W Fischer

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: A home for children suffering from raid shock has been established at Chailey. 12

A home for children suffering from raid shock has been established at Chailey. 12 November 1917

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: First International Seaplane Race at Bournemouth Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Nicholl

First International Seaplane Race at Bournemouth Lieutenant Colonel Vincent Nicholl Ds O ( Great Britain ) in the Fairey seaplane before the start 11 September 1919

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Amundsen Ellsworth Polar Flight Roald Amundsen will shortly arrive at Spitzbergen

Amundsen Ellsworth Polar Flight Roald Amundsen will shortly arrive at Spitzbergen, the starting point for the commencement of his great attempt to reach the North Pole by air Mechanic Feuchet

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Great Britain opens worlds greatest airway. Sir V Vyvan of Imperial Airways

Great Britain opens worlds greatest airway. Sir V Vyvan of Imperial Airways, Major Brackley, DSO, reserve pilot, Captain AS Wilcockson, and Sirs HOare

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Mr C Chamberlin commences his Atlantic flight. Clarence Duncan Chamberlin ( November

Mr C Chamberlin commences his Atlantic flight. Clarence Duncan Chamberlin ( November 11 1893 - October 30 or 31 1976 ) and Bertaud ( right ) who did not accompany Chamberlin

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Funeral of the zeppelin crew at Potters Bar. 5 October 1916

Funeral of the zeppelin crew at Potters Bar. 5 October 1916

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: The Chamberlain - Bertaub trans Atlantic flight. The Wright Bellanca machine in flight

The Chamberlain - Bertaub trans Atlantic flight. The Wright Bellanca machine in flight. 1927

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Dr D B MacMillan to lead US Navy planes in aerial survey of million square miles

Dr D B MacMillan to lead US Navy planes in aerial survey of million square miles from Alaska to pole. During the coming summer US Navy planes equipped with the most modern photographic apparatus will

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Russian Countess to become American The Countess E B Gubanow, of Petrograd, who

Russian Countess to become American The Countess E B Gubanow, of Petrograd, who was exiled three years, is now in America, and has become a full fledged aviatrix

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: By aeroplane and airship across the North Pole. The return to its base at Kings Bay

By aeroplane and airship across the North Pole. The return to its base at Kings Bay, Spitzbergen, of the monoplane in which Lt Com R E Byrd, made his flight across the North Pole. 24 May 1926

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: The Gordon Bennett Air Race at Etampes near Paris Mr Hawker, who is among the

The Gordon Bennett Air Race at Etampes near Paris Mr Hawker, who is among the visitors to witness the race 28 September 1920

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Remarkable tests of aircraft safety tanks An aircraft safety tank competition was

Remarkable tests of aircraft safety tanks An aircraft safety tank competition was held at Farnborough Mr Brennan, the inventor of the British helicopter machine

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: America wins Schneider Cup at Cowes. Lt Rittenhouse and Lt Irvine ( shirt sleeves

America wins Schneider Cup at Cowes. Lt Rittenhouse and Lt Irvine ( shirt sleeves ) both USA representatives, after finishing first and second respectively. 28 September 1923

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Cobham wins great air race Cobham and his mechanic leaping from their machine immediately

Cobham wins great air race Cobham and his mechanic leaping from their machine immediately after their arrival at Lee on the Solent after winning the race for the Kings cup in 5 hours 59 minutes 12

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Boy apprentices for Royal Air Force. Representatives of London and Provincial Educational

Boy apprentices for Royal Air Force. Representatives of London and Provincial Educational Authorities inspected the Royal Air Force School for Aircraft Apprentices at Halton, Bucks

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Berlin flyers to cross Atlantic. Risticz and Edzard, who will fly from Dessau

Berlin flyers to cross Atlantic. Risticz and Edzard, who will fly from Dessau to New York in the Junkers J33 monoplane. 9 August 1927

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Woman aviator to atempt transatlantic flight to London. Mme Luba Phillipps will

Woman aviator to atempt transatlantic flight to London. Mme Luba Phillipps will soon attempt a Transatlantic flight to London. Mme Luba Phillipps with her plane. 8 July 1927

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Air rescue epic of the desert. Spains gratitude to British Aviators. The Spanish newspapers

Air rescue epic of the desert. Spains gratitude to British Aviators. The Spanish newspapers, expressing the feeling of the public

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Fraulein Thea Rasche, who intends to be the first woman to fly the Atlantic, photographed

Fraulein Thea Rasche, who intends to be the first woman to fly the Atlantic, photographed after arriving at Le Bourget. 6 July 1927

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: A Marconi wireless telephone set installed in an aeroplane. The switches on the

A Marconi wireless telephone set installed in an aeroplane. The switches on the left just under the steering wheel allow the pilot to use the apparatus while flying without interfering with his

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Transatlantic attempt. Costes posed in plane. 1928

Transatlantic attempt. Costes posed in plane. 1928

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: A Mug for Alan Cobham. Mr Alan Cobham, the hero of the London to Cape and back flight

A Mug for Alan Cobham. Mr Alan Cobham, the hero of the London to Cape and back flight, was the guest of honour at an Aldwych Club Luncheon at the Connaught Room

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: RAF Pageant at Hendon. Six parachutists leaving three RAF Vickers Vimy bombers

RAF Pageant at Hendon. Six parachutists leaving three RAF Vickers Vimy bombers. 13 July 1929

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: New York to Paris flight. Miss Ruth Elder, posed. 1927

New York to Paris flight. Miss Ruth Elder, posed. 1927

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: MMLE Bolland French airwomen who has succeeded in flying the channel 14 October 1920

MMLE Bolland French airwomen who has succeeded in flying the channel 14 October 1920

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Hoisting the new Royal Air Force ensign. Members of the RAF with the Flag before

Hoisting the new Royal Air Force ensign. Members of the RAF with the Flag before being hoisted at the Air Ministry. 5 January 1921

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: British Novelty in Aeroplane Propellers The City of Paris aeroplane fitted with

British Novelty in Aeroplane Propellers The City of Paris aeroplane fitted with the new three bladed propeller, and worked by a Napier Lion engine, photographed at Croydon

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Light aeroplane trials at Lympne The trials for main compettitions fpr light two

Light aeroplane trials at Lympne The trials for main compettitions fpr light two seater aeroplanes fitted with dual control and with power units with a maximum cylinder capacity of 1

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Indias new airport. A fine panorama of Karachi, which has just been definitely

Indias new airport. A fine panorama of Karachi, which has just been definitely recommended by the Indian board to the Air Ministry as the terminus for the experimental airship service from Great

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Woman Designs her Husbands Aeroplane Mrs E J Cox the American Airmen who flew a

Woman Designs her Husbands Aeroplane Mrs E J Cox the American Airmen who flew a single seater aeroplane in the Gordon Bennett Cup Race, which was designed by his wife 29 September 1920

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Boy apprentices for Royal Air Force. Air Force School for Aircraft Apprentices at Halton, Bucks

Boy apprentices for Royal Air Force. Air Force School for Aircraft Apprentices at Halton, Bucks. 25 September 1923

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Lt Costa and Lt Vitiolles leave Le Bourget in attempt to beat the record for longest

Lt Costa and Lt Vitiolles leave Le Bourget in attempt to beat the record for longest flight without landing. Lt Costa and Lt Vitiolles in their machines. 27 September 1926

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Air Commodore Steel inspects fully fledged aircraftsmen at Cranwell training centre

Air Commodore Steel inspects fully fledged aircraftsmen at Cranwell training centre. The motor fire engine, staffed by boys in training, answering a test call. 17 December 1923

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Huge Sikorsky plane for New York, Paris non stop flight T. The huge S53 Sikorsky

Huge Sikorsky plane for New York, Paris non stop flight T. The huge S53 Sikorsky three engined plane in which Captain Rene Fock

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: More women learning to fly. London pupils who show skill and coolness. Several

More women learning to fly. London pupils who show skill and coolness. Several women aviators are receiving instruction at Stag Lane Aerodrome



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