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Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Argentine airmans world flight. Major Zanni, the Argentine airman, who is

Argentine airmans world flight. Major Zanni, the Argentine airman, who is on a round the world flight, is here seen with Gen Fillipot at the Balloon Grand Prix of the Aero Club of France just before

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: The air race of the year at Etampes near Paris M Bleriot and M de Romanet 28 September

The air race of the year at Etampes near Paris M Bleriot and M de Romanet 28 September 1920

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: British built seaplane for Spanish Navy The Spanish seaplane carrier Dedals

British built seaplane for Spanish Navy The Spanish seaplane carrier Dedals leaving Southampton with new seaplanes built by the Supermarine Aviation Co for the Spanish Navy 27 June 1924

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Mr F Courtney tests a bird like side car monoplane at Croydon Major Cooper built the machine

Mr F Courtney tests a bird like side car monoplane at Croydon Major Cooper built the machine and he has adopted the unique idea of carrying the passenger in a side car built into the port wing Major

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Being re-conditioned at Cardington Aerodrome. Sir Samuel Hoare ( Minister for air )

Being re-conditioned at Cardington Aerodrome. Sir Samuel Hoare ( Minister for air ), left, and Sir Philip Sassoon ( Under secretary ). 18 November 1924

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. Air Commodore Steel inspecting the qualified aircraftsmen. 17 December 1923

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: The R 33 leaves her Aerodrome at Pulham, Norfolk, for a short cruise. 5 October 1925

The R 33 leaves her Aerodrome at Pulham, Norfolk, for a short cruise. 5 October 1925

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: The interior of the church at RAF Cranwell training centre, showing the font which

The interior of the church at RAF Cranwell training centre, showing the font which is composed of a rotary engine mounted in a cowling supported on four bladed propellors. 17 December 1923

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 Lt Dietrichson

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Luba Phillipps entering the Tri engined Fokker Plane. A duplicate of the America

Luba Phillipps entering the Tri engined Fokker Plane. A duplicate of the America, except a ten foot less wing spread, in which she may attempt a transatlantic flight to London. July 1927

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: The Gordon Bennett Air Race at Etampes near Paris A group of British aviation officials

The Gordon Bennett Air Race at Etampes near Paris A group of British aviation officials of England, representing Royal Aero Club Colonel Maclean, Commander Perrin, Lieutenant Hurst, Colonel O Gorman

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

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

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: All metal air liners to link the Empire : huge British machine makes a successful Baltic cruise

All metal air liners to link the Empire : huge British machine makes a successful Baltic cruise. " Singapore " in flight. 13 September 1927

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Accident during glider trials at Berlin A series of glider trials have just taken

Accident during glider trials at Berlin A series of glider trials have just taken place on the Tempelhofer field at Berlin The photograph shows the glider apparatus of the Schwerdt construction firm

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Barnard wins aerial derby. Barnard with Sir Eric Geddes. 4 July 1925

Barnard wins aerial derby. Barnard with Sir Eric Geddes. 4 July 1925

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Air Commodore Steel paid a visit of inspection to the RAF Cadet College at Cranwell

Air Commodore Steel paid a visit of inspection to the RAF Cadet College at Cranwell. Cadets and machines lined up before demonstrating their flying capabilities. 19 December 1923

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: George Duller, the steeplechase jockey, purchases an aeroplane. Duller in the cockpit

George Duller, the steeplechase jockey, purchases an aeroplane. Duller in the cockpit. 5 January 1927

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: The Bishop of Bristol spends his 84th birthday with the London children suffering

The Bishop of Bristol spends his 84th birthday with the London children suffering from raid shock at the St Nicholas home at Chailey. 1 November 1917

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Aerial Derby at Hendon on July 5th 5 July 1919

Aerial Derby at Hendon on July 5th 5 July 1919

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Learning to swim at Tonbridge open - air swimming pool. 23 June 1920

Learning to swim at Tonbridge open - air swimming pool. 23 June 1920

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Miss Ruth Elders attempt to fly the Atlantic. Miss Elder with her co pilot, George Haldeman

Miss Ruth Elders attempt to fly the Atlantic. Miss Elder with her co pilot, George Haldeman. 23 September 1927

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: AN aerial ambulance belonging to the American red cross 18 October 1920

AN aerial ambulance belonging to the American red cross 18 October 1920

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Dornier Do X the largest, heaviest, and most powerful flying boat in the world

Dornier Do X the largest, heaviest, and most powerful flying boat in the world. 2 November 1929

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: The autogiro demonstrated at Farnborough. The machine in flight. 19 October 1925

The autogiro demonstrated at Farnborough. The machine in flight. 19 October 1925

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Brer Rabbit performed by League of Arts in Hyde Park, London

Brer Rabbit performed by League of Arts in Hyde Park, London

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Millionaires venture in specially built monoplane. Mr Van Lear Black, the

Millionaires venture in specially built monoplane. Mr Van Lear Black, the Dutch American millionaire to be is to attempt to fly from Croydon to Tokyo. He intends to make a return flight via Siberia

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Lympne light aeroplane trials Mr M W Piercey about to close the wing after taking

Lympne light aeroplane trials Mr M W Piercey about to close the wing after taking his seat in the machine 27 September 1924

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Uncle Sams Air Devil rehearse war tactics in manoeuvres off San Diego. This

Uncle Sams Air Devil rehearse war tactics in manoeuvres off San Diego. This photograh shows two torpedoes ploughing their way to the mark after being released by the hydroplane which rose into

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Amphibian plane fired from turret of a battleship for the first time. The first

Amphibian plane fired from turret of a battleship for the first time. The first American attempt to launch airplane from a turret of a battleship has been crowned with success

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Start of the worlds flight in a tiny moth. Vicomte and Vicomtesse Jacques de

Start of the worlds flight in a tiny moth. Vicomte and Vicomtesse Jacques de Sibour just before the start of their flight. 14 September 1928

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: The Kings Cup Air Race. Captain W J McDonough. 9 July 1926

The Kings Cup Air Race. Captain W J McDonough. 9 July 1926

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: R 33 in taking off trial with two D H 53 Hummingbirds at Pulham 21 October 1926

R 33 in taking off trial with two D H 53 Hummingbirds at Pulham 21 October 1926

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: At Stag Lane Aerodrome, Hendon. Hon Lady Bailey ( wife of Sir Abe Bailey ), who

At Stag Lane Aerodrome, Hendon. Hon Lady Bailey ( wife of Sir Abe Bailey ), who pilots a " Moth " plane. 25 February 1927

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 attempt to reach the North Pole by Air The aeroplane being shipped 7

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Gliders in flight at Lympne. Mr F P Raynham in the monoplane which he flew at Lympne

Gliders in flight at Lympne. Mr F P Raynham in the monoplane which he flew at Lympne. 8 October 1923

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Britains safety first aeroplane. Experiments to secure a safety first

Britains safety first aeroplane. Experiments to secure a safety first
Britains " safety first " aeroplane. Experiments to secure a " safety first " aeroplane have been in progress at the Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Signorina Giuriati, Italys first woman aviator. 3 December 1926

Signorina Giuriati, Italys first woman aviator. 3 December 1926

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: A lighthouse onthe keel of HMS Glatton. Operations on the monitor Glatton have

A lighthouse onthe keel of HMS Glatton. Operations on the monitor Glatton have had to be temporarily suspended, but this photograph shows the position of the vessel with pipes in position for pumping

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Five Tiger Moth machines fly to Yorkshire. Sir John Rhodes with his machine

Five Tiger Moth machines fly to Yorkshire. Sir John Rhodes with his machine. 24 July 1926

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: A view of Shoreham - by - Sea from the air showing the bridges over the River Adur

A view of Shoreham - by - Sea from the air showing the bridges over the River Adur and out to the sea. 9 June 1928

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: British Air Race Round Britain H Logton D M C 8 September 1922

British Air Race Round Britain H Logton D M C 8 September 1922

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Paris seen from the air. Showing in the foreground, the Ile de la City and Notre Dame

Paris seen from the air. Showing in the foreground, the Ile de la City and Notre Dame, with the Ile St Louis beyond. 2 November 1928

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Famous French Airman to Wed Captain Charles Nungesser the French airmen so famous

Famous French Airman to Wed Captain Charles Nungesser the French airmen so famous during the war whose engagement to miss Consuelo Hatmaker is announced 23 May 1923

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

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

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Air minister Unveils Abbey Window to British Flying Services Captain Guest ( in

Air minister Unveils Abbey Window to British Flying Services Captain Guest ( in silk hat ) leaving 26 May 1922

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Dr Hugo Eckener. Commander of Graf Zeppelin. 1929

Dr Hugo Eckener. Commander of Graf Zeppelin. 1929

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: The Marquis of Pescara has just made several successful flights with his new helicopter

The Marquis of Pescara has just made several successful flights with his new helicopter at the Issy les Moulineau, Aerodrome, Paris 5 May 1923

Background imageAir & Flying Machines Collection: Air power at Hendon. Remarkable display for the King and Queen of Afghanistan. 16

Air power at Hendon. Remarkable display for the King and Queen of Afghanistan. 16 May 1928 King Amanullah and Queen Souriya state visit



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