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Twentieth Century Collection (#20)

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mme Hilda Roosevelt, niece of the late Theodore Roosevelt, arrived at Victoria Station

Mme Hilda Roosevelt, niece of the late Theodore Roosevelt, arrived at Victoria Station, to sing at La Scala in Mr Isidore de Laras opera " The Three Musketeers "

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Sir Philip Sassoons Camlet Moat romance. Sir Philip Sassoon of Trent Park, New Barnet

Sir Philip Sassoons Camlet Moat romance. Sir Philip Sassoon of Trent Park, New Barnet, began on his return from Luxor, Egypt

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mme Elsie Altmann Loos, Austrian operatic star. 24 January 1925

Mme Elsie Altmann Loos, Austrian operatic star. 24 January 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: A pretty Crown Princess. A charming new portrait of the Crown Princess of Romania

A pretty Crown Princess. A charming new portrait of the Crown Princess of Romania, showing her with one of her favourite dogs. 18 February 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Their challenge to the world. Ann, Marie and Elizabeth, Sugar, sisters of Budapest

Their challenge to the world. Ann, Marie and Elizabeth, Sugar, sisters of Budapest, who as a swimming team are regarded in their country as invincible. 27 June 1932

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Sales time in Kensington. 1928

Sales time in Kensington. 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Marchioness of Carisbrooke at Grafton Galleries. 14 July 1930

Marchioness of Carisbrooke at Grafton Galleries. 14 July 1930

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Trials of biggest, fastest, and most powerful flying boat. The Short S. 8 Calcutta

Trials of biggest, fastest, and most powerful flying boat. The Short S. 8 Calcutta
Trials of biggest, fastest, and most powerful flying boat. The Short S.8 Calcutta G-EBVG taking off. 21 Febuary 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Where Cobham landed. No news has been received of Mr Alan Cobham, the airman

Where Cobham landed. No news has been received of Mr Alan Cobham, the airman, who was obliged to land at Victoria Point, Australia while on his way to Rangoon. Victoria Point. 14 September 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mr Robert Courrneidge and his wife before leaving Croydon aerodrome on a flight to

Mr Robert Courrneidge and his wife before leaving Croydon aerodrome on a flight to Italy 10 March 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Well known aviator said to be most smartly dressed man in France. M Pierre Play

Well known aviator said to be most smartly dressed man in France. M Pierre Play, the well known aviator, who is said to be the most smartly dressed man in France. 23 November 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mrs Ranald, the 19 year old girl who took her pilots certificate with ease at Brooklands

Mrs Ranald, the 19 year old girl who took her pilots certificate with ease at Brooklands. 22 January 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Antarctic Avro. The Avro Antarctic aeroplane, which is to be taken on the

The Antarctic Avro. The Avro Antarctic aeroplane, which is to be taken on the " Quest " for the Shackleton Antarctic Expedition

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Miss Mabel Boll, who will accompany Mr Levine on his attempted East to West Atlantic flight

Miss Mabel Boll, who will accompany Mr Levine on his attempted East to West Atlantic flight. 25 August 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Bird like novelty at Fauville glider meeting. The Grandin machine with gracefully folding wings

Bird like novelty at Fauville glider meeting. The Grandin machine with gracefully folding wings. 5 August 1923

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: British Atlantic flight attempt. The St Raphael arrives at Upavon Aerodrome. The

British Atlantic flight attempt. The St Raphael arrives at Upavon Aerodrome. The St Raphael which is to be piloted across the Atlantic by Captain Leslie Hamilton and Col Minchin

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Cairo to Cape flyers reach Lee on Solent. Arrival of the machine in the Solent

Cairo to Cape flyers reach Lee on Solent. Arrival of the machine in the Solent. 21 June 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Not a stunt picture. A snapshot taken at San Diego, California showing an American

Not a stunt picture. A snapshot taken at San Diego, California showing an American Naval aviator, who has just jumped from the plane seen on left, and who is working hard to pull down the parachute

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The arrival of the American round the world flyers in New York. The American round

The arrival of the American round the world flyers in New York. The American round the world flyers arriving at Mitchel field, New York where they had a tremendous reception. 16 September 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: sir Philip Sassoon, under secretary for air, paid a visit of inspection to the

sir Philip Sassoon, under secretary for air, paid a visit of inspection to the Hawkinge Aerodrome. Sir Philip Sassoon with Wing Commander Pretyman, DSO, OBE, ( left ) and Squadron Leader A H Peck

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Italian round the world flight. Signor Antonio Locatelli ( left ), who started

The Italian round the world flight. Signor Antonio Locatelli ( left ), who started from Pisa on July 24, in a Dornier - Wal seaplane, carrying a crew of five. He is due in London on Saturday

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Just a few moments before the airship Shenandoah sailed away for its transcontinental trip

Just a few moments before the airship Shenandoah sailed away for its transcontinental trip. An usual picture of the giant Shenandoah, showing it attached to its mooring mast at Lakehurst, New Jersey

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Bird flight copied. The autogiro demonstrated at Farnborough. A view of the machine

Bird flight copied. The autogiro demonstrated at Farnborough. A view of the machine. 19 October 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Brothers in a long non stop flight. The brothers Arrachart left Le Bourget aerodrome

Brothers in a long non stop flight. The brothers Arrachart left Le Bourget aerodrome on an attempt to beat the record for a long distance non stop flight

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Chamberlin flies to Vienna. Mr Chamberlin, the American Atlantic airman, setting

Chamberlin flies to Vienna. Mr Chamberlin, the American Atlantic airman, setting out on a flight from Berlin to Vienna. 21 June 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Dornier Napier Whale. Built by the Dornier works at Friedrichshafen for Courtney

The Dornier Napier Whale. Built by the Dornier works at Friedrichshafen for Courtney who will fly cross the ocean for flight from Southampton, to America. Left to right Courtney, Bowner, Little

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The Moth baby aeroplane, from the De Haviland Aerodrome at Stag Lane, Hendon

The Moth baby aeroplane, from the De Haviland Aerodrome at Stag Lane, Hendon
The " Moth " baby aeroplane, from the De Haviland Aerodrome at Stag Lane, Hendon. [no date]

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: The air race around Britain. Captains Cockerell, pilot of the Vickers Vulcan

The air race around Britain. Captains Cockerell, pilot of the Vickers Vulcan, wishes his wife good bye. 8 September 1922

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Com Byrd and Acosta await turn of weather to start on New York - Paris non stop flight

Com Byrd and Acosta await turn of weather to start on New York - Paris non stop flight. Bert Acosta and Com Byrd. 25 June 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Com Byrds attempt to fly the Atlantic. Left to right : Com Byrd, Lt C Neville

Com Byrds attempt to fly the Atlantic. Left to right : Com Byrd, Lt C Neville ( wireless operator ) and Mr Bert Acosta ( navigator ). 24 June 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Aviator H H Perry

Aviator H H Perry

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Aviator Captain C D Barnard and his passenger Miss May

Aviator Captain C D Barnard and his passenger Miss May

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Aeroplanes launch flour bag bombs on troops in great battle of Hogs Back Divisional

Aeroplanes launch flour bag bombs on troops in great battle of Hogs Back Divisional Manoeuvres reach their height near Guilford An army Bristol long distance bombing plane is here zooming up in a

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: 5 Miles Cross country championship at Royal Air Force Aerodrome, Northolt The first

5 Miles Cross country championship at Royal Air Force Aerodrome, Northolt The first three men Left to right Rfn J N Ovington, L/Cpl J A Callum, and Capt C E Ovington, M C 7 March 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Mrs Kidston, wife of Commander Glen Kidston. 6 November 1929

Mrs Kidston, wife of Commander Glen Kidston. 6 November 1929

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Major Oliver Stewart, M C, A F C ( Authour of the book on Air Fighting ) 9

Major Oliver Stewart, M C, A F C ( Authour of the book on Air Fighting ) 9 April 1926

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Paulino Uzcudun, known as Paulinoin the USA. He was a Spanish ( Basque ), heavyweight boxer

Paulino Uzcudun, known as Paulinoin the USA. He was a Spanish ( Basque ), heavyweight boxer. Potrait. 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: SS Biarritz, leaving Dover, with the Royal Party. 1925

SS Biarritz, leaving Dover, with the Royal Party. 1925
SS " Biarritz ", leaving Dover, with the Royal Party. 1925

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: HMS Benbow. 1914

HMS Benbow. 1914

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Naval review at Spithead. HMS Hermes. 26 July 1924

Naval review at Spithead. HMS Hermes. 26 July 1924

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: SS Nord Friesland 1928

SS Nord Friesland 1928

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Lady Louise Mountattens christian name preserved on Swedish battleship. Some time ago

Lady Louise Mountattens christian name preserved on Swedish battleship. Some time ago, Lady Louise Mountbatten wrote her christian name on the Swedish battleship, Sverige

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: King and Queen open Gladstone Dock at Liverpool. The Galatea entering the Gladstone Lock

King and Queen open Gladstone Dock at Liverpool. The Galatea entering the Gladstone Lock and breaking the ribbon placed across the entrance. 19 July 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Naval majesty. A fine study of the US battleship Texas passing under Manhatten Bridge, New York

Naval majesty. A fine study of the US battleship Texas passing under Manhatten Bridge, New York. 17 September 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Members Representing 36 Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions meet Sir Thomas Inskip

Members Representing 36 Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions meet Sir Thomas Inskip minister for Co-Ordination of defence, at the Ministry of Labour to discuss the question of speeding up armaments

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: Famous steamship company buys a palace Molin Palac on the Giudecca Canal in Venice

Famous steamship company buys a palace Molin Palac on the Giudecca Canal in Venice has been acquired by the Trieste Lloyd line

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: M V Alcantara. The Winter Garden : Lounge. 1927

M V Alcantara. The Winter Garden : Lounge. 1927
M V " Alcantara ". The Winter Garden : Lounge. 1927

Background imageTwentieth Century Collection: HMS Veteran. 11 April 1927

HMS Veteran. 11 April 1927



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