Aero Club Collection

SAAB 91B Safir F-BHAG (msn 91298), of Aero-Club Air France, at Sywell in May 1966. Air France bought five 91B Safirs in 1955 and used them for their Aero Club

Piper PA-28 Cadet F-GIEB
Piper PA-28-161 Cadet F-GIEB (msn 2841107), of Aero-Club Air France Nord. Date: circa 1990

The Aero Club at the Crystal Palace, the Balloon Ascent seen by the Prince and Princess of Wales (litho)
1043737 The Aero Club at the Crystal Palace, the Balloon Ascent seen by the Prince and Princess of Wales (litho) by Macpherson

Fashion and Sport, Events at Ranelagh, Hyde Park, and Hurlingham (b / w photo)
1629772 Fashion and Sport, Events at Ranelagh, Hyde Park, and Hurlingham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fashion and Sport, Events at Ranelagh)

M Santos Dumonts Disputed Winning of the Deutsch Prize, 19 October (b / w photo)
1628472 M Santos Dumonts Disputed Winning of the Deutsch Prize, 19 October (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Morane-Saulnier MS. 501 Criquet F-BDOS
Morane-Saulnier MS.501 Criquet F-BDOS (msn 695), in use as a glider tug at an aero-club in France. (The MS.502 was a Post-war, French produced / developed version of the Fieseler Fi 156 Storch)

Fournier RF-3 CS-ALI (msn 72), of the Aero-Club Portugal. Currently (2009) preserved, hanging from the roof of the same hangar

Klemm L. 25a Coupe SL-aB
Klemm L.25a Coupe SL-aB (msn 166), of Flugsportfreunde Sarrlouis eV, at Ensheim. First registered in France and then in Switzerland as CH-250 with Aero-Club Suisse / Zurich, in 1929, then HB-ETU

Badez-Giraud-Mercier Bagimer II Alouette F-PFAR (msn 01)). The first Bagimer was constructed using elements of Piper Cubs, powered by a 75hp Minie 4C2 engine

Professor Huntingdon, Mr. Frank Hedges Butler, and the Hon. C. S. Rolls, 1906. The British crew who competed in the 1906 Gordon Bennett Cup

Meeting d Aviation, 1910. Artist: Anonymous
Meeting d Aviation, 1910. From a private collection

Balloon of the Aero Club, 18th March 1899. A print from La Vie au Grand Air, 18th March 1899

The Aero Club, costume of a female ballooner, 15th November 1898. A print from La Vie au Grand Air, 15th November 1898

Old Flyer
15th April 1907: Mr Hall with his model aeroplane, which he walked 94 miles with in order take part in the Aero Clubs Aeroplane Exhibition at Alexandra Palace, London

Ernest Archdeacon (1863-1950) French lawyer and aviation pioneer in the take-off position in his copy of a Wright glider. Founder of Aero-Club de France

Paul Tissandiers balloon license, 1904
Paul Tissandiers balloon license, issued by the Aero-Club de France on 7 January 1904. French aeronaut Paul Tissandier (1881-1945)

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The Aero Club: A Journey Through Aviation History Step into the world of aviation as we take you on a captivating journey through the rich history of the Aero Club. From iconic aircraft like the SAAB 91B Safir F-BHAG and Piper PA-28 Cadet F-GIEB to breathtaking events witnessed by royalty, this club has left an indelible mark in the skies. At The Aero Club located at Crystal Palace, witness a litho capturing the awe-inspiring Balloon Ascent that enthralled even Prince and Princess of Wales. Fashion and Sport blend seamlessly at Ranelagh, Hyde Park, and Hurlingham where thrilling events took place against a backdrop of black-and-white photos. Delve into controversy surrounding M Santos Dumont's Disputed Winning of the Deutsch Prize on October 19th with a thought-provoking monochrome image. Marvel at Morane-Saulnier MS. 501 Criquet F-BDOS, Fournier RF-3 CS-ALI, Klemm L. 25a Coupe SL-aB, Badez-Giraud-Mercier Bagimer II Alouette F-PFAR - each representing milestones in aviation technology. Transport yourself back to 1910 with an anonymous artist's depiction of Meeting d'Aviation - an event that showcased daring pilots pushing boundaries in their flying machines. Immerse yourself in history as Professor Huntingdon, Mr. Frank Hedges Butler, and Honorable C. S Rolls grace our collection from 1906 - pioneers who paved the way for future aviators. Finally, experience sheer wonderment as you gaze upon a photograph capturing the majestic Balloon of The Aero Club on March 18th, 1899 - reminding us all how far we have come since those early days. Join us at The Aero Club as we celebrate human ingenuity taking flight against all odds.