Bi Plane Collection (#4)

An Avro 504N seen here towing a Daily Herald banner 24th April 1932

The Imperial Airways Handley Page H. P. 45 airliner Helena sit on the apron of Croydon
The Imperial Airways Handley Page H.P.45 airliner Helena sit on the apron of Croydon Airport Circa 1933

Samuel Cody was born in the USA in 1867 but immigrated to England in the early 1890s. At the start of the 20th century he was hired by the British Military as Chief Kiting Instructor

Picture of a dog-fight during the Great War taken by an observer. The Frenchman won the duel. OP725Q

Formation Bombers
Nine biplanes fly in formation, early 20th Century. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Sir Alan Cobham with his de Havilland DH. 60 Moth biplane
Sir Alan John Cobham (18941973) - English aviation pioneer standing in front of his de Havilland DH.60 Moth G-EBKT, a light-weight, two-place, single-engine

RAF FE-2b
RAF FE-2B Parked Date: 1910s

The Discovery of the Law of Gravitation, 1910
The Discovery of the Law of Gravitation, pub. 1910 (colour lithograph). Depicting The Wright brothers and Sir Isaac Newton (1643 - 1727)

Twentieth Century Transportation, c. 1910
Twentieth Century Transportation, pub. c.1910 (colour lithograph)

Farman Biplane EGP_22662_53
A group of men watching as two men take their seats in a Farman biplane at Bournemouth in 1910. The pilot has been identified as Claude Graham-White, pioneer of aerial reconnaissance

Swordfish over Blackpool EAW212942
A Fairey Swordfish Mk.II flying over Blackpool in 1971. This type of torpedo bomber was used by the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy during World War 2

World War I aircraft re-enactment N070970
FESTIVAL OF HISTORY, Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire.. World War I aeroplanes in flight. 2007 re-enactment

Admiralty Amphibian Tested on Thames Aircraft alighting tests arranged by the Admiralty took place today on the Thames. The photographer shows the amphibian taking the water near Westminster Bridge

Cockpit of British SE5A biplane on airfield, WW1
View of the cockpit and controls of a British SE5A biplane, one of the main aeroplanes in use by the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War. Seen here on an airfield with other aircraft

British Armstrong Whitworth FK8 biplane in flight, WW1
A British Armstrong Whitworth FK8 two-seater general purpose biplane in flight during the First World War. It had a 160hp Beardmore engine. Date: 1916-1918

German Fokker D VII fighter planes, WW1
A takeoff line of German Fokker D VII single-seat pursuit fighter planes on an airfield towards the end of the First World War. Date: circa 1918

Vickers Vimy FB 27A bomber plane with Fiat engines, WW1
The Vickers Vimy FB 27A heavy bomber aircraft with two Fiat engines, used by the RAF during the First World War. Date: circa 1918

Short seaplane Type 184 hovering above the sea, WW1
A British Short seaplane Type 184 hovering above the sea during the First World War. It was a two-seater plane, used for reconnaissance, bombing and torpedo carrying. Date: 1915-1918

Fortuna at Croydon aerodrome with DH86 of Aer Lingus; Croydon, England

in the foreground DE HAVILLAND DH. 86 EXPRESS, G-ACVY / 2302, RAILWAY AIR SERVICES at Castle Bromwich Aerodrome
in the foreground DE HAVILLAND DH.86 EXPRESS, G-ACVY / 2302, RAILWAY AIR SERVICES at Castle Bromwich Aerodrome

A Short S. 14 Sarafand Flying Boat, considered Britains largest flying boat in 1932
A Short S.14 Sarafand Flying Boat, considered Britains largest flying boat in 1932. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Fortuna at Croydon aerodrome, together with the DH86 of Ae Lingus; Croydon, England

Armentiers. Belgium. Holding Up A German Attack, From The Book The Outline Of History By H. G
Armentiers. Belgium. Holding Up A German Attack, From The Book The Outline Of History By H.G.Wells Volume 2, Published 1920

A Handley Page Machine Of The London-Paris Air Service Passing The Crystal Palace, Inward Bound, By G. H. Davis
A Handley Page Machine Of The London-Paris Air Service Passing The Crystal Palace, Inward Bound, By G.H. Davis. From The Book The Outline Of History By H.G.Wells Volume 2, Published 1920

Samuel Franklin Cody 1867 To 1913 American Pioneer Of Manned Flight From The Book The Year 1912 Illustrated Published London 1913

RAF Pageant EPW018790
HENDON, Barnet. An Avro 504 aircraft flying very low over parked aircraft at the RAF Pageant of 1927. The parked aircraft are a Gloster Gamecock Mk.I, Short Springbock II, and Handley Page Hyderabad

Crash EPW000213
Crashed aircraft. People in rowing boat investigating the wreckage. AVRO504K in Southwark boating lake, March 1920. From a copy negative. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Parachutist AFL03_aerofilms_c11965
Parachutist descending 1930s. Jumping off the trailing edge of the lower wing of a biplane. Aerofilms Collection (see Links)

Aircraft Utterly Butterly Wing Walkers July 1999 Wingwalkers Sara Mozayeni 28 (top) and Juliette Pendleton 24 (below) perform their Mirror formation for The Mirror Newspaper over the Gloucestershire

Cover design, Latecoere Airlines timetable, serving France, Spain and Morocco. The Latecoere company was founded in 1917, and is based in Toulouse. Showing a map with routes. circa 1922

Sopwith Snipe 7F1 biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British Sopwith Snipe 7F1 biplane on an airfield during the First World War. It was a single-seat fighter plane with a 200 horsepower Bentley engine, used by the RAF. Date: 1918

Serbian Air Force at Ufa, WW1
Men of the Serbian Air Force, including Lieutenant Melc, with a biplane from the 1st Division at Ufa during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

German Gotha WD1 seaplane, WW1
A German Gotha WD1 seaplane, used for coastal patrol work in the early part of the First World War. It was a two-seater, with a 100 horsepower Daimler engine and two floats. Date: circa 1914-1915

German seaplane on a beach, WW1
A German seaplane on a beach during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

British BE2 biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British BE2 two-seater biplane on an airfield during the First World War. It was used for reconnaissance and as a light bomber. Date: 1914-1918

German DFW CV biplane crashed in a field, WW1
A German DFW CV reconnaissance two-seater biplane crashed in a field during the First World War. 1916-1918

British BE2 biplane in flight, WW1
A British BE2C biplane in flight during the First World War. It is an early type with twin-type undercarriage, and a 70hp Renault engine. Date: 1914-1918

Russian Ilya Muromets Sikorsky biplane and crew, WW1
A Russian Ilya Muromets Sikorsky heavy bomber biplane and crew on an airfield during the First World War. Introduced in 1913, the plane was named after a hero from Russian mythology. Date: 1914-1918

Handley Page V / 1500 heavy bomber plane, WW1
A British Handley Page V/1500 night-flying heavy bomber plane, built towards the end of the First World War. It carried a crew of eight or nine, and had four Rolls Royce Eagle VIII engines. circa 1918

German Gotha WD7 seaplane, WW1
A German Gotha WD7 seaplane (water biplane), used for reconnaissance work during the First World War. It had two 120 hp Mercedes engines. Date: 1916-1918

German Fokker D. V fighter biplane, WW1
A German Fokker D.V single-seater fighter biplane with a 100 hp Oberursel engine, in service towards the end of the First World War. Date: 1916-1918

Italian Ansaldo SVA 5 reconnaissance biplane, WW1
An Italian Ansaldo SVA 5 reconnaissance biplane, developed in 1917 and used towards the end of the First World War. Date: 1917

British Vickers FB5 biplane on an airfield, WW1
A British Vickers FB5 two-seater fighter biplane, also known as the Gunbus, on an airfield during the First World War. It had a 100hp Gnome Monosoupape engine. Date: 1915

Handley Page V / 1500 heavy bomber plane, WW1
A British Handley Page V/1500 night-flying heavy bomber plane, built towards the end of the First World War. It carried a crew of eight or nine, and had four Rolls Royce Eagle VIII engines

Soviet Maxim Gorky ANT-20, 1934
Soviet Maxim Gorky ANT-20, in 1934, acompanied by two smaller biplanes. This 8-engine monoplane, named after the Soviet author Maxim Gorky, was built between 1933 and 1934

Wilbur Wright giving flying lessons in France
Wilber Wright with pupil M. Cassandier in a Wright airplane. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

Be2 Versus Taube 1914
The pilots of an allied BE2 aircraft use handguns to attack a German Taube

Kenya, Laikipia, Lewa Downs. Will Craig flies his 1930s style Waco Classic open cockpit bi-plane for ultimate aerial safaris

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the golden age of aviation with these captivating biplane posters. The Royal Air Force Display Poster, proudly showcasing the prowess of our brave pilots at Hendon, invites you to witness their breathtaking aerial maneuvers. Meanwhile, the International Air Display and Races Poster promises an adrenaline-fueled spectacle that will leave you on the edge of your seat. For those seeking adventure beyond borders, Jersey Airways beckons with its poster depicting a picturesque island getaway just a short flight away. But if long-distance travel is more your style, Imperial Airways has got you covered with flights all the way to Australia – an opportunity to explore new horizons like never before. Marvel at the iconic Gloster Gladiator as it graces another Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon, reminding us of its indomitable spirit during World War II. And speaking of wartime heroes, don't miss out on glimpsing the German Fokker D VII fighter plane from World War I – a testament to both innovation and conflict. Transport yourself further back in history as you lay eyes upon the Airco DH2 De Havilland biplane stationed on an airfield during World War I. This relic serves as a reminder of how far we've come since those humble beginnings. Finally, pay homage to where it all began by gazing upon the Wright 1903 Photo – capturing that groundbreaking moment when man first took flight. These posters not only celebrate aviation's past but also ignite our imagination for what lies ahead. Join us as we honor this remarkable era through these captivating visuals brought together by the Air League of the British Empire. Let these biplanes transport you into a world filled with wonder and excitement – where dreams take flight against blue skies and endless possibilities await.