1934 Collection (#97)

The sole Pander S-4 Postjager, PH-OST, prior to the MacRobertson England to Australia race of October 1934

Raymond John Paul Parer, left, and Geoff E Hemsworth
Raymond John Paul Parer, left, and Geoff E. Hemsworth in front of their Fairey Fox I, G-ACXO (formerly J7950), at Hanworth Aerodrome, Middlesex

Financier Bowen with pilots J H Wright and J Polando
Financier Bowen with pilots J.H. Wright and J. Polando Warner in front of their Lambert Monocoupe 145, NC501W, Baby Ruth, prior to the MacRobertson England to Australia race of October 1934

Officials inspect Fairey IIIF, G-aBY, which was flown by F/O C.G. Davies and Lt Cdr C.N. Hill in the MacRobertson England to Australia race of October 1934

Fairey IIIF, G-aBY, which was flown by F / O C G Davies
Fairey IIIF, G-aBY, which was flown by F/O C.G. Davies and Lt Cdr C.N. Hill in the MacRobertson England to Australia race of October 1934

Desoutter II, OY-DOD, which was flown by Lt M Hansen
Desoutter II, OY-DOD, which was flown by Lt M. Hansen and D. Jensen in the MacRobertson England to Australia race of October 1934

C J Jimmy Melrose the Australian pilot
C.J. Jimmy Melrose the Australian pilot of de Havilland DH80 Puss Moth, VH-UQO, My Hildegarde, in the MacRobertson England to Australia race of October 1934

Col Roscoe Turner inspects the additional fuel tanks of the Boeing 247D, NR257Y, Warner Bros. Comet, prior to the MacRobertson England to Australia race of October 1934

Col Fitzmaurice and Eric W Bonar, pilots
Col Fitzmaurice and Eric W. Bonar, pilots of the Bellanca 28-70, The Irish Swoop, a non-starter in the MacRobertson England to Australia race of October 1934

Francis Lombardi and Vittorio Suster, the Italian entry (No62) for the MacRobertson England to Australia race of October 1934, in front of their Bergamaschi PL3, I-TALY. It failed to start

King George V and Queen Mary inspecting Fairey Gordons at Bircham Newton on Empire Air Day 1934

Miles M3 Falcon, G-ACTM, is refuelled at Mildenhall prior to the MacRobertson England to Australia race, October 1934

Airspeed AS8 Viceroy, G-ACMU, at Mildenhall prior to the MacRobertson England to Australia race, October 1934

de Havilland DH88 Comet, G-ACSP, Black Magic (Jim Mollison and Amy Johnson) after a successful test flight prior to the MacRobertson England to Australia race, October 1934

Crowd awaiting the start of MacRobertson Air Race
A section of the crowd awaiting the start of the MacRobertson Air Race from RAF Mildenhall to Melbourne on 20 October 1934

Avro 631 Cadet, VR-HCL, at FEFTS (Far East Flying Training School), Kai Tak in 1934

Avro 626 at Kai Tak in 1934. Date: 1934

Westland Wapitis of No3 Squadron, Richmond, 1934. Date: 1934

Picture No. 10768004
Ron Taylor - born 1934. Film Producer and underwater cameraman. Date:

A Pan American Airways display card from 1934 featuring a Sikorsky S-42 airplane
PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS 1934. A Pan American Airways display card from 1934 featuring a Sikorsky S-42 airplane

CJ5 4943 Mike Peck, Austin Seven, 1934, Allcomers Handicap
Mike Peck, Austin Seven, 1934, Allcomers Handicap, Bentley Silverstone Race Meeting 2nd August 2014, Bentley, Bentley Drivers Club, Bentley reflections, Bentley, Silverstone Race Meeting, Bentley

CM3 0878 Paul Compton, Wolseley Aerees Special
Paul Compton, Wolseley Aerees Special, VSCC Brooklands Double 12 2014, Brooklands, double 12, Double twelve, Historic Racing, nostalgia, old cars, old racing cars, racing cars

Sir Frederick Handley Page CBE FRAeS 1885-1963
Sir Frederick Handley Page, CBE, FRAeS, 1885-1962, RAeS President 1945-1947 (left) and Lord Brabazon of Tara, MC, FRAeS, 1884-1964, RAeS President 1934-1936

Empire Air Day 1934. Date: 1934

King George V and Queen Mary at Bircham Newton on Empire Air Day 1934. Date: 1934

The prototype Supermarine Seagull V, now identified as N-2, during catapult tests at RAE Farnborough in January 1934. Date: 1934

Jacqueline Cochran (1906-1980) and Wesley Smith
Jacqueline Cochran, 1906-1980, and Wesley Smith alongside their Gee Bee QED in the 1934 MacRobertson Trophy Air Race. Date: 1906

Hermann Glauert (1892-1934)
Hermann Glauert, 1892-1934. Date: 1934

Avro 671 Cierva C30A G-ACWO over Hampton Court
Avro 671 Cierva C30A, G-ACWO, over Hampton Court. The pilot is R.A.C. Brie. circa 1934. Date: 1934

Alan Marsh in a Weir W-2 autogiro near Hanworth 1934
Alan Marsh in a Weir W-2 autogiro near Hanworth. 1934. Date: 1934

Bristol Bulldog IVA R-8 fitted with Perseus IA radial
Bristol Bulldog IVA, R-8, fitted with Perseus IA radial at the SBAC show in June 1934. Date: 1934

The first de Havilland DH86 Express Air Liner following registration as G-ACPL at Hatfield on 22 May 1934. Date: 1934

A sectioned Bristol Pegasus radial at the 1934 Paris Salon. Date: 1934

The third Armstrong Whitworth Argosy I of Imperial Airways, G-EBOZ, City of Arundel(ja), crashed at Ht, Germany, 30 November 1934. Date: 1934

Deruluft 1934 (timetable)
Deruluft, 1934 (timetable). Date: 1934

Fokker FXVIII PH-AIS Snip of KLM
Fokker FXVIII, PH-AIS, Snip, of KLM. This aircraft made the first Dutch transatlantic flight, flying from Amsterdam to Curac

Junkers G24ge D-1089 Hestia
Junkers G24ge, D-1089, Hestia. It was taken over by the DVS in 1934 as D-ADOX. Date: 1934

Stalin, Svetlana and Kirov in the countryside, 1934 Caption : Stalin, Svetlana and Kirov in the countryside 1934

Albert I (8 April 1875 - 17 February 1934) reigned as King of the Belgians from 1909 until 1934

Leopold III of Belgium, 1901 - 1983 King of the Belgians from 1934 - 1951, when he abdicated. King Leopold with his War Minister General Denys attending pre war manoeuvres circa 1938. d

African-American convicts at Reed Camp, South Carolina, 1934, working with axes and singing in woodyard

Elijah Muhammad (1897-1975, born Elijah Poole). Converted to Islam in 1931, from 1934 until his death be was leader of the Nation of Islam

Sheila Kaye-Smith (1887-1956), British novelist who wrote about Sussex, on country matters and social stratification. She was one of the authors satirised by Stella Gibbons in Cold Comfort Farm (1934)

Arthur Henderson (1863-1935) Labour (socialist) politician and trade union leader born in Glasgow, Scotland. Home Secretary. Foreign Secretary (1929-1931). Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (1934)

Heinrich Mann (1871-1950) German novelist. Elder brother of the novelist Thomas Mann. From a sketch dated 1934

Willoughby and Montgomery Ward Towers
Postcard view of the Willoughby and Montgomery Ward Towers in Chicago

Come and Get It Btry. D Third Field Artillery Custer Hike 1934
Photo of soldiers lined up for food

Traffic On Fifth Avenue
New York, New York: c. 1934 Traffic on Fifth Avenue in NYC

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

In the year 1934, a myriad of remarkable events and iconic moments unfolded. The Turin Shroud Face captivated the world with its enigmatic presence, leaving many in awe of its mysterious origins. Meanwhile, on the silver screen, Ginger Rogers gracefully danced her way into our hearts alongside her partner Fred Astaire, showcasing their unparalleled chemistry. Cecil Aldin's artwork titled "Ticked Off" stirred emotions as it depicted a scene filled with frustration and annoyance. In the realm of science, a histological diagram of a mammalian retina shed light on the intricate complexities of vision. An advertisement for Sandeman Port enticed connoisseurs to indulge in its rich flavors and velvety texture. Amidst all this excitement, an infamous image emerged capturing what appeared to be the elusive Loch Ness Monster lurking beneath Scotland's waters. The invention of a transportable cider press revolutionized traditional methods of cider-making, making it more accessible than ever before. Thrilling spectators from around the globe was an International Air Display and Races Poster that promised adrenaline-pumping aerial feats. Tragically marking this year was the passing of Marie Curie; her groundbreaking discoveries forever etched in history books. Croydon Airport stood as a bustling hub for aviation enthusiasts who marveled at planes taking flight amidst clouds painted by golden sunsets. A poignant photograph captured Marie Curie herself—a symbol of perseverance and brilliance—whose legacy continues to inspire generations even after her departure from this world. As we reflect upon 1934, we are reminded that within one year lie countless stories waiting to be discovered and cherished for years to come.