Aeronautical Collection (page 10)

Aerodynamics experiment. Researcher adjusting aeronautical equipment being used in a physics experiment. Photographed in the Aerodynamics Division of the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK

Tupolev and his glider, 1910
Tupolev and his glider. Russian aircraft pioneer and designer Andrei Tupolev (1888-1972) flying in a glider in Lefortovo Park, Moscow, Russia, in 1910

Hot air balloons in flight

SpaceShipOne re-entry
SpaceShipOne private spacecraft. Image 3 of 3. Computer artwork of SpaceShipOne re-entering the Earths atmosphere. The design allows the wings to pivot, forming the correct alignment

SpaceShipOne above Earth
SpaceShipOne private spacecraft. Image 2 of 3. Computer artwork of SpaceShipOne above Earth. The Milky Way is seen across top

SpaceShipOne firing rocket
SpaceShipOne private spacecraft. Image 1 of 3. Computer artwork of SpaceShipOne firing its rocket engine. The Moon is at upper left

Igor Sikorsky, Russian-US engineer
Igor Sikorsky (1889-1972), Russian-US aeronautical engineer. Sikorsky was born in Kiev, Russia, and educated at St Petersburg and Kiev

Robotic bee

Airbus 330 passing in front of the moon in a clear sky. The hot exhaust gases from the jet engines can be seen distorting the appearance of the moons sphere

Boeing 737 taking off at sunset. The orange plumes behind the aircrafts wings are caused by sunlight refracted by the hot exhaust gases from the jet engines

German WWII ramjet bomber in flight. This is a Dornier Do 217 heavy bomber with a ramjet propulsor mounted on top of its fuselage

German WWII ramjet bomber in flight. This is a Dornier Do 217 heavy bomber with a ramjet propulsor mounted on top of its fuselage

Natter manned rocket, World War II
Natter manned rocket. This is a German Bachem Ba 349 (Natter) rocket aircraft, captured by the US Army towards the end of World War II

June Bug aeroplane, 1908. Also called Aerodrome number 3, the June Bug was a single-seat, single-engine biplane that was the third aircraft successfully designed

DH-4 aeroplane radio. This view of the aeroplane cockpit shows the installation of a radio set on a DH-4 (De Havilland 4) model

Boeing 747 taking off at sunset. The orange plumes behind the aircrafts wings are caused by sunlight refracted by the hot exhaust gases from the jet engines

Boeing 737 ascending at sunset, artwork
Boeing 737 ascending at sunset. Artwork of a Boeing 737 silhouetted against the evening sky as it takes off towards the setting Sun

IGOR IVAN SIKORSKY (1889-1972). American (Ukrainian-born) aeronautical engineer. Sikorsky preparing to demonstrate a VS-300 helicopter, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 20 May 1940

GRAF ZEPPELIN IN FLIGHT. Photograph, 20th century

GRAF ZEPPELIN. The German airship Graf Zeppelin approaching its mooring mast in Berlin, Germany, early 20th century

BRITISH AIRSHIP, c1930. The R-1000 at its mooring mast, c1930

AIRSHIP. An airship flying over an airfield

U. S. AIRSHIP, 1924. The U. S. airship Los Angeles (the German LZ-126 constructed as war reparations payment)
U.S. AIRSHIP, 1924. The U.S. airship Los Angeles (the German LZ-126 constructed as war reparations payment) in its shed at Lakehurst, New Jersey, 1924

U. S. AIRSHIP, 1920s. The USS Los Angeles (constructed at the Zeppelin factory in Germany)
U.S. AIRSHIP, 1920s. The USS Los Angeles (constructed at the Zeppelin factory in Germany), preparing to ascend for a flight. Photograph 1920s

THE LEBAUDY AIRSHIP, 1903. French airship in flight, 1903

DIRIGIBLES, NEW YORK CITY. American dirigibles flying above New York City, early 20th century photograph

FRENCH MILITARY DIRIGIBLE. French military dirigible Spiess in flight. Early 20th century photogrpah

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"Aeronautical Marvels: Unveiling the Evolution of Flight" Design for a flying machine wing operated by a spring: Witness the ingenuity behind early flight attempts as inventors experimented with innovative mechanisms to conquer the skies. Cutaway view of a Pan-American Clipper, c1940: Step into the golden age of air travel and marvel at the luxurious interiors and advanced engineering that made long-distance flights possible. Airbus A350 artist impression: Immerse yourself in a vision of modern aviation, where sleek lines and cutting-edge technology merge to create an aircraft designed for efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. GOODYEAR BLIMP - Early 20th-century photograph: Behold one of aviation's most iconic symbols as it gracefully floats through the sky, showcasing both innovation and timeless elegance. Plans of the Wright Brothers 1903 Biplane: Explore the blueprints that laid the foundation for human flight, revealing meticulous attention to detail and groundbreaking concepts that changed history forever. German WWII ramjet engine blueprint: Delve into wartime advancements as engineers sought ways to propel aircraft faster than ever before, pushing boundaries in speed and power during World War II. Nadar's Le Geant balloon on exhibition at Crystal Palace in London in 1863 - Contemporary English wood engraving: Transport yourself back to an era when hot air balloons captured imaginations worldwide, offering breathtaking views from above like never seen before. Wright Model A aircraft flight, 1909 C017 / 7837: Relive Orville Wright's historic flight aboard his Model A aircraft—a pivotal moment marking mankind's first successful powered airplane journey. German WWII ramjet bomber blueprint: Discover plans for an imposing war machine that aimed to dominate aerial warfare during World War II—an embodiment of technological prowess amidst turbulent times. USS AKRON CONSTRUCTION.