Air Planes Collection (#2)

Colonel Cody, an early aviation pioneer
Colonel Samuel Franklin Cowdery (Cody), an early aviation pioneer from Davenport, Iowa (USA). He was the first man to conduct powered flight in Britain

Spitfires under construction, 1939
Spitfire fighter aircraft being manufactured in an undisclosed location in England. Each powered with a supercharged Rolls Royce engine, they were the fastest fighting aeroplanes in service in 1939

Air Scouts climbing on plane with Lord Olivier
Air Scouts climbing on a Fairey Albacore plane with Lieutenant/Sir Laurence Olivier. 1940s

Scouts at Heathrow Airport
Mr Trevor Scott-Chard and London Air Scouts at London Heathrow Airport with British Overseas Airways Corporation Boeing Stratocruiser Canopus behind them. 1950

Air Scouts aeromodelling
Air Scouts of London Airport Group pore over instructions on a table to build a model aeroplane. circa 1950s

Scouts with British Airways Officer
Three Scouts look excitedly at a map provided by a British European Airways Senior First Officer, with a Douglas DC-3 behind them. circa 1950s

Air Scouts learning aircraft recognition
One Air Scout from St Pauls School draws a picture of a Spitfire on a blackboard for a group of other Air Scouts to learn aircraft recognition

Page from An Album of International Air Liners for cigarette cards issued by John Player & Sons, featuring the British aeroplanes Imperial Airways Empire Flying-Boat Caledonia; Imperial Airways Liner

Page from Aircraft of the Royal Air Force card album
Page from Aircraft of the Royal Air Force cigarette card album issued by John Player & Sons, featuring the Hawker Demon I (Turret) Fighter; the Hawker Fury Fighter; and the Hawker Hurricane Fighter

Page from An Album of Aeroplanes (Civil) for cigarette cards issued by John Player & Sons, featuring the British aeroplanes, the Miles Hawk Major, two-seater touring monoplane; the Monospar S.T

Airfield lighting simulation. Researchers testing an embedded computer system that operates lights in a model airfield. Embedded systems combine computer software

Boeing 747

Air traffic. Conceptual computer artwork representing the dangers of high levels of air traffic

Russian military aircraft repair centre. This facility is servicing and repairing Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot attack aircraft - several disassembled wings are seen in the foreground

Louis Bleriot, French engineer
Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French engineer, aviation pioneer and the first person to make a powered flight across the English Channel

Environmental protest. Conceptual image showing a hand with STOP written on it, and a background of aeroplanes. This represents people protesting on environmental issues such as aircraft exhaust

Unmanned aerial vehicle
Israeli Air force (IAF) IAI Heron (IAI Shoval) an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developed by the Malat division of Israel Aerospace Industries

USS Macon, artwork
USS Macon. Artwork of Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk fighters flying around their mothership, the US Navy airship the USS Macon. An inset shows a Sparrowhawk docked inside the airship

Aircraft at Charles de Gaulle Paris
A row of aircraft at the gates at Charles de Gaulle airport, Paris, France

Aircraft wing and blue sky, showing tilted horizon

Aeroplane contrail at sunset. Contrails are artificial clouds formed from frozen water droplets from the exhaust of the engines of an aircraft

Air traffic control tower, UK
Air traffic control tower (centre) surrounded by aeroplanes. Photographed at London Heathrow Airport, UK

Air traffic, conceptual image
Air traffic. Conceptual composite image of a high volume of air traffic

F15 jets being refueled by a Boeing 707, while in flight. Aerial refueling allows medium-range fighter aircraft to operate at greater range from their bases

F16 jet being refueled by a Boeing 707, while in flight. Aerial refueling allows medium-range fighter aircraft to operate at greater range from their bases

Float plane parked at lake side, Shrode Lake, Prince William Sound, Alaska, United States of America, North America

Man fixing an aeroplane

An experimental monoplane

The Ford Monoplane was used for Air Mail carrying and was manufactured by a subsidiary company of the ford Motor Company. It was fitted with a 400 H.P. Liberty Engine

A flying boat in Switzerland or Italy

American Flying Fortress (Boeing)

A biplane in the Egyptian desert, with the pyramids
Avro 504K, H. 6596. A biplane in the Egyptian desert, with the pyramids in the background

Orville Wrights aeroplane flying in a field

DH2 6F2 of 29th Squadron, shot down over enemy lines. Pilot second lieutenant K. K. Turner captured

The Wrght Biplane, sold by Orville to Ruth Law
The Wright Biplane, sold by Orville to Ruth Law

Paulhans monoplane, Bleriots model, Los Angeles aviation meeting

Henrey Farmans biplane attains a height record of 3966 ft

A postcard, to my dear mother

The Dornier Dox seaplane in the Solent

Our sailor King, King George V, Royal Navy airmen flying over the British Fleet in Weymouth Bay. The Royal Yacht, Victoria and Albert

Group picture of Pilots and their aeroplane

The Seaplane Dornier Dox in the Solent with the Majestic behind Date: C. 1929

British Aeroplane (Vickers Biplane) attacking a Taube

Not free of unmolested shall the foremans aircraft roam with the vigilant R. N. A. S. to guard the hearth and home, not alone doth length of record fame and glory bring

Royal Naval flying boat N. 185, Blackburn RB1, Depot ship

A Graf Zeppelin and a flying boat, Konstanz, D- 277

Imperial Airways poster
Poster for Imperial Airways showing passengers boarding a waiting aeroplane

Aircraft attack in France WWII
Low level aircraft attack on an enemy column of horse-drawn vehicles in France

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"From Empire Flying Boats to Seaplanes: Exploring the World of Airplanes" The majestic Empire flying boat takes flight, showcasing the wonders of aviation history. Maldivian air taxi seaplanes find their temporary home on a stunning sandbank in the Indian Ocean. Witness the thrill as low-flying aircraft approach St. Martin's runway against the backdrop of Maho Bay's picturesque beach. A mesmerizing sunset sets the stage for an awe-inspiring airplane landing, painting the sky with vibrant hues. Delve into Imperial Airways' fascinating cut-away display, revealing intricate details of these magnificent flying machines. RAF Bristol Blenheim Fighter-Bombers soar through history, symbolizing bravery and resilience during World War II. Piece together your own adventure with an Empire flying boat jigsaw puzzle - a nostalgic tribute to early aviation days. Canada's breathtaking landscapes serve as a backdrop for a captivating sunset landing that will leave you speechless. Step back in time to 1908 and witness M. Wilbur Wright's groundbreaking aeroplane that revolutionized aviation forever. Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 stands tall as a testament to London's bustling aviation hub and its global connections. Charles A. Lindbergh immortalizes his legacy alongside his iconic plane, Spirit of St. Louis- a symbol of courage and determination. Explore endless possibilities at Washington D. C. 's National Air and Space Museum.