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"Unleashing the Power of Flight: A Glimpse into the World of Aircraft" Soldiers from 3 Para Parachute from a Hercules Aircraft

Background imageAircraft Collection: An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath Robinson

An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). Artist: W Heath Robinson
An Aerial Cricket Match of the Future, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]

Background imageAircraft Collection: HMS Dragons Lynx Helicopter Firing Flares

HMS Dragons Lynx Helicopter Firing Flares
HMS Dragons Lynx helicopter fires infra red flares during an exercise over the Type 45 destroyer. As well as flying her own Lynx helicopter - of 815 Naval Air Squadron based in Yeovilton - Dragon has

Background imageAircraft Collection: Red Arrows Farewell to Vulcan

Red Arrows Farewell to Vulcan
The Red Arrows have flown with the Vulcan bomber for the final time in a show of great British aviation icons. Jets from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team performed a flypast with the mighty Cold

Background imageAircraft Collection: Soldiers from 3 Para Parachute from a Hercules Aircraft

Soldiers from 3 Para Parachute from a Hercules Aircraft
Paratroopers descend to earth from a Royal Air Force Hercules aircraft during a demonstration of their skills. Over 120 troops from A Company, 3 PARA, ( 3rd Battalion)

Background imageAircraft Collection: Windsock At Floyd Bennett Field

Windsock At Floyd Bennett Field
A view of Floyd Bennett Field airport in Brooklyn shows the windsock which indicates wind direction and strength, the main building and control tower, as well as several aircraft and automobiles

Background imageAircraft Collection: Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter

Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter
A Royal Navy Merlin helicopter taking part in an exercise over the south of England. Merlin Mk1 the worlds most potent submarine hunting helicopter

Background imageAircraft Collection: HMS Hermes, Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Hermes (R12) was a

HMS Hermes, Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Hermes (R12) was a
HMS Hermes, Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier at sea near Aden 1967

Background imageAircraft Collection: Passing Out Parade at RAF Cranwell

Passing Out Parade at RAF Cranwell, 16 Vampires of the Avanced Fly Wing fly past 1959

Background imageAircraft Collection: Cockpit of Grob Tutor Two Seat Training Aircraft

Cockpit of Grob Tutor Two Seat Training Aircraft
The cockpit of a Grob Tutor light aircraft is pictured at Middle Wallop, the home of the Army Air Corps. Elementary Flying Training for prospective Army pilots lasts for 13 weeks

Background imageAircraft Collection: Royal Navy Harrier Jet High Over RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus

Royal Navy Harrier Jet High Over RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus
LA(Phot) Luis Holden won the Navy News Award in the 2011 Peregrine Trophy Photographic Competition with this image. A Joint Force Harrier jet is pictured high over RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus shortly

Background imageAircraft Collection: US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter

US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter
Pictured are two US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Multi-Mission Helicopters at Kandahar Airfield in 2010. The Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk is a four-bladed, twin-engine

Background imageAircraft Collection: HMS Ocean at sea

HMS Ocean at sea
Pictured is HMS OCEAN, the Royal Navys Landing Platform Helicopter (LPH) and Fleet Flagship. She is pictured with Merlin and Chinook Helicopters on her deck

Background imageAircraft Collection: C17 Transport Aircraft Taking Off from RAF Brize Norton

C17 Transport Aircraft Taking Off from RAF Brize Norton
A Royal Air Force 99 Squadron C17 aircraft taking off from RAF Brize Norton providing air transport assistance to France for the Central African Republic (CAR)

Background imageAircraft Collection: Spitfire Fighter Aircraft Hot Starting Engines

Spitfire Fighter Aircraft Hot Starting Engines
Spitfire TE311 of the Royal Air Force Memorial Flight (RAFMF) piloted by Wg Cdr " Godders" Godfrey performs a " hot start" during the RAFMF Public Display Authority (PDA)

Background imageAircraft Collection: Beechcraft Beech Mk II cutaway

Beechcraft Beech Mk II cutaway

Background imageAircraft Collection: Spitfire P7350, flies alongside Hurricane LF363

Spitfire P7350, flies alongside Hurricane LF363
Spitfire P7350 (front) flies alongside Hurricane LF363 (back). P7350 (Mk IIa) is the oldest airworthy Spitfire in the world

Background imageAircraft Collection: Airbus A380 in flight C017 / 7889

Airbus A380 in flight C017 / 7889
Airbus A380 in flight. The A380 is the worlds largest passenger airliner and, due to its size, many airports have had to expand their facilities to properly accommodate it

Background imageAircraft Collection: AI IMAGE - Spitfire aircraft flying over the White Cliffs of Dover, 1940s, (2023)

AI IMAGE - Spitfire aircraft flying over the White Cliffs of Dover, 1940s, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Spitfire aircraft flying over the White Cliffs of Dover, 1940s, (2023). British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during

Background imageAircraft Collection: USA, B-17 Bomber Aircraft, Cockpit, Salinas, California

USA, B-17 Bomber Aircraft, Cockpit, Salinas, California

Background imageAircraft Collection: Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland with a Merlin Helicopter Overhead

Royal Navy Type 23 Frigate HMS Sutherland with a Merlin Helicopter Overhead
A Merlin helicopter flies over Royal Navy Type 23 frigate, HMS Sutherland during a Maritime Combat Power Visit (MCPV) in the Solent

Background imageAircraft Collection: RAF McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom aircraft at RAF Coningsby

RAF McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom aircraft at RAF Coningsby
RAF McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom aircraft of No. 6 Squadron, based at RAF Coningsby 1969

Background imageAircraft Collection: A Sunderland Flying Boat spreads its wings over the Pembrokeshire village of Neyland as

A Sunderland Flying Boat spreads its wings over the Pembrokeshire village of Neyland as it comes in to land at RAF Pembroke Dock Seaplane and Flying Boat Station

Background imageAircraft Collection: Bristol Blenheim bomber of World War II

Bristol Blenheim bomber of World War II

Background imageAircraft Collection: Harvard aircraft at the Biggin Hill Air Show 1988

Harvard aircraft at the Biggin Hill Air Show 1988

Background imageAircraft Collection: HMS Ark Royal Visits HMNB Clyde for the Final Time

HMS Ark Royal Visits HMNB Clyde for the Final Time
The Royal Navys mighty HMS Ark Royal visits HM Naval Base Clyde in Scotland for the last time. After celebrating 25 years in Fleet commission at a special ceremony attended by HM The Queen in

Background imageAircraft Collection: The Red Arrows over RAF Akrotiri

The Red Arrows over RAF Akrotiri
The Royal Air Forse Aerobatic Team (RAFAT), " The Red Arrows" practicing their display manoeuvres over RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus

Background imageAircraft Collection: Triumph Spitfire 1500 1979 White

Triumph Spitfire 1500 1979 White
Triumph Spitfire 1500, 1979, White, Triumph, Triumph, TRI09605

Background imageAircraft Collection: Two British Airways Concorde aircraft seen here at Liverpool Speke Airport

Two British Airways Concorde aircraft seen here at Liverpool Speke Airport. 9th April 1988

Background imageAircraft Collection: The Goodyear Europa airship arrives at Sunderland Airport for a week long visit to

The Goodyear Europa airship arrives at Sunderland Airport for a week long visit to the North East. The 192 ft long craft completed an eight hour flight from Southport

Background imageAircraft Collection: Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). Creator: Eric Ravilious

Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). Creator: Eric Ravilious
Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). RAF Spitfires at a British airfield during the Second World War. Painting in the Imperial War Museum, London. From " Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye

Background imageAircraft Collection: The Westland Lysander, 1941. Creator: Unknown

The Westland Lysander, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Westland Lysander, 1941. British army liaison aircraft made by Westland Aircraft, used before and during the Second World War

Background imageAircraft Collection: RAF Red Arrows

RAF Red Arrows
Red 6 of the world famous air display team the Red Arrows is pictured during a transit flight from Denmark back to the UK, after a display at Gilze Rijen

Background imageAircraft Collection: Avro Lancaster with RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

Avro Lancaster with RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
The Avro Lancaster with the Royal Air Forces Battle of Britain Memorial Flight based at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire is silhouetted against the setting sun

Background imageAircraft Collection: Hercules C130 Transport Aircraft waits on the tarmac

Hercules C130 Transport Aircraft waits on the tarmac
A Hercules C130 Transport Aircraft waits on the tarmac at a Middle Eastern airfield prior to taking off. This image was a winner in the RAF Photographic Competition 2008 for photographer Sgt Pete

Background imageAircraft Collection: An RAF Chinook helicopter in silhouette, flying over Afghanistan

An RAF Chinook helicopter in silhouette, flying over Afghanistan
A Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter firing flares over Afghanistan. Synonymous with operations in Afghanistan over the last thirteen years, the Chinook Force flew over 41, 000 hours, extracted 13

Background imageAircraft Collection: Apache Helicopter Firing Rockets

Apache Helicopter Firing Rockets
An Apache Attack helicopter of the Army Air Corps in Afghanistan fires rockets at insurgents during a patrol in 2008. Designed to hunt and destroy tanks

Background imageAircraft Collection: Typhoon FGR4 at RAF Leuchars

Typhoon FGR4 at RAF Leuchars
A Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft is pictured at RAF Leuchars in Scotland. Typhoon provides the RAF with a multi-role combat aircraft

Background imageAircraft Collection: Spitfires and Hurricanes Flying in Formation Over Lincolnshire

Spitfires and Hurricanes Flying in Formation Over Lincolnshire
Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft from World War II come together over Lincolnshire, for the Lincolnshire Lancaster Association Day event held at RAF Coningsby

Background imageAircraft Collection: HMS Diamond with Sea King Helicopter

HMS Diamond with Sea King Helicopter
A Sea King Mark 7 Airbourne Surveillance And Control (SKASAC) helicopter from 854 Naval Air Squadron takes off from the deck of a Type 45 destroyer for the first time

Background imageAircraft Collection: Hawk T1 Aircraft High Above RAF Valley

Hawk T1 Aircraft High Above RAF Valley
A specially painted Hawk T1 jet aircraft of the Royal Air Forces 208 Squadron, is pictured flying through the clouds over its home at RAF Valley in Wales

Background imageAircraft Collection: Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier, HMS Hermes

Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier, HMS Hermes
HMS Hermes, Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier at sea near Aden 1967

Background imageAircraft Collection: Galley, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933

Galley, Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, 1933. The Graf Zeppelin was the most successful airship ever built. Between its first flight in 1928 and retirement in 1937

Background imageAircraft Collection: Farnborough Air Show, 1952 EAW046639

Farnborough Air Show, 1952 EAW046639
Various aircraft on display in the Static Park for the Farnborough Air Show, 5th September 1952. Farnborough, Hampshire

Background imageAircraft Collection: Aeroplane with kayaks

Aeroplane with kayaks
Photographer: Stephenson, Alfred (1908-1999). Expedition: British Arctic Air Route Expedition 1930-31. Leader: Henry George (Gino) Watkins. Date: 1930

Background imageAircraft Collection: Manchester Airport 35014_005

Manchester Airport 35014_005
Manchester Airport, Manchester, 2021

Background imageAircraft Collection: F4 Phantom at RAF Coningsby

F4 Phantom at RAF Coningsby
McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom aircraft at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire 1969

Background imageAircraft Collection: Rolls-Royce Merlin R. M. 14S. M. Mk 100 V-12 Engine, 1944. Creator: Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce Merlin R. M. 14S. M. Mk 100 V-12 Engine, 1944. Creator: Rolls-Royce
Formed in 1906 to produce automobiles, Rolls-Royce was asked to begin designing and building aircraft engines at the outbreak of World War I in 1914

Background imageAircraft Collection: First BOAC Boeing 747 Jumbo jet to land at Manchesters Ringway Airport. August 1970

First BOAC Boeing 747 Jumbo jet to land at Manchesters Ringway Airport. August 1970

Background imageAircraft Collection: Aircraft Concorde prototype 002, approaching the runway at Filton after its maiden flight

Aircraft Concorde prototype 002, approaching the runway at Filton after its maiden flight. April 1969

Background imageAircraft Collection: The production line of Concorde at BACs works at Filton, Bristol this afternoon

The production line of Concorde at BACs works at Filton, Bristol this afternoon. The planes are the 4th production aircraft (right in the picture with the nose)

Background imageAircraft Collection: Hot air balloon over the Temples of Bagan at dawn, Myanmar, November 2012

Hot air balloon over the Temples of Bagan at dawn, Myanmar, November 2012

Background imageAircraft Collection: Raf Fast Jet Assists Flood Relief Efforts from the Air

Raf Fast Jet Assists Flood Relief Efforts from the Air
Image Shows a 31 Sqn, RAF Marham Tornado being loaded with a Raptor Pod before a sortie to provide imagery of the Thames Valley area

Background imageAircraft Collection: Dakota ZA947 returns to the runway at RAF Coningsby following her display as part of the BBMF

Dakota ZA947 returns to the runway at RAF Coningsby following her display as part of the BBMF. The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (RAF-BBMF)

Background imageAircraft Collection: Army Lynx Helicopter

Army Lynx Helicopter
Advanced high speed multi-purpose twin engined Lynx helicopter. Used by the Army and RMs. Crew consists of 1 x pilot and an observer. Speed 180 knots. 2 x Rolls-Royce Gem engines

Background imageAircraft Collection: Royal Navy Seaking Mk4 Helicopters Over Northern Norway

Royal Navy Seaking Mk4 Helicopters Over Northern Norway
Royal Navy Seaking Mk4 helicopters from 845 Naval Air Squadron conducting Arctic flying training over the snow covered mountains of northern Norway

Background imageAircraft Collection: HMS Cornwalls Lynx Helicopter Flies Over HMS Cumberland in the Indian Ocean

HMS Cornwalls Lynx Helicopter Flies Over HMS Cumberland in the Indian Ocean
HMS Cumberland cuts through the Indian Ocean as sister ship HMS Cornwalls Lynx helicopetr flies across her bow. The two Type 22 frigates met in the Indian Ocean before going their separate ways

Background imageAircraft Collection: Flying under the Eiffel Tower

Flying under the Eiffel Tower
Lieut. Collot, flying through the base arch of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France 1926

Background imageAircraft Collection: DC3 (Douglas C-47 Dakota)

DC3 (Douglas C-47 Dakota)

Background imageAircraft Collection: Moth aeroplane - Angmagssalik

Moth aeroplane - Angmagssalik
Photographer: Cozens, Henry Iliffe (1904-1995). Expedition: British Arctic Air Route Expedition 1930-31. Leader: Henry George (Gino) Watkins. Date: 1930

Background imageAircraft Collection: Towing moth with outboard motor

Towing moth with outboard motor
Photographer: Cozens, Henry Iliffe (1904-1995). Expedition: British Arctic Air Route Expedition 1930-31. Leader: Henry George (Gino) Watkins. Date: 1930

Background imageAircraft Collection: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing, 2011, Black

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing, 2011, Black
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing 2011 Black

Background imageAircraft Collection: KLM airplanes at the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands

KLM airplanes at the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Background imageAircraft Collection: Wroughton, Wiltshire US_7PH_GP_LOC209_V_5004

Wroughton, Wiltshire US_7PH_GP_LOC209_V_5004
WROUGHTON, Wiltshire. This vertical photograph (taken in 1944 by the US Army Air Force) shows Barbury Castle hillfort, RAF Wroughton (centre), and the village of Wroughton

Background imageAircraft Collection: Airbus A350 artist impression

Airbus A350 artist impression

Background imageAircraft Collection: Aerial photography 1919 AFL03_aerofilms_c12930

Aerial photography 1919 AFL03_aerofilms_c12930
" Wills, Shaw and Friese-Greene Ready to Film". A publicity shot for the foundation of the Aerofilms aerial photography company taken at the London Aerodrome, Hendon

Background imageAircraft Collection: RAF De Havilland Chipmunk trainers of the Northumbrian Universities Air Squadron

RAF De Havilland Chipmunk trainers of the Northumbrian Universities Air Squadron. 23rd March, 1973

Background imageAircraft Collection: A pair of Avro Vulcan bombers seen here taking part in the fly past at RAF Scampton

A pair of Avro Vulcan bombers seen here taking part in the fly past at RAF Scampton, Lincoln. Were there was a ceremony to mark the shut down of Bomber Command

Background imageAircraft Collection: Concorde supersonic jet being built in Bristol England March 1967

Concorde supersonic jet being built in Bristol England March 1967

Background imageAircraft Collection: This Blackburn Kangaroo biplane - a former WW1 bomber - which was purchased by explorer

This Blackburn Kangaroo biplane - a former WW1 bomber - which was purchased by explorer Captain Wilkins in 1919, later Sir Hubert Wilkins

Background imageAircraft Collection: Virgin Atlantic 747 aeroplane at Heathrow, London, England

Virgin Atlantic 747 aeroplane at Heathrow, London, England

Background imageAircraft Collection: 100 years of the RAF

100 years of the RAF
No 26 Squadron Bristol Belvedere HC.1, based at Khormaksar, Aden, delivers supplies and mail to a remote location in the mountainous Radfan area of the country

Background imageAircraft Collection: 4 Regiment Army Air Corp Gazelle Helicopter

4 Regiment Army Air Corp Gazelle Helicopter
4 Regiment Army Air Corp Gazelle conducted winter training in the mountainous region above Bardufoss, Norway. Exercise Clockwork 06 was a 14-week training exercise

Background imageAircraft Collection: E-3D Sentry Aircraft Lands at RAF Waddington

E-3D Sentry Aircraft Lands at RAF Waddington
An E-3D Sentry aircraft from 8 Squadron, Royal Air Force lands at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire. The Sentrys roles include air and sea surveillance, airborne command and control

Background imageAircraft Collection: Royal Navy Submarine HMS Turbulent with a Merlin Helicopter from HMS St Albans

Royal Navy Submarine HMS Turbulent with a Merlin Helicopter from HMS St Albans
Trafalgar Class Fleet Submarine HMS Turbulent is pictured with the Merlin helicopter from Type 23 frigate HMS St Albans, during an anti-submarine exercise in the Gulf of Oman

Background imageAircraft Collection: Hercules C130K

Hercules C130K
A Royal Air Force C130K Hercules takes off from the Californian desert during Exercise Crown Pinnacle in the USA. The transport aircraft, otherwise known as a Hercules C1

Background imageAircraft Collection: RAF bomber pilot and second pilot, 1941

RAF bomber pilot and second pilot, 1941. Brave yet cautious, cool yet daring. From Bomber Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageAircraft Collection: Balloonists CVS01_01_023

Balloonists CVS01_01_023
Tales of balloon flight. Intrepid balloonists Cecil Shadbolt (left) and Captain William Dale (right) posed in the basket of a gas balloon

Background imageAircraft Collection: Supersonic shock waves, Schlieren image

Supersonic shock waves, Schlieren image
Supersonic shock waves. Schlieren image showing the shock wave created by a supersonic jet flying in front of the Sun. Schlieren imaging is a method used to visualise density variations in

Background imageAircraft Collection: Aeroplane on ice - fitted with skis - Base

Aeroplane on ice - fitted with skis - Base
Photographer: Cozens, Henry Iliffe (1904-1995). Expedition: British Arctic Air Route Expedition 1930-31. Leader: Henry George (Gino) Watkins. Date: 1930

Background imageAircraft Collection: Mitsubishi A6M Zero aircraft, World War 2 C016 / 3818

Mitsubishi A6M Zero aircraft, World War 2 C016 / 3818
Mitsubishi A6M2 (Zero). US Air Force photograph of a test flight of a captured Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 (Zero). This aircraft was being refined

Background imageAircraft Collection: Thrust SSC British

Thrust SSC British

Background imageAircraft Collection: U-2 spy plane with fictitious NASA markings, USA, 1960. Creator: NASA

U-2 spy plane with fictitious NASA markings, USA, 1960. Creator: NASA
U-2 spy plane with fictitious NASA markings, USA, 1960. After Francis Gary Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union during a CIA spy flight on May 1, 1960




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"Unleashing the Power of Flight: A Glimpse into the World of Aircraft" Soldiers from 3 Para Parachute from a Hercules Aircraft: Witness the bravery and precision as soldiers take to the skies, jumping out of a mighty Hercules aircraft. Red Arrows Farewell to Vulcan: The iconic Red Arrows bid an emotional farewell to the legendary Vulcan aircraft, showcasing their aerial prowess in a breathtaking display. Passing Out Parade at RAF Cranwell: Celebrating the culmination of hard work and dedication, young aviators proudly march during their passing out parade at RAF Cranwell, ready to soar high in the sky. Cockpit of Grob Tutor Two Seat Training Aircraft: Step into the cockpit and experience what it's like for aspiring pilots as they navigate through training missions in this state-of-the-art Grob Tutor aircraft. Spitfire Fighter Aircraft Hot Starting Engines: Feel your heart race as you witness history come alive with roaring engines on a Spitfire fighter aircraft - an iconic symbol of courage and resilience. Royal Navy Harrier Jet High Over RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus: Marvel at the sheer power and agility displayed by Royal Navy Harrier jets soaring high above RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus - defenders of our skies. US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter: Get up close with one of America's most versatile helicopters - witness its sleek design and learn about its vital role in military operations worldwide. Royal Navy Merlin Helicopter: Take flight alongside these majestic Merlin helicopters as they embark on daring search-and-rescue missions across land and sea - true heroes in action. HMS Hermes, Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier HMS Hermes (R12) was a. . : Delve into naval history aboard HMS Hermes – once hailed as "the floating airfield, " this magnificent aircraft carrier played a pivotal role in protecting our seas. Beechcraft Beech Mk II cutaway.

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