Aircraft Hangar Collection

Conquest of German East Africa; An improvised aircraft hangar at Toa... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Conquest of German East Africa; An improvised aircraft hangar at Toa, for the assembly of floats for a seaplane, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Combat Aerien; Devant les hangars d, une escadrille de chasse, 1918. Creator: Francois Flameng
Combat Aerien; Devant les hangars d, une escadrille de chasse, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Ceux de l'air et ceux de la route; Un raid Anglais sur Friedrichshafe... 1914. Creator: Unknown
Ceux de l'air et ceux de la route; Un raid Anglais sur Friedrichshafen; Le general Thevenet, gouverneur de Belfort, felicite les aviateurs anglais apres leur avoir remis la croix de la Legion

Ceux de l'air et ceux de la route; Un raid Anglais sur Friedrichshafe... 1914. Creator: Unknown
Ceux de l'air et ceux de la route; Un raid Anglais sur Friedrichshafen; Au retour; l'appareil du lieutenant S. V. Sippe est retre dans le grand hangar des dirigeables a Belfort, 1914

The Balloon-Shed, 1916. Creator: Joseph Pennell
The Balloon-Shed, 1916

Saunders Aeroplanes in hangar, East Cowes, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Saunders Aeroplanes in hangar, East Cowes, 1914. S. E. Saunders were involved in the development of early amphibious aircraft

March past, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
March past, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

The ground crews work is never done, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The ground crews work is never done, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Destroyed aircraft at Le Bourget airfield, German-occupied Paris, July 1940

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"The Evolution of Aviation: A Glimpse into Aircraft Hangars Through History" Step back in time to 1916, where Joseph Pennell's "The Balloon-Shed" captures the essence of early aviation. This artwork showcases the humble beginnings of aircraft storage, as a simple shed houses the pioneering balloons that would shape the future. Fast forward to 1914 and Kirk & Sons of Cowes present us with Saunders Aeroplanes in an East Cowes hangar. The image portrays a pivotal moment when airplanes were becoming more prevalent, highlighting how hangars adapted to accommodate these new flying machines. In 1941, Cecil Beaton's lens immortalizes two contrasting scenes within aircraft hangars. In one frame titled "March past, " we witness soldiers parading through a vast hangar filled with warplanes—a testament to their significance during World War II. Meanwhile, another photograph titled "The ground crews work is never done" pays homage to the unsung heroes who tirelessly maintain and repair these complex machines. Tragedy strikes in July 1940 at Le Bourget airfield in German-occupied Paris. The haunting image depicts destroyed aircraft scattered across the once-bustling hangar—an eerie reminder of wartime devastation and loss. Shifting gears from history to modern times, NASA's 2017 astronaut candidates embark on an awe-inspiring journey through Armstrong Flight Research Center's aircraft hangar in Southern California. These aspiring space explorers marvel at cutting-edge technology while envisioning their own missions beyond Earth's atmosphere. As they tour this state-of-the-art facility repeatedly captured by various lenses, it becomes evident that they are not merely structures but gateways to innovation and exploration—where dreams take flight and boundaries are pushed further each day. Whether housing fragile balloons or advanced spacecraft prototypes, these versatile spaces have witnessed humanity's relentless pursuit of progress throughout history.