Airforce Collection (page 2)

WW2: Daylight raid (b/w photo)
8639407 WW2: Daylight raid (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daylight raid. Bomber crews are briefed at their base. Illustration for R.A.F)

WW2: Maintenance work on a Wellington bomber in the Middle East (b/w photo)
8639401 WW2: Maintenance work on a Wellington bomber in the Middle East (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A mess of the Royal Flying Corps, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400440 A mess of the Royal Flying Corps, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Hawker "Hurricanes" flying past HM the King (colour photo)
8668628 Hawker "Hurricanes" flying past HM the King (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soloist
Massimo Mei

Airplane shot down in a field, c.1914-1918 (stereoscopic glass plate)
6434321 Airplane shot down in a field, c.1914-1918 (stereoscopic glass plate); (add.info.: First World War 1914 - 1918 (14-18)

A submarine (submarine) officer looking through the periscope. Watercolor and pencil on paper, 1940
MMM5467531 A submarine (submarine) officer looking through the periscope. Watercolor and pencil on paper, 1940, by Eric Ravilious (1903-1942) by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); National Maritime Museum

France, February 1919 - American pilot, 91st Aero Squadron (b/w photo)
7134279 France, February 1919 - American pilot, 91st Aero Squadron (b/w photo); (add.info.: France, February 1919 - American pilot, 91st Aero Squadron.); GG Vintage Images; UIG

An aeroplane on the stocks, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400468 An aeroplane on the stocks, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Thawing out, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400456 Thawing out, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

WW2: A Stirling is refuelled, her bomb-racks open ready for bombing-up (b/w photo)
8639410 WW2: A Stirling is refuelled, her bomb-racks open ready for bombing-up (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Stirling is refuelled)

WW2: Handley Page Halifax bomber (b/w photo)
8639409 WW2: Handley Page Halifax bomber (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handley Page Halifax bomber. Four Rolls-Royce Merlin engines)

WW2: Sector operations-room in Fighter Command (b/w photo)
8639405 WW2: Sector operations-room in Fighter Command (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sector operations-room in Fighter Command)

WW2: After a raid on Naples a reconnaissance photograph shows many direct hits on railway sidings
8639402 WW2: After a raid on Naples a reconnaissance photograph shows many direct hits on railway sidings and administrative buildings (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Vador II
Piotr Wrobel

Bretagne
José Fangueiro

007
Leon

Eye of the Tiger
Leon

GO, GO, GO!
Marcel Rebro

The Bayou Militia
Dan McCauley IV

Launch
Piotr Wrobel

US Air Force F16 at Dhahran Air Base, Saudi Arabia, September 1990, Operation Desert Shield

WW2 - American Red Cross Clubmobile - UK
Sighted Sinkers - Sank Same! WW2 - American Red Cross Clubmobile (USAF) - Somewhere in Great Britain. American airforce personnel relaxing with coffee and doughnuts

A 12000 lb cookie bomb compared with a 500 lb and 1000lb bomb, which has been used by the RAF on bombing raids on industrial tragets in occupied France and Germany during World War Two March 1944

Schempp-Hirth Minimoa BGA338 under repair With Slingsby Sailplanes at Kirbymoorside in 1943.After being impressed into the Royal Air Force BGA338 was flown briefly by the ATC at 123 Elelmentary

Macchi C-202 Folgore
Italian Airforce Aermacchi C-202 Folgore Parked During Maintenance Date: 1940s

Macchi C-205 Veltro
Italian Airforce Aermacchi C-205 Veltro Parked Date: 1940s

Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero
A Captured Imperial Japanese Navy Mitsubishi A6M Zero Wearing Surrender Marking of Green Cross on White Square Date: 1940s

Hawker Hunter T-7
A Royal Netherlands Airforce Hawker Hunter T.7 Trainer after Landing with Drag-Chute Deployed Date: 1960s

Amiot 143
A French Air Force Amiot 143 Parked Date: 1930s

Hawker Audax
A Formation of Royal Airforce Audaxes of 2 Squadron Flying in the Air Pageant at Hendon with a Crowd of People Watching Date: 1934

Airforce, Airplanes, Aviation, Biplane, Colour Image, Fighter Aircraft, First World War
Airforce, Airplanes, Aviation, Biplane, Colour Image, Fighter Aircraf, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 75492152

Starry night
Piotr Wrobel

Cloud makers
Piotr Wrobel

Parade
Piotr Wrobel

F-18 Hornet
Piotr Wrobel

Cloud and fire
Piotr Wrobel

Full power Tiger
Luis Andre Pereira Diogo

Airshow Roskilde
Jørgen Wicklow

Flying team
Piotr Wrobel

MS-Bretagne
José Fangueiro

Don´t press that butttooooooo
Marcus Cederberg

WW2 New Zealand Navy, Army and Airforce, Give them something MORE than THANKS postal cover envelope Date: 1946

Republican Aeroplane being prepared; Spanish Civil War, 1936
Photograph showing members of the Republican airforce loading the machine guns of one of their bi-planes at Irun, Northern Spain, during the early stages of the Civil War, 1936. Date: 1936

An avenue in the West of Madrid after bombardment by the Nationalist airforce and artillery, November 1936. A barricade made of cobbles and bricks can be seen on the right of the photograph

Guernica after bombing, Spanish Civil War, 1937
Photograph showing the Basque town of Guernica after the Nationalist air raids, 1937. Guernica was in Republican territory when Franco's Nationalist airforce combined with the German Condor

Mothballed Boeing B17 and Consolidated B24 Planes Graveyard
31st July 1975: Mothballed Boeing B17 and Consolidated B24 planes at Walnut Ridge, Arkansas after being declared obsolete by the US Air Force. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Raymonde De Laroche at the post of a biplane Neighbor (b/w photo)
XEE4412569 Raymonde De Laroche at the post of a biplane Neighbor (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Defenders of the Empire: The Mighty British Army, Navy, and Airforce" During World War II, the British RAF Flying Boat Sunderland soared through the skies as a symbol of strength and resilience. Its presence was felt across oceans, protecting our nation's interests. The English Electric Lightning T. 4 XM989 from 56 Squadron RAF showcased cutting-edge technology and unmatched speed during its service. It stood tall as a testament to the innovation within our airforce. In times of war, iconic aircraft like the Spitfire and Heinkel 111K took to the skies in fierce battles. These aerial warriors fought with unwavering courage for victory and freedom. Witnessing BAe Systems Hawks of RAF Red Arrows break Scampton in 1989 was an awe-inspiring spectacle that left spectators breathless. Their precision maneuvers displayed not only skill but also unity among our forces. Formation flying by British RAF Sterling Bomber Squadrons during World War II demonstrated impeccable coordination and teamwork in their mission to protect our homeland from enemy threats. Amidst wartime challenges, even moments of camaraderie emerged - like when a modified auxiliary fuel tank was filled with beer at Bognor Regis in 1944. A reminder that amidst adversity, soldiers find solace in shared experiences. The Mitsubishi A5M Claude played a crucial role as Japan's primary fighter aircraft before World War II erupted. Its significance cannot be overlooked when reflecting on historical conflicts. Vickers VC10 C1 XR808 from 10 Sqn RAF stationed in Hong Kong (1968) exemplified global reach and influence held by our airforce during peacetime operations abroad – projecting power while ensuring security far beyond home soil. As part of NATO Headquarters located in Izmir, Turkey; collaboration between nations strengthened bonds amongst allies towards maintaining peace worldwide – showcasing how airforces unite under common goals for global stability.