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"Airman: A Legacy of Courage and Innovation" Step back in time with the Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon, where the heroic tales come to life

Background imageAirman Collection: Quelques 'AS'; Adjudant Dorme, 1916. Creator: Unknown. Quelques 'AS'; Adjudant Dorme, 1916

Quelques "AS"; Adjudant Dorme, 1916. Creator: Unknown. Quelques "AS"; Adjudant Dorme, 1916
Quelques "AS"; Adjudant Dorme, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageAirman Collection: Des Braves; Le sous-lieutenant Nungesser, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Des Braves; Le sous-lieutenant Nungesser, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Des Braves; Le sous-lieutenant Nungesser, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageAirman Collection: Des Braves; Le sous-lieutenant Marchal qui traversa l'Allemagne et survola Berlin, 1916

Des Braves; Le sous-lieutenant Marchal qui traversa l'Allemagne et survola Berlin, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Des Braves; Le sous-lieutenant Marchal qui traversa l'Allemagne et survola Berlin, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageAirman Collection: Des Braves; Le lieutenant Boillot tombe au champ d'honneur le 20 mai 1916, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Des Braves; Le lieutenant Boillot tombe au champ d'honneur le 20 mai 1916, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Des Braves; Le lieutenant Boillot tombe au champ d'honneur le 20 mai 1916, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageAirman Collection: Des Braves; Le sous-lieutenant Chaput, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Des Braves; Le sous-lieutenant Chaput, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Des Braves; Le sous-lieutenant Chaput, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageAirman Collection: Des Braves; L'aviateur Gilbert et son monoplan retenus en Suisse; en haut, Gilbert... 1915

Des Braves; L'aviateur Gilbert et son monoplan retenus en Suisse; en haut, Gilbert... 1915. Creator: Unknown
Des Braves; L'aviateur Gilbert et son monoplan retenus en Suisse; en haut, Gilbert photographie sur son appareil le "Vengeur", le 17 juin 1915

Background imageAirman Collection: Le Drapeau de L'Aviation; Le dradeau de l'aviation porte par Guyemer, alors sous... 1916

Le Drapeau de L'Aviation; Le dradeau de l'aviation porte par Guyemer, alors sous... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le Drapeau de L'Aviation; Le dradeau de l'aviation porte par Guyemer, alors sous_lieutenant, apres sa remise au premier groupe de l'arme, le 13 mai 1916, a Longvic, pres de Dijon, 1916

Background imageAirman Collection: Un Vaillant; Pegoud photographie devant son appareil, un jour que ses camarades... 1915

Un Vaillant; Pegoud photographie devant son appareil, un jour que ses camarades... 1915. Creator: Unknown
Un Vaillant; Pegoud photographie devant son appareil, un jour que ses camarades lui avient offert un bouquet pour feter sa derniere citation, 1915

Background imageAirman Collection: Chez nos allies Belges; Des aviateurs belges recoivent la visite et les felicitations... 1915

Chez nos allies Belges; Des aviateurs belges recoivent la visite et les felicitations... 1915. Creator: Unknown
Chez nos allies Belges; Des aviateurs belges recoivent la visite et les felicitations de la reine Elisabeth, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Background imageAirman Collection: Un heros de l'aviation Britannique; le Lieutenant Warneford, photographie a Paris... 1915

Un heros de l'aviation Britannique; le Lieutenant Warneford, photographie a Paris... 1915. Creator: Unknown
Un heros de l'aviation Britannique; le Lieutenant Warneford, photographie a Paris la veille de sa mort, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Background imageAirman Collection: Le pilote montre a un major sa jambe fracturee. Deux avieteurs allemands 'descendus'... 1915

Le pilote montre a un major sa jambe fracturee. Deux avieteurs allemands "descendus"... 1915
Le pilote montre a un major sa jambe fracturee. Deux avieteurs allemands "descendus" par Jean Navarre, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919

Background imageAirman Collection: Interrogatoire du pilote blesse et de l'observateur. Deux avieteurs allemands 'descendus'

Interrogatoire du pilote blesse et de l'observateur. Deux avieteurs allemands "descendus" par Jean Navarre, 1915

Background imageAirman Collection: Un vainqueur; Jean Navarre, alors adjudant, devant son appareil, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Un vainqueur; Jean Navarre, alors adjudant, devant son appareil, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Un vainqueur; Jean Navarre, alors adjudant, devant son appareil, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageAirman Collection: Ceux de l'air et ceux de la route; Roland Garros en tenue de combat, 1914. Creator: Unknown

Ceux de l'air et ceux de la route; Roland Garros en tenue de combat, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Ceux de l'air et ceux de la route; Roland Garros en tenue de combat, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageAirman Collection: 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 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

Background imageAirman Collection: Ceux de l'air et ceux de la route; Premieres Prouesses Aeriennes; Le sergent aviateu... 1914

Ceux de l'air et ceux de la route; Premieres Prouesses Aeriennes; Le sergent aviateu... 1914. Creator: Unknown
Ceux de l'air et ceux de la route; Premieres Prouesses Aeriennes; Le sergent aviateur Frantz et le soldat mecanicien Guenault, qui, le 5 octobre 1914 sur un avion muni d'une mitrailleuse

Background imageAirman Collection: Curtiss Airplane Tests And Demonstrations; Twin Engine Biplane, Potomac Park, 1916

Curtiss Airplane Tests And Demonstrations; Twin Engine Biplane, Potomac Park, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Curtiss Airplane Tests And Demonstrations; Twin Engine Biplane, Potomac Park, 1916

Background imageAirman Collection: Lieutenant John Renne, portrait photograph, 1918 May. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Lieutenant John Renne, portrait photograph, 1918 May. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lieutenant John Renne, portrait photograph, 1918 May. British airman

Background imageAirman Collection: Les avions; lieutenant Deullin ( a gauche): 7 avions ennemis, et adjudant Tarascon... 1916

Les avions; lieutenant Deullin ( a gauche): 7 avions ennemis, et adjudant Tarascon... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les avions; lieutenant Deullin ( a gauche) : 7 avions ennemis, et adjudant Tarascon (a droite) : 6 avions ennemis. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Background imageAirman Collection: Les avions; sous-lieutenant de la Tour: 5 avions ennemis, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Les avions; sous-lieutenant de la Tour: 5 avions ennemis, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les avions; sous-lieutenant de la Tour : 5 avions ennemis. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Background imageAirman Collection: Les avions; adjudant Bloch: 5 drachen detruits, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Les avions; adjudant Bloch: 5 drachen detruits, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les avions; adjudant Bloch : 5 drachen detruits. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"

Background imageAirman Collection: Les avions; lieutenant Heurteaux: 8 avions ennemis, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Les avions; lieutenant Heurteaux: 8 avions ennemis, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les avions; lieutenant Heurteaux : 8 avions ennemis. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Background imageAirman Collection: Les avions; Marechal des logis Vialet: 5 avions ennemis, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Les avions; Marechal des logis Vialet: 5 avions ennemis, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les avions; Marechal des logis Vialet : 5 avions ennemis. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Background imageAirman Collection: Les avions; adjudant Dorme: 13 avions ennemis abattus, 1916. Creator: Unknown

Les avions; adjudant Dorme: 13 avions ennemis abattus, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les avions; adjudant Dorme : 13 avions ennemis abattus. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Background imageAirman Collection: L'Aviateur Kiffin Rockwell; mort pour la France. Le sergent aviateur Kiffin Rockwell, 1916

L'Aviateur Kiffin Rockwell; mort pour la France. Le sergent aviateur Kiffin Rockwell, 1916. Creator: Unknown
L'Aviateur Kiffin Rockwell; mort pour la France. Le sergent aviateur Kiffin Rockwell. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Background imageAirman Collection: Les avions; les auteurs du raid sur les etablissements Krupp, d'Essen (nuit du 23 au 24... 1916)

Les avions; les auteurs du raid sur les etablissements Krupp, d'Essen (nuit du 23 au 24... 1916. Creator: Unknown)
Les avions; les auteurs du raid sur les etablissements Krupp, d'Essen (nuit du 23 au 24 septembre). 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Background imageAirman Collection: Robert Willis Jr. 1st Lieutenant, between 1909 and 1923. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Robert Willis Jr

Robert Willis Jr. 1st Lieutenant, between 1909 and 1923. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Robert Willis Jr
Robert Willis Jr. 1st Lieutenant, between 1909 and 1923. American airman in leather flying jacket, posing in front of the propeller of a biplane

Background imageAirman Collection: Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917

Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator, with Senator New, 1917. Colonel Lee (right)

Background imageAirman Collection: Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917

Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator, with Avro Training Plane Designed By A.V. Roe of England, 1917

Background imageAirman Collection: Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917

Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator, with Avro Training Plane Designed By A.V. Roe of England, 1917

Background imageAirman Collection: Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917

Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator, with Avro Training Plane Designed By A.V. Roe of England, 1917

Background imageAirman Collection: Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917

Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator, with Avro Training Plane Designed By A.V. Roe of England, 1917

Background imageAirman Collection: Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917

Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator, with Avro Training Plane Designed By A.V. Roe of England, 1917

Background imageAirman Collection: Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917

Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator, with Avro Training Plane Designed By A.V. Roe of England, 1917

Background imageAirman Collection: Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917

Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator, with Avro Training Plane Designed By A.V. Roe of England, 1917

Background imageAirman Collection: Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917

Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator, with Avro Training Plane Designed By A.V. Roe of England, 1917. (Note camera held by man on right)

Background imageAirman Collection: Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917

Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator, with Avro Training Plane Designed By A.V. Roe of England, 1917

Background imageAirman Collection: Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917

Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator, with Avro Training Plane Designed By A.V. Roe of England, 1917

Background imageAirman Collection: Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917

Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator... 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Allied Aircraft - Demonstration At Polo Grounds; Col. Charles E. Lee, British Aviator, with Avro Training Plane Designed By A.V. Roe of England, 1917

Background imageAirman Collection: Male pilot in uniform, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown

Male pilot in uniform, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Male pilot in uniform, between c1900 and 1916

Background imageAirman Collection: Flight baron Carl Cederström wearing a leather hood. Creators: Allhem publishing house

Flight baron Carl Cederström wearing a leather hood. Creators: Allhem publishing house, Sophus Juncker-Jensen
Flight baron Carl Cederstrom wearing a leather hood

Background imageAirman Collection: A group onboard sea sled Miss England, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

A group onboard sea sled Miss England, 1922. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Claude Grahame-White in his experimental 45-foot power sledge, Miss England, 3 Sept 1922. Miss England was built of wood by the Cowes firm of S.E. Saunders in 1921

Background imageAirman Collection: Two posters, Spot at Sight, Enemy Uniforms, WW2

Two posters, Spot at Sight, Enemy Uniforms, WW2. German parachutist, soldier, airman and sailor. 1940s

Background imageAirman Collection: Amy Johnson broadcasting from Croydon Airport, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Amy Johnson broadcasting from Croydon Airport, 1930, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Amy Johnson broadcasting from Croydon Airport, 1930, (1933). In 1930, British aviator Johnson (1903-1941) became the first woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia in her DH60 Moth aeroplane Jason

Background imageAirman Collection: Captain Gilbert Rae, BOAC Mosquito pilot, World War II. c1939-c1944 (1946). Creator: Unknown

Captain Gilbert Rae, BOAC Mosquito pilot, World War II. c1939-c1944 (1946). Creator: Unknown
Captain Gilbert Rae, BOAC Mosquito pilot, World War II. c1939-c1944 (1946). Capt Gilbert Rae, BOAC Mosquito pilot, who later lost his life on the Stockholm run

Background imageAirman Collection: London-Paris Air Race: the winner, Mr WL Brock, the American racing pilot, 1914, (1934)

London-Paris Air Race: the winner, Mr WL Brock, the American racing pilot, 1914, (1934). Artist: Flight Photo
London-Paris Air Race: the winner, Mr WL Brock, the American racing pilot, 1914, (1934). The London to Paris Air Race 1914, ran from Hendon to Buc and back with a total distance of 508 miles

Background imageAirman Collection: RNAS Airmen early 1900s

RNAS Airmen early 1900s

Background imageAirman Collection: T Campbell Black, pilot

T Campbell Black, pilot Date: 1935




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"Airman: A Legacy of Courage and Innovation" Step back in time with the Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon, where the heroic tales come to life. From Major James McCudden's daring exploits in the Royal Flying Corps during WW1 to his remarkable achievements showcased on this poster, we are reminded of their unwavering bravery. In Bognor Regis, 1944, witness a unique moment as a modified auxiliary fuel tank is filled with beer. This lighthearted scene amidst wartime chaos reflects the camaraderie and resilience that defined these extraordinary individuals. The Bootle War Memorial DP175404 stands tall as a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Each name etched into its surface represents an airman who fearlessly took to the skies for their country's freedom. Commander C. R. Samson R. N exemplifies naval aviation prowess, showcasing how different branches united under one common goal – protecting our skies and seas. Amy Johnson, an inspiring pilot from the 1930s (1936), shattered gender stereotypes by proving that women too could soar through clouds and conquer new horizons. During World War II, young men eagerly joined the RAF - fit and ready - following in their fathers' footsteps. Their determination was fueled by love for family and country alike. A glimpse into history reveals a man donning a flying jacket in 1916 – an emblematic symbol of courage against adversity; he embodied both style and substance as he soared above enemy lines. Even before wars consumed nations, flight captured imaginations. At Bath Aviation Meeting in 1912, witness a monkey taking flight alongside humans – demonstrating mankind's relentless pursuit of conquering gravity itself. Lastly, delve into heartwarming moments with WW2 Christmas cards like "Escort. " These messages conveyed hope amid turbulent times while reminding us that even amidst darkness there can be lightness found within shared bonds.