Airman Collection (page 3)

H L Brook, pilot Date: 1935

Flight Lieutenant G H Stainforth Pilot Raf 1935
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Flight-Lieutenant R L R Atcherley, pilot Date: 1935

Captain Hs Broad, pilot Date: 1935

Captain C D Barnard, pilot Date: 1935

C W A Scott, pilot Date: 1935

WW2 - Stranded In The Sudd, Crocodile
An illustration from a wartime short story, Stranded In The Sudd, written by Major J. T. Gorman. The image shows a fight between a crocodile and Karif. An airman watches on from behind

WW2 - Dave Dawson With The R. A. F
An illustration for a WW2 story book, Dave Dawson With The R.A.F. written by R. Sidney Bowen. The image shows a British airman gunner firing in an aerial conflict. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Comic Illustrations
A pair of comical WW2 illustrations showing an airman attempting to tighten up a loose wheel mid flight, the second scene depicts a pair of worried faces as the men watch their aircraft's tail

WW2 - R. A. F. Airman Fully Equipped
A photograph portraying a British WW2 Royal Air Force pilot fully equipped for a high altitude flight, with oxygen, radio, electrically heated clothing and parachute. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Birthday Card, Keep Your Head In!
A comical WW2 birthday greetings card which shows a conservation between a pilot and an airman as they fly a British plane. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 R. A. F. Airman
An illustration which portrays a fully equipped British Royal Air Force airman. Date: 1941

R. A. F. Airman Loading Incendiary Bombs
An illustration which portrays a Royal Air Force airman loading incendiary bombs into his plane. Date: 1941

With The R. A. F
A front cover illustration for a WW2 childrens book titled With The R.A.F. by Noel Monks. The image portrays an airman wearing leather helmet and goggles, smiling as he looks toward the sky

WW2 Airman And Briton
A pair of WW2 illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows a British airman while a British army soldier stands with all his equipment on the right. Date: circa 1940

WW2, Jackie Saves An Airman
This illustration shows Jackie, a fictional WW2 lady of the Emergency Mobile Canteen Corps, bravely pulling a British airman away from his flaming wreck of a plane. Date: circa 1940s

Selection of Player's Cigarette Packets
A selection of Player's Cigarette Packets Date: 20th century

A British Airman
A portrait oil painting of a British military airman, identified as Lieut. Reginald Theodore Carlos Hoidge, a Canadian First World War flying ace, credited with 28 victories

RAF instructor teaching New Zealand cadets, WW2
RAF instructor seated on the cowling teaches some New Zealand Cadets Date: circa 1941

RAF airmen just back from a long night flight, WW2
RAF airmen just back from a long night flight Date: circa 1941

Illustration of man and woman in aeroplane, on aeromoon
Illustration of man and woman in aeroplane with United States flags and flowers, on aeromoon'. Captioned, In the first flight of happiness: The Aeromoon and ?

Claude Graham White, pioneering aviator
Claude Graham White, nicknamed Claudie, pioneering aviator Date: 1911

Canada's Air Chief in Britain
Air Commodore Leigh Forbes Stevenson (1895-1989), in command of the Royal Canadian Air Force in Great Britain, with Wing Commander A. P. Campbell, a member of his staff. Date: 1940

Two VCs and a DFC
Sergeant John Hannah, V.C. Pilot Officer C. A. H. Connor, D.F.C. And Flt. Lt. R. A. B. Learoyd, V. C. being celebrated for their achievements leading to Victoria Crosses

Oswald Boelcke, German aviator, WW1
Oswald Boelcke (1891-1916), German flying ace of the First World War. He is considered to be the father of the German fighter air force, and was the first to formalise rules of air fighting

Ens[ign] Noressey and Cadet Thenics at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942. Creator: Howard Hollem
Ens[ign] Noressey and Cadet Thenics at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas

Possibly: International student assembly, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Washington, D.C. International student assembly. Pilot officer Russell Garlick, a delegate from New Zealand]

Portrait of Samuel Pierpont Langley (1834-1906), Before 1890. Creator: James Notman
Portrait of Samuel Pierpont Langley (1834-1906), Before 1890

A strange adventure (colour litho)
2777652 A strange adventure (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A strange adventure)

Comic postcard, Bride and groom leaving church Date: 20th century

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Refresher Course
The Caption is Refresher Course They are sitting in a Forces Club. These were run by the NaFI and the WVS among others. Maybe the girl works there. A little dog is feeding at a bowl

Charles Lindbergh, airman (b / w photo)
5997730 Charles Lindbergh, airman (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Lindbergh, airman.); © Look and Learn

Civilian Saluting with Members of American Armed Forces, 1943 (screen print)
3035633 Civilian Saluting with Members of American Armed Forces, 1943 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a patriotic civilian man saluting)

Fastening a bomb before starting, the Airmen of our ally on the Eastern Front
STC311063 Fastening a bomb before starting, the Airmen of our ally on the Eastern Front, from The Illustrated War News, 1916 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

A nice gesture of camaraderie (colour litho)
2778585 A nice gesture of camaraderie (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A nice act of camaraderie)

Eja! Eja! Eja! Alala! (colour litho)
2808631 Eja! Eja! Eja! Alala! (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eja! Eja! Eja! Alala)

The Indian as a Flying Man, WW1
1918 article from The Graphic reporting on the increase in Indians in the air service during the First World War. Date: 1918

Refreshments for airmen, WW2
Refreshments for airmen during the Second World War, no doubt including a warming and fortifying hot Bovril drink. Date: 1940s

Poster, Careless Talk May Cost His Life, WW2
Poster, Careless Talk May Cost His Life. circa 1940

Gamages advertisement, RAF outfits in air force blue
Advertisement for Royal Air Force uniforms in air force blue available from Holborn department store, Gamages. The full uniform is on offer from tunic and breeches to cap bars, wings and buckles

A German observer taking aerial photographs using a pistol-camera over the side of his aircraft. Date: 1916

British airman equipped with oxygen mask, radio, electrically heated clothing
6014674 British airman equipped with oxygen mask, radio, electrically heated clothing and a parachute beside a light bomber aircraft (b/w photo) by English Photographer

RAF observer practising machine-gun firing with a camera gun which records hits and misses (b / w photo)
6014688 RAF observer practising machine-gun firing with a camera gun which records hits and misses (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Episodes of Italian heroism on the fields of Spain (Colour Litho)
2783752 Episodes of Italian heroism on the fields of Spain (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Episodes of Italian heroism on the fields of Spain)

In the forward control gondola of a Zeppelin, 1917 (colour litho)
700945 In the forward control gondola of a Zeppelin, 1917 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; German, out of copyright

The after engine gondola of a Zeppelin, 1917 (colour litho)
700944 The after engine gondola of a Zeppelin, 1917 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; German, out of copyright

Britains New Flying Services, 15th August 1914 (colour litho)
700938 Britains New Flying Services, 15th August 1914 (colour litho) by Clark, Christopher (1875-1942) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sowers: British airmen contemplating a bomb which will scatter death among the foe
STC359844 The Sowers: British airmen contemplating a bomb which will scatter death among the foe, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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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.