Airman Collection (page 8)

Allied Forces activity in German territory, WW1
Two examples of Allied Forces activity in German territory during the early stages of the First World War. Above, debris from a German motor convoy

Saved by parachute from a burning plane
An airman is saved by his parachute from a burning plane which plummets to the ground. Date: 1928

Manoeuvrability and pilot blackout by G. H. Davis
What fighting at nearly 400 mph means to the airman -- the difficulties of manoeuvrability and pilot blackout. How problems of high speed and wing loading have been solved

Two airmen in French bomber, WW1
Two airmen in a French bomber biplane during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

French aeroplane with hand bombs, WW1
Two airmen in a French aeroplane, with hand bombs ready to be dropped over enemy territory during the First World War. Date: August 1914

Flying Officer L. A Trigg, V. C winner
Flying Officer Lloyd Allan Trigg(1914-1943), Royal New Zealand Air Force, as he appeared in the Illustrated London News, 1943

Airman posing
An airman posing for his photo on a sunny porch

Aeroplane and pilot in a field, WW2
Aeroplane and pilot in a field during the Second World War. Date: circa 1940s

Man in RAF uniform on a motorbike
A man in RAF uniform riding a motorbike with a sidecar attached

Aerial view of a German gas-attack
A photograph taken by a Russian airman showing a German gas-attack on Russian troops. German soldiers can be seen waiting to attack as the fumes roll towards the Russians. Date: December 18th 1915

Advert for Burberrys WWI service coats 1916
Protection and comfort. Whenever the inclemency of weather conditions to be faced in Naval or Military services calls for the highest form of protection

Patriotism: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Patriotism - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Men who have offered their lives for their country know that patriotism is not the fear of something; it is the love of something

Airman directs the take-off an MV-22 Osprey
Red Sea, July 23, 2013 - Aviation Boatswains Mate (Handling) Airman directs the take-off an MV-22 Osprey from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

An Airman takes up a firing position during an Exercise Eagle Flag scenario

Airman signals to the pilot of an F-16A Netz of the Israeli Air Force
An airman signals to the pilot of an F-16A Netz of the Israeli Air Force the preflight check sequence at Nevatim Air Force Base, Israel

Pilot equipped with night vision goggles in the cockpit of a CH-47 Chinook
A pilot equipped with night vision goggles in the cockpit of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter

Airman stands post to the entry control point to Bedrock
Ali Base, Iraq, July 24, 2008 - Airman stands post to the entry control point to Bedrock. The Force Protection Section are tasked with an important duty; maintaining the installationas internal

Airman gives the thumbs-up signal as an AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck
South China Sea, October 25, 2011 - Aviation Boatswainas Mate gives the thumbs-up signal as an AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Essex

HDR image of a pilot sitting in the cockpit of a UH-60 Black Hawk
High dynamic range image of a pilot sitting in the cockpit of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, Tikrit, Iraq

An F-15 Eagle pilot flies in formation with his wingman
An F-15 Eagle pilot from the 67th Fighter Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, flies in formation with his wingman

Airman practices rappelling out of a UH-3H helicopter
Oak Harbor, Washington, February 9, 2004 - Airman practices rappelling out of a UH-3H helicopter

A U. S. Air Force F-22 Raptor in flight near Guam
February 16, 2010 - A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor in flight near Guam

Airman from the Royal Navy stands on the flight deck of USS Kearsarge
Atlantic Ocean, February 14, 2013 - Airman from the Royal Navy stands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) while an MV-22 Osprey takes off

Machinery repairman puts on fire fighting gloves
Atlantic Ocean, February 8, 2013 - Machinery repairman puts on fire fighting gloves during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge

Aviation Boatswains Mate signals the pilot to lift an F-35B Lightning II off the
Atlantic Ocean, October 4, 2011 - Aviation Boatswains Mate gives the thumbs up for pilot to lift an F-35B Lightning II off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)

An Airman assists his wingman during an operational readiness exercise
February 24, 2011 - An Airman assists his wingman during an operational readiness exercise at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

Self-portrait of a pilot flying in a Saab J 32 Lansen fighter of the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight

Airman receives proper fire fighting nozzle handling techniques
Atlantic Ocean, November 12, 2005 - Aviation Electricians Mate Airman, left, receives training from Aviation Boatswains Mate on proper fire fighting nozzle handling techniques during a drill aboard

An F-16 Fighting Falcon
October 19, 2006 - An F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches the boom on a KC-135 Stratotanker to refuel during Red Flag 07-1 being held at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Pararescuemen prepare for a HALO jump aboard an HC-130 over Djibouti
Pararescuemen prepare for a High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump during a search and rescue training mission aboard an HC-130 over Djibouti in the Horn of Africa

A flight crew member stands by with a fire extinguisher
A UH-60 Black Hawk flight crew member stands by with a fire extinguisher, Tikrit, Iraq

Airman performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130 Hercules
Ramstein Air Base, Germany, September 18, 2008 - United States Air Force Airman performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130 Hercules

An Italian Air Force F-2000 Typhoon at Trapani Air Base, Italy, during NATO Exercise Trident Juncture 2015

Aviation Electronics Technician directs an E-2C Hawkeye to start its engines
North Arabian Sea, June 14, 2010 - Aviation Electronics Technician directs an E-2C Hawkeye to start its engines aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

An F / -18E Super Hornet is guided into catapult aboard USS George H. W. Bush
Persian Gulf, October 31, 2011 - An F/A-18E Super Hornet is guided into catapult aboard USS George H.W. Bush

Pilot equipped with night vision goggles in the cockpit of a UH-60 Blackhawk
A pilot equipped with night vision goggles in the cockpit of a UH-60 Black Hawk

An aircraft director signals a F / A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of USS Kitty Hawk
Pacific Ocean, April 16, 2008 - An aircraft director signals an F/A-18C Hornet from taxi to launching position on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63)

An F-35B Lightning II makes a vertical landing on the flight deck of USS Wasp
Atlantic Ocean, October 3, 2011 - An F-35B Lightning II makes the first vertical landing on a flight deck at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1)

Pilot in the cockpit of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter of the Swedish Air Force
Pilot in the cockpit of a Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter of the Swedish Air Force

An F-16 pilot checks the position of his wingman during a test mission
An F-16 pilot from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center checks the position of his wingman during a test mission

Petty Officer guides an SH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter onto the flight deck of USS McClusky
June 24, 2011 - Petty Officer guides an SH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter onto the flight deck of USS McClusky during deck landing qualifications while the ship is underway in the Pacific Ocean

A U. S. Airman secures his oxygen mask
December 10, 2010 - A U.S. Airman secures his oxygen mask for a freefall jump at Hurlburt Field, Florida

A C-130J aircraft commander prepares for take off
January 7, 2010 - A C-130J aircraft commander prepares for take off during a routine channel mission at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan

Airman prepares for a convoy escort mission
Mosul, Iraq, September 22, 2004 - Airman prepares for a convoy escort mission

An SH-60B Sea Hawk on the flight deck of USS James E. Williams
Atlantic Ocean, January 12, 2012 - Flight deck personnel remove chocks and chains from an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter before launch aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams

U. S. Navy Airman fires an M-240B machine gun aboard USS Essex
October 28, 2010 - U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnanceman Airman fires an M-240B machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD-2)

Airman processes through the contaminated control area
Yokota Air Base, Japan - Airman processes through the contaminated control area during ability to survive and operate training

U. S. Air Force Airman conducts security at an airbase in Iraq
April 8, 2009 - U.S. Air Force Airman conducts security at an airbase in Iraq during airlift operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

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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.