Flies Collection (#10)

A small biplane flying through the clouds. Date: 1920s

Aeroplane that flew itself
A British biplane flies on, though the pilot and observer are both dead. The aeroplane was observing artillery when set upon by enemy Albatros scouts

WW1 - British seaplanes in action, Cuxhaven, Germany, 1915
WW1 - Seven British seaplanes flying towards their first real oversea air raid. The British naval pilots on a mission to bomb various enemy naval works in Cuxhaven, Germany, 1915. Date: 1915

WW1 - Aircraft in battle, 1915
WW1 - A depiction of an aerial duel, with the gunner from the aeroplane in the foreground, firing at its enemy from above at a distance. Date: 1915

WW1 - German Taube defies allied anti-aircraft fire
WW1 - As Imperial Germanys first practical military aircraft, the Taube (" Dove" ), was used for virtually all military aircraft applications until the start of World War I in August 1914

WW1 - British seaplane squadron on patrol
WW1 - A view from the sky, as if flying with the British squadron. Depicting the majestic quality of " The Avengers" and of British pride

WW1 - Captain Hawker takes on three Germans in the air
WW1 - Captain Lanoe George Hawker VC, DSO (1890-1916), was a British flying ace, with seven credited victories. This illustration captures an occassion on 25th July 1915

Ilyushin IL-76TD 90VD of Volga Dnepr flies Norwegian Red Cross aid to Philippines - PR 4 Dec 2013

Men on New Stoughton Wagon, Iowa, USA
Two men on a New Stoughton Wagon with spades in their hands. Photograph by Charles Clinton Stevens of Williams, Iowa, USA. The covering on the horse is probably designed to protect it from flies

Suffragette Stumping for Votes. A suffragette out Stumping for Votes plant a kiss on a young mans lips. He is so taken aback (literally) that his hat flies off. Date: circa 1910

WW2 Poster -- Flies Foul Food -- Keep Food Covered
Flies Foul Food - Diarrhoea and Dysentery Follow. Keep Food Covered! Colour lithograph poster after 2nd Lt Stacey Hopper. Anti-dysentery

WW2 Poster -- Flies Foul Food
Flies Foul Food. Your health depends on wholesome food - keep it covered from flies! Colour lithograph poster after 2nd Lt Stacey Hopper

Men and women in a Fire Flies entertainment
Men and women of the fire brigade taking part in a Fire Flies entertainment. Date: C.1942

British Army in Mesopotamia, protection from insects, WW1
A British officer serving in Mesopotamia finds a solution to the fly problem while writing a letter. Date: 1916

Halloween Greetings Postcard
On Halloween, the witches night, If YELLOW is the lantern light Your future surely will be bright. A witch flies across the moonlit sky on her broomstick

British Expeditionary Force in Boulogne
Some of the British Expeditionary Force with their horses on the quay at Boulogne outside the main town station, their landing point in France

An Old Maids Honeymoon - she flies away in a lemon balloon with her pet cat, crow and yellow canaries. The anchor bears the word hope. Date: 1910

German Athlete
A muscular German athlete flies through the air. Date: 1930s

Canada Hudsons Bay
The British faf flies proudly over Prince of Wales Fort. Date: 1797

Flying Ballerina
Ballerina IRMA IPPEN, member of the Bodenweiser Ballet, Austria, flies through the air in a seemingly effortless dance movement! Date: 1930

TIME FLIES
Time flies... a fly muses on the workings of a watch. Date: early 1930s

Female Skier
A woman skier flies through the air. Date: early 1930s

Plague Flies Exodus 8 21 1540-1609 Pen brown ink
Artokoloro

Extraordinary Express Across Atlantic Pilot Boat William J
Artokoloro

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Hoverfly resting on leaf, Norfolk UK Date:

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Hoverfly resting on leaf, Norfolk UK Date:

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Hoverfly on buddleia flowers, Norfolk UK Date:

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Drone fly - feeding on chrysanthemum flower, Norfolk UK Date:

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Fly Fly prey wrapped in silk on web Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Robber Fly Robber Fly (aka Assassin Fly) with Treehopper (Membracidae family) prey Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Banana-stalk Fly Banana-stalk Fly in shadow on Crane Flower (aka Bird of Paradise Flower Strelitzia reginae) Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Banana-stalk Fly Banana-stalk Fly on Crane Flower (aka Bird of Paradise Flower Strelitzia reginae) Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Owlfly Owlfly on plant stem Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

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Large Crane Fly Large Crane Fly on tree trunk Klungkung Bali Indonesia Date:

Flies Chromolithograph 1884
Brehms Thierleben (Tierleben). Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs. Vierte Abtheilung - Wirbellofe Thiere. Leipzig Verlag, 1884

Rynchops niger, Black Skimmer dipping its beak into shallow water in mid-flight

Illustration, Mosquitoe (Culicidae)

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Twite adult female perched on stones with insects in beak. Date:

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Twite adult female perched on stones with insects in beak. Date:

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Great Grey Owl adult. Date:

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Great Grey Owl adult. Date:

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Robber / Assassin Fly adults mating. Date:

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Tachinidae Fly. Date:

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Fallow Deer hind portrait Autumn. Date:

Edgar Percival EP9, G-AOFU, flown by Edgar Percival, fli?
Edgar Percival EP9, G-AOFU, flown by Edgar Percival, flies past spectators at the 1956 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Wisley on 15 July

Miles Special Gemini 8A Aries, G-AKFX, flies past specta?
Miles Special Gemini 8A Aries, G-AKFX, flies past spectators at the 1956 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Wisley on 15 July

A de Havilland Moth flies past the de Havilland Dove, G-?
A de Havilland Moth flies past the de Havilland Dove, G-ALVF, and Miles Special Gemini 8A Aries, G-AKFX, at the 1956 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Wisley on 15 July

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"From Pheasants to Swallows: The Fascinating World of Flies" In the midst of a serene countryside, an alarmed Common Pheasant takes flight as a tiny fly buzzes past. Meanwhile, a graceful Swallow soars through the sky with effortless elegance, showcasing its mastery in flight. Across the channel in France, skilled anglers meticulously craft artificial fishing flies that lure unsuspecting fish from beneath the water's surface. These intricately designed creations are sought after by enthusiasts who understand their allure and effectiveness. Shifting our focus to another sport altogether, we find ourselves amidst a thrilling game of polo where women skillfully maneuver on horseback. As they gallop across the field with precision and grace, flies become mere spectators to this display of athleticism. The skies above witness remarkable scenes too; an RAF Westland Wessex gracefully glides over HMS Fearless (L10), leaving onlookers awestruck by its power and agility. Similarly, at Gatwick Airport's beehive terminal building in 1937, planes take off and land like industrious bees buzzing around their hive. Drawing inspiration from Greek mythology, we recall Icarus' ill-fated attempt to reach great heights using wings made of feathers and wax. His story serves as a reminder that even though flies may seem insignificant compared to birds or humans, they still play their part in nature's intricate tapestry. Transporting ourselves back in time to the 1936 Olympics held amidst political turmoil aboard the Hindenburg airship – it is here that French and English artificial fishing flies come together under one roof. Despite tensions between nations during these turbulent times, shared passions unite people beyond borders. As history unfolds before our eyes once more, a Westland Wessex effortlessly hovers over HMS Albion (R07). This awe-inspiring sight reminds us that technological advancements have allowed mankind to conquer new frontiers while coexisting with the buzzing world of flies.