Flying Collection

Starling murmuration, hundreds of thousands of starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) gather in the skies near their night time roost. Gretna Green, Scotland, January

The Angel Standing in the Sun, 1846. Artist: JMW Turner
The Angel Standing in the Sun, 1846. The Archangel Michael with flaming sword on Judgement Day. From Tate Britain, London

Red Kite Milvus milvus Mid Wales winter

Flock of Manx shearwaters (Puffinus puffinus) in flight over sea, near Ardnamurchan Point, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July 2011

Two CH-47 Chinook helicopters in flight

Aerial of Halifax, nova scotia, Canada

Japanese dwarf flying squirrel (Pteromys volans orii) gliding through forest canopy during light snowfall. Hokkaido, Japan. February

Great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) hunting over snow, woodland in background. Kuusamo, Finland. February

The Yorkshire Birdman, Harry Ward
Harry Ward, Birdman in Campbell Blacks Air Circus. Harry, a former RAF parachutist, astonished crowds with his death-defying leaps from planes wearing a winged costume 1936

RAF McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom at RAF Leuchars 1984

A female kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) fishing / diving into an ice hole in winter. Leeds, Yorkshire, UK. January. Sequence 1 of 4

Great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) in flight in woodland during snowfall. Kuusamo. Finland. February

Red Tailed Black Cockatoo in flight
Red Tailed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii) in flight

Common swifts (Apus apus) flying overhead, Wiltshire, UK, June. Digital composite image

Passing Out Parade at RAF Cranwell, 16 Vampires of the Avanced Fly Wing fly past 1959

Small airplane landing at the airport of St. Barth (Saint Barthelemy), Lesser Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft
February 14, 2006 - Four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft head out to the ranges on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, during Red Flag 06-1

Two Royal Australian Air Force F / A-18 Hornets
February 13, 2013 - Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets form up in preparation to conduct in-flight refueling while participating in Cope North 13 near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

Search And Destroy
The second wave of combat helicopters of the 1st Air Cavalry Division fly over an RTO and his commander on an isolated landing zone during Operation Pershing

Wellington Bombers
8th February 1940: A flight of Vickers Wellington long range bombers, used by the Royal Air Force to undertake raids into Germany and elsewhere. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter
Pictured are two US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Multi-Mission Helicopters at Kandahar Airfield in 2010

Clifton Suspension Bridge with hot air balloons in the Bristol Balloon Fiesta in August, Clifton, Bristol, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse Door County Wisconsin
USA Wisconsin Door County Sturgeon Bay North Pierhead Ship Canal Lighthouse. Door County, Wisconsin

Lancaster Bomber
circa 1945: A Royal Air Force Lancaster Bomber in flight. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Red kite (Milvus milvus) in flight in the snow, Wales, February. Bookplate from Danny Greens The Long Journey North

Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) flying over Torres del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia, Chile, South America

Shackleton over the Strand RAF_228_190E_0048
An aerial view looking down on an Avro Shackleton Mark II bomber in flight over the Strand as part of a fly-by celebrating Queen Elizabeth IIs birthday. RAF photography 1956

Wembley Cup Final 1935 EPW046905
WEMBLEY STADIUM, London. An aerial view of the Wembley Cup Final 1935

USA, B-17 Bomber Aircraft, Cockpit, Salinas, California

Honey bees, (Apis mellifera) honeycomb and life cycle, expanded cross-section and insets

Airbus A380 in flight C017 / 7889
Airbus A380 in flight. The A380 is the worlds largest passenger airliner and, due to its size, many airports have had to expand their facilities to properly accommodate it

Jaguar aircraft DP035691
RAF COLTISHALL, Scottow, Norfolk

Common Buzzard -Buteo buteo- in flight, Swabian Alb biosphere reserve, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Red kite (Milvus milvus) preparing to land. This bird of prey has a wingspan of between 175 and 195 centimetres. This bird of prey is endemic to the western Palearctic ecoregion

Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus male Cley Norfolk April

London air ambulance over Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bristol balloon festival, Bristol, Avon, England, UK, Europe

Bristol Blenheim bomber of World War II

Falco peregrinus, Peregrine Falcon in flight, side view

Tiger Moth Biplane, Wanaka, South Island, New Zealand

Man on a snowboard jumping off a cornice at Snowbird Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch Mountains of northern Utah. (MR)

Museum of Flight, Seattle, Washington State, United States of America, North America

AI IMAGE - Spitfire aircraft flying over the White Cliffs of Dover, 1940s, (2023)

The Fairies of the Serpentine, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie
3481693 The Fairies of the Serpentine, from Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by J M Barrie (1860 - 1937), pub

The Goodyear Europa airship arrives at Sunderland Airport for a week long visit to the North East

Amy Johnson
Pilot Amy Johnson 1936

The Westland Lysander, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Westland Lysander, 1941. British army liaison aircraft made by Westland Aircraft, used before and during the Second World War

Barn owl (Tyto alba) in flight, hunting, Hampshire, England, UK. Captive

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) in flight. Wales, UK. November

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) juvenile in flight, Norway, November

Northern / Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) and Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) below, fighting in flight. Vosges, France, February

The Temptation of St. Anthony, right hand panel, detail of a couple riding a fish
XIR154090 The Temptation of St

Wedge tail eagle. Arkaroola. South Australia
Wedge tail eagle flying in the wild. Arkaroola. Flinders Ranges South Australia

Barn Owl Tyto alba hunting over meadow North Norfolk winter

Snowy owl (Bubo scandiaca) female in flight. Canada. February

Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) in flight, Minsmere RSPB reserve, Suffolk, UK, August

Three Red Kites (Milvus milvus) chasing each other in flight. Wales, UK. November

Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult turns in the air as it begins to plunge dive. Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK, July

Spitfires and Hurricanes Flying in Formation Over Lincolnshire
Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft from World War II come together over Lincolnshire, for the Lincolnshire Lancaster Association Day event held at RAF Coningsby

U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters in flight
U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters like these provided intra-theater heavy airlift support, helping to sustain operations throughout Afghanistan, Iraq and the Horn of Africa

Lancaster Bomber with 2 Spitfire Fighter planes, 2011 Goodwood revival
Lancaster Bomber with Spitfire fighter aircraft during Aerial display at Goodwood 2011

Peru, A magnificent Andean Condor above the Colca Canyon. At 3, 191 metres, this canyon is the second deepest in the world

601 Squadron EPW035616
601 SQUADRON. Practice for an RAF display in June 1931. These aircraft are Westland Wapiti Mk.IIA bombers (in service 1928-1942)

Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) in flight over the ocean, Drake Passage, Southern Ocean

RAF McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom aircraft at RAF Coningsby
RAF McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom aircraft of No. 6 Squadron, based at RAF Coningsby 1969

Concorde on the tarmac at Heathrow Airport 1970
Concorde on the tarmac at Heathrow Airport

F4 Phantom at RAF Coningsby
McDonnell-Douglas F4 Phantom aircraft at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire 1969

First BOAC Boeing 747 Jumbo jet to land at Manchesters Ringway Airport. August 1970

Aircraft Concorde prototype 002, approaching the runway at Filton after its maiden flight. April 1969

Harvard aircraft at the Biggin Hill Air Show 1988

Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). Creator: Eric Ravilious
Runway Perspective, 1941, (1944). RAF Spitfires at a British airfield during the Second World War. Painting in the Imperial War Museum, London. From " Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye

Goldfinches, 1863, (1942). Creator: John Gould
Goldfinches, 1863, (1942). Male and female of the finch family, from " Birds of Britain" by John Gould. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) flocking to find water, Northern Territory, Australia

Barn owl (Tyto alba) flying in snow covered countryside, Surrey, England, UK, January. Digital composite

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus), flying at sunset, Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust WWT, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, November 2016

Swift (Apus apus) flock screaming in flight against blue sky and clouds, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Wandering albatross {Diomedea exulans} flying over open ocean, South Atlantic

Sandhill cranes dancing on the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska, USA

DC3 (Douglas C-47 Dakota)

Illustration of Andean Condor ((Vultur gryphus) in flight, and African Pygmy-falcon (Polihierax semitorquatus) perching on hand

Illustration of Icarus and Daedalus

Piper L-4 Cub in US Army D-Day colors
Varberg, Sweden - Piper L-4 Cub in US Army D-Day colors

Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XVI fighter warbird of the Royal Air Force
Boras, Sweden - Supermarine Spitfire Mk.XVI fighter warbird of the Royal Air Force

Tuskegee airmen flying near the Alps in their P-51 Mustangs
Tuskegee airmen of the 332nd fighter group flying near the Alps in their P-51 Mustangs

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"Flying: A Spectacular Symphony of Freedom and Power" Witness the grace and elegance of a Red Tailed Black Cockatoo soaring through the skies, its vibrant feathers catching the sunlight in a mesmerizing display. Look up to the heavens as Common swifts dance overhead in perfect synchrony, their agile flight patterns leaving trails of awe across Wiltshire's summer sky. Admire the skillful landing of a small airplane at St. Barth's airport, nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of Lesser Antilles' turquoise waters and lush landscapes. Celebrate with pride as RAF Cranwell's Passing Out Parade showcases future aviators taking flight into their noble careers, symbolizing dedication and bravery. Marvel at Clifton Suspension Bridge adorned with colorful hot air balloons during Bristol Balloon Fiesta in August – an enchanting scene where human ingenuity meets nature's whimsy. Brave against harsh winter conditions, witness a Red kite gracefully navigating through snow-covered Welsh landscapes, showcasing resilience and adaptability. Feel your heart race as a US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter soars above, embodying power and precision that ensures safety even in challenging missions. Discover serenity at Sturgeon Bay Lighthouse in Door County Wisconsin; its beacon guiding ships while seagulls effortlessly glide by on gentle ocean breezes. Experience adrenaline rush as fighter jets engage in Search And Destroy maneuvers high above vast expanses – an exhilarating testament to military prowess and strategic agility. Pay homage to legendary Wellington Bombers that once dominated World War II skies with their unwavering determination to protect freedom from tyranny's grasp. Witness history come alive as Lancaster Bomber takes flight - an iconic symbol of courage that carried hope across war-torn lands during WWII.