Hendon Collection (#4)

Photograph of Claude Grahame-White in a racing biplane at Hendon
Photograph of Claude Grahame-White (1879-1959) an English pioneer of aviation, in a racing biplane at Hendon. Dated 20th Century

Gustav Hamel, 1889 - Missing May 23, 1914. Pioneer British Aviator. From The Year 1914 Illustrated

Fairey Hendon Mk. I by Bernard W. Church

The Sphere cover - RAF Display at Hendon by Matania
Meeting an artificial hurricane - an odd sensation at the great R.A.F. display at Hendon. Visitors at the Hendon Air Display experience the full force of an air propeller. Date: 1925

Woman police officer with motorcycle, Hendon, London
Woman police officer under instruction on a motorcycle at Hendon, North London, May 1960. At this time, training courses were being run for WPCs in the use of a new type of lightweight motor scooter

Lady Victoria Brady (nee Pery) (1893 - 1918), only daughter of the 4th Earl and Countess of Limerick. Lady Victoria was a keen aviator and made a number of flights with Gustav Hamel

Inmates of John Grooms Orphanage for Maimed and Crippled Girls at Clacton-on-Sea. Groom, a London engraver and evangelical preacher

John Groom Tribute Sculpture
Illustration of a sculpture dedicated to John A Groom, founder of the Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission on Sekforde Street, Clerkenwell, later moving to Edgware Way, Hendon

MOLLISONs PUSS MOTH
James Allan Mollisons (husband of Amy Johnson) de Havilland Puss Moth aeroplane, being overhauland at Hendon, England. Date: February 1933

Hawker Hart II, J9941, but formerly G-ABMR. This aircraft is currently on display at the RAF Museum, Hendon

Afghan Hawker Hind being readied for transporting from Kabul to the UK in 1970 for display in the RAF Museum, Hendon. Date: 1970

Patients playing bar billiards, Medical Centre, Hendon
Scene at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, Hendon, north west London, showing three patients, two in dressing gown and pyjamas, one in shirt and trousers, playing bar billiards in a rest room

Hendon Union Workhouse, Edgware, Middlesex
An electric tram runs past the Hendon Union workhouse in Middlesex (now North London), erected in 1838 at Burnt Oak on the north side of the Edgware Road. The site later became Redhill Hospital

Colindale Hospital, Hendon, North London
Aerial view of Colindale Hospital, Hendon, North London. The hospital was originally the Central London District Sick Asylum

John Alcock (1892-1919), British aviator, 1914. Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight on 14 June 1919, for which they shared a £ 10

London, England - Hendon Church - View through tree trunks towards Square towered Church.. Part of Box 177 Boswell collection - Round about London. Date: circa 1897

WW1 - Aviation at Hendon - Churchill inspecting aeroplanes
WW1 - Winston Churchill with three officers inspecting an aeroplane in Hendon, UK. Date: 1915

Airco DH1 two-seater prototype, serial no. 4220, seen here at Hendon without any form of markings. It was first flown in late January 1915. Date: circa 1915

Second Lieutenant Albert Ball with Caudron G III
The 19-year-old Second Lieutenant Albert Ball (1896-1917) with a Caudron GIII of the Ruffy-Baumann School of Flying at Hendon during the summer of 1915

Biplane - First Aerial Post from Hendon to Windsor, Hendon, London, County of London, England. Showing Mrs De Beauvoir Stocks (Second ever female pilot)

Hendon Air Pageant
The Royal Air Force Pageant at Hendon, one of the famous fixtures of the Season. Date: 1927

Sanatorium at Grooms Crippleage, Clacton, Essex
The sanatorium and holiday home of John Grooms Orphanage and Crippleage at Clacton-on-Sea. Groom, a London engraver and evangelical preacher

Workroom at Grooms Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission
Blind, Maimed and Crippled Girls at making artificial flowers at John Grooms Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission. Groom, a London engraver and evangelical preacher

Biplanes at Hendon airfield
Biplanes lined up at Hendon airfield ready for a cross-country race. Date: 1913

North London Synagogue
A modern synagogue at Hendon, north London, England. Date: 1960s

The 1975-1976 Royal Aeronautical Society Council met at ?
The 1975-1976 Royal Aeronautical Society Council met at the RAF Museum Hendon on 29 January 1976. The President, front centre, was AM Sir Charles Pringle

Hawker Tempest, left, and de Havilland Mosquito at the 5?
Hawker Tempest, left, and de Havilland Mosquito at the 50 years of Flying Display at Hendon in July 1951

Bristol Fighter at the 50 years of Flying Display at Hen?
Bristol Fighter at the 50 years of Flying Display at Hendon in July 1951

Hawker Hurricane II at the 50 years of Flying Display at?
Hawker Hurricane II at the 50 years of Flying Display at Hendon in July 1951

Claude Grahame-White, centre, with Lord Trenchard, right?
Claude Grahame-White, centre, with Lord Trenchard, right, at the 50 years of Flying Display at Hendon in July 1951

Claude Grahame-White, left, with Lord Trenchard at the 5?
Claude Grahame-White, left, with Lord Trenchard at the 50 years of Flying Display at Hendon in July 1951

HENDON, UK, engraving 1881 - 1884

Aerial Derby
The start of the speed handicap race during the Aerial Derby at Hendon aviation meeting. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Hendon Air Review
Military aircraft lined up for inspection at a Naval and Military review at Hendon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Gale Force
November 1918: Remains of a plane and a hangar after a gale at Hendon aerodrome. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Gale Damage
November 1918: Wrecked planes as a result of a gale at Hendon aerodrome. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Aviation Meeting
22nd November 1912: G Sabelli just beating LWF Turner at an aviation meeting at Hendon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Aerial Pageant
July 1920: Crowds at an aerial pageant at Hendon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Bi-plane
28th August 1913: A small crowd gathered round Claude Grahame-Whites five seater bi-plane at Hendon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

The First Air Mail
9th September 1911: The first air mail leaves Hendon on its way to Windsor. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Forces Aircraft
28th September 1912: Naval and military aircraft in a line on the airfield at Hendon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Monoplane In Flight
25th September 1913: The American monoplane flown by W L Brock at the International Air Race at Hendon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Aerial Derby
6th June 1914: Louis Noel, the winner at the Aerial Derby at Hendon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Air Race At Hendon
August 1913: Pilots Birchenough and Carr flying Grahame-White biplanes in the final race at Hendon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Hendon Aerodrome
22nd July 1911: Spectators watching a competitor arriving at Hendon during the Daily Mail Round Britain Air Race. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Aerial Derby
September 1913: A view of the motors in the enclosure at the Aerial Derby in Hendon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Aerial Derby
20th September 1913: Aerial Derby in Hendon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Channel Flight
21st May 1914: Aviator Princess Ludwig of Lowenstein-Wertheim in the skies above Hendon, during her flight across the English Channel. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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"Hendon: A Historic Hub of Aviation Excellence" Step into the captivating world of aviation history at Hendon, a place that holds an esteemed position in the annals of flight. The Royal Air Force Display Poster from Hendon serves as a testament to its significance in showcasing the prowess and innovation of the RAF. The Hendon Aerial Pageant stands out as a remarkable event where aviation enthusiasts gathered to witness breathtaking displays of aerial acrobatics and cutting-edge aircraft technology. This extravaganza truly exemplified the spirit of adventure and daring that defined Hendon's legacy. Not only did Hendon host spectacular air shows, but it also played a vital role in shaping aviation milestones. The International Air Rally Poster from 1937 highlights how this location attracted aviators from around the globe, fostering international camaraderie and pushing boundaries in airborne exploration. Delving deeper into its historical importance, we discover records documenting Hendon's contribution to establishing the first UK aerial mail service. These pioneering efforts revolutionized communication by air, forever changing how we connect across vast distances. Airmail postcards at Gamages in London became tokens of this revolutionary era, not just about flying high; it also ensured safety on land with its dedicated fire brigade - later becoming part of Middlesex Fire Brigade. Their unwavering commitment protected both aircraft and personnel, reinforcing their crucial role within this vibrant aviation community. With each Royal Air Force Display Poster proudly displayed at Hendon, visitors are transported back to moments when dreams took flight against blue skies filled with awe-inspiring machines, and is here that history echoes through time, reminding us all of humanity's relentless pursuit for progress and our unyielding fascination with conquering new horizons. Come explore Hendon's rich heritage - an extraordinary tapestry woven with courage, innovation, and passion for flight - where legends were born amidst roaring engines and soaring wingspan.