Hucks Collection

The Upside Down Dinner given by the Hendon Aviators to Bentfield Hucks and Gustav Hamel at the Royal Automobile Club on 16 January 1914

Monkey making flight at Bath Aviation Meeting 1912
At the first Bath Aviation Meeting, Little Nat (monkey) made an ascent with Mr. Hucks, a well known airman at the time, after being up a short time the pilot had to come down owing to engine

Robert Blackburn and B C Hucks
Robert Blackburn (standing right) and B.C. Hucks with the Mercury I in the cliff-top hangar at Filey in 1911. Date: 1911

Bleriot two-seat monoplane with Bentfield Hucks
BlÚ▓®ot two-seat monoplane with Bentfield Hucks in the front cockpit

B C Hucks at Taunton with the Mercury II two-seater
B.C. Hucks at Taunton with the Mercury II two-seater on 7 August 1911. Date: 1911

B C Hucks shortly after landing on the cliffs
B.C. Hucks shortly after landing on the cliffs

Englands greatest pre-war pilot: Mr BC Hucks, 1914 (1934). Artist: Flight Photo
Englands greatest pre-war pilot: Mr BC Hucks, 1914 (1934). Bentfield Charles Hucks (1884-1918) was a British aviation pioneer who became the first Briton to perform a loop in an aircraft in September

The Tornado, Bleriot plane of B C Hucks
The Tornado, Bleriot plane of Bentfield Charles Hucks, the first English pilot to loop the loop. Date: circa 1913

A Hucks starter at the 1953 Royal Aeronautical Society G?
A Hucks starter at the 1953 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Hatfield on 14 June

Bentfield Charles Hucks (1884-1918) in a Blackburn Monoplane
Bentfield Charles Hucks, 1884-1918, in a Blackburn Monoplane. Date: 1918

Bentfield Charles Hucks (1884-1918) in 1914
Bentfield Charles Hucks, 1884-1918, 1914. Date: 1918

B C Hucks fuelling the Mercury I
B.C. Hucks fuelling the Mercury I before the Filey-Scarborough flight on 17 May 1911. Date: 1911

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"Hucks: A Pioneer in Aviation History" Step back in time to the Bath Aviation Meeting of 1912, where a daring monkey took flight alongside Bentfield Hucks in his Bleriot two-seat monoplane. The skies were filled with excitement and wonder as Hucks showcased his skills. Fast forward to Taunton, where B. C. Hucks proudly presented the Mercury II two-seater aircraft. With precision and finesse, he demonstrated his mastery of the skies, leaving spectators in awe. In another breathtaking moment, Hucks landed gracefully on the cliffs, proving his ability to conquer even the most challenging terrains. His fearlessness earned him the title of England's greatest pre-war pilot. The Tornado, a remarkable Bleriot plane owned by B. C. Hucks, became synonymous with his name. It soared through the clouds effortlessly, symbolizing both innovation and adventure. Years later at the Royal Aeronautical Society gathering in 1953, an impressive Hucks starter was displayed for all aviation enthusiasts to admire. This device represented progress and marked a new era in aviation technology. Not only known for his flying prowess but also for hosting extraordinary events like "The Upside Down Dinner, " Hendon Aviators celebrated their achievements under Hucks' leadership. These gatherings brought together aviators from around the world who shared a passion for pushing boundaries. Sadly, Bentfield Charles Hucks left this world too soon in 1918 but not without leaving an indelible mark on history. In a Blackburn Monoplane or any other aircraft he piloted during that time period; he embodied courage and determination that inspired generations after him. Let us remember Bentfield Charles Hucks as more than just an aviator; let us remember him as a pioneer whose spirit continues to soar high above our heads even today.