Model Aircraft Collection

Alexander Yakovlev, aircraft designer
Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev (1906-1989), Soviet aircraft designer, in military uniform and holding an aircraft model. In 1932, Yakovlev founded what became the the Yakovlev design bureau

Little Yellow Club Piper Club
Florent Bodart

Mr. Douglas Ellis, chairman of Midland Air Tours Operators, signs the contract with Iberia Airlines of Spain, wactched by Mr. John F. Dellaway, regional manager of the airline. 14th February, 1968

Boy building a model airplane while other children look on, FSA labor camp, Robstown, Tex. 1942
Boy building a model airplane while other children look on, FSA [Farm Security Administration] labor camp, Robstown, Texas

Boy building a model airplane as girl watches, FSA... camp, Robstown, Tex. 1942. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
[Boy] building a model airplane [as girl watches], FSA [Farm Security Administration] camp, Robstown, Texas

RAF personnel learning to identify aircraft during the Second World War, 1941. Creator
RAF personnel learning to identify aircraft during the Second World War, 1941. Instructor and pupils at an Initial Training Wing using models

Typical working class living room scene with family, 11 July 1962. In a typical living room scene from the early 60s, a father helps his son with the construction of a model aeroplane whilst mother

The Airport, the Model Village, West Cliff, Ramsgate, Kent, c1950s

Alexei Tupolev, Soviet aircraft designer
Alexei Andreyevich Tupolev (1925-2001), Soviet aircraft designer, holding a model of a Soviet supersonic aircraft. Tupolev, the son of the famous aircraft pioneer Andrei Tupolev

Boy playing with a toy aeroplane
MODEL RELEASED. Boy playing with a toy aeroplane. He is six years old

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"Exploring the Skies: A Journey through Model Aircraft" Alexander Yakovlev, a visionary aircraft designer, revolutionized the world of aviation with his innovative creations. The Little Yellow Club Piper Club brings together aviation enthusiasts, fostering a sense of camaraderie and passion for model aircraft. Mr. Douglas Ellis, chairman of Midland Air Tours Operators, inspires young minds to take flight with their imagination through model aircraft. In 1942 at an FSA labor camp in Robstown, Tex. , a boy captivates onlookers as he skillfully builds a model airplane under the watchful eye of Arthur Rothstein's lens. Another captivating moment frozen in time by Arthur Rothstein showcases a boy building a model airplane while being observed by an intrigued girl at an FSA camp in Robstown, Tex. , 1942. RAF personnel during World War II diligently learn to identify various aircraft models to ensure effective defense strategies and maintain air superiority. Step into history as we glimpse into a typical working-class living room scene from July 11th, 1962 – where dreams took flight amidst family bonds and shared aspirations. The Airport Model Village in West Cliff, Ramsgate takes us back to the nostalgic charm of the 1950s when miniature replicas of real-life airplanes fascinated both young and old alike. At NASA Dryden project engineer Dave Bushman demonstrates precision engineering skills as he carefully aligns optics using laser technology on a solar cell panel mounted on a model aircraft – pushing boundaries towards sustainable aviation solutions. Technician Tony Frakowiak ensures perfection as he centers a laser beam onto photovoltaic cells mounted on lightweight model plane - paving the way for eco-friendly aerial journeys powered by renewable energy sources. With meticulous precision and cutting-edge technology, lightweight model planes take their maiden flights powered solely by laser beams, marking a new era of sustainable aviation.