Pilot Collection (page 6)

King Albert I and pilot in front of biplane in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium
UIG5415708 King Albert I and pilot in front of biplane in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium; UIG

Wilbur Wright
NWI4948997 Wilbur Wright.; (add.info.: Wilbur Wright.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

The English pilot the first book: describing the northern navigation, c.1671 (paper)
7342404 The English pilot the first book: describing the northern navigation, c.1671 (paper) by Seller, John (1632-97); National Maritime Museum, London

Wireless apparatus on an aeroplane during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919
3502808 Wireless apparatus on an aeroplane during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919; (add.info.: Wireless apparatus on an aeroplane during World War One)

Illustration by Noel Paton (1821-1901)
2604863 Illustration by Noel Paton (1821-1901); (add.info.: Illustration by Noel Paton (1821-1901) for the narrative poem 'The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

A pilot being rowed out to a vessel, 1850
3330813 A pilot being rowed out to a vessel, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a pilot being rowed out to a vessel. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Homeward Bound, Taking in a Pilot (colour litho)
8633243 Homeward Bound, Taking in a Pilot (colour litho) by Duncan, Edward (1803-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homeward Bound, Taking in a Pilot)

Aviators of the Fleet Air Arm preparing for action (coloured photo)
8675915 Aviators of the Fleet Air Arm preparing for action (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Australian aviator Harry Hawker at Hendon aerodrome, London, 1919 (b/w photo)
8626478 Australian aviator Harry Hawker at Hendon aerodrome, London, 1919 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cevasco flies from Milan to Venice with three passengers: Commendatore Mercanti. doctor Pirelli and pilot Desbrueres
5313842 Cevasco flies from Milan to Venice with three passengers: Commendatore Mercanti. doctor Pirelli and pilot Desbrueres. 1914 (photo); (add.info.: Pioneers of Italian aviation); SeM Studio/UIG

Orville Wright, with his autograph
NWI4949067 Orville Wright, with his autograph.; (add.info.: Orville Wright, with his autograph.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Going up by Otto Harbach (1873-1963 (lyrics) ) and Louis Hirsch (1887-1924) (music), a Gaiety Theatre production
3916912 Going up by Otto Harbach (1873-1963 (lyrics) ) and Louis Hirsch (1887-1924) (music), a Gaiety Theatre production; (add.info)

The Wright biplane of the pusher type, 1900s (photo)
3732816 The Wright biplane of the pusher type, 1900s (photo); (add.info.: Photograph depicting the Wright biplane of the pusher type with elevators at the front)

The Wright Pilot's seat, early 20th century (engraving)
3732812 The Wright Pilot's seat, early 20th century (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Wright Pilot's seat - a crane-bottomed chair with the legs sawn off)

Vintage IAF XIV
Tal Paz-Fridman

Vintage IAF XIII
Tal Paz-Fridman

Vintage IAF VIII
Tal Paz-Fridman

Vintage IAF III
Tal Paz-Fridman

R/T Operator gives a pilot take-off instructions (b/w photo)
8649411 R/T Operator gives a pilot take-off instructions (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R/T Operator gives a pilot take-off instructions)

Aviators Wiley Post and Harold Gatty in front of the aircraft they flew around the world, 1931 (b/w photo)
8626557 Aviators Wiley Post and Harold Gatty in front of the aircraft they flew around the world, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

French aviator Louis Paulhan, winner of the London to Manchester air race, 1910 (b/w photo)
8626521 French aviator Louis Paulhan, winner of the London to Manchester air race, 1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669989 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flying in clouds
Piotr Wrobel

Portrait of Alberto SANTOS DUMONT (1873-1932), 1906 (engraving)
AIS5353173 Portrait of Alberto SANTOS DUMONT (1873-1932), 1906 (engraving); (add.info.: Brazilian aviator and builder of one of the first aircraft "Demoiselle"); © Iberfoto

France, February 1919 - American pilot, 91st Aero Squadron (b/w photo)
7134279 France, February 1919 - American pilot, 91st Aero Squadron (b/w photo); (add.info.: France, February 1919 - American pilot, 91st Aero Squadron.); GG Vintage Images; UIG

Henri Farman winning the Grand Prix of two thousand pounds for the longest flight of 112 miles in a Farman III Biplane
693725 Henri Farman winning the Grand Prix of two thousand pounds for the longest flight of 112 miles in a Farman III Biplane at The Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne, Reims

Ship pilot of Le Havre in striped shirt, shorts over trousers, circa 1815
FLO4671698 Ship pilot of Le Havre in striped shirt, shorts over trousers, circa 1815. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Benjamin Rotch's " Manners and Customs of the French

Wilbur Wright, early 20th century (photo)
3585907 Wilbur Wright, early 20th century (photo); (add.info.: Photograph of Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) an American inventor and aviation pioneer. Dated 20th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Wilbur Wright, early 20th century (photo)
3585904 Wilbur Wright, early 20th century (photo); (add.info.: Photograph of Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) an American inventor and aviation pioneer. Dated 20th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Thawing out, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400456 Thawing out, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

French aviator Georges Barbot after crossing the English Channel in a Sperry monoplane, 1923 (b/w photo)
8626476 French aviator Georges Barbot after crossing the English Channel in a Sperry monoplane, 1923 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Winifred Buller, British aviator, 1914 (b/w photo)
8626522 Winifred Buller, British aviator, 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British aviator Winifred Buller)

Pigeon, Pillar, Pillows, Pilot, Pincers, Pirates, Pistol, Piston, Pitcher, Pitcher, Pitchfork, Pitman (engraving)
8650065 Pigeon, Pillar, Pillows, Pilot, Pincers, Pirates, Pistol, Piston, Pitcher, Pitcher, Pitchfork, Pitman (engraving) by German School

Where shall I drop you? (colour litho)
8656281 Where shall I drop you? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Where shall I drop you?" Men in a flying machine)

This Mechanized Age, 1937: Air Beacon (colour litho)
8657535 This Mechanized Age, 1937: Air Beacon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Air Beacon)

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Dropping the Pilot (engraving)
8657313 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Dropping the Pilot (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dropping the Pilot)

The Spirit of the Navy (coloured photo)
8675972 The Spirit of the Navy (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spirit of the Navy)

The first flight of the Wright Brothers (photo)
3585903 The first flight of the Wright Brothers (photo); (add.info.: Photograph taken during the first flight of the Wright Brothers. Dated 20th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

World War I, France, French aviator's crash helmet and goggles
3032508 World War I, France, French aviator's crash helmet and goggles; Private Collection; (add.info.: WWI French aviator's crash helmet and goggles); © Don Troiani

Lieut. Frankl, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Lieut. Frankl, between c1915 and c1920. Shows Lieutenant Wilhelm Frankl (1893-1917), a pilot with the German air force during World War I

British aviators getting instructions, 15 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
British aviators getting instructions, 15 May 1918. The pilot and observer of a Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 biplane (serial number B5106) of No

British aviators consulting, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
British aviators consulting, between 1914 and 1918. British pilots probably during World War I

Studying aeroplane [i.e. airplane] rudder, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Studying aeroplane [i.e. airplane] rudder, 1917 or 1918. The instructor is here shown explaining the principles of lateral

Lufberry at Guynemer Memorial, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Lufberry at Guynemer Memorial, 1917 or 1918. Fighter pilot Gervais Raoul Lufbery (1885-1918) who served in French Air Force and U.S. Army Air Service during World War I

Machine gun school, 12 Dec 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Machine gun school, 12 Dec 1917 (date created or published later). Men becoming more familiar with the delicate mechanism of the automatic rifle as part of their aviation training

Lt. Paul Montariol & class, 30 Jul 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. Lt. Paul Montariol & class, 30 Jul 1917
Lt. Paul Montariol & class, 30 Jul 1917 (date created or published later). Lt. Paul Montariol (1889-1974) of the French flying corps who came to the U.S

Aviators, Mineola, between 1917 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Aviators, Mineola, between 1917 and 1918. Aviation training school at Mineola Air Station, Long Island, New York during World War I

1. K. Rockwell, 2. Capt. Thenault, 3. Norman Prince, 4. Lieut. DeLaage, 5. Sgt. E, Cowdin... 1916
1. K. Rockwell, 2. Capt. Thenault, 3. Norman Prince, 4. Lieut. DeLaage, 5. Sgt. E, Cowdin, 6. Sgt. Bert Hall, 7. J.R. McConnell, and 8. Victor Chapman, 26 Jun 1916 (created or published later)

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"Pilot: Defying Gravity, Embracing Destiny" From the skies of history to the dreams of tomorrow, pilots have always been at the forefront of human ambition. Their courage and skill have shaped our world in ways unimaginable. Churchill's praise for RAF Pilots echoes through time as a testament to their unwavering dedication and heroism. In the face of adversity, they soared high, defending freedom with every flight. Elizabeth Bessie Coleman shattered barriers as she became the first African-American woman pilot. Her determination defied societal norms, inspiring generations to reach for the stars. Amelia Earhart, an iconic US aviation pioneer, fearlessly charted new horizons and proved that women could conquer any sky-bound challenge. Her legacy continues to inspire countless dreamers around the globe. The Ford V8 Pilot 1954 Green light symbolized not only automotive innovation but also represented a spirit of adventure that resonated with pilots worldwide. It was a beacon calling them towards endless possibilities in uncharted territories. Flying Officer W E Johns immortalized aviators' bravery through his captivating Biggles stories in Modern Boy magazine. His tales ignited young imaginations and instilled a sense of wonder about aviation's limitless potential. A wartime poster bearing Churchill's famous words "Never was so much owed by so many to so few" encapsulated gratitude towards those who defended nations from above during World War II—a reminder that heroes don't always wear capes; sometimes they wear wings. The Bismarck dropping its pilot serves as a poignant metaphor for letting go of old limitations and embracing new beginnings—an allegory mirrored by pilots who constantly push boundaries both within themselves and their aircrafts. Amy Johnson blazed trails as an English pilot whose pioneering spirit knew no bounds. With each flight she took, she challenged gender stereotypes while leaving an indelible mark on aviation history.