Pilot Collection (page 82)

World War One aviation group
A World War One aviation group, in uniform. The officers sit on the front row, and the men stand behind

Western aviator on a trip to the Far East, with hosts
Western aviator on a trip to the Far East, in a field with his hosts, posing for their photo in front of the aircraft

Early London to Paris flight, pilot with two children
A pilot stands with two children in front of an aircraft taking them on a London to Paris flight, in the early days of aviation

Argentina - Buenos Aires - The Port
Argentina - Buenos Aires - Partial view of the Port. Photo (3/40) from a fold-out set

Pilot Tugs - Harbour at Port Said
Pilot tugboats in the Harbour at Port Said, Egypt

The Royal Train Pilot

French British cooperation WWII
A group of French and British pilots study an operational chart during World War II

Pilots socialising WWII
Young pilots far outnumber the girls during World War II

Pilot and co-pilot - Equipage II
The cockpit of a large airliner with pilot and co-pilot. Poster issued by Le Secretariat General a la Defense Aerienne

Gustav Hamel leaving Hendon for Windsor
The aviator Gustav Hamel leaving Hendon Aerodrome for Windsor on the very first airmail flight. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon to Windsor and back again

William Thomas Burgess, Channel swimmer
William Thomas Burgess (right) at Walmer after his successful channel swim, which took place on 5-6 September 1911. He was the second person to swim the channel after Captain Matthew Webb in 1875

BOAC Stratocruiser Speedbird
Model of a BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) Stratocruiser Speedbird, cut-away to reveal the seating arrangement inside, with a pilots hat

A ride in an aeroplane
Two little girls wearing flying helmets sit in the open cockpit of an aeroplane, eyes agog, enjoying their first flight in an aeroplane

Richard Byrds attempt to fly the Atlantic
The Fokker Trimotor aeroplane, America, in which the American aviator and naval officer Richard Evelyn Byrd (1888-1957) attempted to fly the Atlantic non-stop from the USA to France in the hope of

Flying and ploughing in Weybridge, Surrey
A primitive aeroplane flies over a field which a man and his team of horses are ploughing. The plane has two bicycle-type wheels on the undercarriage

Izmir (Smyrna) - The Evolution of Transport
A superb postcard photograph showing a meeting of transport types from the very early (block wheels - dating to the earlist known wheeled transportation types)

Richthofen
Captain Baron Manfred von Richthofen (1892 - 1918), German aviator and flying ace. Shot down 80 planes before being killed himself in action in 1918. Known as the Red Baron or Red Knight

Colonel Billy Bishop VC with German air aces
Air Marshal William Avery Bishop (1894 - 1956) VC, Canadian First World War flying ace, being toasted at a gathering of air aces in Berlin where he was guest of honour

Female Russian Pilot / Gunner
Female Gunner of the Red Airforce adjusting her flying helmet and goggles

The Spirit of Flight - 2
This watercolour image from H. Seabright is entitled The Joys of Air and Water. It shows a motor-launch picking up an air-pilot from a seaplane

Crash in the Crater Zone
An aeroplane damaged during a forced landing in a crater zone waits for help. It emerges from a tank sporting multi-coloured camouflage

German Explosive Motorboat; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing a German explosive motorboat being craned into the water, 1944. Controlled by one man, these craft were steered towards the target

Damage to the 78th and 79th Floors, Empire State Building, N
Photograph showing the damage to the Empire State Building caused when a Mitchell bomber flew into the 78th and 79th floors on the 28th July 1945. The pilot of the airplane, Lieutenant-Colonel W.F

Bermuda Pilot Boat
Bermuda pilot boat

London Airport 1950S
B.O.A.C. Speedbird Aeroplanes of the Argonaut class being serviced on the runway of London (now London Heathrow) Airport

Swansea Pilot Boat
Swansea pilot boat

Aeroplane Studio Set 20C
A little girl poses as an aeroplane pilot in this photographers studio setup

German Pilot over Uk
A German pilot over England spots a group of Spitfires

Ufos / U. s. Air Force Base
An F-86 fighter pilot with the United States Air Force fires on a domed disc, though with no effect; the case is reported to Project Blue Book but never resolved

Soviet Woman Pilot
A female Soviet pilot is congratulated after a successful mission. She is a member of the Tamanski Guards Air Corps, an all-female group

Pilot and Plane
Musician turned pilot, Captain Sidorenko, with his Ilyushin IL-2

Bleriot / Lindbergh
Louis Bleriot greets Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974) on his arrival in Paris

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Illustration depicting Vincenzo Lunardi an Italian diplomat who piloted the first balloon flight in England in 1784 at Moorfields in London

Spyker vs F-16 Jet Fighter: Chrisitjan Albers, Spyker, is briefed on the cockpit controls of a General Dynamics F-16
Chrisitjan Albers (NDL), Spyker, is briefed on the cockpit controls of a General Dynamics F-16 jet fighter. Spyker vs F-16 Jet Fighter, Royal Netherlands Air Force Volkel, The Netherlands

An RAF Sea King Helicopter and search dog and handler
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Emergency flare to attract incoming Sea King Helicopter
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Short-finned pilot whale at surface (Globicephala macrorhynchus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Short-finned pilot whale surfacing (Globicephala macrorhynchus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

First American space walk. Astronaut Edward H. White II floating in space during the Gemini IV space mission. White spent 21 minutes outside the spacecraft on 3rd June 1965

Italians Retaliate 1936
The Italian air force seeks revenge for the decapitation of a captured pilot

German Naval Patrol
Before take-off, a German naval pilot contemplates the mission before him

Garros Downs German
The French pilot Garros, flying alone, downs a German plane Date: 1915

French Guns down Boche
A French pilot uses his machine gun to destroy a German plane

Pilot Destroys Truck
A British pilot destroys fourteen ammunition trucks with a single bomb

Automatic Pilot
An automatic pilot will control an aircrafts flight, instructions coming from the ground : the pilot takes control only if something unexpected happens

Jean Marie Navarre, 1916
JEAN MARIE NAVARRE The first French air ace and known as a solitary hunter, Navarre was a skilful pilot of the Nieuport aircraft

Charles Nungesser
CHARLES NUNGESSER French WWI pilot (1892-1927)

Girls on the Wing
Some daring, yet foolhardy young ladies pose on the top wing of a bi-plane. The pilot waves his handkerchief and roses fall from the sky

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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.