Pilots Collection (#6)

The death of Gabriele d Annunzio (colour litho)
2783777 The death of Gabriele d Annunzio (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Gabriele d Annunzio)

Unusuall team
Piotr Wrobel

Engines
Thomas McCleave

High fliers, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho)
STC400428 High fliers, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho) by Bradshaw, Stanley Orton (1903-1950); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Louis Paulhan (b / w photo)
816752 Louis Paulhan (b/w photo) by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis Paulhan, French aviator who in 1910 flew Le Canard)

Deeds of the Republican wing, in the skies of Veneto, Italian fighter wards, in command of the... (colour litho)
2784362 Deeds of the Republican wing, in the skies of Veneto, Italian fighter wards, in command of the... (colour litho) by Codognato

Fred Drinkwater congratulating Neil Armstrong, California, USA, February 1964. Test pilot Fred Drinkwater congratulating Neil Armstrong on his first hovering flight in the Ames Bell X-14 Vertical

Orville Wright tests his glider at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA, 1911. Creator: NASA
Orville Wright tests his glider at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, USA, 1911. On October 24, 1911 Orville tested a new glider and broke all the previous gliding records by actually soaring

Gus Grissom and Milt Thompson with Paresev, California, USA, 1962. Creator: NASA
Gus Grissom and Milt Thompson with Paresev, California, USA, 1962. Mercury astronaut Gus Grissom (L) and NASA test pilot Milton Thompson with Paraglider Research Vehicle 1-A at Rogers Dry Lakebed at

Fred E. Weick, Tom Hamilton and Charles Lindbergh, USA, June 1927. Creator: Unknown
Fred Weick, Tom Hamilton and Charles Lindbergh, USA, June 1927. American aviators visting the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics: Fred E

Apollo 7 and 8 Crew in the White House, 1968. Creator: NASA
Apollo 7 and 8 Crew in the White House, 1968. Apollo 7 and 8 flight crews sign a commemorative document to be hung in the Treaty Room of the White House honoring the occasion

Mattingly and Hartsfield Salute President Reagan, Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA, 1982. Columbia Space Shuttle astronauts Commander Thomas K. Mattingly, foreground, and Pilot Henry W

JATO Flight Test Crew, 1941. Creator: NASA
JATO Flight Test Crew, 1941. Flight test crew for the Jet Assisted Take-Off (JATO) experimental solid rocket booster. It was later refered to as RATO (Rocket Assisted Take-Off)

Face 2 face
Piotr Wrobel

Airmen and aircraft contributed from various nations of the British Commonwealth, World War II, 1939-1945 (b / w photo)
6015208 Airmen and aircraft contributed from various nations of the British Commonwealth, World War II, 1939-1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Fighter pilots resting between battles, autumn afternoon, England, 1940 (b / w photo)
6001045 Fighter pilots resting between battles, autumn afternoon, England, 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wings Aloft, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, May 1934 (litho)
615346 Wings Aloft, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, May 1934 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; eHagley Museum and Library; American

Join the Air Service, 1917 (colour litho)
699142 Join the Air Service, 1917 (colour litho) by Verrees, J. Paul (1889-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Join the air service and serve in France - Do it now)

Charles Nungesser, 1914-18 (b / w photo)
938540 Charles Nungesser, 1914-18 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Nungesser (1892-1927), French pilot.); French, out of copyright

Warning! Consider the possible consequences if you are careless in your work, c
862831 Warning! Consider the possible consequences if you are careless in your work, c. 1917 (colour litho) by Britton, L.N

A war show on the Island without Peace (colour litho)
2808979 A war show on the Island without Peace (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A war show on the Peaceless Island)

The end of an Albatross that had bombed Venice (colour litho)
2808671 The end of an Albatross that had bombed Venice (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The end of an Albatross that had bombed Venice)

Collision between two aeroplanes at the Vienna air meeting (colour litho)
2779942 Collision between two aeroplanes at the Vienna air meeting (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Victimless Catastrophe (Colour Litho)
2777890 A Victimless Catastrophe (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A victimless catastrophe)

The plane instead of oxen (colour litho)
2777880 The plane instead of oxen (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The plane instead of the oxen)

The airship that launches airplanes (colour litho)
2777755 The airship that launches airplanes (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The airship that launches airplanes)

In an atmosphere of enthusiasm and between two thick wings of a cheering crowd, 25, 000 young fascists
2778159 In an atmosphere of enthusiasm and between two thick wings of a cheering crowd, 25, 000 young fascists... (colour litho) by Beltrame

War Adventures (Colour Litho)
2778537 War Adventures (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: War adventures. After two nights and two days of tormenting waiting on the sea)

In a region of Uganda (East Africa) some film operators, on board two... (colour litho)
2778029 In a region of Uganda (East Africa) some film operators, on board two... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

How did the flight of the twelve seaplanes to Brazil begin in Orbetello (colour litho)
2778011 How did the flight of the twelve seaplanes to Brazil begin in Orbetello (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sicele O Brien (1887 - 1931), Irelands pioneering pilot, second woman to get her commercial licence

Helene Dutrieu
Hlne Dutrieu (1877 - 1961), Belgian world champion cyclist, automobile racer, stunt driver, cyclist and motorcyclist and pioneer aviator

Interceptor aircraft pilots waiting to go up 1939
Interceptor aircraft pilots sitting on their parachutes as they wait for the order to fly, a few weeks after the outbreak of war

Diagrams showing air fighting techniques 1939
Set of diagrams detailing the techniques of fighter planes, taking into account their increased speed. Clatworthy shows the advantages of " dive

Second-Lieutenant Patrick about to land alongside a German aeroplane which he had shot
STC412109 Second-Lieutenant Patrick about to land alongside a German aeroplane which he had shot down (litho) by Avis, W. (20th Century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

A plane of Morane-Saulnier Type G, which could be equipped with a 7
697595 A plane of Morane-Saulnier Type G, which could be equipped with a 7.9mm Hotchkiss machine gun, September 1914 (autochrome) by Gervais-Courtellemont

Aerial photography in World War One
A illustrated explanation of the uses of and how aerial photography worked in World War One. Aerial photography was introduced as an additional means of observation

Is the Crossing of the Atlantic by Aeroplane Possible
CHT216774 Is the Crossing of the Atlantic by Aeroplane Possible?, cover of Excelsior magazine, 26th October 1914 (litho) by French School

Fastening a bomb before starting, the Airmen of our ally on the Eastern Front
STC311063 Fastening a bomb before starting, the Airmen of our ally on the Eastern Front, from The Illustrated War News, 1916 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

Aerial explorations at the great cavalry maneuvers between Ticino and Mincio (colour litho)
2815577 Aerial explorations at the great cavalry maneuvers between Ticino and Mincio (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Free French Air Force Memorial Arromanches
This is in the Place du Groupe d Alsace. The Lorraine and Alsace Groups were part of the FFAF formed by some 200 French pilots in England in July 1940

In the superb setting of the Stadium of Domitian, in Rome, the Duce held the Grand Report at 4000... (colour litho)
2778142 In the superb setting of the Stadium of Domitian, in Rome, the Duce held the Grand Report at 4000... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A Polish aviator, who had to land due to a sudden engine failure in the mountains... (colour litho)
2777943 A Polish aviator, who had to land due to a sudden engine failure in the mountains... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Polish aviator)

Whats new in sports in America (colour litho)
2777864 Whats new in sports in America (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The news of sport in America)

A nice gesture of camaraderie (colour litho)
2778585 A nice gesture of camaraderie (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A nice act of camaraderie)

A curious leisure for winged men (colour litho)
2777815 A curious leisure for winged men (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A curious leisure for winged men)

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"Pilots: The Unsung Heroes of the Skies" Churchill's praise for RAF Pilots echoes through history, as their bravery and skill played a crucial role in defending Britain during World War II. A wartime poster proudly displayed his famous words, reminding everyone of the pilots' valor. Among these legendary aviators was Amy Johnson, whose daring solo flights broke barriers and inspired generations to come. Her name became synonymous with courage and determination. In the early days of aviation, telegraph keys like the Morse Code Type J-37 connected pilots to ground control, enabling vital communication in the skies. This simple device held immense power in ensuring safe journeys. Propaganda posters adorned walls across towns, displaying Prime Minister Churchill's resolute statements about pilots' unwavering commitment to protect their homeland. These powerful images instilled hope and unity among citizens. The Wright brothers themselves stood proud beside Flyer II at Huffman Prairie in Dayton, Ohio – pioneers who defied gravity and forever changed human history with their invention of powered flight. Sister Hilda Hope McMaugh fearlessly took to the skies as part of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF), showcasing that women too could contribute significantly to aviation during times of conflict. At RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire, flight simulators allowed aspiring pilots to hone their skills before taking on real-life challenges. These advanced training tools ensured that every pilot was prepared for any situation they might encounter up above. Royal Air Force Display Posters at Hendon showcased not only military might but also celebrated aviation achievements throughout history. They served as a reminder that flying is not just a profession but an art form worth cherishing. No discussion about they are be complete without mentioning The Battle of Britain – a pivotal moment when brave men fought against overwhelming odds to defend freedom from Nazi aggression. Their resilience saved countless lives and turned tides in favor of victory. In 1955, the introduction of the R. A. F.