Plane Collection (#4)

BE2 Aircraft On The Ground
An antique biplane aircraft of WW1 vintage. Sits on the ground and is silhouetted against a cloudy sky. Painted in the colours of the RFC

The aeroplane proposed by Henson in his patent of 1842, c1936 (c1937). William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) was a pre-Wright brothers aviation engineer and inventor from Nottingham, England

Dreadnoughts and hydroplane, British Grand Fleet, North Sea, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Aerial of Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France, Europe

At Stag Lane Aerodrome, Hendon. Hon Lady Bailey ( wife of Sir Abe Bailey ), who pilots a " Moth " plane. 25 February 1927

Antarctic airfield. Ski-equipped Hercules LC130 aircraft taking off from an airfield in West Antarctica. The aircraft is operated by the US New York Air National Guard

Photograph of a Handley Page H. P. 42
Photograph of a Handley Page H.P.42, a British four-engine biplane airliner used by Imperial Airways. Dated 20th Century

Frank Goodden and Caudron Biplane at Hendon Aerodrome

A soviet mikoyan-gurevich mig-19 farmer jet fighter in flight, 1960s

Ilyushin and test pilot Kokkinaki, 1942
Soviet aircraft designer Sergei Ilyushin (centre right) and test pilot Vladimir Kokkinaki (left, in overalls), talking with a group of soldiers in front of an aircraft during World War II

Otto Schmidt, Soviet Arctic explorer
Otto Yulievich Schmidt (left, 1891-1956), Soviet Arctic explorer and geophysicist, greeting one of the rescue pilots (right) during the Chelyuskin expedition to the Arctic

Aircraft drops fire retardant
Israel, Haifa Carmel Mountain Forest, Aircraft dropping fire retardant on a wildfire

North American P-51D Mustang, Little Horse flying in the sky

Aerial view of Maldivian air taxi flying above islands in the Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Aerial view of SW corner of Baltra with shallows and end of old WWII runway. Baltra, Galapagos Islands
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Barclays Bank at Canary Wharf in London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Aerobatics champion Neil Williams in Stampe, Redhill, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aircraft on the ground in a blizzard, Antarctica

Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny"aircraft with model wing suspended, June 22, 1921
Curtiss JN-4 " Jenny" aircraft with model wing suspended, June 22, 1921. Active aircraft biplane, NACA 29-38131, with model wing suspended during flight

Pope Pius X watching the airplane of Andre Beaumont flying over Rome from the Vatican terrace
XIR346342 Pope Pius X watching the airplane of Andre Beaumont flying over Rome from the Vatican terrace, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

traffic congestion on the M1 motorway at Loughborough due to sheer volume of traffic with a plane coming into land at
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The Hexagon
Nadav Jonas

An airplane flies across a blue sky leaving vapour trails

Formula E 2022-2023: Berlin ePrix
BERLIN TEMPELHOF AIRPORT, GERMANY - APRIL 21: Douglas C-54G Skymaster on display during the Berlin ePrix at Berlin Tempelhof Airport on Friday April 21, 2023 in Berlin, Germany

Formula One World Championship
Inside the cockpit of the plane that flew some of the teams and their drivers to America from Europe for the final GP of the season

Zeppelin and Parseval airships (chromolitho)
2782755 Zeppelin and Parseval airships (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zeppelin and Parseval airships)

Nulli Secundus (British Army Dirigible No 1) and its successor (chromolitho)
2782757 Nulli Secundus (British Army Dirigible No 1) and its successor (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Wright Brothers' aeroplane (chromolitho)
2782756 The Wright Brothers' aeroplane (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wright Brothers' aeroplane)

Imaginary squadron of German bomb dropping air-ships attended by aeroplane scouts
3701907 Imaginary squadron of German bomb dropping air-ships attended by aeroplane scouts, drawn by Norman Wilkinson from The Illustrated War News pub.1914; (add.info)

Cody's Biplane in the air in 1909. Samuel Franklin Cowdery, later known as Samuel Franklin Cody, 1867 -1913
693727 Cody's Biplane in the air in 1909. Samuel Franklin Cowdery, later known as Samuel Franklin Cody, 1867 -1913. American Showman, aviation pioneer and aircraft designer

Farman biplane, Alberto Santos-Dumont's Demoiselle and Ellehammer biplane (chromolitho)
2782760 Farman biplane, Alberto Santos-Dumont's Demoiselle and Ellehammer biplane (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farman biplane)

French airships Ville de Paris, Republique and Bayard Clement (chromolitho)
2782759 French airships Ville de Paris, Republique and Bayard Clement (chromolitho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French airships Ville de Paris)

Italian dirigible airship, Bleriot monoplane in flight and Esnault-Pelterie aeroplane (chromolitho)
2782758 Italian dirigible airship, Bleriot monoplane in flight and Esnault-Pelterie aeroplane (chromolitho) by European School

Nijmegen Salient, December 1944 (oil on canvas)
3087975 Nijmegen Salient, December 1944 (oil on canvas) by Colville, Alex (1920-2013); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum .

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Messerschmitt, 1939-45 (oil on canvas)
3087973 Messerschmitt, 1939-45 (oil on canvas) by Colville, Alex (1920-2013); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; © Canadian War Museum .

The landing of Bleriot at Dover, England in1909 after making the first flight across the English Channel in a heavier
693723 The landing of Bleriot at Dover, England in1909 after making the first flight across the English Channel in a heavier than air aircraft. Louis Charles Joseph Bleriot, 1872 - 1936

Harry N. Atwood, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Harry N. Atwood, between c1910 and c1915. Shows aviator Harry Nelson Atwood (1884-1967).

Meckler-Allen Aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Meckler-Allen Aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915.

J.E. Harriman's Aerocar, 1910 or 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
J.E. Harriman's Aerocar, 1910 or 1911. Shows patent drawing of John Emery Harriman.

Postmaster Morgan, P.M.G. Hitchcock, & Ovington, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Postmaster Morgan, P.M.G. Hitchcock, & Ovington, 1911.

Sopwith & Mrs. Chudoba, woman passenger, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Sopwith & Mrs. Chudoba, woman passenger, 1911. Shows aviator Thomas Sopwith (1888-1989) in an airplane.

Meckler-Allen Aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Meckler-Allen Aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915.

Mathieu, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Mathieu, between c1910 and c1915.

Rodgers (twins? on plane?), between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Rodgers (twins? on plane?), between c1910 and c1915.

W.R. Kimball & aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
W.R. Kimball & aeroplane, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Wilbur R. Kimball (d. 1940), aviation pioneer, inventor, airplane builder

Moissant aero. Wrecked, 1910. Creator: Bain News Service
Moissant aero. Wrecked, 1910.

Helene Dutrieu, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Helene Dutrieu, 1911. Shows Helene Dutrieu (1877-1961), Belgian aviator, cyclist, hospital director and journalist.

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From the skies of Salinas, California to the shores of Neyland, Pembrokeshire, planes have always captivated our imagination. The B-17 Bomber Aircraft stands as a symbol of American aviation prowess, its cockpit serving as a command center for brave pilots like Captain Albert Ball and Howard Hughes. As a Sunderland Flying Boat spreads its wings over the picturesque village, we are reminded of the vastness and beauty of our world. In 2011 at Goodwood revival, history came alive as a Lancaster Bomber soared through the air accompanied by two Spitfire Fighter planes. It was a breathtaking display that honored the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in World War II. The Maldivian air taxi seaplanes parked on a sandbank in the Indian Ocean transport us to paradise. These aerial vessels effortlessly navigate between islands, offering an unparalleled view from above. Concorde's sleek silhouette against Heathrow's skyline takes us back to the glamourous era of supersonic travel. British Airways proudly showcased this marvel in their livery during the 1970s. The Westland Lysander remains shrouded in mystery with its creator unknown. This enigmatic plane holds stories untold but continues to intrigue aviation enthusiasts worldwide. At Seattle's Museum of Flight, history comes alive with every step taken amidst iconic aircraft from different eras. Here lies evidence of human ingenuity and progress that has shaped our modern world. Amelia Earhart's determination is palpable as she poses beside her Boston training plane in 1926. Her pioneering spirit paved the way for women aviators around the globe. Lastly, we cannot forget about DC3 (Douglas C-47 Dakota), which served as an essential workhorse during World War II and beyond. Its reliability and versatility made it an icon among military aircraft. Planes have forever changed how we see and connect with our world – whether it be through exploration, transportation, or simply marveling at their grace in the sky.