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Plane Collection (#93)

From the skies of Salinas, California to the shores of Neyland, Pembrokeshire, planes have always captivated our imagination

Background imagePlane Collection: Caproni ca. 161. 1930-40

Caproni ca. 161. 1930-40
Caproni ca.161. 1930-40

Background imagePlane Collection: Aeroflot, by victor asseriants

Aeroflot, by victor asseriants, 1964

Background imagePlane Collection: Aeroflot'by victor asseriants

Aeroflot'by victor asseriants
Aeroflot by victor asseriants, 1964

Background imagePlane Collection: air aircraft aircrafts airline airliner airliners

air aircraft aircrafts airline airliner airliners
Zeppelin Test Flight

Background imagePlane Collection: MG MGB GT 1972 Orange

MG MGB GT 1972 Orange

Background imagePlane Collection: Use Air Mail

Use Air Mail

Background imagePlane Collection: A british RAF Tornado GR1 on the runway in Kuwait during the joint bombing campaign of

A british RAF Tornado GR1 on the runway in Kuwait during the joint bombing campaign of the United States and the United Kingdom on Iraqi targets. December 1998

Background imagePlane Collection: The R. 33 Airship and its sister ship were virtual copies of a Graf Zeppelin that had been

The R. 33 Airship and its sister ship were virtual copies of a Graf Zeppelin that had been
The R.33 Airship and its sister ship were virtual copies of a Graf Zeppelin that had been brought down by anti-aircraft fire in 1916

Background imagePlane Collection: An American B2 Stealth bomber flies over the Farnborough Air Show. September 1996

An American B2 Stealth bomber flies over the Farnborough Air Show. September 1996

Background imagePlane Collection: Amelia Earhart in front of her plane

Amelia Earhart in front of her plane
Undated picture taken in the 30s of American female aviator Amelia Earhart in front of her plane. Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly the Atlantic as a passenger, in 1928

Background imagePlane Collection: The Roulettes, Australia Day, Melbourne

The Roulettes, Australia Day, Melbourne
The Roulettes, The Royal Australian Airforces elite formation aerobatic display team performing over Melbourne during Australia Day celebrations. Melbourne, Australia

Background imagePlane Collection: -Us-San Francisco - Fleet Week - Planes

-Us-San Francisco - Fleet Week - Planes
The US Navy Blue Angels numbers 5 and 6 fly below Sean Tucker (above) as he pilots the Oracle Challenger III over San Francisco, California as part of a practice run for Fleet Week on October 6

Background imagePlane Collection: American sycamore tree -Platanus sp. -, detailed view of the bark

American sycamore tree -Platanus sp. -, detailed view of the bark
American sycamore tree -Platanus sp.-, detailed view of the bark

Background imagePlane Collection: France-Roissy-Airport

France-Roissy-Airport
Photo taken on March 13 1974 shows the first plane, a Boeing 747 of TWA coming from New York, landing at the new airport named " Charles de Gaulle" in Roissy en France

Background imagePlane Collection: International Paris Air Show 1938

International Paris Air Show 1938
Airplanes are displayed during the International Paris Air Show, in 1938 at the Grand Palais, in Paris. AFP PHOTO / AFP PHOTO

Background imagePlane Collection: Retro Concorde-Cayenne

Retro Concorde-Cayenne
The Concorde 001 prototype, the Franco-British supersonic aircraft, is parked on the tarmac of the Cayenne-Rochambeau airport, on September 06, 1971

Background imagePlane Collection: Aviation-Plane-Concorde

Aviation-Plane-Concorde
Picture taken in 1971 of TSS Concorde 001 flying. / AFP PHOTO / -

Background imagePlane Collection: Australia-Ansett-Collapse-Planes

Australia-Ansett-Collapse-Planes
Eight Ansett passenger jets stand idle on the tarmac at Melbournes Tullamarine Airport as the planned sale of Australias second largest airline

Background imagePlane Collection: Australia-Aviation-Ansett-4

Australia-Aviation-Ansett-4
Ansett planes sits idle at Sydney Airport, 04 October 2001. Singapore Airlines said Thursday it has entered negotiations with the administrator of failed Australian carrier Ansett about a possible

Background imagePlane Collection: War scene of planes in the sky

War scene of planes in the sky
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1950s: War scene of planes in the sky. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imagePlane Collection: Blazing air mail route across Atlantic Lufthansa Dornier flying boat Zephir resting

Blazing air mail route across Atlantic Lufthansa Dornier flying boat Zephir resting on the water at Port Washington, New York after completing the first non-stop flight from the Azores

Background imagePlane Collection: Southampton Imperial Airways flying boat Coolamgatta 1939

Southampton Imperial Airways flying boat Coolamgatta 1939
Southampton Imperial Airways flying boat " Coolamgatta " 1939

Background imagePlane Collection: Aerial drawing room for Air Minister. Sir Samuel Hoare and Lady Maud Hoare left

Aerial drawing room for Air Minister. Sir Samuel Hoare and Lady Maud Hoare left Croydon Aerodrome to fly to the International Air Exhibition at Gothenburg, Sweden

Background imagePlane Collection: Dornier Do X the largest, heaviest, and most powerful flying boat in the world

Dornier Do X the largest, heaviest, and most powerful flying boat in the world. 2 November 1929

Background imagePlane Collection: Picture No. 10767503

Picture No. 10767503
Diver by Plane wreck - Valerie Taylor on the propellor of a DC 3 used as a prop in a feature film called Sky Pirates Date:

Background imagePlane Collection: Thomas Scott Baldwin, US aviator

Thomas Scott Baldwin, US aviator
Thomas Scott Baldwin (1854-1923), US aviator and balloonist, at the wheel of the Red Devil aeroplane that he designed. Baldwin began his career as a circus performer

Background imagePlane Collection: Sky writing - Love - written in the clouds Digital Manipulation

Sky writing - Love - written in the clouds Digital Manipulation
A-019-m Sky writing - Love - written in the clouds Digitally Manipulated image Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imagePlane Collection: Sky writing - I love you

Sky writing - I love you
A-018-m Sky writing - I love you Digitally Manipulated image Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imagePlane Collection: A-20-M

A-20-M
A-020-m Sky Writing - mum & a heart written in the sky against clouds Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imagePlane Collection: Kenya, Mau Forest, aerial view of deforestation during No Water No Life Mara River

Kenya, Mau Forest, aerial view of deforestation during No Water No Life Mara River Basin expedition

Background imagePlane Collection: Airman tobaccos, 1926=28

Airman tobaccos, 1926=28
layers Airman counter card in two parts. The background depicts a green rolling landscape below a blue sky

Background imagePlane Collection: Players Bachelor Tipped. 1960

Players Bachelor Tipped. 1960
Players Bachelor Tipped Cigarettes counter-card featuring a black and white photographic image of a man from the chest up lighting a cigarette in his mouth




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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.