Propeller Collection (#2)

Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. From a private collection

RMS Oceanic in Graving Dock, Liverpool
RMS Oceanic in Graving Dock (Dry Dock), Liverpool, shortly before launch in 1899. Date: circa 1899

Flying Santa Claus on a Christmas card. 1910

Airport Scene Paris 1934
A De Havilland Dragon of Hillmans Airways and a private Swiss plane on the runway at Paris airport, France. Date: 1934

Fokker Eindecker of Jagdstaffel (Jasta) 26, WW1
A Fokker Eindecker monoplane belonging to Jagdstaffel (Jasta) 26 fighter squadron, by G. Shultz

American Liberator bomber by G. H. Davis
President Roosevelts promise is fulfilled as the American Liberator bomber arrives in Britain during the Second World War

F4U Corsair aircraft and Japanese Nakajima fighter planes in aerial combat
American Vought F4U Corsair aircraft and Japanese Nakajima fighter planes engaged in aerial combat over the Pacific during World War II

Officers of 207 Squadron with Handley Page bomber, WW1
Officers of 207 Squadron of the Independent Air Force in a group photo in front of a Handley Page bomber plane during the First World War. Date: 1918

British SE5A biplane on airfield, WW1
A British SE5A biplane, one of the main aeroplanes in use by the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War. Seen here on an airfield, with crew. 1914-1918

MQ-9 Reaper spyplane. This unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), formerly called RQ-9 Predator B, is piloted remotely and powered by the propeller at the rear (left)

P-51D Mustang Fighter with D-Day markings flying in the sky

Macchi M. c. 72 Was An Experimental Seaplane Designed And Built By The Italian Aircraft Company Macchi Aeronautica
Macchi M.c. 72 Was An Experimental Seaplane Designed And Built By The Italian Aircraft Company Macchi Aeronautica. Italy 1937

Poster, exhibition of English Graphic Art, Zurich
Poster, Kunstsalon Wolfsberg exhibition of English Graphic Art, announcement of a Board of Trade and British Museum exhibition held in Zurich from June to August 1923

Row of U. S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft at MCAS Miramar
Line-up of U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey aircraft on at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California

Bristol fighter plane in Mesopotamia, WW1
A British Bristol fighter plane of No. 6 Squadron in Mesopotamia during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

British Bristol F2B biplane preparing for takeoff, WW1
A British Bristol F2B biplane with members of 22 Squadron on an airfield, being prepared for takeoff during the First World War. Date: 1916-1918

Airco Dh-5 War Plane
A pilot stands in front of the propellor of his Airco DH-5, a biplane fighter which had improved vision due to the the upper wing being closer to the rear of the cockpit. Date: circa 1917

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

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

WWI Fashionable French aviation outfit
A patriotic young French girl takes to the air in her French air force inspired outfit. With wings and a propeller on her hat she flies through the sky

Kids Fly Model Planes
Children fly their model aeroplanes, powered by the unwinding of a rubber band which drives a propeller

RAF Grob Tutor T Mark 1 Training Aircraft
A Royal Air Force Tutor training aircraft is pictured during an air display over RAF Cranwell. The Grob 115E, known by the RAF as the Tutor

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

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 .

Earle Ovington & wife, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Earle Ovington & wife, 1911. Shows aviator Earle Lewis Ovington (1877-1839) with his wife Adelaide. Possibly taken in New York at start of the Hearst Transcontinental Flight.

Army aeroplane - war games Lt. Geiger, 8/10/12, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Army aeroplane - war games Lt. Geiger, 8/10/12, 1912. Shows Lieutenant Harold E. Geiger, a pioneer aviator.

Blimp
Engraving of Blimp

Building an Aeroplane (colour litho)
3626856 Building an Aeroplane (colour litho) by Oakley, Thornton (1881-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building an Aeroplane)

The packet ship Massachusetts, 1850
3330494 The packet ship Massachusetts, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the packet ship Massachusetts combined both with sail and steam power, and fitted with an Ericsson screw propeller)

Henry Badgley's air-ship
3732865 Henry Badgley's air-ship; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Henry Badgley's air-ship. A novel machine intended for aerial navigation, invented by Mr)

Goutier-Grissy's method for propelling balloons
3732725 Goutier-Grissy's method for propelling balloons; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Goutier-Grissy's method for propelling balloons. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Bennie Railplane (b/w photo)
8676248 The Bennie Railplane (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bennie Railplane)

Military reconnaissance above the clouds from a Parseval airship (litho)
8663573 Military reconnaissance above the clouds from a Parseval airship (litho) by Stower, Willy (1864-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flight Mechanics working on a Beaufighter (b/w photo)
8649407 Flight Mechanics working on a Beaufighter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flight Mechanics working on a Beaufighter)

Marine Encyclopedia: Longitudinal section of a Screw-Steamer; showing Funnel, Boiler, Engines, Tunnel-shafting
8652623 Marine Encyclopedia: Longitudinal section of a Screw-Steamer; showing Funnel, Boiler, Engines, Tunnel-shafting, Propeller, etc (litho) by European School

Italian airship of the engineer Gajo flying over Buenos Aires, 1920 (b/w photo)
3066212 Italian airship of the engineer Gajo flying over Buenos Aires, 1920 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Alinari

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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

wasteland
Cesare Sent

Flying in clouds
Piotr Wrobel

Friends flying
Leif Løndal

The Bennie Railplane (b/w photo)
8676247 The Bennie Railplane (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bennie Railplane)

Machining a propeller (b/w photo)
8675807 Machining a propeller (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Machining a propeller)

The Bennie Railplane (b/w photo)
8676284 The Bennie Railplane (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bennie Railplane)

Turtle (1787), submarine by David Bushnell (1742-1824) American inventor. Operator turned handle to work propeller
530647 Turtle (1787), submarine by David Bushnell (1742-1824) American inventor. Operator turned handle to work propeller. Air in vessel sufficient for it to remain submerged 30 minutes

Marines movie men, 11 June 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Marines movie men, 11 June 1918 (date created or published later). Men in uniform with a movie camera at the Marine Flying Field, Miami, Florida during World War I

Women working on propeller, Eng. [i.e. England], between c1915 and 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Women working on propeller, Eng. [i.e. England], between c1915 and 1917. Women working on a propeller in a navy shipbuilding yard in England during World War I

Dudgeon's new double-screw iron steam-ship Flora, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Dudgeon's new double-screw iron steam-ship Flora, 1862. A most important and interesting trial-trip has been made with this new vessel

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"Unleashing Power: The Mighty Propeller in History's Wings" Spitfire Fighter Aircraft Hot Starting Engines: Witness the fiery roar of the Spitfire fighter aircraft as its propellers spin to life, ready for a daring mission in the skies. The RMS Titanic's Propellers in Dry Dock: Marvel at the colossal propellers of the legendary RMS Titanic, standing silent and majestic in dry dock, symbolizing both triumph and tragedy. Amelia Earhart Soars with Her Plane: Join pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart as she stands proudly beside her plane, knowing that it is her trusty propeller that will carry her to new heights. Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon: Discover the power behind Britain's Royal Air Force as you gaze upon a captivating display poster showcasing their formidable aircraft and their mighty propellers. North American P-51-D Mustang Fighter Takes Flight: Feel your heart race as you witness a North American P-51-D Mustang fighter take off into the sky, propelled by its powerful engine and spinning propeller blades. Silver City Plane Prepares for Channel Crossing: In Kent's Lydd airport, watch a Silver City plane prepare for an epic Channel crossing adventure – its sturdy propellers promising a safe journey across turbulent waters. Avro Lancaster Honors RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight: Pay tribute to history as an Avro Lancaster takes flight alongside the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – its iconic propellers echoing tales of bravery from World War II. Carrier Deck Drama on HMS Warrior Aircraft Carrier: Step onto the deck of HMS Warrior aircraft carrier where drama unfolds amidst roaring engines and spinning props – a testament to naval aviation might. U. S Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress Bomber Ascends: Gaze up in awe as a U. S Army Air Forces B-29 Superfortress bomber ascends into the sky, its massive propellers generating immense power for strategic missions.