Vimy Collection (#3)

The prototype Vickers FB27 Vimy MkII F9569 Rear view
The prototype Vickers FB27 Vimy MkII, F9569. Rear view

The prototype Vickers FB27 Vimy MkII F9569 Front view
The prototype Vickers FB27 Vimy MkII, F9569. Front view

The prototype Vickers FB27 Vimy MkII F9569
The prototype Vickers FB27 Vimy MkII, F9569

Vickers FB27 Vimy

Vickers FB27 Vimy third prototype B9954
Vickers FB27 Vimy third prototype, B9954

World War I 1914-1918: A Canadian casualty of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, April 1917, being evacuated by stretcher bearers. Wounded

British tank crossing German Trench at Vimy Ridge

Prince of Wales at the Vimy Ridge memorial 1936
Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor at the opening of the Vimy Ridge memorial in France in July 1936

First flight from the UK to Australia - The Crew
First flight from the UK to Australia in a Vickers Vimy plane. Sir Ross Macpherson Smith (second left) and his brother Sir Keith Macpherson Smith (far left)

Vickers Vimy aeroplane with Rolls Royce engines
The Vickers Vimy aeroplane with two Rolls Royce engines. It served as a British heavy bomber during the First World War, and was the first plane to fly the Atlantic Ocean non-stop in 1919

General Sir Julian Byng
Field Marshal Julian Hedworth George Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy (1862 1935); here during World War One in 1917. Later that year in November to December

Sir Julian Byng
General Sir Julian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy (1862 - 1935); commanded the British Third Army at the Battle of Cambrai in November to December 1917

British 6 inch Howitzer, Battle of Albert, France, WW1
British gunners loading a 6 inch Howitzer during the Battle of Albert, northern France, First World War. Date: 1 July 1916

Naval gun firing behind Canadian lines, Vimy Ridge, WW1
A naval gun firing over Vimy Ridge behind Canadian lines at night on the Western Front in northern France during the First World War. Date: May 1917

British 8 inch Howitzer, near Henin-sur-Cojeul, France, WW1
A British 8 inch Mark V Howitzer in action near Henin-sur-Cojeul, on the Western Front in northern France during the Battle of Vimy Ridge, First World War

Vimy Ridge 1915
French front line trench on Vimy Ridge on the French Front in France during World War I in 1915

Training Camp, 1917
A British training camp on a hillside near Vimy Ridge on the Western Front in France during World War I in October 1917

Howitzer battery 1917
An 8 inch Mark V Howitzer battery (135th Siege Battery of the Royal Garrison Artillery) in action near Henin-sur-Cojeul during the Battle of Vimy Ridge on the Western Front in France during World War

Major General Julian Byng / Stamp
(Major General) Field Marshal JULIAN HEDWORTH GEORGE BYNG, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy (1862 - 1935) Prominent British Army officer who served as Governor General of Canada

French soldier in a trench 1915
French soldier in a listening post in the French line on Vimy Ridge using a periscope on the French front during World War I in December 1915. This post was retaken by the Germans in 1916

Ross Smith / Vickers Vimy
Sir Ross Macpherson Smith, Australian aviator, and his Vickers Vimy biplane: with his brother he made the first flight from England to Australia, in 1919

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"Vimy: A Symbol of Triumph and Sacrifice" The Vickers Vimy, a remarkable biplane, was not just an aircraft; it represented the courage and resilience of those who fought in World War I. From crew inspections to commercial flights, the Vimy left an indelible mark on history. In 1920, at Martlesham Heath, the Vickers Vimy Commercial G-EAUL stood tall as a testament to human ingenuity and progress. Meanwhile, Canadian gunners bravely faced the horrors of war during the Battle Ridge in France. Their unwavering determination would forever be associated with this iconic name. Near Lens in Nord Pas de Calais, Nord-Picardiy stands the First World War Vimy Canadian Memorial - a solemn tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. It serves as a reminder that freedom comes at great cost. Aviators Alcock and Brown etched their names into aviation history by successfully completing their transatlantic flight aboard a Vickers Vimy. Their daring feat showcased both technological advancements and human bravery. Rolls-Royce recognized the excellence of this biplane through its advertisement campaign featuring the Vickers Vimy. This collaboration highlighted how innovation can elevate industries beyond imagination. Dating back to 1919, when it first took flight, the Vickers Vimy captured hearts worldwide with its impressive design and capabilities. Its legacy lives on through countless stories of heroism from pilots who soared above enemy lines. On April 18th, 1917, during one fateful day at Vimy Ridge amidst World War I's chaos and devastation, brave soldiers fought valiantly for victory. The name "Vimy" became synonymous with triumph against all odds. Julian Byng embodied leadership as he commanded forces during these critical battles - earning him his title as Viscount Byng of Vimy. His strategic brilliance contributed significantly to the Allied success.