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Aviator Collection (page 6)

Background imageAviator Collection: Amy Johnson

Amy Johnson (1903 - 1941), pioneering English aviator

Background imageAviator Collection: Sketch cover - Diana Guest Manning

Sketch cover - Diana Guest Manning
Miss Diana Guest, later Manning (1909-1994), daughter of Captain Freddie Guest, who recently took her pilots A certificate. One of a number of society women taking to the air in the inter-war period

Background imageAviator Collection: The Hon C. S. Rolls in his 110 H. P. Mors car

The Hon C. S. Rolls in his 110 H. P. Mors car
Charles Stewart Rolls (1877-1910) British engineer and aviator in 1906. Henry Royce built his first motor car in 1904 and in May of that year met Charles Rolls

Background imageAviator Collection: The Arrival of Amelia Earhart at Southampton

The Arrival of Amelia Earhart at Southampton on June 18th, 1928 following her flight across the Atlantic (becoming the first woman to travel the route as a passenger)

Background imageAviator Collection: John A. Macready

John A. Macready
American Flight-Lieutenant J.A. Macready photographed before making an attempt at the altitude record. His outfit is made from wool, leather, fur and down to keep him warm

Background imageAviator Collection: Santos Dumont in 1901

Santos Dumont in 1901
Brazilian aviator Santos-Dumont, at Saint-Cloud, Paris, prepares to make his historic flight round the Tour Eiffel in his Airship number 6. Date: 13 July 1901

Background imageAviator Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873 - 1932), Brazilian aviation pioneer, one of the very few people to have contributed significantly to the development of both lighter-than-air

Background imageAviator Collection: Lady Victoria Brady (nee Pery)

Lady Victoria Brady (nee Pery) (1893 - 1918), only daughter of the 4th Earl and Countess of Limerick. Lady Victoria was a keen aviator and made a number of flights with Gustav Hamel

Background imageAviator Collection: Lady Victoria Pery, female aviation enthusiasat, WW1

Lady Victoria Pery, female aviation enthusiasat, WW1
A page of photographs of Lady Victoria Pery (later Brady), whose enthusiasm for aviation saw her loop the loop with Gustav Hamel at Hendon aerodrome and accompany Mr Grahame-White on flights

Background imageAviator Collection: Dorothy Spicer, aviator

Dorothy Spicer, aviator
Dorothy Norman Spicer, married name Pearce (1908- 1946), aviator and pioneering aeronautical engineeer. Together with her business partner Pauline Gower set up a successful aeronautical company

Background imageAviator Collection: Bomb dropping apparatus of German Aviators 1915

Bomb dropping apparatus of German Aviators 1915
German avaitors in The Roland biplane bomber. This diagram shows observer operating the pedal board to release the plate in the floor of the fuselage, ready for bombs to be dropped

Background imageAviator Collection: Pilatre De Rozier

Pilatre De Rozier
JEAN-FRANCOIS PILATRE DE ROZIER Pioneer French aviator, made the first manned balloon ascent in a Montgolfier balloon. Date: 1756 - 1785

Background imageAviator Collection: Ascension de Madame Garnerin

Ascension de Madame Garnerin
Ascent of Madame Garnerin 28th March 1802. Date: 1802

Background imageAviator Collection: Solemnity of the World - On the way to a Flower Festival

Solemnity of the World - On the way to a Flower Festival
Solemnity of the World - On the way to the Flower Festival. Date: 1837

Background imageAviator Collection: Mrs. Sage

Mrs. Sage - first British female aviator. Date: circa 1785

Background imageAviator Collection: Mrs. Sage and Mr. Biggin

Mrs. Sage and Mr. Biggin, late 18th century Aviators (ballon ascents). Date: circa 1785

Background imageAviator Collection: Mr. Charles Greens Coronation Balloon

Mr. Charles Greens Coronation Balloon

Background imageAviator Collection: Mr. Robert Cocking

Mr. Robert Cocking - Aviator

Background imageAviator Collection: Anton Fokker, Dutch aviator and aircraft manufacturer

Anton Fokker, Dutch aviator and aircraft manufacturer
Anton Herman Gerard (Anthony) Fokker (1890-1939), Dutch aviation pioneer and aircraft manufacturer, famous for the fighter aircraft he produced in Germany during the First World War

Background imageAviator Collection: Good Housekeeping front cover June 1932

Good Housekeeping front cover June 1932
Front cover of Good Housekeeping magazine for 1932 with a little boy swept along by the craze for aviation. With toy aeroplane in hand, and his Biggles style flying helmet on his head

Background imageAviator Collection: Adolf Ritter von Tutschek, German air ace, WW1

Adolf Ritter von Tutschek, German air ace, WW1
Hauptmann (Captain) Adolf Ritter von Tutschek (1891-1918), German soldier turned aviator, air ace (with 27 victories). Seen here in his Fokker triplane at Foulis near Laon, northern France

Background imageAviator Collection: S. F. Cody and War Kite

S. F. Cody and War Kite
Samuel Franklin Cody, British- American aviator and inventor of the famous war kite, an early type of aeroplane and communication device

Background imageAviator Collection: Ken Waller / Comet Plane

Ken Waller / Comet Plane
Kenneth Herbert Fraser Waller, pioneer aviator, and his De Havilland Comet

Background imageAviator Collection: Harriet Quimby

Harriet Quimby (1875 1912), American airwoman and a movie screenwriter. Photograph showing her in novel flying clothing that she designed

Background imageAviator Collection: Sicele O Brien

Sicele O Brien (1887 - 1931) Irelands pioneering pilot

Background imageAviator Collection: Tatler cover - Jim Mollison

Tatler cover - Jim Mollison
Front cover of The Tatler, featuring photographs of Jim Mollison. James Allan (Jim) Mollison (1905-1959), was a record-breaking Scottish aviator, and husband of Amy Johnson. Date: 1933

Background imageAviator Collection: The Mollisons at St. Moritz, 1933 (Amy Johnson)

The Mollisons at St. Moritz, 1933 (Amy Johnson)
Aviation power couple, Amy Johnson and her husband Jim Mollison, pictured on the slopes at the fashionable ski resort of St. Moritz. Date: 1933

Background imageAviator Collection: Punch comment on Halleys Comet - 1910

Punch comment on Halleys Comet - 1910
The Great Amateur. Aviator: " Marvellous Flier! And does it for love!" - Punch Magazines comment on the appearance of Halleys Comet in May, 1910

Background imageAviator Collection: Amelia Earhart Greeted at Southampton

Amelia Earhart Greeted at Southampton
Amelia Earhart is greeted by local dignitaries at Southampton on June 18th, 1928 following her flight across the Atlantic (becoming the first woman to travel the route as a passenger)

Background imageAviator Collection: New York celebrates the return of Charles Lindeburgh

New York celebrates the return of Charles Lindeburgh
A parade through New York, photographed here on the front cover of The Sphere magazine, celebrates Charles Lindeburghs return after his celebrated flight on the Spirit of Saint Louis. 1927

Background imageAviator Collection: Buttonless costume for lady aviators

Buttonless costume for lady aviators
An aeroplane gown with divided skirt, the creation of a New York fashion house in 1909. Opening at the back on the left side, it fastened with hooks and was entirely buttonless

Background imageAviator Collection: A demonstration flight of Wrights Flyer - France

A demonstration flight of Wrights Flyer - France and an inset portrait of pioneering aviator Wilbur Wright (1867 - 1912). Date: 1908

Background imageAviator Collection: Gieves outfitters advertisement for flying helmets & goggles

Gieves outfitters advertisement for flying helmets & goggles
Advertisement for Gieves of Old Bond Street and Burlington Arcade, London, outfitters to the Royal Air Force, specifically promoting their flying helmets which are endorsed by female aviator

Background imageAviator Collection: Jean Batten

Jean Batten (1909 - 1982), Pioneering aviator from New Zealand. 1937

Background imageAviator Collection: Mr Grahame-White & Miss Harrison Ben - aeroplane flight

Mr Grahame-White & Miss Harrison Ben - aeroplane flight
The well-known aviator, Mr Grahame-White with Miss Harrison Benn about to take off in a flight in his aeroplane at a Bournemouth aviation meeting in July 1910. Date: 1910

Background imageAviator Collection: Otto Lilienthal (1848-1896). German pioneer of aviation. Eng

Otto Lilienthal (1848-1896). German pioneer of aviation. Eng
Otto Lilienthal (1848-1896). German pioneer of aviation. The Gilder King. Engraving by La Ilustracion Artistica, 1890. Colored

Background imageAviator Collection: Wilbur Wright (1867-1912). Plane flying. France. Colored en

Wilbur Wright (1867-1912). Plane flying. France. Colored en
Wilbur Wright (1867-1912). American aviator. With his brother is credited with inventing and building the worlds first successful airplane

Background imageAviator Collection: Cartoon, Offer in the air, WW1

Cartoon, Offer in the air, WW1
Cartoon, Offer in the air. A mechanic offers an aperitif to the pilot as they fly through the air. Date: 1917

Background imageAviator Collection: Music cover, I m an Airman

Music cover, I m an Airman ! (And I Fly, Fly, Fly, Fly, Fly). By Thomas McGhee and Hal Russell, sung by J W Rickaby. 1925

Background imageAviator Collection: Music cover, If You Look in Her Eyes

Music cover, If You Look in Her Eyes
If You Look in Her Eyes, Waltz based on melodies by Louis A Hirsch from the Gaiety Theatre production of Going Up, arranged by Rs Stoddon. 1918

Background imageAviator Collection: Rene Vidart, early aviator

Rene Vidart, early aviator
Rene Vidart (1890-1928), early French aviator and pioneer who later served as a pilot in WW1. 1911

Background imageAviator Collection: Lieutenant De Malherbe, early aviator

Lieutenant De Malherbe, early aviator
Lieutenant De Malherbe, early French aviator and pioneer. 1911

Background imageAviator Collection: Jules Vedrines, early aviator

Jules Vedrines, early aviator
Jules Charles Toussaint Vedrines (1881-1919), early French aviator and pioneer who won the Paris to Madrid air race in May 1911 flying a Morane-Borel monoplane. 1911

Background imageAviator Collection: Captain Georges Bellenger, early aviator

Captain Georges Bellenger, early aviator
Captain Georges Bellenger (1878-1977), early aviator and pioneer who flew a Bleriot plane in 1911, and during WW1 served with the French 6th Army as an aviation officer. 1911

Background imageAviator Collection: Mrs. Cody / Aviator

Mrs. Cody / Aviator
wife of Samuel Franklin Cody. Became the first woman to fly in England at Laffins Plain, Aldershot, Hampshire, here modelling the latest fashions Date: 1909

Background imageAviator Collection: Landing in Paris

Landing in Paris
French aviator Jean Becheler, visiting Paris for the Exposition de l Aeronautique, lands his biplane outside le Grand Palais, in the heart of Paris, disrupting traffic... Date: January 1923

Background imageAviator Collection: Robert Loraine / Vf 1912

Robert Loraine / Vf 1912
ROBERT LORAINE English actor-manager in Britain and America; also an aviator during World War One Date: 1876 - 1935

Background imageAviator Collection: Mermoz / Hiss Aeronautique

Mermoz / Hiss Aeronautique
Jean Mermoz, pioneer French aviator Date: 1901 - 1936



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