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Flying Collection (#96)

Background imageFlying Collection: Avro Vulcan B2 XL386 Malton

Avro Vulcan B2 XL386 Malton
Vulcan XL386 was performing at the Toronto International Air Show at Toronto Pearson Airport in Malton Date: 1968

Background imageFlying Collection: Beagle Pup VR-HGZ Hong Kong Flying Club

Beagle Pup VR-HGZ Hong Kong Flying Club
The Beagle Pup VR-HGZ was a light touring aircraft used for flying training and practice by the Hong Kong Flying Club. Crashed in the Hong Kong New Territories in 1978. Date: 1975

Background imageFlying Collection: Avro Lancaster PA474 BBMF Scampton

Avro Lancaster PA474 BBMF Scampton
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flights Lancaster is one of only two flying examples in the world. Performs at airshows every year in Britain. Date: 1968

Background imageFlying Collection: Beagle Basset CC1 XS772 RAF Transport Command Mildenhall

Beagle Basset CC1 XS772 RAF Transport Command Mildenhall
This Beagle Basset XS772 was flown by 207 and 32 Squadrons Royal Air Force before eventually being re-registered as G-BCJB Date: 1967

Background imageFlying Collection: Breguet 941 prototype, Le Bourget, in flight

Breguet 941 prototype, Le Bourget, in flight
Breguets own prototype of the 941 STOL 4 engined transport was flown at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Date: 1963

Background imageFlying Collection: Breguet 941 prototype, Le Bourget

Breguet 941 prototype, Le Bourget
Breguets own prototype of the 941 STOL 4 engined transport was flown at the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Date: 1963

Background imageFlying Collection: Bristol F2b Fighter D. 8096, Shuttleworth Collection, Cranfie

Bristol F2b Fighter D. 8096, Shuttleworth Collection, Cranfie
The Shuttleworth Collections Bristol F2b Fighter shown at Cranfield Date: 1973

Background imageFlying Collection: Bristol Type 28 Tourer - G-AUDK - VH-UDC

Bristol Type 28 Tourer - G-AUDK - VH-UDC
Bristol Type 28 Tourer (msn 6119), also with Australian registration VH-UDC, being used by Barry Hempel at his flying School at Richmond New South Wales

Background imageFlying Collection: Bristol 170 Freighter G-AICS Silver City Le Touquet

Bristol 170 Freighter G-AICS Silver City Le Touquet
Bristol Freighter G-AICS waiting to load at Le Touquet in France 1955.09.24 Date: 1955

Background imageFlying Collection: Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 21 G-AHJI British United, Southend

Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 21 G-AHJI British United, Southend
Bristol Freighter G-AHJI of British United Airways awaiting disposal at Southend. Date: 1965

Background imageFlying Collection: Bristol 170 Freighter G-AGPV prototype

Bristol 170 Freighter G-AGPV prototype
Bristol Freighter G-AGPV was Bristol Aircrafts prototype which first flew in 1945. Date: circa 1946

Background imageFlying Collection: Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 31 G-AMSA Air Charter Ltd

Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 31 G-AMSA Air Charter Ltd
Bristol Freighter G-AMSA of Air Charter Ltd. refuelling Date: circa 1955

Background imageFlying Collection: Bristol 170 Freighter G-AMLP Vanguard Air Charter Ltd

Bristol 170 Freighter G-AMLP Vanguard Air Charter Ltd
Bristol Freighter G-AMLP of Air Charter Ltd. Date: circa 1955

Background imageFlying Collection: Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 32 G-ANVS Vigilant Channel Air Br

Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 32 G-ANVS Vigilant Channel Air Br
Bristol Freighter G-ANVS Vigilant of Channel Air Bridge possibly at Southend Date: 1963

Background imageFlying Collection: Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 31 VH-ADL Air Express Co. Archerfie

Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 31 VH-ADL Air Express Co. Archerfie
Australian-based Bristol Freighter VH-ADL of Air Express Co on the tarmac at Archerfield near Brisbane Date: 1968

Background imageFlying Collection: Airspeed Ambassador G-AMAE Dan-Air - Le Bourget

Airspeed Ambassador G-AMAE Dan-Air - Le Bourget
Airspeed Ambassador 2 G-AMAE was delivered to BEA in 1952, flown to Australia where it operated for Butler Air Transport from 1957 to 1958. Operated by Dan-Air for 10 years from 1960 to 1970

Background imageFlying Collection: Avro Lancastrian B-022 Fuerza Aerea Argentina Buenos Aires

Avro Lancastrian B-022 Fuerza Aerea Argentina Buenos Aires
Argentine Air Force Avro Lancastrian B-022 shown in the Aeroparque at Buenos Aires, Argentina Date: 1963

Background imageFlying Collection: De Havilland DH89A G-AGHI BEAC Prestwick

De Havilland DH89A G-AGHI BEAC Prestwick
De Havilland DH89A Dragon Rapide operated by British European Airways Cargo. It was inherited when BEA took over Allied Airways in 1947 Date: 1947

Background imageFlying Collection: Avro Vulcan XA903 Farnborough

Avro Vulcan XA903 Farnborough
First public appearance of the then unnamed stand-off bomb. Eventually called Blue Steel it became the standard British air carried nuclear weapon

Background imageFlying Collection: Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 31 VH-BFB Ansett-MAL Bankstown

Bristol 170 Freighter Mk. 31 VH-BFB Ansett-MAL Bankstown
A Bristol 170 freighter operated in Australia by Ansett-MAL, created when Ansett took over Mandated Air Lines. Flew with them from 1962 to 1967 mainly between Bankstown, Sydney and Madang

Background imageFlying Collection: Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation F-BHMJ Air France LAP

Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation F-BHMJ Air France LAP
Air France Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation F-BHMJ taxying at London Airport. Date: 1957

Background imageFlying Collection: Comforts for the Royal Flying Corps, WW1

Comforts for the Royal Flying Corps, WW1
Ladies forming an aid committee, headed by Lady Henderson, the wife of the Commander of the Royal Flying Corps, packing comforts for flying men

Background imageFlying Collection: RFC after reconnaissance work on Western Front, WW1

RFC after reconnaissance work on Western Front, WW1
The pilot and observer of a Royal Flying Corps aeroplane are helped back to their rest quarters after returning from a reconnaissance mission over the Western Front

Background imageFlying Collection: RFC WW1 bulldog postcard

RFC WW1 bulldog postcard
Postcard from 1918 depicting an aggressive looking British bulldog next to the badge of the Royal Flying Corps, soon to be reformed as the Royal Air Force. Date: 1918

Background imageFlying Collection: Gertrude Bell beside her Aeroplane

Gertrude Bell beside her Aeroplane

Background imageFlying Collection: Japanese geishas & parasol

Japanese geishas & parasol
Elegant Japanese geishas under a parasol with storks flying over. Artist: Raphael Kirchner Date: circa 1901

Background imageFlying Collection: City Hall and Majestic Building, Detroit, Michigan, USA

City Hall and Majestic Building, Detroit, Michigan, USA. Date: circa 1905

Background imageFlying Collection: R. A. F. Reserve Flying Club Display spectators

R. A. F. Reserve Flying Club Display spectators
A page of sketches by H.H.Harris showing some of the guests and spectators at the inaugural display of the R.A.F. Reserve Flying Club at the Hatfield Aerodrome Date: 22 July 1933

Background imageFlying Collection: Suffragette Flying Machine Asquith no. 10

Suffragette Flying Machine Asquith no. 10. Suffragettes give Mr. Asquith a rude awakening as their flying machine reaches the upper floor of number 10. Downing Street

Background imageFlying Collection: Suffrage Calendar Artists Suffrage League 1913

Suffrage Calendar Artists Suffrage League 1913. A suffrage calendar for 1913, published by the Artists Suffrage League. It shows a blindfolded baby astride a large white goose flying above a snowy

Background imageFlying Collection: The German DIII Albatros diving at a foe, WW1

The German DIII Albatros diving at a foe, WW1
The German fighter plane, the D III Albatros, which carried a 175 hp Mercedes engine pictured diving at speed towards a British plane below

Background imageFlying Collection: British fighting triplane in action

British fighting triplane in action
The new British fighting triplane in action, a model described by General von Hoppner, Chief of the German Flying Corps as excellent. Date: 1917

Background imageFlying Collection: A Balancing Feat over the German lines, WW1 aviation

A Balancing Feat over the German lines, WW1 aviation
Gymnastics in the air from the crew of a British plane over the German lines in 1917. Flying low, the plane was subjected to an exceptionally heavy cannonade until a shell, hitting the machine

Background imageFlying Collection: Firefighter in a flying bomb film, WW2

Firefighter in a flying bomb film, WW2
Firefighter in a flying bomb film -- taking a moment to relax after a job well done. Date: 1944

Background imageFlying Collection: Rescue following flying bomb attack, London, WW2

Rescue following flying bomb attack, London, WW2
Rescue following a flying bomb attack -- a man and a woman at basement window, calling for help. (1 of 4) Date: 1944

Background imageFlying Collection: NFS personnel in salvage operation, WW2

NFS personnel in salvage operation, WW2
NFS overseas personnel in a salvage operation, helping to remove furniture from damaged houses, 27 June 1944. Date: 1944

Background imageFlying Collection: Firefighters in action, Mitcham, Surrey, WW2

Firefighters in action, Mitcham, Surrey, WW2
Firefighters in action following a flying bomb incident in Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, where drums of amyl acetate were involved

Background imageFlying Collection: Early experiment in aerial gunnery by Heath Robinson

Early experiment in aerial gunnery by Heath Robinson
Another Mystery Revealed - An Early Experiment in Aerial Gunnery - now illustrated for the first time. A rather Heath Robinson attempt at a flying gun for aerial dogfights

Background imageFlying Collection: Winston Churchill at bomb site, Tufton Street, WW2

Winston Churchill at bomb site, Tufton Street, WW2
Winston Churchill, Prime Minister, inspecting damage caused by a flying bomb at Tufton Street, Westminster, 1 July 1944. On the back of the photograph are the words: Not passed by censor. Date: 1944

Background imageFlying Collection: Rescue following V2 rocket attack, Manor Park, London, WW2

Rescue following V2 rocket attack, Manor Park, London, WW2
Rescue of a woman following a V2 rocket attack in Manor Park. Although many rescues took place, hundreds of Londoners died in these attacks, launched in the latter stages of WW2

Background imageFlying Collection: Lady Drogheda & her children, aircraft exhibition 1918

Lady Drogheda & her children, aircraft exhibition 1918
The Countess of Drogheda, born Kathleen Moore Pelham Burn married the 10th Earl of Drogheda in 1909 and divorced him in 1922 to marry Guillemo Delanda a polo player

Background imageFlying Collection: Lieut. -General Sir David Henderson by Percival Anderson

Lieut. -General Sir David Henderson by Percival Anderson
Lieutenant General Sir David Henderson KCB, KCVO, DSO, LLD (11 August 1862 17 August 1921), British Army officer who came to be considered as the leading authority on tactical intelligence during

Background imageFlying Collection: Training Royal Flying Corps officers in a balloon, WW1

Training Royal Flying Corps officers in a balloon, WW1
A school in the sky over London town - how officers are trained in the Royal Flying Corps. Balloons flying over the capital

Background imageFlying Collection: Winged Royal Flying Corps Sweetheart brooch

Winged Royal Flying Corps Sweetheart brooch
A winged Royal Flying Corps. Sweetheart brooch, with a propeller as a centre-piece.. Commemorative Ware

Background imageFlying Collection: Willow china posy vase - crest of Royal Flying Corps

Willow china posy vase - crest of Royal Flying Corps
A Willow china miniature posy vase with the crest of the Royal Flying Corps. Commemorative Ware

Background imageFlying Collection: Swan china miniature jug - crest of the Royal Flying Corps

Swan china miniature jug - crest of the Royal Flying Corps
A Swan china miniature jug with the crest of the Royal Flying Corps. Commemorative Ware

Background imageFlying Collection: WWIBritish RFC / Royal Naval Air Service flechette

WWIBritish RFC / Royal Naval Air Service flechette
A World War One period British Royal Flying Corps./Royal Naval Air Service flechette. This is a rare example of the flechette pattern made under licence from the Bristol Company. Firearms & Equipment

Background imageFlying Collection: WWI mahogany plaque in the shape of Australia

WWI mahogany plaque in the shape of Australia
A First World War mahogany plaque in the shape of Australia. The piece contains the following : 1. A multi-coloured badge worn at the top of the left sleeve by members of the Australian Flying Corps



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