Pilot Collection (#82)

Aeroplane Studio Set 20C
A little girl poses as an aeroplane pilot in this photographers studio setup

German Pilot over Uk
A German pilot over England spots a group of Spitfires

Ufos / U. s. Air Force Base
An F-86 fighter pilot with the United States Air Force fires on a domed disc, though with no effect; the case is reported to Project Blue Book but never resolved

Soviet Woman Pilot
A female Soviet pilot is congratulated after a successful mission. She is a member of the Tamanski Guards Air Corps, an all-female group

Pilot and Plane
Musician turned pilot, Captain Sidorenko, with his Ilyushin IL-2

Bleriot / Lindbergh
Louis Bleriot greets Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974) on his arrival in Paris

EyeUbiquitous_20077494
Illustration depicting Vincenzo Lunardi an Italian diplomat who piloted the first balloon flight in England in 1784 at Moorfields in London

Spyker vs F-16 Jet Fighter: Chrisitjan Albers, Spyker, is briefed on the cockpit controls of a General Dynamics F-16
Chrisitjan Albers (NDL), Spyker, is briefed on the cockpit controls of a General Dynamics F-16 jet fighter. Spyker vs F-16 Jet Fighter, Royal Netherlands Air Force Volkel, The Netherlands

An RAF Sea King Helicopter and search dog and handler
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Emergency flare to attract incoming Sea King Helicopter
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Short-finned pilot whale at surface (Globicephala macrorhynchus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Short-finned pilot whale surfacing (Globicephala macrorhynchus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

First American space walk. Astronaut Edward H. White II floating in space during the Gemini IV space mission. White spent 21 minutes outside the spacecraft on 3rd June 1965

Italians Retaliate 1936
The Italian air force seeks revenge for the decapitation of a captured pilot

German Naval Patrol
Before take-off, a German naval pilot contemplates the mission before him

Garros Downs German
The French pilot Garros, flying alone, downs a German plane Date: 1915

French Guns down Boche
A French pilot uses his machine gun to destroy a German plane

Pilot Destroys Truck
A British pilot destroys fourteen ammunition trucks with a single bomb

Automatic Pilot
An automatic pilot will control an aircrafts flight, instructions coming from the ground : the pilot takes control only if something unexpected happens

Jean Marie Navarre, 1916
JEAN MARIE NAVARRE The first French air ace and known as a solitary hunter, Navarre was a skilful pilot of the Nieuport aircraft

Charles Nungesser
CHARLES NUNGESSER French WWI pilot (1892-1927)

Girls on the Wing
Some daring, yet foolhardy young ladies pose on the top wing of a bi-plane. The pilot waves his handkerchief and roses fall from the sky

Steamboat Wheelhouse
The pilot-house of Great Republic one of the best- known of the Mississippi paddle-steamers

Grahame White Charabanc
Claude Grahame-Whites Char- a-banc, seen here on a foggy day at his Hendon airport, can carry four passengers besides the pilot

Foo Fighters, Europe
This photo is said to show a foo-fighter observed by a German pilot in May 1945, near Karnten, Germany : there are grounds for suspecting a fake, however

Airsickness ?
The prudent pilot should inquire before take-off whether his passenger is prone to airsickness : once airborne, it may be too late to avoid unpleasantness

The Dutch Pilot
After he has been helped by a Dutch pilot, he makes him a present of the boat

Slocum and the Ghost
American circumnavigator Joshua Slocum, lying sick in the cabin of the Spray, is protected by the pilot of the Pinta, one of Columbuss ships

Titanic / Pilot Chart
Pilot chart showing the intended journey of the Titanic across the Atlantic Ocean

Emile Aubrun spotting submarines from his aeroplane
The French aviator Emile Aubrun (1881-1967) at Cherbourg demonstrates that submarines under water can be detected from aircraft flying at a height of 500 metres

Futuristic submarine yachting. The pilot sits in a raised section with a glass window

Futuristic helicopter sentinel
A futuristic scene showing a helicopter pilot with a telescope, acting as a sentinel of the skies. A beam of light shines on him from a distant tower

Futuristic pilot leaving his airship by parachute
A futuristic scene showing a pilot leaving his airship by parachute

Futuristic airborne traffic policeman
A futuristic scene showing an airborne traffic policeman reprimanding a pilot who has broken the rules of the air, or the airway code

Futuristic hunting accident
A pilot and his aeroplane are mistaken for a bird and are shot down -- an unfortunate mishap during a hunting expedition

Aeroplane pilot dropping in for a drink
An aeroplane pilot dropping in for a drink -- one for the road

Futuristic airbus from Paris to Bordeaux
People travelling on the futuristic Paris to Bordeaux airbus

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"Pilot: Defying Gravity, Embracing Destiny" From the skies of history to the dreams of tomorrow, pilots have always been at the forefront of human ambition. Their courage and skill have shaped our world in ways unimaginable. Churchill's praise for RAF Pilots echoes through time as a testament to their unwavering dedication and heroism. In the face of adversity, they soared high, defending freedom with every flight. Elizabeth Bessie Coleman shattered barriers as she became the first African-American woman pilot. Her determination defied societal norms, inspiring generations to reach for the stars. Amelia Earhart, an iconic US aviation pioneer, fearlessly charted new horizons and proved that women could conquer any sky-bound challenge. Her legacy continues to inspire countless dreamers around the globe. The Ford V8 Pilot 1954 Green light symbolized not only automotive innovation but also represented a spirit of adventure that resonated with pilots worldwide. It was a beacon calling them towards endless possibilities in uncharted territories. Flying Officer W E Johns immortalized aviators' bravery through his captivating Biggles stories in Modern Boy magazine. His tales ignited young imaginations and instilled a sense of wonder about aviation's limitless potential. A wartime poster bearing Churchill's famous words "Never was so much owed by so many to so few" encapsulated gratitude towards those who defended nations from above during World War II—a reminder that heroes don't always wear capes; sometimes they wear wings. The Bismarck dropping its pilot serves as a poignant metaphor for letting go of old limitations and embracing new beginnings—an allegory mirrored by pilots who constantly push boundaries both within themselves and their aircrafts. Amy Johnson blazed trails as an English pilot whose pioneering spirit knew no bounds. With each flight she took, she challenged gender stereotypes while leaving an indelible mark on aviation history.