Pilots Collection (#2)

General Dynamics F-16B Fighting Falcon 93-0825
United States Air Force - General Dynamics F-16B Fighting Falcon 93-0825 (MSN TB-4) of the 21st FS, 56th FW, at Luke AFB on 14 December 1996

L.V.G B.II
Die Fliegertruppen des deutschen Kaiserreiches - L.V.G B.II with student pilots at a training school. (L.V.G. - Luft-Verkehrs Gesellschaft)

SOP. 1E.2
Aviation Militaire - SOP. 1E.2 two-seat trainer, with student pilots. One of many hundreds licence-built in France, in reconnaissance (Sop. 1A.2), bomber (Sop. 1B.2), single-seat bomber (Sop)

Aermacchi AL.60C-4 Trojan I-MACP (msn 6231), a new version with 340 hp Lycoming GSO-480-B1 engine, tail wheel landing gear, separate pilot's door and enlarged vertical tail

Diamond DA42-MPP Twin Star QQ103
QinetiQ - Diamond DA42-MPP Twin Star QQ103 (msn 42.255, ex G-LTPA, to G-ETPM), for the Empire Test Pilots' School. Date: 2017

BAC 1-11 Srs.479FU ZE432
Empire Test Pilot's School - BAC 1-11 Srs.479FU ZE432 (msn BAC.250, ex DQ-FBV) Date: circa 2000

BAC 1-11 Srs.479FU ZE432
Empire Test Pilot's School - BAC 1-11 Srs.479FU ZE432 (msn BAC.250, ex DQ-FBV) Date: circa 2000

BAC 1-11 Srs.479FU ZE432
Empire Test Pilot's School - BAC 1-11 Srs.479FU ZE432 (msn BAC.250, ex DQ-FBV) Date: circa 2000

BAC 1-11 Srs.479FU ZE432
Empire Test Pilot's School - BAC 1-11 Srs.479FU ZE432 (msn BAC.250, ex DQ-FBV) Date: circa 2000

BAC 1-11 Srs.479FU ZE432
Empire Test Pilot's School - BAC 1-11 Srs.479FU ZE432 (msn BAC.250, ex DQ-FBV) Date: circa 2000

Bolkow Bo 209 Monsun G-AZVC
Bolkow Bo 209-160FV Monsun G-AZVC (msn 188). (On 19 August 1984, Bolkow Bo209 Monson G-AZVC and Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow G-AYYN were both destroyed in a mid air collision over Cobham)

Royal Netherlands Air Force - Northrop NF-5B K-3010
Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht (Klu)) - Northrop NF-5A K-3010 (msn 3010) of 316 Squadron. (Crashed while buzzing pilot's parents home on 1 October 1980)

World's most coolest and awesome pilot
Happie Eagle

Aerial Show III
Tal Paz-Fridman

Vintage IAF II
Tal Paz-Fridman

Vintage IAF I
Tal Paz-Fridman

Wireless apparatus on an aeroplane during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919
3502808 Wireless apparatus on an aeroplane during World War One, from The History of the Great War, pub.c. 1919; (add.info.: Wireless apparatus on an aeroplane during World War One)

Vintage IAF XIV
Tal Paz-Fridman

Vintage IAF XIII
Tal Paz-Fridman

A mess of the Royal Flying Corps, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400440 A mess of the Royal Flying Corps, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Pioneers of Italian aviation: Caricatures of pilots and builders of the early times
5313720 Pioneers of Italian aviation: Caricatures of pilots and builders of the early times. included in the Official Circuit Guide'. 1908; SeM Studio/UIG

Studying aeroplane [i.e. airplane] rudder, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Studying aeroplane [i.e. airplane] rudder, 1917 or 1918. The instructor is here shown explaining the principles of lateral

Machine gun school, 12 Dec 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Machine gun school, 12 Dec 1917 (date created or published later). Men becoming more familiar with the delicate mechanism of the automatic rifle as part of their aviation training

Aviators, Mineola, between 1917 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Aviators, Mineola, between 1917 and 1918. Aviation training school at Mineola Air Station, Long Island, New York during World War I

Victor Chapman, Elliott Cowdin, Wm. Thaw, Norman Prince, K. Rockwell, Bert Hall, Lieut... c1915
Victor Chapman, Elliott Cowdin, William Thaw, Norman Prince, Kiffin Rockwell, Bert Hall, Lieutenant Delnage, J.R. McConnell, Captain Thenault, c1915

Aviators decorated with iron cross: Saenger, Baas, Hahn, Ingold, Hug... between c1910 and c1915
Aviators decorated with iron cross: Saenger, Baas, Hahn, Ingold, Hug, Bremer, Reichert, between c1910 and c1915. Lieutenant Saenger, Lieutenant Baas, Lieutenant Hahn, Pilot Ingold, Lieutenant Hug

Balance
Piotr Wrobel

Three members of the Air Sea Rescue team on standby duty at their RAF Brawdy base in Dyfed, Wales. They are left to right: Flight Lieutenant Geoff Gill

617 Squadron at RAF Scampton as they prepare to leave for Goose Bay in Canada. 31 August 1971

Girl Pilots... Valerie Walker (left) and Cindy Rucker. Male colleagues aren t always so keen on them achieving parity in this land of equal opportunity. March 1980 P004570

Students of the Empire Test Pilots? School during a vis?
Students of the Empire Test Pilots? School during a visit to Rotol Ltd, Gloucester. Capt N.F. Harrison, DSO, SaF, extreme right; and H. Read, Rotol Instruction School, in civilian dress

Brothers Maurice, left, and Joseph ?Mutt? Summers, Vick?
Brothers Maurice, left, and Joseph ?Mutt? Summers, Vickers test pilots, at the 1947 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at Radlett on 14 September. Date: 1947

Pilots to Your Planes
Lee Kershaw

Free ride
Piotr Wrobel

Richardson Tandem Biplane Hydroplane on Potomac, April, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Richardson Tandem Biplane Hydroplane on Potomac, April, 1916. George A. Gray at Controls, at Left And Right are Richardson Brothers who built the plane; 2nd from Left is their uncle

Aviateurs; Une visite de Gabriele d'Annunzio aux aviateurs francais de Venise, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Aviateurs; Une visite de Gabriele d'Annunzio aux aviateurs francais de Venise: le poete, ayant a sa droite le consul de France, est entoure des pilotes de l'escadrille de chasse de Nieuport

Gabriele D'Annunzio et son pilote, le capitaine Ermanno Beltramo, c1916. Creator: Unknown
Gabriele D'Annunzio et son pilote, le capitaine Ermanno Beltramo, c1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

Wright Bros. Flight, between 1909 and 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Wright Bros. Flight, between 1909 and 1912
Wright Bros. Flight, between 1909 and 1912. American aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright are generally credited with inventing, building

At a Bomber Command Station, 5 July 1944, (1947). Creator: Unknown
At a Bomber Command Station, 5 July 1944, (1947). King George VI and Queen Elizabeth with daughter Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II)

Aviation, Navy - Commodore J.C. Gillmore In Curtiss Headless Plane, Dual Control... 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Aviation, Navy - Commodore J.C. Gillmore In Curtiss Headless Plane, Dual Control, At College Park Army Flying Field, Lt. Milling, right, 1912. Early aviation, USA

Army Aviation, College Park Aviation Field, 2nd Season - Lt. H. Geiger, Lt. T. Dew. Milling, 1912. [Early aviation pioneers, Maryland, USA

Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Va, July 1909 - First Army Flights; Lt. Frank Lahm And Lt. Fonlois. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Wright Flights, Fort Myer, Virginia, July 1909. First Army Flights; Lt. Frank Lahm And Lt. Fonlois [sic], 1909 July. [The Wright brothers conducted test flights at Fort Myer after the U.S

Bomber crew after raid on Germany. RAF, Royal Airforce, returning home after the raid. Picture taken 2nd March 1940

Bristol Beaufighter night fighter crews of No. 600 Squadron RAF, resting in their crew hut at Colerne, Wiltshire before taking off on patrol

Members of the Royal Australian Air Force enjoy a dip in the cool sea waters as a refresher from the intense midday heat during a rest period in the Philippines where they are assistant General

Royal Air Force night fighter pilots wear darkened goggles in the rest hut so that their eyes will be already adjusted when they go in to the darkness outside

Group photograph taken at RAF Ansty aerodrome shows some of the instructors together with a number of the Volunteer Reservists. Seated in the front row are: Flying Officer E. S. Greenwood, Mr, C

Joan Hughes, a World War II ferry pilot and one of Britains first female test pilots, pictured outside Aylesbury Crown Court, facing seven charges of flying low

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"Pilots: The Unsung Heroes of the Skies" Churchill's praise for RAF Pilots echoes through history, as their bravery and skill played a crucial role in defending Britain during World War II. A wartime poster proudly displayed his famous words, reminding everyone of the pilots' valor. Among these legendary aviators was Amy Johnson, whose daring solo flights broke barriers and inspired generations to come. Her name became synonymous with courage and determination. In the early days of aviation, telegraph keys like the Morse Code Type J-37 connected pilots to ground control, enabling vital communication in the skies. This simple device held immense power in ensuring safe journeys. Propaganda posters adorned walls across towns, displaying Prime Minister Churchill's resolute statements about pilots' unwavering commitment to protect their homeland. These powerful images instilled hope and unity among citizens. The Wright brothers themselves stood proud beside Flyer II at Huffman Prairie in Dayton, Ohio – pioneers who defied gravity and forever changed human history with their invention of powered flight. Sister Hilda Hope McMaugh fearlessly took to the skies as part of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF), showcasing that women too could contribute significantly to aviation during times of conflict. At RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire, flight simulators allowed aspiring pilots to hone their skills before taking on real-life challenges. These advanced training tools ensured that every pilot was prepared for any situation they might encounter up above. Royal Air Force Display Posters at Hendon showcased not only military might but also celebrated aviation achievements throughout history. They served as a reminder that flying is not just a profession but an art form worth cherishing. No discussion about they are be complete without mentioning The Battle of Britain – a pivotal moment when brave men fought against overwhelming odds to defend freedom from Nazi aggression. Their resilience saved countless lives and turned tides in favor of victory. In 1955, the introduction of the R. A. F.