Plane Collection (#4)

Aircraft Concorde prototype 002, approaching the runway at Filton after its maiden flight. April 1969

BE2 Aircraft On The Ground
An antique biplane aircraft of WW1 vintage. Sits on the ground and is silhouetted against a cloudy sky. Painted in the colours of the RFC

The aeroplane proposed by Henson in his patent of 1842, c1936 (c1937). William Samuel Henson (1812-1888) was a pre-Wright brothers aviation engineer and inventor from Nottingham, England

Dreadnoughts and hydroplane, British Grand Fleet, North Sea, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Aerial of Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris, France, Europe

At Stag Lane Aerodrome, Hendon. Hon Lady Bailey ( wife of Sir Abe Bailey ), who pilots a " Moth " plane. 25 February 1927

Antarctic airfield. Ski-equipped Hercules LC130 aircraft taking off from an airfield in West Antarctica. The aircraft is operated by the US New York Air National Guard

Photograph of a Handley Page H. P. 42
Photograph of a Handley Page H.P.42, a British four-engine biplane airliner used by Imperial Airways. Dated 20th Century

Frank Goodden and Caudron Biplane at Hendon Aerodrome

A soviet mikoyan-gurevich mig-19 farmer jet fighter in flight, 1960s

Ilyushin and test pilot Kokkinaki, 1942
Soviet aircraft designer Sergei Ilyushin (centre right) and test pilot Vladimir Kokkinaki (left, in overalls), talking with a group of soldiers in front of an aircraft during World War II

Otto Schmidt, Soviet Arctic explorer
Otto Yulievich Schmidt (left, 1891-1956), Soviet Arctic explorer and geophysicist, greeting one of the rescue pilots (right) during the Chelyuskin expedition to the Arctic

Aircraft drops fire retardant
Israel, Haifa Carmel Mountain Forest, Aircraft dropping fire retardant on a wildfire

North American P-51D Mustang, Little Horse flying in the sky

Aerial view of Maldivian air taxi flying above islands in the Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Aerial view of SW corner of Baltra with shallows and end of old WWII runway. Baltra, Galapagos Islands
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Barclays Bank at Canary Wharf in London UK
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Aerobatics champion Neil Williams in Stampe, Redhill, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aircraft on the ground in a blizzard, Antarctica

Curtiss JN-4 "Jenny"aircraft with model wing suspended, June 22, 1921
Curtiss JN-4 " Jenny" aircraft with model wing suspended, June 22, 1921. Active aircraft biplane, NACA 29-38131, with model wing suspended during flight

Pope Pius X watching the airplane of Andre Beaumont flying over Rome from the Vatican terrace
XIR346342 Pope Pius X watching the airplane of Andre Beaumont flying over Rome from the Vatican terrace, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

traffic congestion on the M1 motorway at Loughborough due to sheer volume of traffic with a plane coming into land at
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

The Hexagon
Nadav Jonas

An airplane flies across a blue sky leaving vapour trails

Rotorcraft RH-1 Pinwheel at Dayton. The RH-1 was powered by rotor-tip rockets using Hydrogen Peroxide as an Oxidiser passing over a catalyst, pressurised by compressed Nitrogen.

Morane-Saulnier MS.505 Criquet G-BPHZ (msn 53/7).

General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon J-135
Koninklijke Luchtmacht - General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon J-135 (msn 6D-125), of 315 Squadron. (Koninklijke Luchtmacht - Royal Netherlands Air Force). Date: circa 1990

English Electric Canberra B.6 (mod) XH568
Royal Aircraft Establishment - English Electric Canberra B.6 (mod) XH568 (msn 71105) Date: circa 1985

Grumman A-6E Intruder 155715 & Grumman TC-4A Academe 155729
United States Navy - Grumman A-6E Intruder 155715 (MSN I-441), of VA-165. With Grumman TC-4A Academe 155729 (MSN 186). Date: circa 1980

Cessna A-37B Dragonfly 71-0867 - 'IY'
United States Air Force - Cessna A-37B Dragonfly 71-0867 / 'IY' (MSN 43405), of the 757th SOS. Later delivered to Colombia as FAC 2171. Date: circa 1975

Westland Sea King HAS.2A XV643
Royal Navy - Westland Sea King HAS.2A XV643 (msn WA631), of 819 NAS. Date: circa 1975

Westland-Aerospatiale Puma HC.1 XW210 - 'G'
Royal Air Force - Westland-Aerospatiale Puma HC.1 XW210 / 'G' (msn F9773/1101), of No.33 Squadron. Date: circa 1972

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress N3713G - 44-83684
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress N3713G / 44-83684 (MSN 32325), of the Planes of Fame Museum at Chino, California. Date: circa 1970

Vega B-17G-100-VE Flying Fortress F-BEEA
Institut Geographique National - Vega B-17G-100-VE Flying Fortress F-BEEA (msn 8552, ex 44-85643), at Creil. Date: circa 1966

Boeing 707-321 N714PA 'Clipper Golden Eagle' (msn 17592 / 13), of Pan American Airways (PAA / Pan Am) Date: circa 1966

de Havilland DH.106 Comet 4C 9K-ACA (msn 06465), of Kuwait Airways at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1966

Douglas TA-3B Skywarrior 144856
United States Navy - Douglas TA-3B Skywarrior 144856 (MSN 12102, pre 1962 A3D-2T), of VAH-123. Date: circa 1966

Grumman S2F-1 Tracker 133103
United States Navy - Grumman S2F-1 Tracker 133103 (MSN 74) Date: circa 1965

Grumman S-2A Tracker 136512
United States Navy - Grumman S-2A Tracker 136512 (MSN 421) Date: circa 1965

Grumman US-2C Tracker 133360
United States Navy - Grumman US-2C Tracker 133360 (msn N-32), of VU-7. The sixty S2F-2 (S-2C) Trackers were built to carry the MK-90 nuclear depth charge in an enlarged weapon bay

Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter 53-0218
United States Air Force - Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter 53-0218 (MSN 17000), of the 151st Military Airlift Group, 191st Air Refuelling Squadron, Utah Air National Guard. Date: circa 1962

Gloster Meteor F.8 VZ473, fitted with a Meteor PR.10 nose at Stansted Fire School. (note: the nose sections of the F.8, FR.9 and PR.10 were interchangeable). Date: circa 1960

Sikorsky YHSS-2 Sea King 148041
United States Navy - Sikorsky YHSS-2 Sea King 148041 (MSN 61019), at Le Bourget Airport for a Paris Air Show. Date: circa 1960

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer EP-AGA (msn 516), of the Iranian Civil Flight, outside the Scottish Aviation flight-test hangar at Prestwick airport. Date: circa 1960

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer EP-AGB (msn 513), of the Iranian Civil Flight, outside the Scottish Aviation flight-test hangar at Prestwick airport. Date: circa 1960

Thruxton Jackaroo G-AOEX. The Jackaroo was a four-seat conversion of the de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth. Date: circa 1960

American Flea TC-1 Triplane N5748N Date: circa 1960

Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter 52-0927
United States Air Force - Boeing C-97G Stratofreighter 52-0927 (msn 16621), of Tennessee Air National Guard. Date: circa 1960

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From the skies of Salinas, California to the shores of Neyland, Pembrokeshire, planes have always captivated our imagination. The B-17 Bomber Aircraft stands as a symbol of American aviation prowess, its cockpit serving as a command center for brave pilots like Captain Albert Ball and Howard Hughes. As a Sunderland Flying Boat spreads its wings over the picturesque village, we are reminded of the vastness and beauty of our world. In 2011 at Goodwood revival, history came alive as a Lancaster Bomber soared through the air accompanied by two Spitfire Fighter planes. It was a breathtaking display that honored the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in World War II. The Maldivian air taxi seaplanes parked on a sandbank in the Indian Ocean transport us to paradise. These aerial vessels effortlessly navigate between islands, offering an unparalleled view from above. Concorde's sleek silhouette against Heathrow's skyline takes us back to the glamourous era of supersonic travel. British Airways proudly showcased this marvel in their livery during the 1970s. The Westland Lysander remains shrouded in mystery with its creator unknown. This enigmatic plane holds stories untold but continues to intrigue aviation enthusiasts worldwide. At Seattle's Museum of Flight, history comes alive with every step taken amidst iconic aircraft from different eras. Here lies evidence of human ingenuity and progress that has shaped our modern world. Amelia Earhart's determination is palpable as she poses beside her Boston training plane in 1926. Her pioneering spirit paved the way for women aviators around the globe. Lastly, we cannot forget about DC3 (Douglas C-47 Dakota), which served as an essential workhorse during World War II and beyond. Its reliability and versatility made it an icon among military aircraft. Planes have forever changed how we see and connect with our world – whether it be through exploration, transportation, or simply marveling at their grace in the sky.