Avion Collection

Transport. Aviation. The dream of Icarus. Icarus and airplane. Illustration by J. Solomko, Hungary, c. 1916. (postcard)
3434094 Transport. Aviation. The dream of Icarus. Icarus and airplane. Illustration by J. Solomko, Hungary, c.1916. (postcard) by Solomko, Sergei Sergeevich (1867-1928); (add.info.: Transport)

US-BOEING 727 & 737 - FACTORY
Boeing 727 (L) and Boeing 737 (R) airplanes are seen on the production line of Renton factory in 1977 in Renton, Washington. (Photo AFP)

Georges Guynemer, 1916 (illustration)
2093176 Georges Guynemer, 1916 (illustration); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History. France. The french aviator Georges Guynemer. Illustration in: Le Pays de France, France, Oct)

Transport. Aviation. The Breguet 14, French biplane bomber and reconnaissance aircraft of the Ist World War
2636464 Transport. Aviation. The Breguet 14, French biplane bomber and reconnaissance aircraft of the Ist World War. Photo, France, c.1917.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport. Aviation)

Aviation c. 1910 : photo taken in a workshop studio, a couple behing a painted canvas representing a flying plane
1732125 Aviation c. 1910 : photo taken in a workshop studio, a couple behing a painted canvas representing a flying plane, the seem to be aviators; (add.info.: Aviation c)

Alberto Santos-Dumont working on his airplane airy little "Demoiselle" , made of bamboo and Japanese silk
1704419 Alberto Santos-Dumont working on his airplane airy little "Demoiselle" , made of bamboo and Japanese silk

Transport. Aviation. Crossing of the English Channel by plane by Louis Bleriot, July, 25, 1909: start from Calais
2636462 Transport. Aviation. Crossing of the English Channel by plane by Louis Bleriot, July, 25, 1909: start from Calais. Photo, France, 1909.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport. Aviation)

WW1: bomb launched by an airplane, 1915 (illustration)
2093123 WW1: bomb launched by an airplane, 1915 (illustration) by Leven & Lemonier (fl.1915); (add.info.: France. Coll. Part. History. France. Missile (torpedo) launched by an airplane

Transport. Aviation. The franco peruvian aviator Jorge Chavez Dartnell. Photo, France, c.1910
2638900 Transport. Aviation. The franco peruvian aviator Jorge Chavez Dartnell. Photo, France, c.1910.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport. Aviation. Photo, France, vers 1910. Coll)

Louis Bleriot crosses the English Channel, 1909 (illustration)
2093181 Louis Bleriot crosses the English Channel, 1909 (illustration); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Transport. Aviation. The french aviator Louis Bleriot cross the Channel between France and England)

Charles Lindbergh with his mother, c.1927 (photo)
2436486 Charles Lindbergh with his mother, c.1927 (photo); (add.info.: Transport. Aviation. The american aviator Charles Lindbergh with his mother, in front of the plane Spirit of St)

Paul Eluard, Andre Breton and Robert Desnos at the Foire de Montmartre, c.1924 (b/w photo)
2145144 Paul Eluard, Andre Breton and Robert Desnos at the Foire de Montmartre, c.1924 (b/w photo); Photo © CCI.

Robin ATL F-GFOS (msn 43) (ATL - Avion Tres Leger - very light aircraft) Date: circa 1990

Berlin Blockade, 1948 (photo)
1702474 Berlin Blockade, 1948 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Berlin Blockade (1948-1949) was one of the first major international crises of the Cold War

The White Bird before its Fatal Atlantic Crossing, 9th May 1927 (b/w photo)
1702048 The White Bird before its Fatal Atlantic Crossing, 9th May 1927 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info)

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (b/w photo)
1700558 Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is a four-engined heavy bomber developed in the 1930s for)

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress (b / w photo)
1700559 The Boeing B-29 Superfortress (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The Boeing B-29 Superfortress is an American four-engined propeller-driven heavy bomber)

Alberto Santos-Dumont, 1907 (b / w photo)
1731255 Alberto Santos-Dumont, 1907 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Alberto Santos-Dumont (Palmira, 20 July 1873 -- Guaruja, 23 July 1932) was a Brazilian aeronaut

DDE-90019747
Kenya: Victoria, Rusinga Island, Little egrets on branch (Egretta garzetta) Date: 27/05/2006

DDE-90019746
Kenya: Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath) Date: 27/05/2006

DDE-90019745
Kenya: Masai Mara, pair of Lappet-faced vultures ('Torgos tracheliotus'), also known as Nubian vultures, standing amidst Ruppell's and White-backed vultures around a carcass Date

DDE-90019743
Kenya: Laikipia Plateau, Loisaba Wilderness (formerly Colcheccio Ranch), Acacia mellifera with Back-necked Weaver ('Ploceus nigricouis')

African-American pilot Capt Andrew D. Turner taking off in his Mustang plane, September 1944 (b / w photo)
1721271 African-American pilot Capt Andrew D. Turner taking off in his Mustang plane, September 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Tribute to Bleriot by Robert Delaunay (1885-1941)
LSE4076250 Tribute to Bleriot by Robert Delaunay (1885-1941). by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); Musee d Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, Paris

African-American members of the 99th Fighter Squadron of the Air Force at the Anzio Beachhead, February 1944
1721269 African-American members of the 99th Fighter Squadron of the Air Force at the Anzio Beachhead, February 1944 by American Photographer

Flight over Trieste by Gabriele D annunzio (1863 - 1938): 08 / 1915 he makes a flight
GIA4778614 Flight over Trieste by Gabriele D annunzio (1863 - 1938): 08/1915 he makes a flight and drops leaflets over the martyred city. Drawing by Ambrogio Lombardi

Clement Ader, French aviation pioneer, and his first flight in 1897 (chromolitho)
1094322 Clement Ader, French aviation pioneer, and his first flight in 1897 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clement Ader (1841-1925)

Airshow held at Betheny, France, illustration from French newspaper Le Petit Journal
XEE4150262 Airshow held at Betheny, France, illustration from French newspaper Le Petit Journal - Meeting d aviation a Betheny (Marne) In " Le Petit Journal"

The great Italian triumph in the Schneider Cup. The arrival of the intrepid Major Mario
GIA4766582 The great Italian triumph in the Schneider Cup. The arrival of the intrepid Major Mario de Bernardi, acclaimed by the crowd. Ill. d A. Beltrame

Illustration in Le Rire, 30 / 03 / 12 - The Limoux-Palais-Bourbon race - Elections
ICA4864537 Illustration in Le Rire, 30/03/12 - The Limoux-Palais-Bourbon race - Elections, Aviation - Vedrines Jules (1881-1919) (engraving) by Metivet

Cover of "Le Rire"Satirique en Couleurs, 1910_7_2 : Aviation (engraving)
ICA4864267 Cover of " Le Rire" Satirique en Couleurs, 1910_7_2 : Aviation (engraving) by Metivet, Lucien (1863-1930); (add.info.: Couverture de " Le Rire", Satirique en Couleurs)

Frecce Tricolori
J. Antonio Pardo

Dassault MD. 315 Flamant OF
Dassault MD.315 Flamant OF (msn 130), at the Musee de l Air et /Espace, Le Bourget, parked next to Douglas DC-7C AMOR (Avion de Mesure et d Observation au Receptacle) 45061 / F-ZBCA. Date: circa 1975

Landing a Replica of Wrights Flyer 3
French Jean-Franois Jacquelin pilots a replica of US aviation pioneer Wilbur Wrights Flyer 3, during an homage flight to Wright in the presence of his great grand-niece Amanda Wright Lane

Aviation-Amy Johnson
Photo datee de 1939 de l aviatrice britannique Amy Johnson. Photo dated 1939 of the pioneering female aviator Amy Johnson / AFP PHOTO

France-Concorde-First Flight
Picture dated 02 March 1969 shows the first flight of the prototype of the Franco-British supersonic Concorde at Toulouse-Blagnac

French Engineer Gustave Eiffel
French engineer Gustave Eiffel takes a plane model in his research laboratory in France, in first years of 20th century. After the end of his career in business

Cover design, Latecoere Airlines timetable, serving France, Spain and Morocco. The Latecoere company was founded in 1917, and is based in Toulouse. Showing a map with routes. circa 1922

France-Aviation-Wright-Replica
French Jean-Franois Jacquelin lands with a replica of US aviation pioneer Wilbur Wrights Flyer 3, during an homage to Wright in the presence of his great grand-niece Amanda Wright Lane (not pictured)

Aders Avion III

Kenya: Victoria, Rusinga Island, Little egrets on branch (Egretta garzetta)

Kenya: Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Goliath Heron (Ardea goliath)

Kenya: Laikipia Plateau, Loisaba Wilderness (formerly Colcheccio Ranch), Acacia mellifera with Back-necked Weaver ( Ploceus nigricouis ) and Vitelline masked weavers ( Ploceus velatus ) nests

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"Avion: A Journey Through Aviation's Rich History" Step into the world of aviation as we explore the captivating story of flight. From the bustling Boeing factories in the US, where iconic planes like the 727 and 737 were born, to witnessing the sleek Robin ATL F-GFOS take to the skies. Travel back in time to a pivotal moment in history with a glimpse of Berlin Blockade, 1948 - a powerful photo that symbolizes resilience and determination amidst adversity. And marvel at the replica landing of Wrights Flyer 3, an homage to those who paved the way for modern aviation. The haunting image of The White Bird before its fatal Atlantic crossing on May 9th, 1927, reminds us of both triumphs and tragedies that have shaped this industry. It serves as a poignant reminder of how far we've come since then. Transportation meets imagination with Icarus and airplane depicted in an enchanting illustration by J. Solomko from Hungary circa 1916. This postcard captures not only our fascination with flight but also our dreams reaching new heights. Witness wartime heroes like Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and B-29 Superfortress soar through black-and-white photos that bring their bravery to life. These aircraft played crucial roles during times when freedom hung in balance. Finally, pay tribute to Alberto Santos-Dumont - a pioneer whose contributions revolutionized aviation forever. His photograph from 1907 stands as a testament to his remarkable achievements and unwavering passion for flight. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time as we celebrate avion - an emblematic symbol representing mankind's eternal quest for exploration and innovation within the boundless sky above us all.