Flying Machine Collection

Design for a flying machine wing operated by a spring
LEONARDO DA VINCI. Design for a flying machine wing operated by a spring

The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon
CHT179396 The General Alarm of the Inhabitants of Gonesse Caused by the Descent of a Balloon, 27th August, 1783 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. Artist: W Heath Robinson
Illustration from the childrens book The Adventures of Uncle Lubin, 1902. From a private collection

American sheet music cover for Come Josephine in My Flying Machine, with music by Fred Fisher
SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1910. American sheet music cover for Come Josephine in My Flying Machine, with music by Fred Fisher and lyrics by Alfred Bryan, 1910

De Groof's flying machine
5311807 De Groof's flying machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting De Groof's flying machine which rose from the Cremorne Gardens, London, attached to a balloon)

An engraving depicting Ernest Petin's flying machine. Ernest Petin (1812-1879) a French milliner and balloonist
5311386 An engraving depicting Ernest Petin's flying machine. Ernest Petin (1812-1879) a French milliner and balloonist, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Walker's flying car
5616673 Walker's flying car; (add.info.: Walker's flying car, and his drawing of the attitude of the Condor when rising with its prey, when it would need maximum lift)

The future of Advertising
5616669 The future of Advertising; (add.info.: Punch cartoon showing the future of Advertising. 'Picturesque London - or, sky-signs of the times', 1890)

Cyrano de Bergerac, flying by means of bottles of dew evaporated by sunlight, Paris 1850 (engraving)
5616668 Cyrano de Bergerac, flying by means of bottles of dew evaporated by sunlight, Paris 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Cyrano de Bergerac, flying by means of bottles of dew evaporated by sunlight)

Frederick Brearey's flying machine
5616599 Frederick Brearey's flying machine; (add.info.: Frederick Brearey's flying machine. Frederick Brearey (1816-1896) a British aeronautical inventor. Dated 19th Century

Diagram depicting a bird-shaped flying machine
3732693 Diagram depicting a bird-shaped flying machine; (add.info.: Diagram depicting a bird-shaped flying machine. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Flight of Intellect, 1850
3331008 The Flight of Intellect, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon titled 'The Flight of Intellect': a caricature of Charles Golightly showing him mounted on a flying machine)

Ernest Petin's flying machine
3732867 Ernest Petin's flying machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Ernest Petin's flying machine: Petin, a Paris milliner r 'designed this machine in 1850)

Scientific American illustration of the Flying Bedstead
3585978 Scientific American illustration of the Flying Bedstead; (add.info.: Scientific American illustration of the Flying Bedstead (W Ayers flying machine), which was pedal assisted

A Riecter's flying machine
5311804 A Riecter's flying machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Riecter's flying machine powered by 2 men on cycles. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An electrically driven ornithoper
5616666 An electrically driven ornithoper; (add.info.: Reuben Jasper Spalding's (1889) method of quick, direct transport; an electrically driven ornithoper. From Der Stein der Weisen, (ca 1895)

Flying machine proposed by the Brazilian priest Fr Bartolommeo Laurenco de Gusmao
5616665 Flying machine proposed by the Brazilian priest Fr Bartolommeo Laurenco de Gusmao; (add.info.: Flying machine proposed by the Brazilian priest Fr. Bartolommeo Laurenco de Gusmao; 1709)

Hiram Maxim's flying machine
5616593 Hiram Maxim's flying machine; (add.info.: Illustration depicting Hiram Maxim's flying machine. Hiram Maxim (1840-1916) a British inventor. Dated 19th Century

The Aerial Steam Carriage or Ariel, 19th century
3847185 The Aerial Steam Carriage or Ariel, 19th century; (add.info.: The Ariel flying machine was patented in 1842 by William Samuel Henson (1812-88) and John Stringfellow (1799-1883)

Illustration showing Drzewiecti's cycle powered flying machine, Leipzig. 1895
5311482 Illustration showing Drzewiecti's cycle powered flying machine, Leipzig. 1895; (add.info.: Date: 1895); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ernest Petin's flying machine
3732866 Ernest Petin's flying machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Ernest Petin's flying machine: Petin, a Paris milliner r 'designed this machine in 1850)

A design for a German flying machine
3732855 A design for a German flying machine; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a design for a German flying machine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A design for a German flying machine
3732854 A design for a German flying machine; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a design for a German flying machine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A design for a German flying machine
3732852 A design for a German flying machine; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a design for a German flying machine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Satirical drawings of men flying
5616672 Satirical drawings of men flying; (add.info.: Illustrations from 'Punch' 1871 showing satirical drawings of men flying. 01/01/1871); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gustave Trouve's flying machine
5616596 Gustave Trouve's flying machine; (add.info.: Gustave Trouve's flying machine, which he presented to the Academie des sciences)

Frederick Brearey's flying machine
5311809 Frederick Brearey's flying machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Frederick Brearey's flying machine. Brearey is said to have settled on this shape after watching a skate swimming)

Charles Genet's plan for a flying machine
3732679 Charles Genet's plan for a flying machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Charles Genet's plan for a flying machine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A design for a German flying machine
3732853 A design for a German flying machine; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a design for a German flying machine. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ascent of Bell's Aerial Machine, from Vauxhall Gardens, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Ascent of Bell's Aerial Machine, from Vauxhall Gardens, [London], 1850. The machine which Mr. Bell has constructed...is capable of sustaining a weight of between 500 and 600 lb

M. Petin's "System of Aerial Navigation", 1850. Creator: Unknown. M
M. Petin's "System of Aerial Navigation", 1850. French milliner and balloonist Ernest Petin..has sought to give to his apparatus the greatest possible power

The Cierva Autogiro, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Cierva Autogiro, 1941. The Cierva C.30 autogyro designed by Juan de la Cierva was built during the 1930s in Britain, France and Germany under licence from the Cierva Autogiro Company

Otto Lilienthal, German aeronaut, early 20th century. Lilienthal taking to the air in one of his gliders. He made more than 2000 flights before being killed in a crash

Springtime of Flight, 1948
RAV65891 Springtime of Flight, 1948 by Ravilious, Tirzah (nee Garwood) (1908-51); Private Collection

Cierva C. 8W (C. 8L Mk. IV), 1928. Creator: Cierva Autogiro Company
In 1928, Harold Pitcairn imported Juan de la Ciervas latest Autogiro, the C.8W (also known as the C.8 Mk.IV) to the United States as an experimental testbed for his own line of rotary-wing aircraft

Flying Machine (colour litho)
3639085 Flying Machine (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying Machine.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Cattaneo going for the distance prize in Lanark, August, 1910 (b / w photo)
JHL390990 Cattaneo going for the distance prize in Lanark, August, 1910 (b/w photo) by Grant, Thomas E. & Horace Grant (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bartolomeo Cattaneo (1895-1928)

Otto Lilienthals glider, 1896 (chromolitho)
2815956 Otto Lilienthals glider, 1896 (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto Lilienthals glider, 1896)

Flying-Machine, 1709 (engraving)
2777256 Flying-Machine, 1709 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flying-Machine, 1709. Illustration for The World of Wonders (Cassell, 1888)

La Conquete De L Air (engraving)
2783250 La Conquete De L Air (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Conquete De L Air)

Balloons (litho)
XJF314399 Balloons (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Un Quartier Embrouille, caricature on the 20th century
CHT162776 Un Quartier Embrouille, caricature on the 20th century, from Le XXeme Siecle, c.1890 (coloured engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Albatross, illustration from Robur le Conquerant
CHT213243 The Albatross, illustration from Robur le Conquerant by Jules Verne (1828-1905) Paris, Hetzel, 1886 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Benett, Hippolyte Leon (1839-1917); Bibliotheque Nationale

The Balloon Voyage of Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-96) over the Chateau de Versailles
CHT179905 The Balloon Voyage of Francois Pilatre de Rozier (1754-96) over the Chateau de Versailles, 23rd June, 1784 (coloured engraving) by French School

Flying machines, one of the first drawings of a helicopter-like flying machine, c
JLJ4647230 Flying machines, one of the first drawings of a helicopter-like flying machine, c. 1487 (pen & ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Model reconstruction of da Vincis design for a beating wing (wood and cloth)
XOT366472 Model reconstruction of da Vincis design for a beating wing (wood and cloth) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design from Manuscript B, fol)

The Ascent of the Aerostat in the Jardin des Tuileries, 1st December
CHT179395 The Ascent of the Aerostat in the Jardin des Tuileries, 1st December, 1783 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Leonardo da Vinci working on aviation designs (chromolitho)
2782723 Leonardo da Vinci working on aviation designs (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonardo da Vinci working on aviation designs)

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"From Springs to Autogiros: The Evolution of the Flying Machine" Step into a world of imagination and innovation as we explore the fascinating history of flying machines. This captivating journey begins with an intriguing design for a wing operated by a spring, showcased in the enchanting children's book "The Adventures of Uncle Lubin" from 1902. Fast forward to 1910, where music takes flight with the American sheet music cover for "Come Josephine in My Flying Machine. " Fred Fisher's melodious composition and Alfred Bryan's poetic lyrics transport us to a whimsical realm where dreams soar high above. In 1941, the Cierva Autogiro captures our attention - its creator unknown but its impact undeniable. This revolutionary aircraft combines elements of both helicopters and airplanes, paving the way for future aviation marvels. No discussion on flying machines would be complete without mentioning Otto Lilienthal, the German aeronaut who fearlessly took to the skies in the early 20th century. His glider experiments laid crucial groundwork for modern aviation and inspired countless dreamers worldwide. Traveling even further into time, we encounter an explorer from the year 2000 depicted in vibrant chromolithography. With futuristic technology at their disposal, they navigate through vast skies filled with endless possibilities. The Springtime of Flight blossoms in 1948 as pioneers push boundaries and embrace new horizons. Innovation knows no bounds as inventors strive to conquer gravity itself. One such triumph is seen in Cierva C. 8W (C. 8L Mk. IV) from 1928 – another brainchild of Cierva Autogiro Company that showcases their relentless pursuit towards perfecting aerial navigation. A mesmerizing color lithograph aptly titled "Flying Machine" transports us back to an era when human ingenuity defied limitations, capturing both hearts and imaginations alike.