Piloting Collection

Coyne Helicopter / Ufo
Captain Lawrence J. Coyne, piloting a UH-1H helicopter observes a UFO at close quarters, the craft beaming a green light on the chopper near Mansfield, Ohio, USA

Jersey Airways Poster
Poster, I d prefer Jersey Airways. A cartoon of animals powering and piloting a flying machine above a rough sea, with a Jersey Airways biplane high above them

The Flying Prince by Johns
HRH the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII, then Duke of Windsor) piloting his new Puss Moth monoplane. Date: 1930

British aviators in flight
3732665 British aviators in flight; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting British aviators in flight. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Vintage IAF II
Tal Paz-Fridman

Vintage IAF I
Tal Paz-Fridman

Pioneers of Italian aviation: Official postcard of flight experiments in Italy
5313707 Pioneers of Italian aviation: Official postcard of flight experiments in Italy. Profile view of the Delagrange aircraft and a detail of the piloting post. 1908; SeM Studio/UIG.

Vintage IAF XIV
Tal Paz-Fridman

Vintage IAF XIII
Tal Paz-Fridman

The Wright Brothers first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on 17th December 1903. Wilbur watching Orville piloting the plane. Date: early 1900s

WW2 - Miles Magister Instructional Flight
A photograph which shows a British WW2 Royal Air Force instructor piloting a Miles Magister training aircraft, with the pupil sat in the rear cockpit. Date: circa 1940s

Blanchards balloon and apparatus
The French balloonist Jean Pierre Blanchard in his balloon, which had flapping wings. From aAThe Leisure HouraA, a British aJournal of Instruction and RecreationaA

Professor Jacques Charles and Nicolas-Louis Robert fly the world
1547393 Professor Jacques Charles and Nicolas-Louis Robert fly the worlds first manned hydrogen balloon on 1 December 1783 in the Tuilleries Gardens, Paris, from Histoire de France

Tugboat Piloting Ship Date: 1954

Orville Wright piloting an early aeroplane
Orville Wright pilots an early aeroplane. 1905

Hot air balloon basket, arrangement of instruments for scientific trips

WW1 - French air reconnaisance, 1914
WW1 - French air-scouts on a Breguet biplane. A Sergeant of Engineers is piloting, one passenger is observing the country below, the other throws out a cylindrical case containing a message

Dutch air scouts at Schiphol Airport with KLM aeroplane
Dutch scouts, the Parmentier Air Scout Troop, at Schiphol Airport with a KLM aeroplane, 29 January 1947. They are being inspected by Commander K D Parmentier

Balloon of Renard and Krebs
Antique illustration of balloon of Renard and Krebs

Man sitting in hull of yacht racing along water

Pilot Pond in Banff

Beacon of Fanad Head at the mouth of Milford sound, Co Donegal, Ireland

Beacon of Fanad Head at the mouth of Milford sound, Co Donegal Ireland

Samuel Franklin Cody, from The Year 1912, published London, 1913 (b / w photo)
KW280467 Samuel Franklin Cody, from The Year 1912, published London, 1913 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) & Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Cenderawasih Bay West Papua Indonesia

Bleriot In Flight
5th August 1912: Louis Bleriot (1872-1936) piloting his plane on the return journey from Lowestoft. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

D W Llewellyn climbs into the Percival Vega Gull
D.W. Llewellyn climbs into the Percival Vega Gull, G-AEAB, which he is piloting with Charles F. Hughesdon at dawn at the start of the Schlesinger Portsmouth to Johannesburg race on 29 September 1936

Glenn Curtiss piloting his Aerodrome No3 June Bug on 4 July 1908 to win the Scientific American Trophy. Date: 1908

Flight, 1913. Gustave Hamel (1884ja-1914), English aviation pioneer. Hamel disappeared over the English Channel on 23 May 1914 on a flight from France piloting a new aircraft

Balloon ascent of Lunardi, Artillery Ground
Ascent of Lunardis celebrated air balloon from the Artillery Ground, London, watched by spectators. 15 September 1784

Blanchard balloon ascent, Rouen, France
Third balloon ascent of Jean-Pierre Blanchard, with Mr Boby, from the old barracks at Rouen. They later descended on the Plaine de Puissanval. 18 July 1784

Lunardis Grand Air Balloon which ascended from the Artillery Ground, London, and descended at Ware, Hertfordshire. With an inset portrait and numbered annotations. 15 September 1784

Flight 29: machine close to the ground, Orville piloting, covering a distance of 640 feet in 15 seconds; Dayton, Ohio. Date 1904 Aug. 13

Orville piloting the third flight of December 17, 1903; Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Date 1903 Dec. 17

Side view of Wilbur Wright piloting a glider in level flight almost overhead, moving to left, showing bottom wing and elevator. Date 1901

Flight 30: machine close to the ground, Wilbur piloting, covering a distance of 784 feet in 22 3/4 seconds; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1904 Aug. 13

Flight 19: Orville piloting, covering a distance of 356 feet, machine close to the ground; Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio. Date 1904 Aug. 5

Aeroplane Postcard
A greeting card features a girl piloting a biplane, reflecting the current interest in flying in France

Cody in Britain 1908
American aviator Samuel Franklin Cody makes the first officially recognised aeroplane flight in Great Britain, piloting British Army Aeroplane No 1 at Farnborough

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"Piloting: A Journey Through Aviation History" From the daring flights of Coyne Helicopter to the mysterious sightings of UFOs, the world has always fascinated and captivated us. As we gaze upon the vintage Jersey Airways Poster, it takes us back to a time when air travel was just beginning to take flight. In "The Flying Prince" by Johns, we are transported to an era where dreams soared high with Orville Wright's first flight at Kitty Hawk. The image of him piloting an early aeroplane ignites our imagination and reminds us of the courage and determination that paved the way for modern aviation. Amidst turbulent times like WW2, Miles Magister Instructional Flight became crucial in training pilots for combat missions, and is a testament to their skill and bravery that they navigated through danger with precision. However, not all journeys end in triumph. Modern tragedies such as the spherical balloon crash in France remind us of the risks involved in this exhilarating profession. Our hearts mourn for those five aeronauts who lost their lives pursuing their passion amidst vast skies. Yet, there have been moments filled with wonderment too. Blanchard's balloon and apparatus showcase how pioneers pushed boundaries beyond conventional aircraft designs. Professor Jacques Charles and Nicolas-Louis Robert flew across oceans, breaking barriers as they embarked on a journey that would change history forever. Piloting extends beyond airplanes alone; even tugboats play a vital role in guiding massive ships safely through treacherous waters. This timeless image from 1954 symbolizes teamwork and expertise required to navigate uncharted territories. During WW1, French air reconnaissance played a pivotal role in gathering intelligence from above enemy lines - showcasing how aerial surveillance revolutionized warfare strategies forever. And let's not forget about Dutch air scouts at Schiphol Airport proudly posing next to KLM aeroplanes - representing progress made possible by pioneers who dared to dream big. Piloting is not just a profession.