Aero Plane Collection

Transport. Aviation. The dream of Icarus
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)

The discovery of the law of gravitation, 1910
UIG1577152 The discovery of the law of gravitation, 1910 by Glackens, Louis (1866-1933); (add.info.: The discovery of the law of gravitation by Louis Glackens 1866-1933)

Japan WW1 : Japanese pilot, WW1, 1918 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5446472 Japan WW1 : Japanese pilot, WW1, 1918 ©UIG/Leemage by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

Lieutenant Melc with a plane from the 1st Division at UFA (Oufa), 1916 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5446640 Lieutenant Melc with a plane from the 1st Division at UFA (Oufa), 1916 ©UIG/Leemage by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

The Minerva Balloon designed by Étienne Gaspard Robert
KWE3501435 The Minerva Balloon designed by Étienne Gaspard Robert, 1763-1837. Belgian stage magician, physics lecturer and keen balloonist

Soldiers examining crashed biplane near De Panne in Flanders during the First World War
UIG5415791 Soldiers examining crashed biplane near De Panne in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium by Unknown photographer, (20th century); UIG

French Airforce, WW1 : Solitary Niewport patrolling the no-mans-land at Verdun
UIG5446861 French Airforce, WW1 : Solitary Niewport patrolling the no-mans-land at Verdun, 1916 ©UIG/Leemage by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

British Navy, Aircraft Carriers : British Aircraft Carrier Furious
UIG5446753 British Navy, Aircraft Carriers : British Aircraft Carrier Furious, showing aeroplanes on the fling-off deck, 1916 ©UIG/Leemage by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

War 1914-1918: In 1915, the aviator Jules Vedrines left in reconnaissance on a plane he called "La Vache"
PCT4261982 War 1914-1918: In 1915, the aviator Jules Vedrines left in reconnaissance on a plane he called "La Vache"

World war one searchlight, 1916
UIG1581202 World war one searchlight, 1916 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: World war one searchlight to detect enemy aircraft.); Universal History Archive/UIG

British and French soldiers spot a German plane flying above them, 1917
UIG1581200 British and French soldiers spot a German plane flying above them, 1917 by British School, (20th century); (add.info.: British and French soldiers spot a German plane flying above them)

A French barrage balloon falling to the ground in flames, 1917
UIG1581628 A French barrage balloon falling to the ground in flames, 1917 by Unknown photographer

A French barrage balloon falling to the ground in flames, 1917
UIG1581626 A French barrage balloon falling to the ground in flames, 1917 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Photograph of a French barrage balloon falling to the ground in flames)

British soldiers gather the wreckage of a German aircraft (airship) shot down over England 1916
UIG2599611 British soldiers gather the wreckage of a German aircraft (airship) shot down over England 1916

Downed German plane, Flanders (photo)
UIG683048 Downed German plane, Flanders (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Downed German plane, Flanders); Universal History Archive/UIG

Saluting Eisenhower (photo)
UIG676043 Saluting Eisenhower (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Just Before Invasion (photo)
UIG676035 Just Before Invasion (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Coast Guard LST Bags Three Japanese Planes (photo)
UIG676029 Coast Guard LST Bags Three Japanese Planes (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Cossack airplane squadron (planes identified as French Voisins) at Rostov
UIG5446592 A Cossack airplane squadron (planes identified as French Voisins) at Rostov, Don District, about 1918 ©UIG/Leemage by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

French Airforce, WW1 : 130 hp Clerget engine. Two-seat biplane, 1916 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5446914 French Airforce, WW1 : 130 hp Clerget engine. Two-seat biplane, 1916 ©UIG/Leemage by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

French Airforce, WW1 : 110 hp Le Rhone engine
UIG5446896 French Airforce, WW1 : 110 hp Le Rhone engine. Note deflector airscrew Pilot., 1914 ©UIG/Leemage by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

Postcard war 1914-1918
PCT4256815 Postcard war 1914-1918: French soldier (hairy) photographed in studio in front of painted canvas with combat aircraft and allegory of La Marseillaise by Unknown photographer

The Battle of Cambrai, 1917, Aerial bombardment during the British offensive
UIG3524972 The Battle of Cambrai, 1917, Aerial bombardment during the British offensive by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: World war One: The Battle of Cambrai, 1917)

World War One French balloon is destroyed, 1916
UIG1581000 World War One French balloon is destroyed, 1916 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: World War One French balloon is destroyed on the ground by a German aerial attack)

World War One French balloon is destroyed, 1916
UIG1580993 World War One French balloon is destroyed, 1916 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: World War One French balloon is destroyed on the ground by a German aerial attack)

Samuel Pierpont Langley (1834-1906) American astronomer and aeronautical pioneer
UIG530507 Samuel Pierpont Langley (1834-1906) American astronomer and aeronautical pioneer. Langley's steam-powered model plane Aerodrome. In 1896 Aerodrome 5 flew 3/4 mile

Half-track Rolls Out, New Britain (photo)
UIG676045 Half-track Rolls Out, New Britain (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Invasion "Ambulances" Bring out the Wounded (photo)
UIG676037 Invasion "Ambulances" Bring out the Wounded (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Pin-Up Doll Goes To Sea - What Next? (photo)
UIG676030 Pin-Up Doll Goes To Sea - What Next? (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

German Bi-plane Ago type (photo)
UIG683086 German Bi-plane Ago type (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: German Bi-plane Ago type); Universal History Archive/UIG

German Anti-aircraft gun (photo)
UIG683084 German Anti-aircraft gun (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: German Anti-aircraft gun); Universal History Archive/UIG

Taube Memorial, Gotha (photo)
UIG683080 Taube Memorial, Gotha (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Taube Memorial, Gotha); Universal History Archive/UIG

German Anti - Aircraft Gun (photo)
UIG683073 German Anti - Aircraft Gun (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: German Anti - Aircraft Gun); Universal History Archive/UIG

Capt. Berthaut and Capt. Hoppe (photo)
UIG683066 Capt. Berthaut and Capt. Hoppe (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Capt. Berthaut and Capt. Hoppe in front of German Bi-Plane); Universal History Archive/UIG

Capt. Berthaut and Capt. Hoppe (photo)
UIG683064 Capt. Berthaut and Capt. Hoppe (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Capt. Berthaut and Capt. Hoppe in front of German Bi-Plane); Universal History Archive/UIG

Studying a Plane rudder (photo)
UIG683032 Studying a Plane rudder (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Studying a Plane rudder); Universal History Archive/UIG

Hydroplane in Madagascar, c.1930 (illustration)
CCI9033046 Hydroplane in Madagascar, c.1930 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport. Aviation)

Eiffel Tower, 1924 (oil on canvas)
STM620949 Eiffel Tower, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Delaunay, Robert (1885-1941); 161.6x96.8 cm; Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri, USA; Saint Louis Art Museum; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Morton D. May

British Navy, Aircraft Carriers : Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter taking off from gun turret platform
UIG5446822 British Navy, Aircraft Carriers : Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter taking off from gun turret platform, 1916 ©UIG/Leemage by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

French Airforce, WW1 : Preparing SPAD Type No
UIG5446771 French Airforce, WW1 : Preparing SPAD Type No.13 aircraft for flight at Aviation Section, First Air Depot, Colombey les Belles aerodrome, July 1918

148th Aero SF. U.S 08/08/1918 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5446692 148th Aero SF. U.S 08/08/1918 ©UIG/Leemage by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

British Navy, Aircraft Carriers : Landing on the flight deck of HMS Argus
UIG5446877 British Navy, Aircraft Carriers : Landing on the flight deck of HMS Argus, 1916 ©UIG/Leemage by Unknown photographer, (20th century)

Honor to our Aircraft, 1915 (postcard)
PCT4283213 Honor to our Aircraft

The New Walpurgis Night: Germanic Sabbat on the Brocken, 1915 (print)
PCT9036801 The New Walpurgis Night: Germanic Sabbat on the Brocken, 1915 (print) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); (add.info.: Caricature by Albert Robida in Fantasio magazine no 209 1 october 1915)

Roland Garros (1888-1918) French aviator, in his Bleriot plane, 1911 (b/w photo)
XRH1730009 Roland Garros (1888-1918) French aviator, in his Bleriot plane

New city, design of Airplane and Train Station
DGA909770 New city, design of Airplane and Train Station, 1913, by Antonio Sant'Elia (1888-1916), Italy, 20th century; Photo © NPL - DeA Picture Library

Artillery soldiers shooting with anti-aircraft gun in Flanders during the First World War
UIG5415705 Artillery soldiers shooting with anti-aircraft gun in Flanders during the First World War, Belgium by Unknown photographer, (20th century); UIG

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"The Evolution of Flight: A Captivating Journey through Aviation History" Step into the world of aviation with this captivating lithograph poster, showcasing a wounded German pilot standing proudly in the cockpit of an aeroplane. Bursting with vibrant colors, this German WW1 War Bonds Poster serves as a powerful reminder of the bravery and sacrifice during wartime. Travel back to 1906 and witness the groundbreaking achievements of Alberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian aviation pioneer. His print captures the essence of his innovative spirit that forever changed the course of flight. In "Encounter in the Afternoon, " a watercolor on paper masterpiece from around 1940, experience an artist's interpretation of an aerial meeting between two planes. The delicate brushstrokes bring to life the excitement and wonder that filled the skies during this era. Transport yourself to serene landscapes dotted with farmhouses in a mesmerizing oil-on-canvas painting from 1912-13. As you gaze upon it, imagine how these idyllic scenes would be transformed by airplanes soaring above, revolutionizing transportation and connecting distant communities. Relive history as Hubert Latham fearlessly attempts to fly across the English Channel on July 19th, 1909. This print immortalizes his daring feat aboard an Antoinette monoplane—a testament to human determination pushing boundaries beyond imagination. Discover more about Alberto Santos-Dumont's extraordinary journey as a Brazilian aeronaut through another striking photograph capturing him amidst his flying apparatus. Witness his unwavering passion for conquering new heights and inspiring generations to come. Immerse yourself in futuristic visions with "The Air-Liner of the Future" print from 1914. Marvel at its sleek design and envision how air travel could transform societies worldwide—an early glimpse into our modern-day reality. Journey back to Havana, Cuba circa 1904 through a captivating black-and-white photograph.