Aerodrome Collection (page 4)

Marjorie Vereker in her aircraft at Heston Aerodrome
Mrs Marjorie Rosamond Seton Dower Vereker (nee Mulliner) (1902-1992) in her aircraft at Heston Aerodrome at the annual flying meeting of The Brigade of Guards at their HQ at Heston Air Park where

Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan
Aerodrome from 1000ft. William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill AFC, AFRAeS (1893-1965) was a Scottish peer and record-breaking air pioneer who was later shown to have passed secret

Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan
General view of Aerodrome, September 1922. William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill AFC, AFRAeS (1893-1965) was a Scottish peer

Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan
Opening of Aerodrome, Inspection by Vice Admiral Ide. I.J.N. who is shaking hands with Lt Cdr Fowler (in charge of the Flying Section)

Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan
Shinto ceremony at opening of the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Station at Kasumi-ga-ura, July 1921. William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill AFC

A Small Motor Tractor Getting a Huge R.A.F. Bombing Machine into Position... (1919)
A Small Motor Tractor Getting a Huge R.A.F. Bombing Machine into Position on an Aerodrome Near Liges-Court in France, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919

Langley Aerodrome 1903 Failure at Launch, Take-Off Crash Date: 1903

Hawker Siddeley HS748 Andover CC2, XS790, of The Queen??
Hawker Siddeley HS748 Andover CC2, XS790, of The Queen?s Flight at Halfpenny Green Aerodrome near Wolverhampton, bringing the Queen Mother on the occasion of her visit to the Wolverhampton School

Mr. and Mrs. Churchill at an Air-Meeting at Hendon, c1910s, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Mr. and Mrs. Churchill at an Air-Meeting at Hendon, c1910s, (1945). British politician and statesman Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) and his wife Clementine (1880-1977) at Hendon Aerodrome

More British Bombs on an Enemy-Held Aerodrome, 1939-1940, (1941). Creator: Unknown
More British Bombs on an Enemy-Held Aerodrome, 1939-1940, (1941). From Fighter Pilot - A Personal Record of the Campaign in France. September 8th, 1939, to June 13th, 1940. [B. T. Batsford Ltd

Where Officers of a Great Aerodrome Keep Contact with the Flying Pilots, c1935. The Control Tower of Croydon Airport, also known as London Terminal Aerodrome or London Airport

A Symbol of the Modern World - Passengers Embarking at Croydon Aerodrome, c1935. From Our Wonderful World, Volume III, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Cars at the Riley Motor Club Rally, Croydon Aerodrome, 25 April 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Place: Croydon. Riley M.C. Rally. Date: 25.4.31

Armstrong Whitworth Argosy, Croydon Aerodrome, 25 April 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
A.W. Argosy Vehicle Reg. No. G-aEJ. Place: Croydon. Riley M.C. Rally. Date: 25.4.31

Handley Page W10, Croydon Aerodrome, 25 April 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Handley Page aircraft W10 Vehicle Reg. No. G-EBMM. Unidentified aircraft Vehicle Reg. No. F-ALC? Place: Croydon. Riley M.C. Rally. Date: 25.4.31

Riley Motor Club Rally, Croydon Aerodrome, 25 April 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Place: Croydon. Riley M.C. Rally. Date: 25.4.31

Ford Trimotor plane about to depart from an airfield, c1932. Nicknamed the Tin Goose, the Ford Trimotor was designed by William B Stout and was manufactured by the Ford Motor Company

Professor Samuel P Langleys aeroplane, 1903. Samuel Pierpoint Langley (1834-1906) was an American astronomer and aeronautical pioneer

An instructor explaining engine details to a pupils at Sealand Aerodrome, Flintshire, c1936 (c1937)
An instructor explaining engine details to a group of pupils at the Service Flying Training School at Sealand Aerodrome, Flintshire, Wales, c1936 (c1937). From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol

The Aerial Derby: the pilot of the Avro, Mr FP Raynham, 1913 (1934). Artist: Flight Photo
The Aerial Derby: the pilot of the Avro, Mr FP Raynham, 1913 (1934). Frederick Phillips Raynham (1893-1954) gained his aviators certificate in 1911 aged 17

The end of a great flight: Mr Robert Slacks arrival at Hendon, 1913 (1934). Artist: Flight Photo
The end of a great flight: Mr Robert Slacks arrival at Hendon, 1913 (1934). Robert Slack qualified for his aviators certificate on 14 November 1911

Picturesque Guardian of the Iraq Frontier, 1941. An Arab Legionary on sentry duty at an R.A.F. aerodrome in Transjordan. From The War Illustrated: Volume 4 edited by Sir John Hammerton

Croydon Aerodrome, 1936. Sights of Britain, second series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

French Fighter Squadron Aerodrome, 1918, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
French Fighter Squadron Aerodrome, 1918, (1926)

Passengers arriving to embark for Paris at Croydon Aerodrome, London, 1925
Passengers arriving to embark for Paris at Croydon Aerodrome, London. Cover for Airways magazine, London, March 1925

Loading a biplane with passengers and luggage at Croydon Aerodrome, London. Cover of Airways magazine, London, June 1925

SP Langleys steam-powered model plane Aerodrome, c1896. SP Langley, American astronomer and aeronautical pioneer. Langleys steam-powered model plane Aerodrome. In 1896 Aerodrome 5 flew 3/4 mile

Douglas Bader and his wife
Douglas Bader (1910-1982) RAF fighter ace, pictured with his wife and a light aircraft at Lungi Airport, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: late 1950s

Charles Hughesdon and his wife the actress Florence Desmond
Charles Hughesdon and his wife, the actress Florence Desmond, at the RAeS Garden Party at the Fairey Aerodrome on the Great West Road, London, 14 May 1939. Date: 1939

Fortuna at Croydon aerodrome with DH86 of Aer Lingus; Croydon, England

In the foreground, DE Havilland DH86 Express, G-ACVY / 2302, Railway Air Services at Castle Bromwich Aerodrome; Castle
In the foreground, DE Havilland DH86 Express, G-ACVY/2302, Railway Air Services at Castle Bromwich Aerodrome; Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, England

in the foreground DE HAVILLAND DH. 86 EXPRESS, G-ACVY / 2302, RAILWAY AIR SERVICES at Castle Bromwich Aerodrome
in the foreground DE HAVILLAND DH.86 EXPRESS, G-ACVY / 2302, RAILWAY AIR SERVICES at Castle Bromwich Aerodrome

Fortuna at Croydon aerodrome, together with the DH86 of Ae Lingus; Croydon, England

Uganda Entebbe Plane landed aerodrome 1936
Uganda. Entebbe. Plane landed on aerodrome. 1936, Uganda, Entebbe

R. A. F activities Plane taxiing out Ramleh Aerodrome
R.A.F. activities. Plane taxiing out Ramleh Aerodrome. 1934, Israel, Ramlah

Bedouin Circassian chiefs Aerodrome Amman 1921
Bedouin and Circassian chiefs on the Aerodrome at Amman, 1921. 1921, Jordan, Amman

The Langley Aerodrome Flying Machine In Flight In The 19Th Century. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897

Floating landing strips for aircraft by G. H. Davis
Surface tension seadromes: floating landing strips for aircraft. A revolutionary British invention: a floating aerodrome tested by the Admiralty. 1945

Cody kite at the 1951 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden ?
Cody kite at the 1951 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at White Waltham Aerodrome on 6 May

Wg Cdr J. A. Kent with the Deperdussin of 1910, belonging?
Wg Cdr J.A. Kent with the Deperdussin of 1910, belonging to the Shuttleworth Collection at the 1949 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at White Waltham Aerodrome on 8 May

Imperial Airways latest Empire flying boat Capella being prepared at Southampton

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Step into the world of aviation with a glimpse into the captivating history and thrilling events that have taken place at various aerodromes around the globe. From exhilarating air races to breathtaking aerial pageants, these snapshots offer a window into the awe-inspiring world of flight. Imagine yourself transported back in time as you admire the Air Race for the Kings Cup Poster, showcasing skilled pilots pushing their limits in pursuit of victory. The Hendon Aerial Pageant comes alive through faded photographs, capturing daredevil stunts and heart-stopping maneuvers that left spectators breathless. Intrigue surrounds Supermarine test pilots at High Post Aerodrome in March - what groundbreaking innovations were they testing? Meanwhile, Blackburn Kangaroo, G-EAOW, has arrived at Hounslow Aerodrome, ready to embark on new adventures high above. The Empire Air Day Poster invites you to witness a celebration of aviation's triumphs and advancements. And if you seek an adrenaline rush from a different perspective, Pleasure Flights beckon with promises of soaring through endless skies. Delve deeper into this fascinating realm with printed souvenir paper napkins adorned with iconic aircraft designs. An Afternoon At Home at a Modern Flying Club by Johns offers an intimate glimpse into the camaraderie shared among aviators who call these aerodromes home. From an aerial view of Duxford Aerodrome - now Imperial War Museum Duxford and American Air Museum - one can almost hear echoes of engines roaring overhead. Wind sock flutters proudly over Belle Ile en Mer's aerodrome in France; it stands as a testament to countless takeoffs and landings witnessed throughout its existence. Traveling further back in time reveals Types of German aeroplanes during World War One - relics that shaped military strategies and forever altered warfare tactics. Finally, Rarotonga International Airport welcomes visitors to paradise amidst palm-fringed shores; here lies an aerodrome where dreams take flight.