Biplane Collection (page 18)

The Martinsyde Raymor biplane being assembled at the airfield at Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John s, Newfoundland, prior to the attempt by Frederick Raynham (pilot) and C.W.F

London to Manchester Air Race 27th April 1910 Crowds gather around the aircraft of Grahame White at Wormwood Scrubs, following a test flight before the start of the Daily Mail London to Manchester

A pilot of 75 Squadron, RAF Driffield seen here walking back to the crew room as a Vickers Virginia bomber approaches the airfield. 1st March 1937

Precision flying demonstrated by Hawker Harts of 18 Squadron of the RAF 25th June 1933

Precision flying demonstrated by Hawker Harts of 57 Squadron of the RAF during the Hendon Air Pageant 25th June 1933

RAF Short S. 8 / 8 Rangoon seaplanes of 203 Squadron believed to be at RAF Felixstowe before
RAF Short S.8/8 Rangoon seaplanes of 203 Squadron believed to be at RAF Felixstowe before their journey to Basra, Iraq. 7th February 1931

Sea trials of the Blackburn Shark fitted with floats off the Yorkshire coast close to the Blackburn works at Brough. April 1935

A Blackburn B2 aircraft seen here on the beach at Filey. 1st June 1932

Westland Wallaces of 501 (City of Bristol) Squadron on morning patrol above Staple Hill, Gloucestershire in 1933

Four RAF Tiger Moth trainers flying in formation at Baginton, Coventry, West Midlands. Circa 1963

Supermarine Southampton flying boats seen during a flying display off the beaches of Skegness. Circa June 1933

An Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth aircraft of the Argosy class. All the original seven have now been dismantled except one now used for joy-riding at Blackpool. 18th September 1936

Four Airco D. H. 2 single-seater fighters on Beauval Aerodrome
Four Airco D.H. 2 single-seater fighters on Beauval Aerodrome. Fourth Army Aircraft Park, 1916

German Albatros biplanes (Type D. II) about to start on a flight. Western Front. Circa September 1916 Evaluation Scan

Wing walker, Tanya Gaze, with the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane pictured at Elvington. 01/09/1998

The Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane pictured at Elvington 01/09/1998

Evening Chronicle photographer Stuart Outterside became the papers eye in the sky when he paid a visit to the Great Outdoors and Motor Show 84

A Dunlop Pitts Special aerobatic aircraft entertains the crowd at the Coquet Show, Amble. 28/08/1983

Sunday Sun reporter, Tamzin Lewis, tries her hand at wing walking on the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane at Elvington 01/09/1998

The Toyota / Lexus aerobatic display team go through their routine, with Journal reporter Dick Godfrey on board, at the Sunderland International Airshow. 31/07/1991

Wing walker, Tanya Gaze, performs on the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane at Elvington. 01/09/1998

Graham Tyson on the wings of the Tiger moth with a Colt 38 ready to shoot from a moving aircraft at the balloons surrounding his fiancee, Christine Good. 17th April 1977

The Rothmans aerobactics team, in their Pitts Special aircraft, were due to perform in the last of their shows of 1980. They thrilled crowds of sightseers at Sunderland

The de Havilland Tiger Moth, based at Sunderland Airport, which developed engine trouble while taking off. Pilot Steve Marples glided the aircraft down onto a field near Barmston pond

Two flights of Armstrong Whitworth Siskin fighter aircraft, part of the squadron sent to thrill the crowds at Cramlington. 05/10/1929

A de Havilland Tiger Moth landing on an airfiield. 02 / 07 / 1977
A de Havilland Tiger Moth landing on an airfiield. 02/07/1977

An Avro 504 biplane carries a daring wing walker of the Cornwall Aviation Co. Ltd. St Austell at Sir Alan Cobhams Cramlington flying display in 1932. Cramlington airfield, aerodrome, airport

A de Havilland Tiger Moth biplane during its display at the Sunderland Airshow. 14/06/1981

RAF Gloucester Gamecock biplane fighters pictured at Cramlington the day before the air pageant. 21/08/1931

Allanah Campbell Flew across the English Channel standing on the wing of a Tigermoth biplane August 1963

Captain Ferber seen here leaving Ambleteuse on his town to town flight in France 16th September 1909

Samuel Franklin Cody seen here during a flying display at Doncaster racecourse. 18th October 1909

Samuel Franklin Cody seen here with his wife Lela Cody taking a flight at Laffans Plain near Aldershot. Mrs Cody made history two days earlier by becoming the first woman to fly in the United

Pierre Verrier seen here taking off from Hendon airfield. Verrier was carrying Ivor Castle the Daily Mirrors staff photographer aloft for a aerial photographic session over London. 8th June 1912

Mr Rawlinsons seen here having his Farman aircraft towed to the aviation grounds at Mourmelon-le-Grand where Henri Farman has his aircraft factory and flying school 17th March 1910

Grahame White and passenger seen here getting into the float plane " Wake Up England" during a Daily Mail sponsored tour of seaside towns to promote avaition in the United Kingdom

Henri Farman seen here giving a demonstration of flying during Blackpool Aviation Week. 19th October 1909

This De Havilland D. H. 84 G-ACCV Seafarer flown by Mr Jim Mollison
This De Havilland D.H.84 G-ACCV Seafarer flown by Mr Jim Mollison and his wife Amy Mollison (formerly Amy Johnson), pictured in flight over Mine Head Lighthouse off the coast of Waterford

Lieutenant John W. Seddon of the Royal Navy belived to be on the right of this picture inspired by a flying paper model designed a giant tandem biplane called the Mayfly

Samuel Franklin Cody seen here with flying with a passenger at Laffans Plain near Aldershot, during army testing of aircraft and their potential uses. 10th September 1909

The British Army Aeroplane Number 1 seen here being flown by Samuel Franklin Cody at Farnborough. The aircraft flew about fifty yards at a height of ten feet. 11th January 1909

Crowds on Yarmouth beach seen here waving off Harry George Hawker and his mechanic Harry Kauper during their second attempt for the Daily Mail Round Great Britain prize of £ 5000

Lieut Parke Royal Navy seen here at the controls of his machine in which he was killed a few days later along with Arkell Hardwicke when the aircraft crashed on to the golf course in Wembley

Samuel Franklin Cody at the controls of his machine shortly after leaving Bangley Barn during the Daily Mail 1100 mile air race around Britain. 25rd July 1911

The flying machine of Mr E Mines, engineer, seen here at the Doncaster flying meeting. Edgar Wallace (pipe) and journalist harold Ashton seen here discussing the best way to steal the machine

Samuel Franklin Cody seen here at the controls of the first British Military aircraft during army testing of aircraft and their potential uses at Farnborough. 15th October 1909

Ships - Ark Royal - Old - "Doves"of the Ark in peacetime - A Swordfish
Ships - Ark Royal - Old - " Doves" of the Ark in peacetime - A Swordfish aircraft lands on the deck of the Ark Royal

A twin engined Caudron biplane in flight over Salonika in the Balkans during World War One 1915

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"Taking Flight: The Timeless Charm of Biplanes" Step back in time with this captivating poster design by the Bristol Aeroplane Co Ltd, showcasing the iconic biplanes that once ruled the skies. From aerial photography in 1919 to the thrilling Sopwith Camel and Sopwith Camel 2F-1, these magnificent aircrafts have left an indelible mark on aviation history. Marvel at the awe-inspiring 1903 Wright Flyer on display at the Science Museum in London, a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of flight. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you gaze upon Imperial Airways' vintage poster, inviting you to embark on a journey through time. Experience a breathtaking view of London captured by Captain Alfred G Buckham's lens during 1926-1927, where biplanes gracefully soared above cityscapes. Witness the Nieuport 11 Bebe in low-level flight, its wings slicing through the air with precision and grace. Joining forces with U. S. Army Air Service was not just about learning but also earning your place among aviators - as depicted in their compelling recruiting poster from 1918. British RAF aeroplanes from 1939 remind us of their crucial role during wartime under G. H Davis' skilled brushstrokes. Relive the golden age of aviation at Goodwood Revival Bi-plane event where enthusiasts gather to celebrate these timeless flying machines. And finally, let Imperial Airways' enchanting poster transport you back to an era when travel was an adventure filled with wonder and elegance. Intriguingly versatile and undeniably charming, biplanes continue to captivate our imagination even today – reminding us that dreams can indeed take flight against all odds.