Dogfight Collection

WW2 Aircraft - A Spitfire and Heinkel 111K
WW2 - Engagement in the air between a German Heinkel 111K long-range bomber and an RAF Spitfire, which has secured a hit. Date: circa 1941

Firestorm (colour litho)
2778617 Firestorm (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firestorm. Teams of Axis airplanes swoop down on the English motorized columns that attack in)

View of part of Duke Street, formerly Duck Lane, West Smithfield, 1807. Tudor timber houses of oak
FLO5000669 View of part of Duke Street, formerly Duck Lane, West Smithfield, 1807. Tudor timber houses of oak, chestnut and plaster. Man on a ladder lighting a gas lantern

MS-Bretagne
José Fangueiro

War In The Air
A painting which shows the action of a dogfight in the clouds between military planes, which are swirling in all directions. Date: circa 1918

AERIAL DOGFIGHT
A deadly game of life and death is played out over Europe as a Bristol flies against Fokker D.VIIs Date: 1918

LARGE AERIAL DOGFIGHT
The skies over Europe are filled with warring aircraft; Spads battle with Fokker D.VIIs in a fight to the death Date: 1918

Bursting throgh the frame
Doron Margulies

British versus German aircraft, 1918 (colour litho)
701960 British versus German aircraft, 1918 (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures

Dogfight
Vlad Cioplea

45th Victory of Guynemer, 15th June 1917 (oil on canvas)
1721894 45th Victory of Guynemer, 15th June 1917 (oil on canvas) by Farrer, Henry (1843-1903); Location Unknown; (add.info.: Georges Guynemar (1894-1917) French fighter pilot

The Bristol Fighter, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho)
STC400414 The Bristol Fighter, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho) by Bradshaw, Stanley Orton (1903-1950); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Last Victory of James McCudden, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho)
STC400412 The Last Victory of James McCudden, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho) by Bradshaw

The Death of Werner Voss, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho)
STC400409 The Death of Werner Voss, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho) by Bradshaw, Stanley Orton (1903-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Werner Voss (1897-1917)

Battle of Britain, 1941 (colour litho)
PNH356300 Battle of Britain, 1941 (colour litho) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 76.2x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Phantom Plane, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho)
STC400413 The Phantom Plane, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho) by Bradshaw, Stanley Orton (1903-1950); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Bristol fighter attacks German Gotha bomber over London by night (colour litho)
701959 Bristol fighter attacks German Gotha bomber over London by night (colour litho) by Watson, Geoffrey (fl.1905-49); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; English, out of copyright

A Dog Fight, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho)
STC400418 A Dog Fight, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho) by Bradshaw, Stanley Orton (1903-1950); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Death of Richthofen, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho)
STC400416 The Death of Richthofen, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho) by Bradshaw, Stanley Orton (1903-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Air Fight at Wytschaete, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash
STC255943 Air Fight at Wytschaete, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, Part Three, Paul Nash, 1918 (colour litho) by Nash

L Escadrille Lafayette, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho)
STC400410 L Escadrille Lafayette, illustration from Flying Memories by John Hamilton, 1934 (litho) by Bradshaw, Stanley Orton (1903-1950); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Battle between a bulldog and Jack, a Cingalese monkey, in Worcester, England, 1799
6337363 Battle between a bulldog and Jack, a Cingalese monkey, in Worcester, England, 1799 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Battle between a bulldog and Jack, a Cingalese monkey)

British Supermarine Spitfire fighter shooting down a German bomber over the Forth Bridge, World War II, Scotland
6014675 British Supermarine Spitfire fighter shooting down a German bomber over the Forth Bridge, World War II, Scotland, October 1939 (colour litho) by English School

British biplane bringing down a German Taube monoplane with pistol fire
701963 British biplane bringing down a German Taube monoplane with pistol fire, early in the war (colour litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English

The Arrival of a Stage Coach at the Terminus, detail of some passengers
PWI90182 The Arrival of a Stage Coach at the Terminus, detail of some passengers, 1804 (oil on panel) (detail of 82846) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); Louvre, Paris

Captain Bell-Irving engaging three of the enemys aeroplanes (litho)
STC413361 Captain Bell-Irving engaging three of the enemys aeroplanes (litho) by Avis, W. (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 19th December 1915; Captain Malcolm McBean Bell-Irving)

Captain Hawkers aerial battle with three German aeroplanes (litho)
STC413337 Captain Hawkers aerial battle with three German aeroplanes (litho) by Avis, W. (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Hawker VC (1890-1916)

Swooping Down on a Hostile Plane, from British Artists at the Front
STC255958 Swooping Down on a Hostile Plane, from British Artists at the Front, Continuation of The Western Front, 1918 (colour litho) by Nevinson

Second-Lieutenant Patrick about to land alongside a German aeroplane which he had shot
STC412109 Second-Lieutenant Patrick about to land alongside a German aeroplane which he had shot down (litho) by Avis, W. (20th Century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Captain Hawkers aerial battle with three German aeroplanes, July 25th 1915
STC373352 Captain Hawkers aerial battle with three German aeroplanes, July 25th 1915, illustration from The History of the Nation (litho) by Avis, W

French Nieuport and German Albatros in action, WW1
French Nieuport and German Albatros in action, First World War. Drawing by Lieutenant Richard Barrett Talbot Kelly. 1916

The Chase (colour litho)
981887 The Chase (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chase. Two Hawker Furies, capable of a speed of over 200 miles per hour)

Prowess of Italian aviators in the Spanish sky (colour litho)
2783852 Prowess of Italian aviators in the Spanish sky (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prowess of Italian aviators in the Spanish sky)

Boldness of Legionary Aviators in the Spanish Sky (Colour Litho)
2783829 Boldness of Legionary Aviators in the Spanish Sky (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boldness of Legionary Aviators in the Spanish Sky)

The Enemy crashed to the Earth in a column of Flame and Smoke
STC308703 The Enemy crashed to the Earth in a column of Flame and Smoke, illustration from Told in the Huts: The YMCA Gift Book, published 1916 (colour litho) by Cuneo

Fantasy depictions of an air battle and of an aircraft for transporting freight in
CHT404254 Fantasy depictions of an air battle and of an aircraft for transporting freight in the year 2000, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School

Captain Ralph Newton Adams, with Second-Lieutenant Vernon as observer
STC412113 Captain Ralph Newton Adams, with Second-Lieutenant Vernon as observer, and Second-Lieutenant Dirk Cloete, attacking six enemy machines

British Avro Anson of Coastal Command shooting down a German Dornier, World War II (colour litho)
6001953 British Avro Anson of Coastal Command shooting down a German Dornier, World War II (colour litho) by English School

This English aeroplane succumbed to tough air combat near Albert (b / w photo)
STC406169 This English aeroplane succumbed to tough air combat near Albert (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: hit at its most vulnerable point)

Captain Hawkers aerial battle with three German aeroplanes, July 25th 1915
STC306678 Captain Hawkers aerial battle with three German aeroplanes, July 25th 1915, illustration from The History of the Nation (litho) by Avis, W

War in the Air, 1918 (oil on canvas)
CIV214975 War in the Air, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 306x244.5 cm; Canadian War Museum, Ottawa

WWI Dogfight, 1918 (w / c on paper)
3057628 WWI Dogfight, 1918 (w/c on paper) by McCarthy, R.C. (fl.1918); 30.5x39.4 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; British, out of copyright

British Army airmen of the RFC attacking a German monoplane, World War I (litho)
972759 British Army airmen of the RFC attacking a German monoplane, World War I (litho) by Millar, Addison Thomas (1850-1913); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coast defence (colour litho)
981894 Coast defence (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coast defence. The raiders fate.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Illustration from Told in the Huts: The YMCA Gift Book
STC308708 Illustration from Told in the Huts: The YMCA Gift Book, published 1916 (colour litho) by Cuneo, Cyrus (1879-1916); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Vivid impression of the terrific struggle for Armentieres in April, 1918, 1918-19 (litho)
STC359895 Vivid impression of the terrific struggle for Armentieres in April, 1918, 1918-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aerial dogfight between a German Heinkel III bomber and a Russian Mig 3 fighter, World War II, 1943-1944 (colour litho)
6015161 Aerial dogfight between a German Heinkel III bomber and a Russian Mig 3 fighter, World War II, 1943-1944 (colour litho) by English School

"Another Down!"(colour litho)
981889 " Another Down!" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Another Down!".); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

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"Unleashing the Fury: Aerial Dogfights in World War History" In the vast expanse of the sky, where bravery and skill clashed, a thrilling chapter of history unfolded. The dogfight – an intense aerial battle between warplanes – became synonymous with courage and determination during times of conflict. From the legendary Spitfire to the formidable Heinkel 111K, these magnificent machines took center stage in epic confrontations. One such momentous encounter was witnessed during World War II when a Spitfire engaged in a heart-stopping dogfight with a Heinkel 111K. Their roaring engines echoed through the clouds as they maneuvered with precision and agility, each pilot striving for victory. But this spectacle wasn't limited to WWII alone; even earlier conflicts saw their fair share of breathtaking battles. In WWI's Yser region, a Belgian plane valiantly shot down a Taube aircraft amidst turbulent skies. Similarly, British and German planes locked horns in fierce duels high above the trenches. As time progressed, advancements in technology brought forth more sophisticated aircraft. In 1918, vibrant colors adorned lithographs depicting British versus German planes engaging in combat - an awe-inspiring sight that showcased both artistry and warfare intertwined. The audacity displayed by pilots knew no bounds; nowhere was this more evident than over Malta's skies. With daring assaults depicted on lithographs painted with vivid hues, it is clear that these brave aviators defied gravity itself to protect their homeland. Contingencies were ever-present during these airborne clashes; unforeseen circumstances tested pilots' mettle at every turn. Yet amidst chaos and uncertainty emerged heroes like Guynemer whose oil on canvas masterpiece commemorated his remarkable 45th victory on June 15th, 1917 - forever immortalizing his name among aviation legends. These large-scale aerial dogfights shaped history while showcasing humanity's unwavering spirit against all odds.