Fighter Pilots Collection

An F-86 Sabre jet in flight over Glendale, Arizona

A shooter signals the launch of an F / A-18 Super Hornet
Persian Gulf, February 7, 2008 - A shooter on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, gives the signal for an F/A-18E Super Hornet to launch off ship

A Royal Air Force Harrier GR9 flying low over North Wales. The Harrier GR9 is a single seat, multi-role combat aircraft that is capable of operating in extreme environments

An F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker
July 20, 2007 - An F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker at Red Flag-Alaska

Alberto Santos-Dumont, 1907 (b / w photo)
1731255 Alberto Santos-Dumont, 1907 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Alberto Santos-Dumont (Palmira, 20 July 1873 -- Guaruja, 23 July 1932) was a Brazilian aeronaut

The dramas of the air, the fall of a military biplane in the Centocelle camp, in Rome
2815394 The dramas of the air, the fall of a military biplane in the Centocelle camp, in Rome, and death of the two aeronauts (colour litho) by Beltrame

Looking for pilot
7262784 Looking for pilot by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 90x150 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The death of Gabriele d Annunzio (colour litho)
2783777 The death of Gabriele d Annunzio (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Gabriele d Annunzio)

Dieudonne Coste (photo)
1730851 Dieudonne Coste (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Dieudonne Costes (14 November 1892 - 18 May 1973) was a French aviator who set flight distance records

Front Cover of Readings for All, 1st October 1913 (colour litho)
1730857 Front Cover of Readings for All, 1st October 1913 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Cover of " Readings for All" October 1)

Portrait of Orville Wright age 34, 1905 (photo)
7207141 Portrait of Orville Wright age 34, 1905 (photo) by Wright, Orville (1871-1948) & Wilbur (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wright brothers)

African-American pilot Capt Andrew D. Turner taking off in his Mustang plane, September 1944 (b / w photo)
1721271 African-American pilot Capt Andrew D. Turner taking off in his Mustang plane, September 1944 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Deeds of the Republican wing, in the skies of Veneto, Italian fighter wards, in command of the... (colour litho)
2784362 Deeds of the Republican wing, in the skies of Veneto, Italian fighter wards, in command of the... (colour litho) by Codognato

African-American members of the 99th Fighter Squadron of the Air Force at the Anzio Beachhead, February 1944
1721269 African-American members of the 99th Fighter Squadron of the Air Force at the Anzio Beachhead, February 1944 by American Photographer

An exciting race between earth and sky (colour litho)
2808829 An exciting race between earth and sky (colour litho) by Salvadori, Riccardo (1866-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: An exciting race between earth and sky)

Pilot, 1910
7231833 Pilot, 1910 by Haaland, Lauritz (1855-1938); 55x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Lauritz Haaland (1855-1938)); Photo © O. Vaering

The pilot and his wife, 1881
7143011 The pilot and his wife, 1881 by Lorck, Carl Julius (1829-82); 19x13 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Waiting to take off the Pilot (colour litho)
7181990 Waiting to take off the Pilot (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting to take off the Pilot)

The Good Ship Depends on the Pilots Strong Arm (engraving)
7165765 The Good Ship Depends on the Pilots Strong Arm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Good Ship Depends on the Pilots Strong Arm)

The pilots love (colour litho)
7150485 The pilots love (colour litho) by Coomans, Pierre Oliver Joseph (1816-1889); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pilots love)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pilote; Pilot (engraving)
7197098 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pilote; Pilot (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pilote; Pilot)

Portrait of Charles Lindbergh in Black Tie, 1927 (photo)
7202810 Portrait of Charles Lindbergh in Black Tie, 1927 (photo) by Hartsook, Fred (1876-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902 - 1974) was an American aviator

"A Pilot, Ho!"(engraving)
7188326 " A Pilot, Ho!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A Pilot, Ho!" Illustration for Home Words (1893).); © Look and Learn

A singular clash in the sky (colour litho)
2809194 A singular clash in the sky (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A singular clash in the sky)

A war show on the Island without Peace (colour litho)
2808979 A war show on the Island without Peace (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A war show on the Peaceless Island)

An uncommon knockdown (colour litho)
2808767 An uncommon knockdown (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An uncommon knockdown)

The end of an Albatross that had bombed Venice (colour litho)
2808671 The end of an Albatross that had bombed Venice (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The end of an Albatross that had bombed Venice)

A Victimless Catastrophe (Colour Litho)
2777890 A Victimless Catastrophe (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A victimless catastrophe)

The plane instead of oxen (colour litho)
2777880 The plane instead of oxen (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The plane instead of the oxen)

The airship that launches airplanes (colour litho)
2777755 The airship that launches airplanes (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The airship that launches airplanes)

The glorious reconquest of Pal Piccolo, the assault of the Alpine troops, while on the battle they appear
2777537 The glorious reconquest of Pal Piccolo, the assault of the Alpine troops, while on the battle they appear... (colour litho) by Beltrame

In an atmosphere of enthusiasm and between two thick wings of a cheering crowd, 25, 000 young fascists
2778159 In an atmosphere of enthusiasm and between two thick wings of a cheering crowd, 25, 000 young fascists... (colour litho) by Beltrame

War Adventures (Colour Litho)
2778537 War Adventures (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: War adventures. After two nights and two days of tormenting waiting on the sea)

How did the flight of the twelve seaplanes to Brazil begin in Orbetello (colour litho)
2778011 How did the flight of the twelve seaplanes to Brazil begin in Orbetello (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The great dares, the Swiss aviator Parmelin crosses the 11 runs the Mont Blanc at 5300... (colour litho)
2815623 The great dares, the Swiss aviator Parmelin crosses the 11 runs the Mont Blanc at 5300... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great daring)

Aerial explorations at the great cavalry maneuvers between Ticino and Mincio (colour litho)
2815577 Aerial explorations at the great cavalry maneuvers between Ticino and Mincio (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The P 2 military airship, arrived from Venice, flies over Milan, arousing enthusiasm among the population (colour litho)
2815467 The P 2 military airship, arrived from Venice, flies over Milan, arousing enthusiasm among the population (colour litho) by Beltrame

The end of the European air circuit, Vidart forced by the pavers of Paris... (colour litho)
2815456 The end of the European air circuit, Vidart forced by the pavers of Paris... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dangers of a new kind, the aviator Grote jumps to the ground from several meters high having taken... (colour litho)
2815393 Dangers of a new kind, the aviator Grote jumps to the ground from several meters high having taken... (colour litho) by Beltrame

In the superb setting of the Stadium of Domitian, in Rome, the Duce held the Grand Report at 4000... (colour litho)
2778142 In the superb setting of the Stadium of Domitian, in Rome, the Duce held the Grand Report at 4000... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A Polish aviator, who had to land due to a sudden engine failure in the mountains... (colour litho)
2777943 A Polish aviator, who had to land due to a sudden engine failure in the mountains... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Polish aviator)

Whats new in sports in America (colour litho)
2777864 Whats new in sports in America (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The news of sport in America)

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"Unleashing the Spirit of the Skies: The Courageous Fighter Pilots" From the daring pioneers to the modern heroes, they have always embodied bravery and skill in the face of adversity. Their stories are etched in history, with each image capturing a different chapter of their remarkable journey. The F-86 Sabre jet soars through the heavens, showcasing its sleek design and power. A symbol of speed and precision, it represents the cutting-edge technology that fighter pilots harness to protect our skies. An F-16 Fighting Falcon gracefully approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker for refueling—a testament to their endurance during long missions. These aerial warriors rely on teamwork and strategic coordination as they navigate vast distances to safeguard our freedom. A Royal Air Force Harrier GR9 glides low over North Wales, demonstrating their ability to adapt swiftly in any terrain. With unparalleled agility, these aviators defy gravity as they defend our borders with unwavering determination. In 1905, Orville and Wilbur Wright's portrait captures their groundbreaking achievement—the birth of aviation itself. These visionary brothers paved the way for future generations by defying conventional wisdom and unlocking mankind's dream of flight. Alberto Santos-Dumont's black-and-white photograph from 1907 showcases his pioneering spirit. His relentless pursuit pushed boundaries further than ever before—inspiring countless others to reach for new heights amidst skepticism. Yet amidst triumphs lie tragedies; lithographs depict heart-wrenching moments when lives were lost or forever altered. From military biplanes crashing in Rome's Centocelle camp to airplanes causing havoc on Madrid streets—these incidents serve as reminders of both sacrifice and resilience within this noble profession. Even clashes between trains and airplanes remind us that progress comes at a cost—an eternal struggle between man-made marvels colliding against nature's forces. But throughout history, they have faced such challenges head-on with unwavering courage.