Fly Collection

Poster advertising Air Ceylon -- fly the sapphire service. A man rides on an elephant, while a distant plane flies overhead

Pan & Wendy Fly / Postcard
Peter Pan and Wendy fly to Never-Never Land

Icarus & Daedalus
Daedalus encouraged his son Icarus to fly from the island of Crete to the sun. But the sun melted the wax with which his wings were fastened on and Icarus fell into the sea

Racing pigeon release
Racing pigeons released from their traps from transport lorries at the start of a race from Worcestershire to Tipton in The Black Country in the English Midlands Date: 1992

French and English artificial fishing flies. circa 1900

National Aviation Day Display poster
Poster, National Aviation Day Display, new events, new thrills, new aircraft, fly with the three aces, under the direction of Sir Alan Cobham, Coming Soon. 20th century

Amy Johnson 1930
Miss Amy Johnson overhauling her Gypsy Moth aeroplane after landing in Australia. She was the first woman pilot to fly alone to Australia

Peter Pan / Theatre Poster
Peter Pan and Wendy fly over the rooftops in a poster to advertise the stage show

WW2 poster, Fly with the RAF
WW2 poster, Men in reserved occupations can now fly with the RAF as pilot or observer. Apply nearest combined recruiting centre. Date: 1941

Red Kite Milvus milvus Mid Wales winter

The Moonchild by Florence Mary Anderson
A small, angelic looking child is carried through the sky in a basket held by a colourful group of fairies and pixies. c.1925

French artificial fishing flies. circa 1900

Ichthyosaurr, Plesiosaurus, Pterodactylus
Duria Antiquior - A more ancient Dorset by Sir Henry Thomas De la Beche. This collection of marine and avian reptiles could be found in Europe during the early Jurassic period about 200 million years

A fantasy illustration of marine reptiles
The Sea-Dragons as they lived. Frontispiece by John Martin from The Book of the Great Sea-Dragons by Thomas Hawkins, 1840

Xanthopan morganii praedicta, sphinx moth
Darwins sphinx moth, found in Madagascar. The species as a whole is known as Morgans sphinx

Blackheath versus London Scottish Rugby match
A rugby match between Blackheath and London Scottish rugby clubs. The picture shows Harry Coverdale of Blackheath being collared at the end of a great run

The Battle of Britain
A circular painting depicting the brave men of the Royal Airforce on the ground and in action during the Battle of Briatin

Ufos / Yorkshire, England
Three flying saucers are photographed as they fly in formation over Yorkshire. Alas, the photo has since been proved to be a fake

PERUVIAN FIGUREHEAD
The figurehead of the ship Peruvian, wrecked off Seaford, Sussex, England, in February 1899. Sparks flew as the ship was battered against the sea wall. Date: shipwrecked 1899

Flying Ant
Antique illustration of Flying Ant

Fruit fly, SEM Z340 / 0768
Fruit fly. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fruit fly (Drosophila funebris) on an apple. Its compound eyes (red) are seen and its wings are outstretched

HMS Sedgefly, river gunboat, Mesopotamia, WW1
HMS Sedgefly, a British river Fly-class gunboat, on the River Tigris in Mesopotamia during the First World War. Date: circa 1916-1918

Red Kite - in flight - Wales - UK
DAC-340 Red Kite - in flight Wales - UK Milvus milvus David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Swift Apus apus UK

The FA Cup Final 1930
Photographs from the Football Association Challenge Cup Final of 1930 between Arsenal and Huddersfield. The two distinguished guests during the game were King George V

Bees in springtime
Bees enjoy collecting pollen from abundant catkins on pussy willow branches growing by a river

Othodox Christian Priest in Ethiopia, possibly in Axum
Ethiopian Orthodox Priest, possibly in Axum (Aksum)

Nungessers Attempt - 1
French WW1 air ace Charles Nungesser, with colleague Coli, before their attempt to fly the Atlantic in the Oiseau Blanc ( White Bird ) : they vanish, either at sea or in Maine

An early morning hot air balloon flight over Masai Mara

North Berwick Witches and Dr Fian in a churchyard
The North Berwick Witches and Dr Fian fly round a church, some on broomsticks, as confessed to King James

Poster, Imperial Airways -- Fly through Europe in perfect comfort. circa 1930s

Cropdusting a corn field in Saline County, Nebraska. cropdusting, cropduster
Cropdusting a corn field in Saline County, Nebraska

Annas Hummingbird, Calypte anna, female in flight feeding on Thistle, Paradise, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona, USA, August

Airplanes at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands

KLM airplanes at the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands

Picture No. 10865989
Venus Fly Trap plant - with fly inside (Dionaea muscipula) Date:

Four Vought F8U-1 Crusaders from VF-211 on USS Midway fly over Mount Fujiyama in Japan

Mosquito in Dominican amber
A mosquito in trapped and preserved in Dominican amber. Lower Miocene about 20 million years old. Image from Amber The Natural Time Capsule. Figure 90

H. W. Bates illustrated notebooks
Plate 7 from a notebook of Henry W. Bates (1825-92) relating to the insect fauna of the Amazon Valley or DRW, 1851-1854

Parus caeruleus, blue tit
A blue tit (Parus caeruleus) in flight, U.K.The blue tit is common throughout Britain living mainly in deciduous woodland. Photographed by Frank Greenaway

Monster Tsetse Fly, Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
THE EGGS FROM TANGANYIKA - A warship is attacked by a monster tsetse fly Date: 1926

Flies stuck to flypaper A fly-killing device made of paper coated with a sweetly fragrant, but extremely sticky or poisonous substance that traps flies and other flying insects when they land upon it

Blue Angels flyby during 2006 Fleet Week performance in San Francisco

Red Kite Milvus milvus Mid Wales March

Red Grouse Lagopus lagopus Northumberland April

National Sporting Club
An impression of a Monday evening at the National Sporting Club, the home of the " noble art". Fair-haired fly weight is Dick Inkles.Key to people in audience, p.78 of

Henrys Fork, Snake River, Yellowstone, 1883
Engraving showing some men fly-fishing for salmon in a canoe at Henrys Fork on the Snake River, Yellowstone National Park, 1883

The Scarecrow - WIlliam Kiddier
Oil on Canvas 63.5 x 76.2

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"Fly high with Air Ceylon, the ultimate travel experience awaits. This captivating poster advertising Air Ceylon showcases a majestic airplane soaring through the clouds, inviting you to embark on an unforgettable journey. " "Inspired by the mythical tale of Icarus and Daedalus, this captivating artwork depicts their daring flight towards freedom. Just like them, let your dreams take flight and reach new heights. " "Step into a world of enchantment with Peter Pan. This vibrant theatre poster captures the magical moment when Pan and Wendy fly hand in hand above London's rooftops. Join them on their whimsical adventure. " "Sending you warm wishes from afar. This delightful postcard features a charming illustration of Pan and Wendy gracefully flying over a picturesque landscape. Let your imagination soar as you explore new horizons. " "Join the RAF - Fly with pride. " In this powerful WW2 poster, brave pilots are depicted soaring through the skies alongside fighter planes. Their courage and determination inspire us all to conquer any challenge that comes our way. "Celebrate National Aviation Day with us. Discover the wonders of flight at our mesmerizing display featuring vintage aircrafts suspended in mid-air. Immerse yourself in aviation history. " "Amy Johnson: A trailblazer in aviation. " This iconic image pays tribute to Amy Johnson, one of Britain's pioneering female aviators who made history by becoming the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia. Her extraordinary achievements continue to inspire generations. " "As racing pigeons take flight, they symbolize freedom and resilience. Witness their release into open skies as they navigate vast distances effortlessly – a testament to nature's incredible ability. " "Dive into an underwater fantasy realm where marine reptiles rule supreme. Transport yourself into another dimension as these magnificent creatures glide through azure waters with grace unmatched. " "The Battle of Britain: Defending our skies. " In this historic event during World War II, courageous pilots fought valiantly against the German Luftwaffe, ensuring the safety and freedom of our nation.