Handley Page Collection

New Imperial Airways Aircraft At Croydon
An aerial view of the christening ceremony for five Handley Page airliners of Imperial Airways at Croydon Aerodrome, London, 30th March 1926

Handley Page Hp-75 Manx Tailless Prototype Parked Date: 1940s

Avion Hengist Hendley Page 42, Type Paris-Londres (b / w photo)
1095133 Avion Hengist Hendley Page 42, Type Paris-Londres (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Avion Hengist Hendley Page 42, Type Paris-Londres)

Handley Page HPR-1 Marathon 1
Bea Handley Page Hpr-1 Marathon 1 Airliner Date: 1951

The King as Airman, 1918 (1937). The future King George VI (1895-1952) and Louis Leisler Greig (1880-1953) in a Handley Page bomber in September 1918

Handley-Page W. 10 Passenger-carrying aeroplane operating on Imperial Airways, 1929
Handley-Page W.10 Passenger-carrying aeroplane operating on Imperial Airways, 1929. The W.10 was a medium-range biplane airliner designed and built by Handley Page

Sir Frederick Handley Page, English industrialist, (c1924). Handley Page (1885-1962) pioneered the design and manufacture of aircraft

A British Handley Page bomber is prepared for a bombing raid over Germany during the First World War. British propaganda photographs; England

The Progress Of Aviation During The 25 Years Reign Of King George V. From The Illustrated London News, Silver Jubilee Record Number, 1910 - 1935

The Hampden
June 1938: A Handley Page bomber, the Hampden, on the airfield at Radlett, Hertfordshire. (Photo by J. A. Hampton/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Avro Lancastrian
12th July 1946: A Lancastrian aircraft at the trade show at Handley Page airfield in Radlett, Hertfordshire. The aircraft is fitted with two Rolls-Royce Nene turbojet engines

Hauling Horatius
13th December 1935: A tiny tractor at Croydon airport pulling the giant Handley Page air-liner, Horatius to the hangar after a Paris flight. (Photo by A. Hudson/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Avro Lancastrian
13th September 1946: A Lancastrian aircraft in flight at the trade show at Handley Page airfield in Radlett, Hertfordshire

British Handley Page Type O / 400 biplane bombers used during World War I. Photograph, c1916
HANDLEY PAGE BIPLANES. British Handley Page Type O/400 biplane bombers used during World War I. Photograph, c1916

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"Handley Page: A Legacy in Aviation History" Step into the world of Handley Page, a name synonymous with innovation and excellence in aviation. From the early days of Imperial Airways to groundbreaking prototypes, this British aircraft manufacturer has left an indelible mark on the industry. In 1929, a new era dawned as Imperial Airways introduced their latest addition - a majestic Handley-Page 0/400 aircraft at Croydon. This marvel shared the aerodrome with Bristol Fighter machines, showcasing the diversity of aviation technology. Take a glimpse into history with a captivating black and white photo capturing the Avion Hengist Hendley Page 42, Type Paris-Londres. Its sleek design and powerful engines symbolize progress and ambition during that era. Notable among Handley Page's creations is the Hp-75 Manx Tailless Prototype. Parked gracefully on display, it represents daring experimentation in aircraft design that pushed boundaries and challenged conventions. The influence extended beyond prototypes; they also played a crucial role during wartime. Witness an awe-inspiring image from World War I as British propaganda photographs reveal preparations for bombing raids over Germany using their reliable bombers. Sir Frederick Handley Page himself was an English industrialist who spearheaded this remarkable enterprise. His visionary leadership propelled his company to great heights, leaving an enduring legacy within Britain's aviation landscape. Imperial Airways continued to rely on Handley-Page W. 10 Passenger-carrying aeroplanes in 1929 for safe and efficient air travel experiences. These planes transported passengers across vast distances while upholding impeccable standards of comfort and reliability. Celebrate progress with another glance at history through The Progress Of Aviation During The 25 Years Reign Of King George V - where illustrations from The Illustrated London News capture significant milestones achieved by Handley Page during this period. As we reflect upon these moments frozen in time, let us pay tribute to Handley Page's contributions that have shaped the aviation industry.