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Amy Johnson - pioneering English pilot
Amy Johnson (later Mollison) CBE (1903-1941) - pioneering English pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia

Amy Johnson Says Goodbye
Amy Johnson (Mrs Mollison) leaves Lympne in Hearts Content on her record attempt to South America. Here she kisses her husband goodbye. Date: 6 February 1933

Amy Johnson / Cig Card
Amy Johnson (Mrs Mollison), pioneer British aviator who made several record flights - seen here in 1935

A pause for instruction from film producer Anthony Asquith, Twickenham, London, c1932. During the making of the Gainsborough Pictures film, The Lucky Number

Shell Special Petrol - Shell Ltd. Date: 1933

Tecalemit Aircraft Lubrication Systems - Tecalemit Ltd. Date: 1936

Musical Comedy Out of the Bottle
Scenes from the musical comedy Out of the Bottle at the Hippodrome, including actors Clifford Mollison (1897-1986) and Arthur Riscoe (1896-1954) swigging from their hot water bottles. Date: 1932

Motoring and Aviation Record Breakers
Sir Henry Tim Birkin (1896-1933) and Dorothy Paget (1905-1960) showing off their Bentley. And James Allan Jim Mollison (1905-1959)

Jim Mollison and Kangeroo
Scottish aviator James Allan Jim Mollison (1905-1959) was greeted by a kangaroo in Croydon, at the end of his record breaking flight from Australia to England

Clifford Mollison in The Girl Friend, Palace Theatre, London
Clifford Mollison in The Girl Friend, at the Palace Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. 1927

Jim Mollison at Croydon Airport, 1931, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Jim Mollison at Croydon Airport, 1931, (1933). On August 6, 1931, James Mollison broke, by one day, the Australia-England record established but a few days before by his friend C.W.A. Scott

Daguesseau, (c1836). Creator: James Mollison
Daguesseau, (c1836). Portrait of Henri Francois d Aguesseau (1668-1751), Chancellor of France. From an original Picture by Mignard in the possession of the Countess Segur

Morning, 1738. Artist: J Mollison
Morning, 1738. Scene from Hogarths Times of the day. Covent Garden, London, early on a winter morning. A small fire burns in the foreground. A stall-keeper is seated on a basket

Amy Johnson, British aviator, about to set out for Cape Town, 1932. Artists: Unknown, James Mollison
Amy Johnson, British aviator, about to set out for Cape Town, 1932. Johnson (1903-1941) saying goodbye to her husband, fellow pilot James Mollison, before starting off

Henri Francois d Aguesseau, 18th century French statesman, (1836). Artist: James Mollison
Henri Francois d Aguesseau, 18th century French statesman, (1836). d Aguesseau (1668-1751) served as Chancellor of France from 1717 until 1750, overseeing important changes to the French legal system

Henri Francois d Aguesseau, (1834). Artist: James Mollison
Henri Francois d Aguesseau, (1834). D Aguesseau (1668-1751) was Chancellor of France

Gulielmus Hogarth, 19th century. Artist: James Mollison
Gulielmus Hogarth, 19th century. The portrait deliberately projects a guide to the way Hogarth (1697-1764) wanted others to think of him

Admiral Robert Blake, 1860. Artist: James Mollison
Admiral Robert Blake, 1860. Robert Blake (1599-1657), as commander of the navy of Oliver Cromwells Commonwealth, became one of the most renowned seamen in English history

Voltaire, French author, playwright, satirist and man of letters, 19th century. Artist: James Mollison
Voltaire, 18th century French author, playwright, satirist and man of letters, 19th century

Amy Johnson, British aviator, about to set out for Cape Town, 1932. Johnson (1903-1941) saying goodbye to her husband, fellow pilot James Mollison, before starting off

EDITORIAL Amy Johnson and her husband Jim Mollison, seen here on their wedding day, 1932. Amy Johnson, 1903 - disappeared 5 January 1941

MOLLISONs PUSS MOTH
James Allan Mollisons (husband of Amy Johnson) de Havilland Puss Moth aeroplane, being overhauland at Hendon, England. Date: February 1933

Tatler cover - Jim Mollison
Front cover of The Tatler, featuring photographs of Jim Mollison. James Allan (Jim) Mollison (1905-1959), was a record-breaking Scottish aviator, and husband of Amy Johnson. Date: 1933

The Mollisons at St. Moritz, 1933 (Amy Johnson)
Aviation power couple, Amy Johnson and her husband Jim Mollison, pictured on the slopes at the fashionable ski resort of St. Moritz. Date: 1933

Robert Blake (Mollison)
ROBERT BLAKE Parliamentary naval commander Date: 1599 - 1657

Amy Johnson weds Jim Mollison
Guests at Grosvenor House toast Miss Amy Johnson, female aviator and fellow pilot, Jim Mollison, following their marriage at St. George s, Hanover Square, London in 1932. Date: 1932

Johnsons Plane Crash
The aeroplane of AMY JOHNSON and husband JAMES MOLLISON, abandoned where it crashed, Bridgeport, U.S.A. during an attempt to fly from Wales to New York. Date: 23 July 1933

de Havilland DH88 Comet, G-ACSP, Black Magic (Jim Mollison and Amy Johnson) after a successful test flight prior to the MacRobertson England to Australia race, October 1934

Royal Aeronautical Society luncheon
The official luncheon by the Royal Aeronautical Society, Royal Aero Club and the Society of British Aircraft Constructors in honour of Mrs Mollison at the Park Lane Hotel, London, 19 December 1932

Mrs Amy Mollison, No 18 in a series of 25 of Famous British Airmen and Airwomen cards by Lambert and Butler. 1935. Date: 1935

Mrs J A Mollison
Mrs J.A. Mollison, No 34 in a series of 50 of Famous Airmen and Airwomen cards by Carreras Ltd. 1936. Date: 1936

Amy Mollison was honoured at an official luncheon by the Royal Aeronautical Society, Royal Aero Club and Society of British Aircraft Constructors at the Park Lane Hotel upon her return from

The actress Dorothy Ward with Jim Mollison after whom the Bellanca Flash 28-70, The Dorothy, was named. They were leaving Croydon to return to Edinburgh where Miss Ward was appearing in a matinee

Jim Mollison at Croydon Aerodrome on the conclusion of his flight from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. 30 October 1936. Date: 1936

Jim Mollison talking to the press at Croydon Aerodrome on the conclusion of his flight from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. 30 October 1936. Date: 1936

Jim Mollison leaving the cockpit of his Bellanca Flash 28-70, The Dorothy, after arriving at Croydon Aerodrome on the conclusion of his flight from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. 30 October 1936

James Allan Mollison 1905-1959
James Allan Mollison, 1905-1959. Date: 1905

Amy with her husband Jim Mollison
Amy with her husband, Jim Mollison, alongside their de Havilland Dragon, G-ACCV, Seafarer, in June 1933 just before their unsuccessful attempt on the worlds long distance record. Date: 1933

Amy Johnson (1903-1941) English aviator, about to set out for Cape Town 1932. Johnson saying goodbye to her husband, fellow pilot James Mollison, before starting off

Wardian cases
Facing page 128 from The New Practical Window Gardener (1877) by John R. Mollison

Firefighters attend a fire at 1 Mollison Avenue, North London, showing a hydraulic lift vehicle in action

Binnie Hale in Nippy by Tom Tit
Caricature of the popular stage actress, Binnie Hale playing the title role in Nippy (nippy was a particular kind of waitress associated with the famous J)

Amy Johnson - Aviator
Amy Johnson (Mrs Mollison), British aviator who made several record flights. Drowned in 1941, after bailing out over the Thames estuary

Mollison / Puss Moth Plane
James Allan Mollison, British aviator, and his Puss Moth: made several record flights; husband of Amy Johnson

Amy Johnson / Gypsy Moth
Amy Johnson (Mrs Mollison), pioneer British aviator, and her Gipsy Moth: made several record flights Date: 1903 - 1941

Amy Johnson in her Plane
Amy Johnson (Mrs Mollison) sits in her plane and smiles and waves to the camera

Voltaire Mollison
FRANCOIS-MARIE AROUET the French writer and philosopher

William Hogarth, artist, with his dog
William Hogarth, artist -- a self portrait with his dog

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"Mollison: A Legacy of Aviation Pioneers and Cultural Icons" Amy Johnson, a pioneering English pilot, bid farewell to her loved ones in the iconic photograph titled "Amy Johnson Says Goodbye. " This image captures the courage and determination that defined her groundbreaking career. In another tribute to aviation excellence, Amy Johnson is featured on a cigarette card. Her achievements symbolize the spirit of adventure and inspire generations to reach for the skies. Shell Special Petrol and Tecalemit Aircraft Lubrication Systems played vital roles in ensuring safe flights during this era. These companies provided essential support to aviators like Johnson, enabling them to push boundaries and set new records. The world of entertainment also celebrated aviation heroes. The musical comedy "Out of the Bottle" showcased their daring feats while captivating audiences with thrilling performances. Jim Mollison's partnership with his trusty kangaroo companion exemplifies his adventurous spirit. Together, they embarked on remarkable journeys that captured imaginations worldwide. Even behind-the-scenes moments hold significance in Jim Mollison's story. Film producer Anthony Asquith imparted invaluable knowledge as he guided Mollison through his film endeavors at Twickenham Studios in London during the 1930s. Clifford Mollison's portrayal in "The Girl Friend" at Palace Theatre further demonstrates how aviation captivated popular culture during this time. It highlights how these record-breaking achievements became part of society's collective consciousness. Croydon Airport served as a backdrop for many significant moments in Jim Mollison's life. From triumphant departures to historic arrivals, it witnessed firsthand his dedication and passion for flying. James Mollison himself left an artistic legacy beyond aviation by creating Daguesseau around 1836—a testament to his multifaceted talents spanning different eras. Mollisons' contributions have forever shaped our understanding of flight history—be it through courageous pilots like Amy Johnson or innovative companies supporting their endeavors.