R100 Collection

Airship Guarantee Co. R-100
R-100 Airship Flying Close to the Docking Tower at Cardington, Bedfordshire Date: 1930

Completed R100
HM Airship R100 nears completion at the Royal Naval Air Service Air Station near Howden in Yorkshire, November 1929. An extendable fire ladder is used to put the finishing touches to the linen fabric

HMA R100 control car

HMA R100

British R100 airship in flight
The British R100 airship in flight. She was a rigid airship, designed by Barnes Wallis and built by Vickers for the UK Air Ministry, making her first flight on 16 December 1929. Date: circa 1929

The great British R 100 arrived at Cardington after return flight from Montreal, in 78 hours. The damaged fin in a thunderstorm over the St

BMW R100 1988 White and blue
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HMA R100 aft power car

Col The Hon J L Ralston
Col The Hon J.L. Ralston, Minister of National Defence, Canadian Government, pronouncing the official welcome to the crew of the R100

The officers which left Canada aboard the R100 on 29 July 1930: (from left) Sqn Ldr E.L. Johnston, navigator; Maj G.H. Scott, assistant director of airship development (flying); Sqn Ldr R.S

HMA R100 under construction

Part of the dining room aboard the HMA R100

HMA R100 moored at the mast at St Hubert 1930
HMA R100 moored at the mast at St Hubert, 1930. Date: 1930

HMA R100 moored at the mast in Canada

R100 Mooring Tower
THE R.100 : mooring tower erected at Howden, Yorkshire, for R.100s projected transatlantic service, which alas never came into being due to the R.101 crash

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The R100: A Triumph of British Airship Engineering Step into the world of airship history with the remarkable R100, a symbol of innovation and engineering prowess. Built by the Airship Guarantee Co. , this magnificent creation took to the skies as a testament to human ingenuity. With its completion, the R100 became an icon in aviation circles. Its sleek design and advanced technology set it apart from its contemporaries. The HMA R100 control car served as the nerve center, guiding this majestic vessel through vast expanses of sky. Witnessing the British R100 airship in flight was truly awe-inspiring. Floating effortlessly above landscapes, it showcased mankind's ability to conquer gravity itself. From Montreal to Cardington, this airborne marvel completed its journey in just 78 hours – a testament to both speed and endurance. However, not all flights were smooth sailing for the HMA R100. Battling thunderstorms over St. Lawrence proved challenging; one such tempest damaged its fin during an early return flight on August 14th. Yet despite adversity, this resilient airship persevered and safely reached Cardington once more. Every component played a vital role in ensuring success for the HMA R100 – including its aft power car that provided essential propulsion and stability throughout each voyage. But it was within those control cars that true mastery unfolded; they housed skilled operators who skillfully maneuvered their colossal craft across boundless horizons. The legacy of the great British R100 lives on today as a testament to human ambition and technical brilliance. It stands tall among other achievements in aviation history – forever etched into our collective memory as a triumph of engineering excellence.