Swoop Collection

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

Seaside boating scene
A couple push out their small motor boat into an estuary at the mouth of a small coastal river. This looks like a southern Norfolk or North Suffolk coastal view as the terns swoop overhead

Pterodactyl / Dragonfly
A Pterodactyl of the Lassic Period, chasing a giant dragonfly

Illustration of a predatory bird swooping down to attack a group of ducks
1578995 Illustration of a predatory bird swooping down to attack a group of ducks; (add.info.: Illustration of a predatory bird swooping down to attack a group of ducks)

WW2 Lightning Swoop
This illustrations shows British aircrafts performing a lightning swoop attack on enemy shipping, warehouses and wharves. Date: 1941

DDE-90025062
Common buzzard swooping in for a fish previously being enjoyed by a Japanese crane, Hokkaido, Japan. Date: 23/04/2009

Swallows and Peach Blossom in Moonlight (woodblock print)
LMG144596 Swallows and Peach Blossom in Moonlight (woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 37.8x16.9 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Frigate Pelican, Tachypetes Aquilis, from "The Birds of America"by John J
4071386 Frigate Pelican, Tachypetes Aquilis, from " The Birds of America" by John J. Audubon, pub. 1827-38 (hand coloured engraving) by Audubon

Eagles and Rabbit, 1922 (colour litho)
STC468962 Eagles and Rabbit, 1922 (colour litho) by Liljefors, Bruno Andreas (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reproduced in a commercially printed portfolio)

Fork Tailed Petrel, Thalassidroma Leachii, from "The Birds of America"
4071384 Fork Tailed Petrel, Thalassidroma Leachii, from " The Birds of America" by John J. Audubon, pub. 1827-38 (hand coloured engraving) by Audubon

Arctic Tern, Sterna Paradisaea, from "The Birds of America"by John J
4071383 Arctic Tern, Sterna Paradisaea, from " The Birds of America" by John J. Audubon, pub. 1827-38 (hand coloured engraving) by Audubon

War in the Air, 1918 (oil on canvas)
CIV214975 War in the Air, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 306x244.5 cm; Canadian War Museum, Ottawa

Page 45. Crimson Rosella. Pennantian Parrot (w / c on paper)
5670931 Page 45. Crimson Rosella. Pennantian Parrot (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N)

Page 97. Unidentified Birds (w / c on paper)
5670997 Page 97. Unidentified Birds (w/c on paper) by Unknown artist, (18th century); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: Volume 04: Zoology of N. [New] Holland etc)

An eagle diving for its prey, 1910 (colour woodcut)
LRI1121940 An eagle diving for its prey, 1910 (colour woodcut) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; Japanese, out of copyright

Arctic Tern, Sterna Paradisaea, 1845
Arctic Tern, Sterna Paradisaea. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Frigate Pelican, Tachypetes Aquilis, 1845
Frigate Pelican, Tachypetes Aquilis. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Fork Tailed Petrel, Thalassidroma Leachii, 1845
Fork Tailed Petrel, Thalassidroma Leachii. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Jugend front cover, naked woman feeding birds
Front cover design for Jugend magazine, depicting a naked woman feeding birds. She holds food in her hands, and the birds swoop down. Date: 1898

On the Swoop
On The Swoop! The Imperial German eagle swoops menacingly over natives of the Congo looking to steal their land

Manta Ray, Hawaii, USA
Reef manta rays (Manta alfredi) cruise over the shallows off Ukumehame in a mating train; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

A Bald Eagle Swoops In With Talons Extended Just Before Catching A Fish From The Ocean In Southeast, Alaska

Fantasy coastal scenery at sunrise
A fantasy coastal landscape at sunrise. Gulls swoop, as waves lap gently against the dark sands of a deserted and smooth beach. Airbush painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Eastern White Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) in flight over Walvis Bay / Baii

Flock of seagulls on a ploughed field
Seagulls swoop onto a newly ploughed field in the hope of finding food. 1960s

Royal Naval Air Service in Great War Deeds, WW1
Flight Commander Hewlett of the Royal Naval Air Service (before the RAF was formed) almost colliding with a mast of a German warship during the air raid on Cuxhaven on Christmas Day 1914

Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) flying, Latrabjarg, Vestfirdhir, Iceland

2644336; out of copyright

Hang Gliding, Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, New Zealand

Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) adult, in flight, hunting over snow covered open field, Finnish Lapland, Finland, February

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, in flight, swooping down for leftover food at roadside cafe, Chilterns, Buckinghamshire, England, June

Col Fitzmaurice and Eric W Bonar, pilots
Col Fitzmaurice and Eric W. Bonar, pilots of the Bellanca 28-70, The Irish Swoop, a non-starter in the MacRobertson England to Australia race of October 1934

Tawny Owl (Strix aluco) adult, in flight, hunting at night, Shropshire, England, August

Swooping owl weathervane 2011

Brown Long-eared Bat - in flight in a Fagus-abies mountain forest - Jura Mountain - Switzerland
BLT-494 Brown Long-eared Bat - in flight in a Fagus-abies mountain forest Jura Mountain - Switzerland Plecotus auritus British bat Yves Bilat contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Brown Long-eared Bat - in flight above forest pond - Jura Mountain - Switzerland
BLT-492 Brown Long-eared Bat - in flight above forest pond Jura Mountain - Switzerland Plecotus auritus British bat Yves Bilat contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Whiskered Bat - in flight above a forest pond - Jura Mountain - Switzerland
BLT-489 Whiskered Bat - in flight above a forest pond Jura Mountain - Switzerland Myotis mystacinus sensus lato impossible to know which whiskered bat it is without a hand determination - British bat

Hang Glider & Otago Peninsula

Afghanistan / Bolan Pass
Vultures swoop to feed on carrion. The Bolan Pass was one of the routes used by the British to invade Afghanistan in November 1878. Date: 1878

Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula) adult, in flight, swooping on vole prey in snow, Finland, february

Great Grey Owl (Strix nebulosa) adult, backlit, in flight, hunting over snow covered ground, Finland, march

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"Swoop: A Spectacular Display of Aviation Marvels and Natural Wonders" Celebrate National Aviation Day with a breathtaking display poster that will transport you to the skies. Witness the graceful swoop of majestic birds, from swallows dancing amidst peach blossoms in moonlight to the Frigate Pelican soaring above tranquil seas. Immerse yourself in a seaside boating scene where dragonflies flit about, their delicate wings mimicking the ancient pterodactyl's flight. Feel the adrenaline rush as you admire the lightning-fast WW2 Lightning Swoop aircraft, symbolizing bravery and resilience during wartime. Discover nature's artistry through John J Audubon's masterpieces. Admire his vivid portrayal of Eagles and Rabbit locked in an eternal chase, capturing both power and vulnerability. Lose yourself in the vibrant colors of Fork Tailed Petrel, its swift movements mirrored by Thalassidroma Leachii gliding effortlessly across ocean waves. Marvel at Sterna Paradisaea, an Arctic Tern painted with intricate detail by John J Audubon himself. Let this beautiful bird inspire your wanderlust as it embarks on epic migrations across vast distances. Step back into history with "War in the Air, " an oil canvas depicting aerial battles that shaped nations. Experience the courage and determination etched onto every brushstroke. Turn to page 45 for a glimpse into Australia's wildlife wonderland - behold Crimson Rosella perched amongst native flora, showcasing nature's vibrant palette on paper. Swoop invites you to embrace aviation marvels alongside captivating natural wonders; it is a celebration of human ingenuity intertwined with Mother Nature’s awe-inspiring creations. Join us on this journey through time and space as we explore these extraordinary moments frozen forever within art’s grasp.