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Background imageBiplane Collection: This Blackburn Kangaroo biplane - a former WW1 bomber - which was purchased by explorer

This Blackburn Kangaroo biplane - a former WW1 bomber - which was purchased by explorer Captain Wilkins in 1919, later Sir Hubert Wilkins

Background imageBiplane Collection: A wing walker performs on the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane at

A wing walker performs on the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane at the Sunderland International Airshow. 06/08/1995

Background imageBiplane Collection: To the quiet French peasants pursuing their work in the field Mr Wilbur Wright appeared

To the quiet French peasants pursuing their work in the field Mr Wilbur Wright appeared almost as a wizard

Background imageBiplane Collection: Daily Mirror newspaper being loaded onto a Vickers 100 aircraft for delivery to

Daily Mirror newspaper being loaded onto a Vickers 100 aircraft for delivery to Newcastle upon Tyne by air. 30th September 1919

Background imageBiplane Collection: Air - Scouts, Newcastle. Keith Millican (ex-R. A. F. )- Instructor Scout Colin Ramshaw

Air - Scouts, Newcastle. Keith Millican (ex-R. A. F. )- Instructor Scout Colin Ramshaw
Air - Scouts, Newcastle. Keith Millican (ex-R.A.F.)- Instructor Scout Colin Ramshaw. October 1952 C5129

Background imageBiplane Collection: A Blackburn Shark seaplane bound for the Portuguese Airforce seen here on the slipway of

A Blackburn Shark seaplane bound for the Portuguese Airforce seen here on the slipway of the Blackburn works at Brough on the Humber Estuary. 1935

Background imageBiplane Collection: Group photograph taken at RAF Ansty aerodrome shows some of the instructors together with

Group photograph taken at RAF Ansty aerodrome shows some of the instructors together with a number of the Volunteer Reservists. Seated in the front row are: Flying Officer E. S. Greenwood, Mr, C

Background imageBiplane Collection: Wilbur Wright seen here in flight during the Wright Brothers exhibition flights at Pau

Wilbur Wright seen here in flight during the Wright Brothers exhibition flights at Pau, France. Circa February 1909

Background imageBiplane Collection: Westland Wallaces of 501 (City of Bristol) Squadron on morning patrol above Staple

Westland Wallaces of 501 (City of Bristol) Squadron on morning patrol above Staple Hill, Gloucestershire in 1933

Background imageBiplane Collection: A Royal Aircraft Factory B. E. 2 was a British single-engine two-seat biplane which was in

A Royal Aircraft Factory B. E. 2 was a British single-engine two-seat biplane which was in
A Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 was a British single-engine two-seat biplane which was in service with the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) from 1912 until the end of World War I. About 3, 500 were built

Background imageBiplane Collection: Wing walker, Tanya Gaze, with the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane

Wing walker, Tanya Gaze, with the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane pictured at Elvington. 01/09/1998

Background imageBiplane Collection: Wing walker, Tanya Gaze, and pilot Mike Dentith pictured with the Cadbury

Wing walker, Tanya Gaze, and pilot Mike Dentith pictured with the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane at Elvington 01/09/1998

Background imageBiplane Collection: Wing walker, Tanya Gaze, performs on the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75

Wing walker, Tanya Gaze, performs on the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane at Elvington. 01/09/1998

Background imageBiplane Collection: A Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber aircraft flying in the Sunderland International Airshow

A Fairey Swordfish torpedo bomber aircraft flying in the Sunderland International Airshow. 04/08/1996

Background imageBiplane Collection: The Rothmans aerobactics team, in their Pitts Special aircraft

The Rothmans aerobactics team, in their Pitts Special aircraft, were due to perform in the last of their shows of 1980

Background imageBiplane Collection: The de Havilland Tiger Moth, based at Sunderland Airport

The de Havilland Tiger Moth, based at Sunderland Airport, which developed engine trouble while taking off

Background imageBiplane Collection: A de Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth, based at Sunderland Airport

A de Havilland DH 82 Tiger Moth, based at Sunderland Airport, is dusted down by ATC air cadets for a fly past. 30th May, 1980

Background imageBiplane Collection: The Avro 504L seaplane, a former WW1 wooden trainer was widely used

The Avro 504L seaplane, a former WW1 wooden trainer was widely used, mostly with a wheeled undercarriage, by numerous companies and individuals for joy riding from 1919 through to the mid 1930s

Background imageBiplane Collection: The nine (9) strong Womens Pilot Section - The Air Transport Auxilliary

The nine (9) strong Womens Pilot Section - The Air Transport Auxilliary

Background imageBiplane Collection: Womens Pilot Section - The Air Transport Auxilliary

Womens Pilot Section - The Air Transport Auxilliary

Background imageBiplane Collection: A pilot climbing aboard a de Havilland Tiger Moth at Bagington Airfield. Circa 1960

A pilot climbing aboard a de Havilland Tiger Moth at Bagington Airfield. Circa 1960

Background imageBiplane Collection: The Wright brothers seen here carrying out a number experiments with the French

The Wright brothers seen here carrying out a number experiments with the French Government, testing their heavier than air machine. 22nd February 1909

Background imageBiplane Collection: Wilbur Wright seen here with his pupil Paul Tissandier at Pau

Wilbur Wright seen here with his pupil Paul Tissandier at Pau, where the Wright brothers are demonstrating their heavier than air machine. 3rd February 1909

Background imageBiplane Collection: The Martinsyde Raymor biplane being assembled at the airfield at Quidi Vidi Lake in St

The Martinsyde Raymor biplane being assembled at the airfield at Quidi Vidi Lake in St. John s, Newfoundland, prior to the attempt by Frederick Raynham (pilot) and C.W.F

Background imageBiplane Collection: London to Manchester Air Race 27th April 1910 Crowds gather around the aircraft of

London to Manchester Air Race 27th April 1910 Crowds gather around the aircraft of Grahame White at Wormwood Scrubs

Background imageBiplane Collection: A pilot of 75 Squadron, RAF Driffield seen here walking back to the crew room as a

A pilot of 75 Squadron, RAF Driffield seen here walking back to the crew room as a Vickers Virginia bomber approaches the airfield. 1st March 1937

Background imageBiplane Collection: Precision flying demonstrated by Hawker Harts of 18 Squadron of the RAF 25th June 1933

Precision flying demonstrated by Hawker Harts of 18 Squadron of the RAF 25th June 1933

Background imageBiplane Collection: Precision flying demonstrated by Hawker Harts of 57 Squadron of the RAF during the Hendon

Precision flying demonstrated by Hawker Harts of 57 Squadron of the RAF during the Hendon Air Pageant 25th June 1933

Background imageBiplane Collection: RAF Short S. 8 / 8 Rangoon seaplanes of 203 Squadron believed to be at RAF Felixstowe before

RAF Short S. 8 / 8 Rangoon seaplanes of 203 Squadron believed to be at RAF Felixstowe before
RAF Short S.8/8 Rangoon seaplanes of 203 Squadron believed to be at RAF Felixstowe before their journey to Basra, Iraq. 7th February 1931

Background imageBiplane Collection: Sea trials of the Blackburn Shark fitted with floats off the Yorkshire coast close to

Sea trials of the Blackburn Shark fitted with floats off the Yorkshire coast close to the Blackburn works at Brough. April 1935

Background imageBiplane Collection: A Blackburn B2 aircraft seen here on the beach at Filey. 1st June 1932

A Blackburn B2 aircraft seen here on the beach at Filey. 1st June 1932

Background imageBiplane Collection: Westland Wallaces of 501 (City of Bristol) Squadron on morning patrol above Staple

Westland Wallaces of 501 (City of Bristol) Squadron on morning patrol above Staple Hill, Gloucestershire in 1933

Background imageBiplane Collection: Four RAF Tiger Moth trainers flying in formation at Baginton, Coventry, West Midlands

Four RAF Tiger Moth trainers flying in formation at Baginton, Coventry, West Midlands. Circa 1963

Background imageBiplane Collection: Supermarine Southampton flying boats seen during a flying display off the beaches of

Supermarine Southampton flying boats seen during a flying display off the beaches of Skegness. Circa June 1933

Background imageBiplane Collection: An Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth aircraft of the Argosy class

An Imperial Airways Armstrong Whitworth aircraft of the Argosy class. All the original seven have now been dismantled except one now used for joy-riding at Blackpool. 18th September 1936

Background imageBiplane Collection: Four Airco D. H. 2 single-seater fighters on Beauval Aerodrome

Four Airco D. H. 2 single-seater fighters on Beauval Aerodrome
Four Airco D.H. 2 single-seater fighters on Beauval Aerodrome. Fourth Army Aircraft Park, 1916

Background imageBiplane Collection: German Albatros biplanes (Type D. II) about to start on a flight. Western Front

German Albatros biplanes (Type D. II) about to start on a flight. Western Front. Circa September 1916 Evaluation Scan

Background imageBiplane Collection: The Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane pictured at Elvington

The Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane pictured at Elvington 01/09/1998

Background imageBiplane Collection: Evening Chronicle photographer Stuart Outterside became the paper

Evening Chronicle photographer Stuart Outterside became the papers eye in the sky when he paid a visit to the Great Outdoors and Motor Show 84

Background imageBiplane Collection: A Dunlop Pitts Special aerobatic aircraft entertains the crowd at the Coquet Show, Amble

A Dunlop Pitts Special aerobatic aircraft entertains the crowd at the Coquet Show, Amble. 28/08/1983

Background imageBiplane Collection: Sunday Sun reporter, Tamzin Lewis, tries her hand at wing walking on the Cadbury

Sunday Sun reporter, Tamzin Lewis, tries her hand at wing walking on the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane at Elvington 01/09/1998

Background imageBiplane Collection: The Toyota / Lexus aerobatic display team go through their routine

The Toyota / Lexus aerobatic display team go through their routine, with Journal reporter Dick Godfrey on board, at the Sunderland International Airshow. 31/07/1991

Background imageBiplane Collection: Graham Tyson on the wings of the Tiger moth with a Colt 38 ready to shoot from a moving

Graham Tyson on the wings of the Tiger moth with a Colt 38 ready to shoot from a moving aircraft at the balloons surrounding his fiancee, Christine Good. 17th April 1977

Background imageBiplane Collection: Two flights of Armstrong Whitworth Siskin fighter aircraft

Two flights of Armstrong Whitworth Siskin fighter aircraft, part of the squadron sent to thrill the crowds at Cramlington. 05/10/1929

Background imageBiplane Collection: A de Havilland Tiger Moth landing on an airfiield. 02 / 07 / 1977

A de Havilland Tiger Moth landing on an airfiield. 02 / 07 / 1977
A de Havilland Tiger Moth landing on an airfiield. 02/07/1977

Background imageBiplane Collection: An Avro 504 biplane carries a daring wing walker of the Cornwall Aviation Co. Ltd

An Avro 504 biplane carries a daring wing walker of the Cornwall Aviation Co. Ltd. St Austell at Sir Alan Cobhams Cramlington flying display in 1932. Cramlington airfield, aerodrome, airport

Background imageBiplane Collection: A de Havilland Tiger Moth biplane during its display at the Sunderland Airshow

A de Havilland Tiger Moth biplane during its display at the Sunderland Airshow. 14/06/1981

Background imageBiplane Collection: RAF Gloucester Gamecock biplane fighters pictured at Cramlington the day before the air

RAF Gloucester Gamecock biplane fighters pictured at Cramlington the day before the air pageant. 21/08/1931

Background imageBiplane Collection: Allanah Campbell Flew across the English Channel standing on the wing of a Tigermoth

Allanah Campbell Flew across the English Channel standing on the wing of a Tigermoth biplane August 1963

Background imageBiplane Collection: Captain Ferber seen here leaving Ambleteuse on his town to town flight in France 16th

Captain Ferber seen here leaving Ambleteuse on his town to town flight in France 16th September 1909

Background imageBiplane Collection: Samuel Franklin Cody seen here during a flying display at Doncaster racecourse

Samuel Franklin Cody seen here during a flying display at Doncaster racecourse. 18th October 1909

Background imageBiplane Collection: Samuel Franklin Cody seen here with his wife Lela Cody taking a flight at Laffan

Samuel Franklin Cody seen here with his wife Lela Cody taking a flight at Laffans Plain near Aldershot

Background imageBiplane Collection: Pierre Verrier seen here taking off from Hendon airfield

Pierre Verrier seen here taking off from Hendon airfield. Verrier was carrying Ivor Castle the Daily Mirrors staff photographer aloft for a aerial photographic session over London. 8th June 1912

Background imageBiplane Collection: Mr Rawlinsons seen here having his Farman aircraft towed to the aviation grounds at

Mr Rawlinsons seen here having his Farman aircraft towed to the aviation grounds at Mourmelon-le-Grand where Henri Farman has his aircraft factory and flying school 17th March 1910

Background imageBiplane Collection: Grahame White and passenger seen here getting into the float plane '

Grahame White and passenger seen here getting into the float plane " Wake Up England" during a Daily Mail sponsored tour of seaside towns to promote avaition in the United Kingdom

Background imageBiplane Collection: Henri Farman seen here giving a demonstration of flying during Blackpool Aviation Week

Henri Farman seen here giving a demonstration of flying during Blackpool Aviation Week. 19th October 1909

Background imageBiplane Collection: This De Havilland D. H. 84 G-ACCV Seafarer flown by Mr Jim Mollison

This De Havilland D. H. 84 G-ACCV Seafarer flown by Mr Jim Mollison
This De Havilland D.H.84 G-ACCV Seafarer flown by Mr Jim Mollison and his wife Amy Mollison (formerly Amy Johnson), pictured in flight over Mine Head Lighthouse off the coast of Waterford

Background imageBiplane Collection: Lieutenant John W. Seddon of the Royal Navy belived to be on the right of this picture

Lieutenant John W. Seddon of the Royal Navy belived to be on the right of this picture inspired by a flying paper model designed a giant tandem biplane called the Mayfly

Background imageBiplane Collection: Samuel Franklin Cody seen here with flying with a passenger at Laffan

Samuel Franklin Cody seen here with flying with a passenger at Laffans Plain near Aldershot, during army testing of aircraft and their potential uses. 10th September 1909

Background imageBiplane Collection: The British Army Aeroplane Number 1 seen here being flown by Samuel Franklin Cody at

The British Army Aeroplane Number 1 seen here being flown by Samuel Franklin Cody at Farnborough. The aircraft flew about fifty yards at a height of ten feet. 11th January 1909

Background imageBiplane Collection: Crowds on Yarmouth beach seen here waving off Harry George Hawker

Crowds on Yarmouth beach seen here waving off Harry George Hawker and his mechanic Harry Kauper during their second attempt for the Daily Mail Round Great Britain prize of £ 5000

Background imageBiplane Collection: Lieut Parke Royal Navy seen here at the controls of his machine in which he was killed a

Lieut Parke Royal Navy seen here at the controls of his machine in which he was killed a few days later along with Arkell Hardwicke when the aircraft crashed on to the golf course in Wembley

Background imageBiplane Collection: Samuel Franklin Cody at the controls of his machine shortly after leaving Bangley Barn

Samuel Franklin Cody at the controls of his machine shortly after leaving Bangley Barn during the Daily Mail 1100 mile air race around Britain. 25rd July 1911

Background imageBiplane Collection: The flying machine of Mr E Mines, engineer, seen here at the Doncaster flying meeting

The flying machine of Mr E Mines, engineer, seen here at the Doncaster flying meeting. Edgar Wallace (pipe) and journalist harold Ashton seen here discussing the best way to steal the machine

Background imageBiplane Collection: Samuel Franklin Cody seen here at the controls of the first British Military aircraft

Samuel Franklin Cody seen here at the controls of the first British Military aircraft during army testing of aircraft and their potential uses at Farnborough. 15th October 1909

Background imageBiplane Collection: Ships - Ark Royal - Old - 'Doves'of the Ark in peacetime - A Swordfish

Ships - Ark Royal - Old - "Doves"of the Ark in peacetime - A Swordfish
Ships - Ark Royal - Old - " Doves" of the Ark in peacetime - A Swordfish aircraft lands on the deck of the Ark Royal

Background imageBiplane Collection: A twin engined Caudron biplane in flight over Salonika in the Balkans during World War

A twin engined Caudron biplane in flight over Salonika in the Balkans during World War One 1915

Background imageBiplane Collection: The record breaking Vickers 142 Vivid was a two-set, general-purpose biplane with a 590hp

The record breaking Vickers 142 Vivid was a two-set, general-purpose biplane with a 590hp engine

Background imageBiplane Collection: 1932 De Havilland D. H. 84 Dragon fitted with two 130hp D. H

1932 De Havilland D. H. 84 Dragon fitted with two 130hp D. H
1932 De Havilland D.H.84 Dragon fitted with two 130hp D. H. Gipsy Major engines was conceived as a twin-engine equivalent of the Fox Moth

Background imageBiplane Collection: Lisa Winder 24 stands on top of a Tiger Moth Plane as it flys past the watch tower at

Lisa Winder 24 stands on top of a Tiger Moth Plane as it flys past the watch tower at London airport May 1968

Background imageBiplane Collection: Despite the serene scene surrounding this Spartan Arrow

Despite the serene scene surrounding this Spartan Arrow, a two-seat private and club aircraft, which was built in 1933 it had been involved in a fatal drama in September 1933 when its first owner

Background imageBiplane Collection: A Swordfish biplane on the deck of HMS Ark Royal circa 1935

A Swordfish biplane on the deck of HMS Ark Royal circa 1935

Background imageBiplane Collection: Alan Cobham at the controls of his DH50J returning from Australia. October 1926 P001119

Alan Cobham at the controls of his DH50J returning from Australia. October 1926 P001119

Background imageBiplane Collection: The old dragon prepares for its greatest test. Dragon Rapide G-AJGS being prepared for

The old dragon prepares for its greatest test. Dragon Rapide G-AJGS being prepared for its transatlantic journey. July 1970 P000960

Background imageBiplane Collection: Noel Pemberton Billing flying over the hangars at Brooklands. September 1913 P001117

Noel Pemberton Billing flying over the hangars at Brooklands. September 1913 P001117

Background imageBiplane Collection: This Airco DH-4 operated a service from Londons Croydon Airport to Paris

This Airco DH-4 operated a service from Londons Croydon Airport to Paris. Instone & Co

Background imageBiplane Collection: An air display at Hendon being filmed for the weekly news reel. Circa 1935

An air display at Hendon being filmed for the weekly news reel. Circa 1935

Background imageBiplane Collection: Test flying 1915 style with Neil Williamson. White Waltham airfield sliped back 60 years

Test flying 1915 style with Neil Williamson. White Waltham airfield sliped back 60 years this morning when a replica of a Vickers gun BVS 1915 taxied to the edge of the field and then took off

Background imageBiplane Collection: Sopwith Camel Aircraft at the Hendon Air Pageant. June 1925

Sopwith Camel Aircraft at the Hendon Air Pageant. June 1925

Background imageBiplane Collection: This Airco DH-4 operated from Londons Croydon Airport to Paris

This Airco DH-4 operated from Londons Croydon Airport to Paris

Background imageBiplane Collection: Test flying 1915 style with Neil Williamson. White Waltham airfield sliped back 60 years

Test flying 1915 style with Neil Williamson. White Waltham airfield sliped back 60 years this morning when a replica of a Vickers gun BVS 1915 taxied to the edge of the field and then took off

Background imageBiplane Collection: The Hon. Charles Rolls, holder of Royal Aero Club Certificate No

The Hon. Charles Rolls, holder of Royal Aero Club Certificate No.2, seen here flying his French built Wright bi-plane during the Bournemouth Aviation Week in July 1910

Background imageBiplane Collection: During a transport strike in the autumn of 1919 airfreight came into its own for

During a transport strike in the autumn of 1919 airfreight came into its own for the first time

Background imageBiplane Collection: Samuel Cody was born in the USA in 1867 but immigrated to England in the early 1890s

Samuel Cody was born in the USA in 1867 but immigrated to England in the early 1890s. At the start of the 20th century he was hired by the British Military as Chief Kiting Instructor



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