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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. Mrs Cody made history two days earlier by becoming the first woman to fly in the United

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. Initially flown as a seaplane before conversion to a landplane it is seen here with Captain Neville

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. were a shipping company that originally operated a private service from its base in Cardiff via London to Paris

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. Instonel and Co were a shipping company that originally operated a private service from their base in Cardiff via London to Paris late

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. The Daily Mirror were quick off the mark and used up to twelve aircraft

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

Background imageBiplane Collection: Vice Admiral Sir Richard Janvrin, Flag Officer Naval Air Command retires

Vice Admiral Sir Richard Janvrin, Flag Officer Naval Air Command retires - and leaves the Naval air station H.W.S. Daedalus Lee on Solent, Hants in the Swordfish aircraft

Background imageBiplane Collection: French aviator Henry Farman flying in his plane with two passengers making him the pilot

French aviator Henry Farman flying in his plane with two passengers making him the pilot of the first 3 person flight when he carried 2 passengers for 10 kilometres.[ August 1909 P004012

Background imageBiplane Collection: A De Havilland D. H. 4A of Air Transport & Travel Ltd, which made the first daily

A De Havilland D. H. 4A of Air Transport & Travel Ltd, which made the first daily
A De Havilland D.H.4A of Air Transport & Travel Ltd, which made the first daily international air, service by a British airline when it flew from Hounslow, London and Le Bourget

Background imageBiplane Collection: Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler, pictured beside his Avro 581E Avian February 1928

Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler, pictured beside his Avro 581E Avian February 1928. He made headline news when he left Croydon on 7th September 1928 to make a historic flight to Darwin, Australia

Background imageBiplane Collection: Squadron leader H J L Bert Hinkler standing by his Avro Avian plane at Bundaberg in

Squadron leader H J L Bert Hinkler standing by his Avro Avian plane at Bundaberg in Queensland, Australia. Circa 1928 P004293

Background imageBiplane Collection: Supermarine Napier Seagull III in the Kings Cup Race. June 1925

Supermarine Napier Seagull III in the Kings Cup Race. June 1925

Background imageBiplane Collection: A 'Swordfish'taking off from the deck of H. M. S

A "Swordfish"taking off from the deck of H. M. S
A " Swordfish" taking off from the deck of H.M.S. ARK Royal, the flying commander is watching from flight. May 1939 P000108

Background imageBiplane Collection: A twin engined RAF Supermarine Stranraer (K3973) flying boat lying in the River Wear

A twin engined RAF Supermarine Stranraer (K3973) flying boat lying in the River Wear, after making a forced landing owing to bad visibility. 16/09/1936

Background imageBiplane Collection: A replica of the famous World War I Biplane Sopwith Pup

A replica of the famous World War I Biplane Sopwith Pup, photographed at the Wroughton Air show. 30th August 1993



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