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Background imageFlying Collection: Stiff and limping, home-sick Welshman Brian Robson, 19, who tried to send himself back to

Stiff and limping, home-sick Welshman Brian Robson, 19, who tried to send himself back to Cardiff from Australia arrived at London Airport this morning stiff

Background imageFlying Collection: Thousands of whirring wings darken the sky as the sea and shore scavengers swoop on fish

Thousands of whirring wings darken the sky as the sea and shore scavengers swoop on fish of, left for them by fish gutters at Plymouth Barbican. Picture taken 9th February 1947

Background imageFlying Collection: Glider over Lasham airfield October 1970

Glider over Lasham airfield October 1970

Background imageFlying Collection: The Red Arrows, RAF Aerobatic Team, performing at the 1993 500 CC British Motorcycle

The Red Arrows, RAF Aerobatic Team, performing at the 1993 500 CC British Motorcycle Grand Prix, Donington Park, 1st August 1993

Background imageFlying Collection: Flying high... Fun lovers at Kirklees Fun Festivals Kite Day at Salendine Nook High

Flying high... Fun lovers at Kirklees Fun Festivals Kite Day at Salendine Nook High School. The event - which was organized jointly by Kirklees

Background imageFlying Collection: Mr Clifford Davis of Leeds Road Wakefield, tries out his flying machine made from bits of

Mr Clifford Davis of Leeds Road Wakefield, tries out his flying machine made from bits of old pedal cycles. Following him down the road on their bikes are neighbours children, West Yorkshire

Background imageFlying Collection: Farnborough Airshow. Avro Shackelton in flight. 2nd September 1952

Farnborough Airshow. Avro Shackelton in flight. 2nd September 1952

Background imageFlying Collection: When the worlds biggest airliner landed at London Airport today (Friday 8-2-63

When the worlds biggest airliner landed at London Airport today (Friday 8-2-63) it turned out to be an even bigger handful than airport staff and Ministry of Aviation officials had expected

Background imageFlying Collection: Mrs Diana Freeman from Headcorn, Kent set out to obtain her Pilot

Mrs Diana Freeman from Headcorn, Kent set out to obtain her Pilots license to make use of the old Battle of Britain air strip which forms part of her husbands farm

Background imageFlying Collection: Mrs Diana Freeman from Headcorn, Kent set out to obtain her Pilot

Mrs Diana Freeman from Headcorn, Kent set out to obtain her Pilots license to make use of the old Battle of Britain air strip which forms part of her husbands farm

Background imageFlying Collection: Mrs Diana Freeman from Headcorn, Kent says goodbye to her children Jamie

Mrs Diana Freeman from Headcorn, Kent says goodbye to her children Jamie and Elizabeth before setting off from her home this morning in a single engined aircraft with friend Patrick Speedy

Background imageFlying Collection: Mrs Diana Freeman from Headcorn, Kent explains the controls of her Auster aircraft wile

Mrs Diana Freeman from Headcorn, Kent explains the controls of her Auster aircraft wile her children Jamie, aged 6 and Elizabeth, aged 2, look

Background imageFlying Collection: The Airship R33 seen here over the East Coast during a tour of the country to raise

The Airship R33 seen here over the East Coast during a tour of the country to raise Victory Loans. Circa March 1919

Background imageFlying Collection: V2 Rocket incident at Bethnal Green. 8th February 1945

V2 Rocket incident at Bethnal Green. 8th February 1945

Background imageFlying Collection: The Short S. 45 Solent 2 the last of the large flying boats flown by BOAC on overseas

The Short S. 45 Solent 2 the last of the large flying boats flown by BOAC on overseas
The Short S.45 Solent 2 the last of the large flying boats flown by BOAC on overseas routes. It first flew in 1946 and the last one was built in 1949

Background imageFlying Collection: The Mayo composite aircraft seen here during taxi-ing trials along the River Medway 19th

The Mayo composite aircraft seen here during taxi-ing trials along the River Medway 19th January 1938

Background imageFlying Collection: Balloon Race Rameleigh to Chelmsford 1906. The Enchantress

Balloon Race Rameleigh to Chelmsford 1906. The Enchantress

Background imageFlying Collection: Prince Philip climbs into the cockpit while Peter Scott Looks on (right)

Prince Philip climbs into the cockpit while Peter Scott Looks on (right). May 1957 P009332

Background imageFlying Collection: Picture shows the first flying boat on the Thames for 21 years-passing under Tower Bridge

Picture shows the first flying boat on the Thames for 21 years-passing under Tower Bridge. The visit of the BOAC short solent flying-boat to London is part of the commemoration this year of the 30th

Background imageFlying Collection: Muhammad Ali at Heathrow Airport shaking a young boys hand. 15th October 1989

Muhammad Ali at Heathrow Airport shaking a young boys hand. 15th October 1989

Background imageFlying Collection: Muhammad Ali at Heathrow Airport London before his departure to Los Angeles

Muhammad Ali at Heathrow Airport London before his departure to Los Angeles. 28th September 1984

Background imageFlying Collection: A Pan Am Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet airliner. 05 / 07 / 1977

A Pan Am Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet airliner. 05 / 07 / 1977
A Pan Am Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet airliner. 05/07/1977

Background imageFlying Collection: Chaos reigns in one of the terminal buildings at Heathrow Airport during a walkout by

Chaos reigns in one of the terminal buildings at Heathrow Airport during a walkout by engineers which caused delays and cancellations to flights. Circa : February, 1978

Background imageFlying Collection: Tynesides No. 1 sportsman Arthur E George, hale and hearty at 73

Tynesides No. 1 sportsman Arthur E George, hale and hearty at 73
Tynesides No.1 sportsman Arthur E George, hale and hearty at 73, went out to show the " young uns" how its done today to celebrate his 73rd birthday

Background imageFlying Collection: The picture shows some of the steel towers, erected by environmentalists

The picture shows some of the steel towers, erected by environmentalists, around the perimeter of Narita Airport, Tokyo, Japan. Circa : March 1978

Background imageFlying Collection: This is what in flight service looked like at the time of the early airlines

This is what in flight service looked like at the time of the early airlines. Thats a hostess not a nurse doing the pouring with the chic coffee pot. Circa : 1930

Background imageFlying Collection: A glittering fairey queen dropped into Gatwick Airport and cheered many holidaymakers

A glittering fairey queen dropped into Gatwick Airport and cheered many holidaymakers grounded by the air traffic controllers dispute

Background imageFlying Collection: A Hawker Siddleley Harrier GR 1 (Jump Jet), the world

A Hawker Siddleley Harrier GR 1 (Jump Jet), the worlds first fixed wing vertical / short take off and landing close support aircraft, landed at St Panras, London

Background imageFlying Collection: A policeman looks on as a RAF search and rescue Sea King helicopter from RAF Boulmer

A policeman looks on as a RAF search and rescue Sea King helicopter from RAF Boulmer lands at Richardson Road, Newcastle, near the Royal Victoria Infirmary. 08/11/1980

Background imageFlying Collection: An aerial view of Sumburgh Airport, Shetland. Circa: 31 / 07 / 1979

An aerial view of Sumburgh Airport, Shetland. Circa: 31 / 07 / 1979
An aerial view of Sumburgh Airport, Shetland. Circa: 31/07/1979

Background imageFlying Collection: An Aerospatiale Dauphin helicopter, flown by former Royal Navy pilot Keith Brown, 45

An Aerospatiale Dauphin helicopter, flown by former Royal Navy pilot Keith Brown, 45, of Bond Helicopters, airlifts one of the twenty five half-ton ventilation units onto the glass roof of NEI

Background imageFlying Collection: Dan-Air duty officer, Jackie Blackburn, from Jesmond, who had been working 13 hour shifts

Dan-Air duty officer, Jackie Blackburn, from Jesmond, who had been working 13 hour shifts during four days of delays to flights at Newcastle Airport. 29/08/1977

Background imageFlying Collection: Lib - Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, Netherlands. 12 / 11 / 1985

Lib - Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, Netherlands. 12 / 11 / 1985
Lib - Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, Netherlands. 12/11/1985

Background imageFlying Collection: The Goodyear airship Europa seen escorted by a Cessna 172 light aircraft during proving

The Goodyear airship Europa seen escorted by a Cessna 172 light aircraft during proving flights at the giant R101 sheds at Cardington, Bedfordshire. 8th March 1972

Background imageFlying Collection: Herbert Spencer seen here at the controls of the Spencer Airship in the skies above

Herbert Spencer seen here at the controls of the Spencer Airship in the skies above Wandsworth during his attempt to fly around St Pauls Cathedral. 2nd May 1908

Background imageFlying Collection: The rebuilt Goodyear Airship Europa which crashed in April 1972 seen here in the skies

The rebuilt Goodyear Airship Europa which crashed in April 1972 seen here in the skies over Cardington completing its flight trials before re-entering service. 25th June 1972

Background imageFlying Collection: A French Naval dirigible airship seen here shortly after take off leaving to patrol

A French Naval dirigible airship seen here shortly after take off leaving to patrol the English Channel. 10th October 1918

Background imageFlying Collection: The Italian-built airship Norge, piloted by Colonel Umberto Nobile

The Italian-built airship Norge, piloted by Colonel Umberto Nobile, and George Herbert Scott seen here landing at Pulham en route to making the first crossing of the North Pole. 11th April 1924

Background imageFlying Collection: The Airship R101 seen here over flying the mooring tower at Cardington during its flight

The Airship R101 seen here over flying the mooring tower at Cardington during its flight trials. 25th October 1929

Background imageFlying Collection: Mr Arthur George (Arthur E George) is seen at the controls of his homemade 80hp biplane

Mr Arthur George (Arthur E George) is seen at the controls of his homemade 80hp biplane in 1909, he later flew the aircraft at Gosforth Park in 1910. Circa 1909

Background imageFlying Collection: A Hiller UH-12 helicopter was called into lift 48 smoke ventilators onto the roof of a

A Hiller UH-12 helicopter was called into lift 48 smoke ventilators onto the roof of a new section of the Kimberley Clark factory in Prudhoe. 23/02/1979

Background imageFlying Collection: An Air UK Stewardess abseils from the Tyne Bridge on the Gateshead side

An Air UK Stewardess abseils from the Tyne Bridge on the Gateshead side. Circa: 1994

Background imageFlying Collection: Britannia Airways stewardess, Viv Donnelly, at Newcastle Airport

Britannia Airways stewardess, Viv Donnelly, at Newcastle Airport. 14/06/1989

Background imageFlying Collection: Former army helicopter pilot Ted Spencer, from Dumfries

Former army helicopter pilot Ted Spencer, from Dumfries, lifts an 950kg air conditioning unit onto the roof of the new £ 3m Savacentre store in Washington, Tyne & Wear

Background imageFlying Collection: British Airways stewardesses Margaret Delaney (left) and Jane Swanson were part of a team

British Airways stewardesses Margaret Delaney (left) and Jane Swanson were part of a team looking to recruit new stewards and stewardesses from Newcastle

Background imageFlying Collection: Mr Arthur George, of Newcastle, in one of the early flights in his homemade biplane

Mr Arthur George, of Newcastle, in one of the early flights in his homemade biplane, the first to fly on Tyneside. Circa : April 1910

Background imageFlying Collection: A Royal Navy Westland Wessex helicopter demonstrates search and rescue techniques

A Royal Navy Westland Wessex helicopter demonstrates search and rescue techniques. 28/09/1977

Background imageFlying Collection: A MBB Bolkow BO105 Air Ambulance helicopter takes off from a landing site near the Royal

A MBB Bolkow BO105 Air Ambulance helicopter takes off from a landing site near the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle. 14/09/1987



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