Pilots Collection (page 2)

Captain Frank H. Carruthers R. A. squadron searchlight officer to a night fighter RAF
Captain Frank H. Carruthers R.A. squadron searchlight officer to a night fighter RAF Squadron in the home counties, talking to pilots prior to an operation during the Second World War. May 1944

American pilots of No 71 Eagle Squadron rush to their Hurricanes at Kirton-in-Lindsey, 17 March 1941

Women flight mechanics are working for the R. A. F. in Flying training Command
Women flight mechanics are working for the R.A.F. in Flying training Command. Each aircraft is inspected every 24 hours and thoroughly overhauled after it has flown a stipulated time

Pilots from The United Nations Air Unit Command. Pictured at their Middle East Headquarters in Egypt They are left to right, from Poland, France, Greece, New Zealand, Yugoslavia, The United Nations

Scores of wrecked aircraft collected at El Daba airfield. 10th November 1942

Target for toady: A R. A. F. scene in Libya. (Picture) An R. A. F
Target for toady: A R.A.F. scene in Libya. (Picture) An R.A.F. wing commander is seen delivering a little informal homily to his flying comrades before they take off for a raid. 19th January 1942

R. A. F. Spitfire ground crews in Italy during Second World War. 19th May 1944
R.A.F. Spitfire ground crews in Italy during Second World War. 19th May 1944

Spitfire pilots from England, Canada, Australia, and South Africa near Nettune, south of Rome. 28th January 1944

Training of pilots for Naval aircraft. Two bearded instructors at an Naval air base station. 12th March 1941

R. A. F in Greece. A British official photo of the R. A. F arriving in Greece, R. A
R.A.F in Greece. A British official photo of the R.A.F arriving in Greece, R.A.F officers landing in a greek airfield. Circa 1940s

Planes from Dutch Air Force were flown swiftly from the N. E. I
Planes from Dutch Air Force were flown swiftly from the N.E.I. at the first call from Singapore for air reinforcements. The Dutch Air Force had already proved its striking power in air combats

When six Spitfire pilots cams upon I8 Luftwaffe M*109s near Rome recently, they shot down nine of them in four minutes. The Spitfire pilots

As part of their training, Air Training Corps cadets were privileged to visit a Bomber Command Station and were taken up in a Wellington for a short flight. Circa September 1943

The crew of a German bomber escorted to captivity. 1960 marks the 20th anniversary of the battle of Britain, when the German attempt to bomb the British people into submission was defeated by

Pilots of the "Burma"Squadron, the famous RAF Number 257 Hurricane Fighter
Pilots of the " Burma" Squadron, the famous RAF Number 257 Hurricane Fighter Squadron adopted by Burma, slinging on parachutes before taking off on a mission. January 1941

Pilots of an RAF night fighter squadron relaxing as they stand by for the order to take off. 10th November 1940

FAF pilots study maps and charts before taking a flight in an Avro Anson for their training lesson at a station in England during the Second World War. 3rd October 1939

The American Boston III is now in operation by the South African Air Force on the Libyan battle front. These twin engine bombers are speedy and highly manoeuvrable

(Picture shows) This sub-flight of a fighter Squadron in the Royal Navy were photographed immediately after landing on their carrier rolling a kill

A fragment cut from an enemy aircraft which the RAF squadron shot down is used for recording the number of enemy aircraft destroyed. October 1941

Fighter pilots of 73 Squadron RAF warm their hands on a brazier in their underground Duty Office at Rouvres, whilst awaiting orders

Bomber crews receiving instructions in their squadron flight office, some where in France, The Scots Terrier held by the airman on the left is the stations mascot. 5th January 1940

Airspeed Horsa Gliders lined up alongside the runway at RAF Brize Norton seen here during the build up to Operation Overlord. Circa May 1944

Liberation of Europe. Picture shows: These four officers set their watches before taking off. (left to right) Lieutenant Bobby de Iatour (London) Lt.Don Wells (London)

Co-operation between the British and French Air forces in France during the Second World War. Some of the aerodromes in France are shared by the two Forces

No 151 Wing Royal Air Force was a British unit which fought alongside the Soviet forces on the Kola Peninsula during the first months of Operation Barbarossa during World War II

Pilots of 3613 Fighter Control Unit of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force make their way to the briefing room to report on their mission at Bowlee. 11th February 1955

Pilot and navigator climb aboard a Javelin interceptor of 72 Squadron at RAF Leconfield circa 1960

Crew of a Handley Page Hampden Bomber in conversation after the nights mission at RAF Scampton Circa September 1940

Flt Lt D D Mitchell, N D Want, Master-Nav A J Cross and Flying officer J Frewer (left to right) of 72 Squadron leave their Gloster Javelin aircraft at dispersal following a standby duty during

Lt Dave White, centre, commanding officer of D Flight, 22 Squadron, with fellow crew members Master Navigator Ron Dedmen, left

Wing commander Bryan Cox (left) commanding officer of 19 Lightning Squadron gives a final briefing to his pilots at RAF Leconfield before take-off. 1st September 1965

RAF Fighter Command pilots seen here on standby at an un-named RAF fighter base in Southern England 31st March 1941

Eight pilots of a rocket projectile Typhoon squadron went to attack a group of enemy tanks. Owing to the bad visibility they could not see how many tanks were destroyed in the attack

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

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

Lieutenant Commander Peter Marshall of the Fleet Air arm with his four year old son Richard. 13th August 1968

Fouur year old old Richard Masrshall, son of Phantom pilot Lieutenant Commander Peter Marshall of the Fleet Air arm, dressed in pilots uniform at the Royal Naval Air Station at Yeovilton, Somerset

The First Royal Phantom Training Unit will be commissioned at the Royal Training Air Station in Yeovilton, Somerset. Lieutenant Commander Peter Marshall has been chosen to lead the training of

Lieutenant Commander Peter Marshall of HMS Ark Royal and his wife Carolyn, both holding their new born baby twin boys Paul and Mark, pose with their other eight children Kathryn, Ginny, Richard

BOCA Crew of Boeing Stratocrusier that will be used for the Queens Royal tour of the Commonwealth. 16th September 1953

Pilots of Boeing Stratocrusier that will be used for the Queens Royal tour of the Commonwealth. 16th September 1953

Pilots in Trident cockpit at Heathrow airport. 1st June 1965

The first Comet in transatlantic flight. 14th August 1958

The RAFs new pilot training scheme known as the Provost - Vampire Sequence, under which pilots qualify for their wings on jet aircraft

Norwegian pilots operating under the RAF Second Tactical Air Force on the Western front, pictured beside a Spitfire fighter aircraft after returning from a sweep over enemy terrority during

An Avenue of Hamilear gliders and RAF Halifax towing aircraft ready for take off

The Ministry of Defence was making inquiries after a RAF Westland Puma helicopter landed at Newcastle Airport to pick up a new motorcycle

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