Aviation History and Crews

Vintage images of military aviators and aircraft showcase pivotal moments in aviation history, highlighting teamwork and missions during World War II.

Captain Baron von Richthofen, German flying ace, responsible for bringing down 80 Allied planes during World War One, pictured here with members of Jagdstaffel 5 around a Fokker plane after his 62nd victory on November 23rd 1917. Richthofen, known as the Red Baron, or Red Knight was eventually killed in action in 1918. Date: November 1917
Captain Baron von Richthofen, German flying ace, responsible for bringing down 80 Allied planes during World War One, pictured here with members of Jagdstaffel 5 around a Fokker plane after his 62nd victory on November 23rd 1917. Richthofen, known as the Red Baron, or Red Knight was eventually killed in action in 1918. Date: November 1917
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Korean Peace DelegationPhoto Shows: Members of the delegation with General Ridgway (third from right), in front of their helicopter before leaving for Kaesongo Left to right: Geneumi Burke, General Graigie General Palk (South Korean delegate); Vice-Admiral Joys General Ridgway and General Hodes.General Ridgway, Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Korea, meets delegation before they leave for another meeting with the Communists at Kaesong, in an effort to work out a cease fire in Korea. July 19, 1951. (Photo by Sports And General Press Agency Limited)
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Four German soldiers with cars, 1940 photograph Four German soldiers are somewhere in Katwijk at two cars. On the right the man who also appears on NG-2007-5-31 and on the left the soldier with the Mitella. On the back of a poorly readable text in German. Katwijk photographic support gelatin silver print occupation ~ war Katwijk
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Commission of good services back from Djocja. Commission of good services returns from Djocja. November 14, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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New Zealand Bomber Squadron -- A crew of the New Zealand bomber Squadron with an unofficial crest painted on their aircraft.This Wellington bomber squadron, which is manned by New Zealanders has made many raids on Germany and occupied territory. August 04, 1941. (Photo by British Official Photograph)
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Second transatlantic flight of major Kazimierz Kubala and Ludwik Idzikowski over the Atlantic. General Józef Haller (x) in conversation with pilot Kazimierz Kubala (1) in the hangar in front of the Amiot 123 'Marshal Pisudski' aircraft. Visible also include: Ludwik Idzikowski (3), adjutant of General Haller, Lt. Rusanowski (4), Colonel Franciszek Arciszewski (5), Zofia Arciszewska (2). .
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Anefo photo collection. American State Secretary by Marine (B. Franke). July 19, 1960
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They Circled the Globe Non-Stop -- Capt. James Gallagher (center), airplane commander, stands between Air Secretary Stuart Symington (overcoat) and Gen. Hoyt Vandenberg as his crew groups around following their landing of a U.S. Airforce B-50 (background) after circled the world in the plane non-stop. Gen. Vandenberg and Sec. Symington were on hand greet them on landing. March 02, 1949. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)
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Anefo photo collection. Royal family in Den Bosch (Report). May 8, 1962. Den Bosch
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Anefo photo collection. Mission van Leeuwen (Film Store Netherlands). October 23, 1949. The Netherlands
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Gading and Plajen, action by mountain field. Action in the direction of Gading, Plajen and Wonosari. The infantry raised at night to close the area, which gangs were signaled, the purification started in the morning. The airport at Gading on Central Java was blocked by the fact that trenches were dug across the stamps. After a few days of hard work, aircraft could be landed again, albeit half cargo. Dakotas are released, the load is transferred to grobaks, which ensure further transport. March 9, 1949. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies
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Anefo photo collection. Sailors for Tokyo, H. Willems. August 8, 1964. Japan, Tokyo
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Castle Rock ship. Coast Guard League annual memorial services trip around Cape Cod canal. Henry Hutchings , Ships, Military personnel, United States. Coast Guard. Leon Abdalian Collection
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White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) staff and facilities, Cape Cod, Otis Air Force Base, and aboard Marlin. ST19061. White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) staff members speak on telephones at an Air Force base.
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Briefing at Headquarters 32nd Air Division , Civil defense. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization
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Philippine Island - Sultan of Sulu; Bontocs and Bogobos, Aerial Photograph.
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Model pilot on the gender around 1940.
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Asbury College quartette & leader. 1934, Israel
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Lord And Lady Wakefield Are Having A Private ' War In The Air. Rival Planes In The King's Cup -- Flying Officer G. R. de Haviiland (on right) shaking hands with Captain E. W. Percival at Hatfield.One of the most interesting side issues of the King's Cup air race tom-morrow (Saturday) will be the rivalry between Lord and Lady Wakefield. Captain E. W. Percival is flying Countess Wakefield's Mew Gull and Flying Officer G. R. de Havilland Lord Wakefield's T. K. 2 in the race. July 01, 1938.
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Matthews Due In Sydney After Long Trip: Local Airmen Will Welcome Him In -- The Aero Club, Shell Co., and De Haviland Aircraft Co. are combining to welcome Capt. Matthews, who is expected to-morrow in Sydney at 4 o'clock.There will be a formation flight De Haviland Aircraft Co., and the Aero Club.Capt. Geoffrey Hughes will welcome Matthews on behalf of the three concerns at Mascot.He will then be welcomed by the Mayor of Mascot at "Mascot Town Hall.On Monday night a private dinner will be given him at the Aero Club. October 27, 1930. (Photo by Brisbane Daily Mail Ltd.).
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S68-52542 (22 Oct. 1968) --- The Apollo 7 crew arrives aboard the USS Essex, the prime recovery ship for the mission. Left to right, are astronauts Walter M. Schirra Jr., commander; Donn F. Eisele, command module pilot; Walter Cunningham, lunar module pilot; and Dr. Donald E. Stullken, NASA Recovery Team Leader from the Manned Spacecraft Center's (MSC) Landing and Recovery Division. The crew is pausing in the doorway of the recovery helicopter.
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Flying-officer Leslie Redfor Clisby (right), of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, who was recently awarded the distinguished flying cross. One day in April 1940 this officer was the pilot of one of three Hurricanes which attacked nine Messerschmitt 109's, one of which he shot down. The following day he destroyed another Messerschmitt 109. In May, this officer was engaged in six combats against the enemy, in which he shot down eight enemy aircraft. He is now reported missing. June 21, 1940. (Photo by British Official Photograph).
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Arrival ceremonies for Saud bin Abdul Aziz, King of Saudi Arabia, 3:00PM. King of Saudi Arabia Saud bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud and President John F. Kennedy arrive at the White House via United States Army helicopter from Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. (L-R) Chief of Protocol Angier Biddle Duke, Military Aide to the President General Chester V. Clifton, Naval Aide to the President Captain Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr., King Saud, President Kennedy, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and Ambassador of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Abdullah Al-Khayyal. Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh and Secret Service Agent Gerald Jerry Behn exit the helicopter at far right. The Washington Monument is visible in the background. South Lawn, White House, Washington, D.C.
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Aviation in Britain Before the First World War An SE 1 army aircraft on the ground with handlers at Aldershot.
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Officers in field , Ordnance industry, Armories, Military personnel, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational
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Z.K.H. Willem-Alexander visiting the Marines, in Norway 1981
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Japanese Airmen Arrive at Hanworth from Tokio --- Mr. Moritaka Kurimura (left) and Mr. Kumakawa on arrival at Hanworth.The Japanese aviators, Rytaro Kumakawa and Moritaka Kurimura who have flown from Tokyo, arrived at Hanworth on Saturday afternoon via Brussels. The aviators are students of the University of Hosei, and they have made this flight for the purpose of saluting the "University Youth of Europe." October 08, 1931. (Photo by Central News).
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Capt. Thomas S. Baldwin
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El-Azrak & Wadi Sirhan in the Arabian Desert. Druze political refugees from Jebel Druze (The Hauran). Sheikh Sultan el-Atrash, leader of Druze revolt in October, 1925. 1926, Jordan
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Public Relations Section. HQ BCOF. Japan -- Prior to taking off from an airfield somewhere in Korea to take over his new command, 3 Bn RAR., Lt. Col. F. G. Hassett OBE chats with Maj. Gen. A. J. H. Cassels CB CBE DSO., GOC., Commonwealth Division, United Nations Forces in Korea. August 1, 1951.