Flying machine hi-res stock photography and images

Goupil's Flying Machine, 1883 Stock Photo

RMHRP5D5–Goupil's Flying Machine, 1883

Jean-Pierre Blanchard ( 1753 - 1809) French inventor: first unsuccessful flying machine with wings flapping by means of levers and foot pedals in 1781 Stock Photo

RF2BHRHXT–Jean-Pierre Blanchard ( 1753 - 1809) French inventor: first unsuccessful flying machine with wings flapping by means of levers and foot pedals in 1781

LEONARDO DA VINCI Sketch of a flying machine which seems in some respects to anticipate the helicopter, though the technology is not clear Date: circa 1500 Stock Photo

RMG38CXB–LEONARDO DA VINCI Sketch of a flying machine which seems in some respects to anticipate the helicopter, though the technology is not clear Date: circa 1500

Flying machine 'Auto-Aviateur' by Bousson-Borgnis in France, 1908 Stock Photo

RMFD6N35–Flying machine 'Auto-Aviateur' by Bousson-Borgnis in France, 1908

RMMKPR63–Design for a Flying Machine

Engraving depicting De Groof's flying machine which rose from the Cremorne Gardens, London, attached to a balloon. At a given height it was released, but instead of flying it crashed to the ground and its inventor was killed. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR6J7J–Engraving depicting De Groof's flying machine which rose from the Cremorne Gardens, London, attached to a balloon. At a given height it was released, but instead of flying it crashed to the ground and its inventor was killed. Dated 19th century

Flying machine built by Jacob Degen, a clockmaker from Vienna. Stock Photo

RME607EC–Flying machine built by Jacob Degen, a clockmaker from Vienna.

Flying machine ca. 1508 sketched by Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519 Stock Photo

RMAYP6MD–Flying machine ca. 1508 sketched by Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519

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RMBHD4RF–transport / transportation, aviation, early aerial vehicles, flying machine after Jean-Pierre Blanchard (1753 - 1809), wood engraving, 19th century, 18th century, graphic, graphics, half length, standing, wing, wings, flying, aeronautics, aviation, transport, transportation, aerial vehicles, aerial vehicle, flying machine, flying machines, historic, historical, man, men, male, people,

Flying machine by Jacob Degen, hand-colored copper engraving from Friedrich Justin Bertuch picture book for children, 1807 Stock Photo

RMPPNWM8–Flying machine by Jacob Degen, hand-colored copper engraving from Friedrich Justin Bertuch picture book for children, 1807

Ayres s Flying-Machine, 1885 Stock Photo

RMBK46W6–Ayres s Flying-Machine, 1885

RFD1P5BN–Flying machine, artwork

19th Century book illustration, taken from 9th edition (1875) of Encyclopaedia Britannica, of Victorian Flying Machine Stock Photo

RMC420NF–19th Century book illustration, taken from 9th edition (1875) of Encyclopaedia Britannica, of Victorian Flying Machine

Sir Hiram Maxim's flying machine, c1894. From Meyers Lexicon, published 1924. Stock Photo

RMHGPA42–Sir Hiram Maxim's flying machine, c1894. From Meyers Lexicon, published 1924.

An old edwardian flying machine the Avro Triplane Stock Photo

RMAB5GWP–An old edwardian flying machine the Avro Triplane

Flying Machine patented in 1889 by Reuben Jasper Spalding of Rosita, Colorado. U.S. Patent #398,984 Stock Photo

RMMPKP5X–Flying Machine patented in 1889 by Reuben Jasper Spalding of Rosita, Colorado. U.S. Patent #398,984

Farman flying machine, in flight Abstract/medium: 1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. Stock Photo

RMWB6XTW–Farman flying machine, in flight Abstract/medium: 1 negative : glass ; 5 x 7 in. or smaller.

DJI Phantom drone. Aerial video capture. Flying machine. High viewpoint, unmanned aircraft. Remote controlled vertical lift. Stock Photo

RMEWC68M–DJI Phantom drone. Aerial video capture. Flying machine. High viewpoint, unmanned aircraft. Remote controlled vertical lift.

Leonardo Da Vinci Antique Flying Machine Stock Photo

RFKT72AY–Leonardo Da Vinci Antique Flying Machine

RMHRP5D6–Goupil's Flying Machine, 1883

Besnier's flying machine:Besnier, a French locksmith, successfully developed in 1678 a flying apparatus based on the flapping principle used by birds remaining airborne for a surprisingly long time Stock Photo

RF2BHRHWP–Besnier's flying machine:Besnier, a French locksmith, successfully developed in 1678 a flying apparatus based on the flapping principle used by birds remaining airborne for a surprisingly long time

3D digital render of a science fiction flying machine isolated on white background Stock Photo

RFEHD9W8–3D digital render of a science fiction flying machine isolated on white background

Test of a flying machine (Otto Lilienthal) 1895 Washington. Library of Congress Stock Photo

RMGG2BPY–Test of a flying machine (Otto Lilienthal) 1895 Washington. Library of Congress

Sci Fi - Future Flying Machine Stock Photo

RMMKJD47–Sci Fi - Future Flying Machine

Engraving depicting Frederick Brearey's flying machine. Brearey is said to have settled on this shape after watching a skate swimming in an aquarium. Frederick Brearey (1816-1896) a British aeronautical inventor. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR6J7Y–Engraving depicting Frederick Brearey's flying machine. Brearey is said to have settled on this shape after watching a skate swimming in an aquarium. Frederick Brearey (1816-1896) a British aeronautical inventor. Dated 19th century

RMD88RG2–1900 Flying Machine

RMABP9K7–Flying machine ca. 1508 sketched by Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519

Flying machine by Domingo, 1914 Stock Photo

RMCPKT0D–Flying machine by Domingo, 1914

Thomas Edison, illustration of his Flying machine invention, 1908 Stock Photo

RMT5BKYY–Thomas Edison, illustration of his Flying machine invention, 1908

A Natural Flying-Machine, 1865 Stock Photo

RMBK423R–A Natural Flying-Machine, 1865

VICTORIAN FLYING MACHINE CONCEPT with Helium filled balloons Stock Photo

RMFDAM7B–VICTORIAN FLYING MACHINE CONCEPT with Helium filled balloons

Feb. 02, 1965 - The TSR-2 ''A Magnificent Flying Machine'' - Says The Expert: Britain's TSR-2 jet bomber crashed through the sound barrier for the first time yesterday - during a display of the new machine's capabilities - at Wharton, Lances, put on by test pilot Roland ''Ben'' Beaumont at the controls. He had flown the machine from the military test field at Boscombe Down, Wiltshire. Stock Photo

RME0X4KF–Feb. 02, 1965 - The TSR-2 ''A Magnificent Flying Machine'' - Says The Expert: Britain's TSR-2 jet bomber crashed through the sound barrier for the first time yesterday - during a display of the new machine's capabilities - at Wharton, Lances, put on by test pilot Roland ''Ben'' Beaumont at the controls. He had flown the machine from the military test field at Boscombe Down, Wiltshire.

Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim holding one of his flying machine engines. Stock Photo

RMCB74JB–Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim holding one of his flying machine engines.

RMCBY9MM–An old edwardian flying machine the Avro Triplane

Leonardo da Vinci - Drawing of a flying machine (propulsion) Stock Photo

RMF6R3P0–Leonardo da Vinci - Drawing of a flying machine (propulsion)

transport / transportation, aviation, early aircraft, flying machine with propeller, vertical section, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2G4DEKJ–transport / transportation, aviation, early aircraft, flying machine with propeller, vertical section, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

Leonardo da Vinci, Codex Atlanticus. Design for a flying machine 1478–1519 Milan, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana. Stock Photo

RMD3E9RT–Leonardo da Vinci, Codex Atlanticus. Design for a flying machine 1478–1519 Milan, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.

Henson's flying machine of 1840, woodcut, 1888, historic engraving Stock Photo

RFEH39DJ–Henson's flying machine of 1840, woodcut, 1888, historic engraving

A sketch by Leonardo da Vinci of a flying machine known as the 'helical air screw' or the 'airscrew'. It was designed to compress air to obtain flight, similar to modern helicopters. Stock Photo

RMT94YJ9–A sketch by Leonardo da Vinci of a flying machine known as the 'helical air screw' or the 'airscrew'. It was designed to compress air to obtain flight, similar to modern helicopters.

Steve Fossett at the launch of Richard Branson's latest flying machine, the GlobalFlyer which was unveiled in the Mojave Desert, California, Mr Branson hopes the futuristic plane will fly non-stop around the world in less than 80 hours. GlobalFlyer is the Virgin boss's latest record breaking challenge in a move away from his ballooning efforts. Stock Photo

RMG6MJX8–Steve Fossett at the launch of Richard Branson's latest flying machine, the GlobalFlyer which was unveiled in the Mojave Desert, California, Mr Branson hopes the futuristic plane will fly non-stop around the world in less than 80 hours. GlobalFlyer is the Virgin boss's latest record breaking challenge in a move away from his ballooning efforts.

Sky cycle - Flying machine / Balloon, circa 1892 Stock Photo

RMDANN8K–Sky cycle - Flying machine / Balloon, circa 1892

Sketch a Flying Machine by Leonardo da Vinci, circa 1495. Stock Photo

RMTXGHBY–Sketch a Flying Machine by Leonardo da Vinci, circa 1495.

RMMKKRK7–Flying Machine Part

Illustration depicting Delprad´s Luftvelociped“ Holzstich (Flying machine) 1895 Stock Photo

RMRJAE21–Illustration depicting Delprad´s Luftvelociped“ Holzstich (Flying machine) 1895

RMG3AXMR–Henson's Flying Machine

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 . 20th October 1909 Stock Photo

RMEMWJB0–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 . 20th October 1909

Flying machine of Otto Lilienthal, 1931 Stock Photo

RMC45P3P–Flying machine of Otto Lilienthal, 1931

Leonardo da Vinci flying machine design, related to his studies on artificial flight. Stock Photo

RMRY92MP–Leonardo da Vinci flying machine design, related to his studies on artificial flight.

Trial of Maxim s Steam Flying-Machine, 1894 Stock Photo

RMBK46CM–Trial of Maxim s Steam Flying-Machine, 1894

’The Voyage to the World in the Moon’ frontispiece from ‘The strange Voyage and Adventures of Domingo Gonsales, to the World in the Moon’ by Francis Godwin (1562–1633). First published in 1638 as 'The Man in the Moone' under the pseudonym Domingo Gonsales. Engraving shows Gonsales lifting off from the island of Saint Helena; his flying machine powered by Swans and surrounded by the apparitions and Devils he met with on his journey to the moon. Photograph from a 1768 second edition published by John Lever, London. Stock Photo

RM2XDPHBW–’The Voyage to the World in the Moon’ frontispiece from ‘The strange Voyage and Adventures of Domingo Gonsales, to the World in the Moon’ by Francis Godwin (1562–1633). First published in 1638 as 'The Man in the Moone' under the pseudonym Domingo Gonsales. Engraving shows Gonsales lifting off from the island of Saint Helena; his flying machine powered by Swans and surrounded by the apparitions and Devils he met with on his journey to the moon. Photograph from a 1768 second edition published by John Lever, London.

RFKXDJBG–Archdeacon's Flying Machine

The Langley Aerodrome flying machine in flight in the 19th century. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. Stock Photo

RMCEX0KW–The Langley Aerodrome flying machine in flight in the 19th century. From The Strand Magazine published 1897.

RMCBY9KY–An old edwardian flying machine the Avro Triplane

Leonardo da Vinci - Drawing of a Flying Machine (Wing) Stock Photo

RMF6R3P3–Leonardo da Vinci - Drawing of a Flying Machine (Wing)

transport / transportation, aviation, early aircraft, flying machine with propeller, horizontal plan, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2G4DEM0–transport / transportation, aviation, early aircraft, flying machine with propeller, horizontal plan, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

Jun. 06, 1970 - The ''Brave man in their flying machine''. brought luck (and 1,000 Dm ! ) to 19 years old Bernd Kreutz from Biberach/West Germany. With his photo the young amateur photographer was among the first winners of the German Youth Photographer Award 1969, which since 1962 is given every year to young amateur photographers from the Federal republic and West Berlin up to the age 25 years. Stock Photo

RME0YHM9–Jun. 06, 1970 - The ''Brave man in their flying machine''. brought luck (and 1,000 Dm ! ) to 19 years old Bernd Kreutz from Biberach/West Germany. With his photo the young amateur photographer was among the first winners of the German Youth Photographer Award 1969, which since 1962 is given every year to young amateur photographers from the Federal republic and West Berlin up to the age 25 years.

Flying machine by William Samuel Henson, woodcut, historical engraving, 1882 Stock Photo

RFEH376T–Flying machine by William Samuel Henson, woodcut, historical engraving, 1882

Entitled: 'Diligenza di ritorno dalla luna' print shows a flying machine returning from the moon. The Great Moon Hoax refers to a series of six articles that were published in The Sun, a New York newspaper, beginning on August 25, 1835, about the supposed discovery of life and even civilization on the Moon. The discoveries were falsely attributed to English astronomer John Herschel. The articles described fantastic animals on the Moon, including bison, goats, unicorns, bipedal tail-less beavers and bat-like winged humanoids (Vespertilio-homo) who built temples. There were trees, oceans and bea Stock Photo

RM2BE0J0E–Entitled: 'Diligenza di ritorno dalla luna' print shows a flying machine returning from the moon. The Great Moon Hoax refers to a series of six articles that were published in The Sun, a New York newspaper, beginning on August 25, 1835, about the supposed discovery of life and even civilization on the Moon. The discoveries were falsely attributed to English astronomer John Herschel. The articles described fantastic animals on the Moon, including bison, goats, unicorns, bipedal tail-less beavers and bat-like winged humanoids (Vespertilio-homo) who built temples. There were trees, oceans and bea

This illustration of Langley’s Aeroplane dates to the early 1920s. By definition an aeroplane is a flying machine that is heavier than air and sustained by aid of propulsion from a source of power and the lifting action of the air on moving planes. Interesting experiments in this field were made by Otto Lilienthal, Hiram S. Maxim, and Prof. S. Langley near the close of the ninetheenth century. Stock Photo

RFW29P49–This illustration of Langley’s Aeroplane dates to the early 1920s. By definition an aeroplane is a flying machine that is heavier than air and sustained by aid of propulsion from a source of power and the lifting action of the air on moving planes. Interesting experiments in this field were made by Otto Lilienthal, Hiram S. Maxim, and Prof. S. Langley near the close of the ninetheenth century.

Lilienthal's First Flying Machine, 1868 Stock Photo

RMBNEE9E–Lilienthal's First Flying Machine, 1868

Flying machine drawn by Leonardo Da Vinci, Circa 1488-9 Stock Photo

RMM467T1–Flying machine drawn by Leonardo Da Vinci, Circa 1488-9

RMMKJD46–Sci Fi - Flying Machine

Illustration showing Letur's flying machine, in which he died 1854 Stock Photo

RMRJAE3M–Illustration showing Letur's flying machine, in which he died 1854

RMG38B0R–Leonardo Flying Machine

Flying machine... cyclist Chris Boardman of Great Britain during his World Record breaking ride in the first round of the Individual Pursuit on the first day of the World Track Cycling Championships in Manchester today (Weds). He took nearly 6 seconds off the record. Photo John Giles.PA. Stock Photo

RM2D2X95D–Flying machine... cyclist Chris Boardman of Great Britain during his World Record breaking ride in the first round of the Individual Pursuit on the first day of the World Track Cycling Championships in Manchester today (Weds). He took nearly 6 seconds off the record. Photo John Giles.PA.

RMC45P3T–Flying machine of Otto Lilienthal, 1931

Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter design, flying machine drawing, related to his studies on artificial flight. Stock Photo

RMRY92N2–Leonardo da Vinci Helicopter design, flying machine drawing, related to his studies on artificial flight.

Goupil s flying machine, frontal, Aeroplane, 1885 Stock Photo

RMBK4633–Goupil s flying machine, frontal, Aeroplane, 1885

Little girl in her flying machine Stock Photo

RFH0DB8C–Little girl in her flying machine

RFKXDHRN–The Botts Flying Machine

Lana's Flying Machine. Francesco Lana Terzi, 1631-1687. Stock Photo

RMAJ9RWR–Lana's Flying Machine. Francesco Lana Terzi, 1631-1687.

An old edwardian flying machine the 1909 Bleriot Type X1 monoplane Stock Photo

RMAB5G5H–An old edwardian flying machine the 1909 Bleriot Type X1 monoplane

Leonardo da Vinci - Drawing of a flying machine (driving of the wing) Stock Photo

RMF6R3P7–Leonardo da Vinci - Drawing of a flying machine (driving of the wing)

transport / transportation, aviation, early aircraft, steam-powered flying machine of Lawrence Hargrave, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2R9XYA0–transport / transportation, aviation, early aircraft, steam-powered flying machine of Lawrence Hargrave, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

Apr. 17, 2012 - Eddie Kidd on his flying machine: 18 year old Eddie Kidd, excelled even his own daredevil exploits, when he soared 145 feet across a railway cutting with a dummy strapped to the seat of his bike. The daring jump across the railway track 80 feet below him, took place at Shepton Mallet in Somerset, was part of a scene from a new war film. Stock Photo

RME148YC–Apr. 17, 2012 - Eddie Kidd on his flying machine: 18 year old Eddie Kidd, excelled even his own daredevil exploits, when he soared 145 feet across a railway cutting with a dummy strapped to the seat of his bike. The daring jump across the railway track 80 feet below him, took place at Shepton Mallet in Somerset, was part of a scene from a new war film.

Flying machine by Gabriel de la Landelle, 1861, clockwork-powered helicopter model, woodcut, historical engraving, 1882 Stock Photo

RFEH376W–Flying machine by Gabriel de la Landelle, 1861, clockwork-powered helicopter model, woodcut, historical engraving, 1882

RM2BE10M9–Entitled: 'Diligenza di ritorno dalla luna' print shows a flying machine returning from the moon. The Great Moon Hoax refers to a series of six articles that were published in The Sun, a New York newspaper, beginning on August 25, 1835, about the supposed discovery of life and even civilization on the Moon. The discoveries were falsely attributed to English astronomer John Herschel. The articles described fantastic animals on the Moon, including bison, goats, unicorns, bipedal tail-less beavers and bat-like winged humanoids (Vespertilio-homo) who built temples. There were trees, oceans and bea

Flying machine by Leonardo da Vinci 1488-1489 pen ink Stock Photo

RMBB5CP8–Flying machine by Leonardo da Vinci 1488-1489 pen ink

Flying machine in the 18th century Stock Photo

RMGD3KAB–Flying machine in the 18th century

Man powered flying machine with helicopter like blades, drawn by Leonardo Da Vinci, Circa 1488-9 Stock Photo

RMM467RX–Man powered flying machine with helicopter like blades, drawn by Leonardo Da Vinci, Circa 1488-9

Armature for the Wing of the Flying Machine Stock Photo

RMMKPR62–Armature for the Wing of the Flying Machine

RMF7PTA3–Sketch a Flying Machine by Leonardo da Vinci, circa 1495.

RMD87346–Future Flying Machine

RM2D2X959–Flying machine... cyclist Chris Boardman of Great Britain during his World Record breaking ride in the first round of the Individual Pursuit on the first day of the World Track Cycling Championships in Manchester today (Weds). He took nearly 6 seconds off the record. Photo John Giles.PA.

Flying machine of the American Kimball, 1908 Stock Photo

RMC45GNK–Flying machine of the American Kimball, 1908

Leonardo Da Vinci, Flying machine design related to his studies on artificial flight, drawing, circa 1488 Stock Photo

RM2A56GNJ–Leonardo Da Vinci, Flying machine design related to his studies on artificial flight, drawing, circa 1488

Goupil s flying machine, side, Aeroplane, 1885 Stock Photo

RMBK46DW–Goupil s flying machine, side, Aeroplane, 1885

Lanchester's flying machine, patent 9413 and 9413A, 23 April 1907 Stock Photo

RMJ0FW0M–Lanchester's flying machine, patent 9413 and 9413A, 23 April 1907

Nemethy's New Flying-Machine Stock Photo

RFKXDJ3W–Nemethy's New Flying-Machine

RMCEX0H4–The Langley Aerodrome flying machine in flight in the 19th century. From The Strand Magazine published 1897.

An old edwardian flying machine the 1912 Blackburn The oldest flying british built aircraft in the world Stock Photo

RMAB5G3W–An old edwardian flying machine the 1912 Blackburn The oldest flying british built aircraft in the world

Lilienthal's flying machine , 1896 Stock Photo

RMEM5W8C–Lilienthal's flying machine , 1896

Lilienthal, Otto, 23.5.1848 - 10.5.1896, German aviation pioneer, his flying machine, construction drawing from the patent specification, 20.8.1895, Stock Photo

RMCNWH8X–Lilienthal, Otto, 23.5.1848 - 10.5.1896, German aviation pioneer, his flying machine, construction drawing from the patent specification, 20.8.1895,

SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITIES Flying machines Engraving of a flying machine, supposed to have been invented by a Brazilian priest. it was kept aloft by 'amber beads' and directed by magnets. after a print in the Evening Post, 1709 Stock Photo

RMMC86ND–SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITIES Flying machines Engraving of a flying machine, supposed to have been invented by a Brazilian priest. it was kept aloft by 'amber beads' and directed by magnets. after a print in the Evening Post, 1709