United flight Black and White Stock Photos & Images

This image commemorates the 50th anniversary of United Flight Attendants in 1980, celebrating their contributions to aviation and the essential role they have played in the airline industry. United Air Lines' flight attendants continue to be vital in ensuring passenger safety and comfort. Stock Photo

RME3RKT6–This image commemorates the 50th anniversary of United Flight Attendants in 1980, celebrating their contributions to aviation and the essential role they have played in the airline industry. United Air Lines' flight attendants continue to be vital in ensuring passenger safety and comfort.

Fleming Field, in the 1920s, was a significant aviation location, contributing to early flight history in the United States. It served as a base for aviation activities and development during the early years of aviation. Stock Photo

RMKT1Y0X–Fleming Field, in the 1920s, was a significant aviation location, contributing to early flight history in the United States. It served as a base for aviation activities and development during the early years of aviation.

WW2 Commercial Flight 1940's Loading baggage on a DC3 plane at the municipal airport in Washington, D.C. America USA Jack Delano photographer 1941 July. United States--District of Columbia--Washington (D.C.) Stock Photo

RM2G5KDDR–WW2 Commercial Flight 1940's Loading baggage on a DC3 plane at the municipal airport in Washington, D.C. America USA Jack Delano photographer 1941 July. United States--District of Columbia--Washington (D.C.)

One killed four injured on first stage of great formtion flight to United States . A tragedy marred the first stage of the flight of the Italian air armada of 24 Savoia - Marchetti SM.55X flying boats , led by General Balbo , the Italian Air Minister , to America . On arrival at Amsterdam from Ortobello , near Rome , one of the machines capsized killing one airman and injuring four others . The other 23 machines will continue the flight , the greatest formation flight ever attempted . Photo shows ; planes of the the Italian air armada lined up on the water at Amsterdam . 1 July 1933 Stock Photo

RM2BW36MT–One killed four injured on first stage of great formtion flight to United States . A tragedy marred the first stage of the flight of the Italian air armada of 24 Savoia - Marchetti SM.55X flying boats , led by General Balbo , the Italian Air Minister , to America . On arrival at Amsterdam from Ortobello , near Rome , one of the machines capsized killing one airman and injuring four others . The other 23 machines will continue the flight , the greatest formation flight ever attempted . Photo shows ; planes of the the Italian air armada lined up on the water at Amsterdam . 1 July 1933

The Tower of Voices featuring 40 wind chimes at the Flight 93 National Memorial, Shanksville, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA Stock Photo

RMPN44B8–The Tower of Voices featuring 40 wind chimes at the Flight 93 National Memorial, Shanksville, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA

Flight in an airship at Philadelphia 1793 United States Stock Photo

RMGG2F8P–Flight in an airship at Philadelphia 1793 United States

Branch Chief Thomas Canning standing beside a Hypersonic Free-Flight Aerodynamic Facility combustion-driven shock tube, the Ames Research Center, Mountain View, California, United States, 1966. Image courtesy NASA. () Stock Photo

RM2AMH308–Branch Chief Thomas Canning standing beside a Hypersonic Free-Flight Aerodynamic Facility combustion-driven shock tube, the Ames Research Center, Mountain View, California, United States, 1966. Image courtesy NASA. ()

The wreckage of the 'Elizabethan' class Airspeed Ambassador (registration G-ALZU) charter flight which was carrying the Manchester United team back from Belgrade. After a refuelling stoppage at Munich, the plane crashed as it tried to take off on the snowy runway, killing 23 people, including eight players, one of whom was Duncan Edwards whom many believe was among the greatest football players of all time. He died of injuries 15 days after the crash. Stock Photo

RMGBPRCH–The wreckage of the 'Elizabethan' class Airspeed Ambassador (registration G-ALZU) charter flight which was carrying the Manchester United team back from Belgrade. After a refuelling stoppage at Munich, the plane crashed as it tried to take off on the snowy runway, killing 23 people, including eight players, one of whom was Duncan Edwards whom many believe was among the greatest football players of all time. He died of injuries 15 days after the crash.

PSM V53 D685 Carolina locust in flight Stock Photo

RMW305T4–PSM V53 D685 Carolina locust in flight

A portrait of Wilbur Wright (1867-1912), who with his brother Orville, together known as the Wright brothers, were American aviation pioneers generally credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane. They made the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft with the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903, 4 mi (6 km) south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Stock Photo

RM2JT9H25–A portrait of Wilbur Wright (1867-1912), who with his brother Orville, together known as the Wright brothers, were American aviation pioneers generally credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane. They made the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft with the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903, 4 mi (6 km) south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

P.M. Morgan, P.M.G. Hitchcock, & Ovington, Photo shows the first official airmail flight in the United States with pilot Earle Lewis Ovington (1879-1936) in a Bleriot XI airplane, Postmaster General Frank Harris Hitchcock (1867-1935) and Edward M. Morgan, postmaster of New York, September 23, 1911. Photograph was taken at the Nassau Boulevard Aerodrome International Aviation Meet, Garden City, Long Island, New York., 1911 Sept. 26, Air pilots, Glass negatives, 1 negative: glass; 5 x 7 in. or smaller. Stock Photo

RM2Y6AC8H–P.M. Morgan, P.M.G. Hitchcock, & Ovington, Photo shows the first official airmail flight in the United States with pilot Earle Lewis Ovington (1879-1936) in a Bleriot XI airplane, Postmaster General Frank Harris Hitchcock (1867-1935) and Edward M. Morgan, postmaster of New York, September 23, 1911. Photograph was taken at the Nassau Boulevard Aerodrome International Aviation Meet, Garden City, Long Island, New York., 1911 Sept. 26, Air pilots, Glass negatives, 1 negative: glass; 5 x 7 in. or smaller.

United States Navy Reserve / United States Marine Corps Reserve - Lockheed T-1A Sea Star 144183, unit code 7D, call sign 183, of the Naval Reserve Training Unit at Naval Air Station Dallas in Texas. 1966: NARTU Dallas, TX as 7D-183. 1972: NAF Monterey, CA Base Flight. 1/1972: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. 5/1974: Salvaged. Stock Photo

RM2M9A50J–United States Navy Reserve / United States Marine Corps Reserve - Lockheed T-1A Sea Star 144183, unit code 7D, call sign 183, of the Naval Reserve Training Unit at Naval Air Station Dallas in Texas. 1966: NARTU Dallas, TX as 7D-183. 1972: NAF Monterey, CA Base Flight. 1/1972: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. 5/1974: Salvaged.

Houston, United States. 18th Oct, 2022. NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, commander of the Apollo 9 space mission, relaxes on the deck of the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever prior to water egress training in the Gulf of Mexico, November 5, 1968 in Houston, Texas. McDivitt commanded the first spacewalk mission and took part in the first crewed orbital flight of a the lunar module, during Apollo 9 died October 15, 2022 at age 93. Credit: NASA/NASA/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2K7PY4C–Houston, United States. 18th Oct, 2022. NASA astronaut James A. McDivitt, commander of the Apollo 9 space mission, relaxes on the deck of the NASA Motor Vessel Retriever prior to water egress training in the Gulf of Mexico, November 5, 1968 in Houston, Texas. McDivitt commanded the first spacewalk mission and took part in the first crewed orbital flight of a the lunar module, during Apollo 9 died October 15, 2022 at age 93. Credit: NASA/NASA/Alamy Live News

Ground Zero Memorial - World Trade Centre - New York City Stock Photo

RFM6HP8N–Ground Zero Memorial - World Trade Centre - New York City

Manchester United footballer George Best in full flight against Wolverhampton Wanderers, during the FA Cup fifth round match at Molineux. 5th March 1966. Stock Photo

RMEJNBFE–Manchester United footballer George Best in full flight against Wolverhampton Wanderers, during the FA Cup fifth round match at Molineux. 5th March 1966.

A right front view of a CH-46A helicopter from HMM-165 parked on the flight line. Base: Mcas, Tustin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Stock Photo

RM2M7KRDM–A right front view of a CH-46A helicopter from HMM-165 parked on the flight line. Base: Mcas, Tustin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vintage photo circa 1941 of a flight attendant looking after passengers travelling in a Douglas DC3 airliner operated by United Airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco Stock Photo

RM2JBGHH0–Vintage photo circa 1941 of a flight attendant looking after passengers travelling in a Douglas DC3 airliner operated by United Airlines flying from Los Angeles to San Francisco

High Speed Flight Station, Human Computers, 1949 Stock Photo

RMT81PFM–High Speed Flight Station, Human Computers, 1949

Microlite in flight in the United Kingdom Stock Photo

RMA67P8R–Microlite in flight in the United Kingdom

The Convair T-29D, with the registration number T-29-1120, was a military trainer aircraft used by the United States Air Force for flight training. This image shows the T-29D at a training station, highlighting its role in preparing pilots for operational missions during the Cold War. Stock Photo

RMDYJ2W7–The Convair T-29D, with the registration number T-29-1120, was a military trainer aircraft used by the United States Air Force for flight training. This image shows the T-29D at a training station, highlighting its role in preparing pilots for operational missions during the Cold War.

Earle Lewis Ovington was a pioneering American aviator, best known for making the first airmail flight in the United States. This image highlights his contribution to early aviation history and his role in advancing air mail services. Stock Photo

RMKT1RAN–Earle Lewis Ovington was a pioneering American aviator, best known for making the first airmail flight in the United States. This image highlights his contribution to early aviation history and his role in advancing air mail services.

1940's airline crew air hostess flight attendant in uniform with welcoming smile at the entrance door to a DC3 Pennsylvania Central Airline aircraft. Municipal airport, Washington, D.C.by Jack Delano photographer LOC War administration FSA/OWI 1941 July. United States--District of Columbia--Washington (D.C Stock Photo

RM2G5KE08–1940's airline crew air hostess flight attendant in uniform with welcoming smile at the entrance door to a DC3 Pennsylvania Central Airline aircraft. Municipal airport, Washington, D.C.by Jack Delano photographer LOC War administration FSA/OWI 1941 July. United States--District of Columbia--Washington (D.C

One killed four injured on first stage of great formation flight to United States . A tragedy marred the first stage of the flight of the Italian air armada of 24 Savoia - Marchetti SM.55X flying boats led by General Balbo , the Italian Air Minister , to America . On arrival at Amsterdam from Ortobello , near Rome , one of the machines capsized killing one airman and injuring four others . The other 23 machines will continue the flight , the greatest formation flight ever attempted . Photo shows ; planes of the the Italian air armada lined up on the water at Amsterdam . 1 July 1933 Stock Photo

RM2BW36N0–One killed four injured on first stage of great formation flight to United States . A tragedy marred the first stage of the flight of the Italian air armada of 24 Savoia - Marchetti SM.55X flying boats led by General Balbo , the Italian Air Minister , to America . On arrival at Amsterdam from Ortobello , near Rome , one of the machines capsized killing one airman and injuring four others . The other 23 machines will continue the flight , the greatest formation flight ever attempted . Photo shows ; planes of the the Italian air armada lined up on the water at Amsterdam . 1 July 1933

RMPN44FX–The Tower of Voices featuring 40 wind chimes at the Flight 93 National Memorial, Shanksville, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA

357 Crew of the successful NC-4 Stock Photo

RMP9W0WJ–357 Crew of the successful NC-4

Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1-1 aircraft in flight, 1947. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). () Stock Photo

RMTC40NK–Bell Aircraft Corporation X-1-1 aircraft in flight, 1947. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ()

Rock Hudson - London Airport. Rock Hudson arrives at London Airport from the United States. Stock Photo

RMG4W4M4–Rock Hudson - London Airport. Rock Hudson arrives at London Airport from the United States.

First flight of middies at Annapolis, [8/7/25] Abstract/medium: 1 negative : glass ; 4 x 5 in. or smaller Stock Photo

RMWB7C7J–First flight of middies at Annapolis, [8/7/25] Abstract/medium: 1 negative : glass ; 4 x 5 in. or smaller

An early 20th century photograph of a Wright Biplane Type B flown by Lt Harry Graham at College Park Aviation Field in Maryland, United States of America. The Wright Machine invented and developed by the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, American aviation pioneers who are generally credited with inventing aircraft controls that made fixed-wing powered flight possible enabling the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft with the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903. Stock Photo

RM2HW1ABC–An early 20th century photograph of a Wright Biplane Type B flown by Lt Harry Graham at College Park Aviation Field in Maryland, United States of America. The Wright Machine invented and developed by the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, American aviation pioneers who are generally credited with inventing aircraft controls that made fixed-wing powered flight possible enabling the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft with the Wright Flyer on December 17, 1903.

Wernher von Braun (1912-1977), first director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, in his office with rocket models, May 18, 1964. Stock Photo

RMPXKND1–Wernher von Braun (1912-1977), first director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, in his office with rocket models, May 18, 1964.

RM2M97E7X–Boeing 247D of United.

Cape Canaveral, United States. 18th Oct, 2022. NASA Gemini Titan 4 prime crew, astronauts James A. McDivitt, command pilot, foreground, and Edward H. White II, pilot, left, inside the capsule during a dress rehearsal at the Kennedy Space Center, May 21, 1965 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. McDivitt commanded the first spacewalk mission and took part in the first crewed orbital flight of a the lunar module, during Apollo 9, died October 15, 2022 at age 93. Credit: NASA/NASA/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2K7R4ET–Cape Canaveral, United States. 18th Oct, 2022. NASA Gemini Titan 4 prime crew, astronauts James A. McDivitt, command pilot, foreground, and Edward H. White II, pilot, left, inside the capsule during a dress rehearsal at the Kennedy Space Center, May 21, 1965 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. McDivitt commanded the first spacewalk mission and took part in the first crewed orbital flight of a the lunar module, during Apollo 9, died October 15, 2022 at age 93. Credit: NASA/NASA/Alamy Live News

RFM6HP9H–Ground Zero Memorial - World Trade Centre - New York City

Singer Frank Sinatra who is in the United Kingdom to perform two charity concerts in aid of childrens charities. Is seen here in a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter at Gatwick Airport, shortly after arriving in his private jet. Sinatra took the short flight from Stock Photo

RMEN6RK0–Singer Frank Sinatra who is in the United Kingdom to perform two charity concerts in aid of childrens charities. Is seen here in a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter at Gatwick Airport, shortly after arriving in his private jet. Sinatra took the short flight from

The new YF-12A advanced interceptor airplane is prepared for a flight at Edwards Air Force Base. The revolutionary aircraft has been tested in sustained flight at more than 2000 miles per hour and at altitudes in excess of 70,000 feet, Edwards, CA, 9/30/1964. (USAF/RBM Vintage Images) Stock Photo

RM2GAKJ8J–The new YF-12A advanced interceptor airplane is prepared for a flight at Edwards Air Force Base. The revolutionary aircraft has been tested in sustained flight at more than 2000 miles per hour and at altitudes in excess of 70,000 feet, Edwards, CA, 9/30/1964. (USAF/RBM Vintage Images)

Aviator Louis Blériot (1872 – 1936) + wife in front of his plane after his historic first flight across English Channel in 1909. Stock Photo

RMBMYFRY–Aviator Louis Blériot (1872 – 1936) + wife in front of his plane after his historic first flight across English Channel in 1909.

In Flight Discussion, President Nixon & Advisors Stock Photo

RMHRKR8X–In Flight Discussion, President Nixon & Advisors

USA/Japan: A USAF F6F-3 crash landing on the deck of USS Enterprise, 10 November 1943. Crash landing of F6F on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise while enroute to attack Makin Island. Lt. Walter Chewning, catapult officer, clambers up the side of the plane to assist the pilot, Ensign Byron Johnson, from the flaming cockpit. Stock Photo

RM2B01DE2–USA/Japan: A USAF F6F-3 crash landing on the deck of USS Enterprise, 10 November 1943. Crash landing of F6F on the flight deck of the USS Enterprise while enroute to attack Makin Island. Lt. Walter Chewning, catapult officer, clambers up the side of the plane to assist the pilot, Ensign Byron Johnson, from the flaming cockpit.

The X-10 was an experimental drone used by the United States for missile and aircraft research. On 24 September 1958, it conducted a flight from a skid strip, testing its capabilities for unmanned operations. This was part of ongoing efforts to develop advanced missile systems and aerial technology during the Cold War era. Stock Photo

RMDA148T–The X-10 was an experimental drone used by the United States for missile and aircraft research. On 24 September 1958, it conducted a flight from a skid strip, testing its capabilities for unmanned operations. This was part of ongoing efforts to develop advanced missile systems and aerial technology during the Cold War era.

This photograph of Cal Rodgers, a pioneering aviator, presents him in a frontal view, emphasizing his role in early aviation history. Rodgers was known for his historic transcontinental flight across the United States in 1911. Stock Photo

RMKCPMEG–This photograph of Cal Rodgers, a pioneering aviator, presents him in a frontal view, emphasizing his role in early aviation history. Rodgers was known for his historic transcontinental flight across the United States in 1911.

Airport 1940’s Business Travel Passengers boarding a ‘Great Silver Fleet’ DC3 Eastern Airlines propeller plane on a quiet rainy day at the municipal airport in Washington, D.C. USA Jack Delano photographer United States. Farm Security Administration. [1941 July] during WW2 - United States--District of Columbia--Washington (D.C.) AMERICA USA Stock Photo

RM2G5KE31–Airport 1940’s Business Travel Passengers boarding a ‘Great Silver Fleet’ DC3 Eastern Airlines propeller plane on a quiet rainy day at the municipal airport in Washington, D.C. USA Jack Delano photographer United States. Farm Security Administration. [1941 July] during WW2 - United States--District of Columbia--Washington (D.C.) AMERICA USA

China clipper , arrives at Manilla after first trans pacfic air mail flight . With battleships of the American Asiatic fleet in gala dream for the occasion , the giant United States seaplane ' China Clipper ' glided onto the water in Manilla Harbour after having completed the first trans Pacific air mail flight . The journey from San Fancisco Bay , California , to the Philippines , took a week . Photo shows , the ' China Clipper ' descending onto the water on arrival at Manilla . The shore can be seen packed with people to welcome her . In the background , left to right are the University Apar Stock Photo

RM2BW3N7Y–China clipper , arrives at Manilla after first trans pacfic air mail flight . With battleships of the American Asiatic fleet in gala dream for the occasion , the giant United States seaplane ' China Clipper ' glided onto the water in Manilla Harbour after having completed the first trans Pacific air mail flight . The journey from San Fancisco Bay , California , to the Philippines , took a week . Photo shows , the ' China Clipper ' descending onto the water on arrival at Manilla . The shore can be seen packed with people to welcome her . In the background , left to right are the University Apar

Wright brothers first powered flight in the Wright Flyer at Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on 17th December 1903. Stock Photo

RMFDX5JM–Wright brothers first powered flight in the Wright Flyer at Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on 17th December 1903.

RMP9NJ08–32 1912 Carl Bonde

Flight test crew for the Jet Assisted Take-Off (JATO) experimental solid rocket booster standing next to aircraft, August 12, 1941. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). () Stock Photo

RMTC40H0–Flight test crew for the Jet Assisted Take-Off (JATO) experimental solid rocket booster standing next to aircraft, August 12, 1941. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ()

Mr John F. Kennedy, President of the United States, with Mr Harold Macmillan on the dais where they made brief speeches after the President's arrival at Gatwick Airport. Stock Photo

RMG611PA–Mr John F. Kennedy, President of the United States, with Mr Harold Macmillan on the dais where they made brief speeches after the President's arrival at Gatwick Airport.

Scientists for Uncle Sam awarded Magellan Gold Medal. Dr. L.J. Briggs, left, Assistant Director and Dr. Paul R. [Heyl], Chief of the Sound Section of the United States Bureau of Standards, with the first successful experimental model of the earth inductor compass, which they developed for the Army Air Corps and for which they were awarded the Magellan Gold Medal by the American Philosophical Society. It was a model of this same compass that Capt. Charles Lindbergh used on his epochal flight from New York to Paris Stock Photo

RM2A3A3NH–Scientists for Uncle Sam awarded Magellan Gold Medal. Dr. L.J. Briggs, left, Assistant Director and Dr. Paul R. [Heyl], Chief of the Sound Section of the United States Bureau of Standards, with the first successful experimental model of the earth inductor compass, which they developed for the Army Air Corps and for which they were awarded the Magellan Gold Medal by the American Philosophical Society. It was a model of this same compass that Capt. Charles Lindbergh used on his epochal flight from New York to Paris

A Curtiss SO3C Seamew in flight. Developed as the United States Navy's standard floatplane scout, Curtiss named the SO3C the Seamew but in 1941 the US Navy began calling it by the name Seagull, the same name as the aircraft it replaced (the Curtiss SOC biplane), causing some confusion. The British Royal Navy kept the Curtiss name, Seamew, for the SO3Cs that they ordered. One of the US Navy's main design requirements was that the SOC Seagull's replacement had to be able to operate both from ocean vessels with a single centre float and land bases with wheeled landing gear. Stock Photo

RM2S14877–A Curtiss SO3C Seamew in flight. Developed as the United States Navy's standard floatplane scout, Curtiss named the SO3C the Seamew but in 1941 the US Navy began calling it by the name Seagull, the same name as the aircraft it replaced (the Curtiss SOC biplane), causing some confusion. The British Royal Navy kept the Curtiss name, Seamew, for the SO3Cs that they ordered. One of the US Navy's main design requirements was that the SOC Seagull's replacement had to be able to operate both from ocean vessels with a single centre float and land bases with wheeled landing gear.

Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974), American pilot who made the first solo transatlantic flight on May 20-21, 1927, traveling from New York to Paris aboard the Spirit of St. Louis. Stock Photo

RM2E4J86C–Charles Lindbergh (1902-1974), American pilot who made the first solo transatlantic flight on May 20-21, 1927, traveling from New York to Paris aboard the Spirit of St. Louis.

RM2M97EBF–Boeing 737-200-United.

Politician Gilbert Grandval returns from flight Stock Photo

RME0W0E1–Politician Gilbert Grandval returns from flight

Two USN helicopters hover over the Gemini-Titan 3 spacecraft in the water after a test flight in 1965. Stock Photo

RMHDDWAE–Two USN helicopters hover over the Gemini-Titan 3 spacecraft in the water after a test flight in 1965.

RMEN6T8E–Singer Frank Sinatra who is in the United Kingdom to perform two charity concerts in aid of childrens charities. Is seen here in a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter at Gatwick Airport, shortly after arriving in his private jet. Sinatra took the short flight from

The lead ship in a formation of P-40's peeling off for the 'attack' in a practice flight at the Army Air Forces advanced flying school at Moore Field. Selected aviation cadets are given transition training in these fighter planes before receiving their pilot's wings, Mission, TX, 1943. (Photo by US Army Air Force/RBM Vintage Images) Stock Photo

RM2GAKJ4Y–The lead ship in a formation of P-40's peeling off for the 'attack' in a practice flight at the Army Air Forces advanced flying school at Moore Field. Selected aviation cadets are given transition training in these fighter planes before receiving their pilot's wings, Mission, TX, 1943. (Photo by US Army Air Force/RBM Vintage Images)

Aviator Charles Lindbergh (1902 - 1974) - famed for making the first solo non-stop airplane flight across Atlantic Ocean (1927). Stock Photo

RMBN684R–Aviator Charles Lindbergh (1902 - 1974) - famed for making the first solo non-stop airplane flight across Atlantic Ocean (1927).

RMHRJ8H3–JATO Flight Test Crew, 1941

Samuel Franklin Cody, American aviation pioneer, 1913 (1934). Artist: Flight Photo. Stock Photo

RMW7F0XB–Samuel Franklin Cody, American aviation pioneer, 1913 (1934). Artist: Flight Photo.

A photograph of aviator W.R. Kimball standing next to his aeroplane in the 1910s, representing early aviation history and the progress of flight technology in the United States. Stock Photo

RMD5NDCF–A photograph of aviator W.R. Kimball standing next to his aeroplane in the 1910s, representing early aviation history and the progress of flight technology in the United States.

The fall of Washington or Maddy in full flight LCCN94507312 Stock Photo

RMKE7031–The fall of Washington or Maddy in full flight LCCN94507312

WW2 USA Propaganda aerial image titled “Something that will go upstairs faster' Aerial view of eight Grumman Hellcat airplanes in flight. 1943. Airplanes--United States--1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945--Equipment & supplies--American Aerial photographs World War II Stock Photo

RM2E0466D–WW2 USA Propaganda aerial image titled “Something that will go upstairs faster' Aerial view of eight Grumman Hellcat airplanes in flight. 1943. Airplanes--United States--1940-1950 World War, 1939-1945--Equipment & supplies--American Aerial photographs World War II

A flight of Consolidated PBY -1 Catalina flying boats of the United States Navy fly in formation . Stock Photo

RM2BW1WJ6–A flight of Consolidated PBY -1 Catalina flying boats of the United States Navy fly in formation .

transport / transportation, aviation, gliding, flight with a glider, England, circa 1895, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2FN4FAP–transport / transportation, aviation, gliding, flight with a glider, England, circa 1895, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

Photograph of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy watching flight of Astronaut Alan Shepard on television. Dated 1961 Stock Photo

RM2A5YX1N–Photograph of President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy watching flight of Astronaut Alan Shepard on television. Dated 1961

Apollo 7 and 8 flight crews signing a commemorative document to be hung in the Treaty Room of the White House, Washington, District of Columbia, with dignitaries looking on, December 3, 1968. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). () Stock Photo

RMTC40G3–Apollo 7 and 8 flight crews signing a commemorative document to be hung in the Treaty Room of the White House, Washington, District of Columbia, with dignitaries looking on, December 3, 1968. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ()

United Airlines stewardesses modeling their latest uniforms, designed by Hollywood couturier Jean Louis, circa early 1970s. Stock Photo

RMCWAWHP–United Airlines stewardesses modeling their latest uniforms, designed by Hollywood couturier Jean Louis, circa early 1970s.

Goodbye and Good Luck. After christening the seaplane in which Lieut. Benjamin Mendes, of Colombia, will attempt a nonstop flight from Far Rockaway, N.Y., to Colombia, Miss Maria Olaya, daughter of the minister from Colombia to the United States, bid the flyer bon voyage. The plane was christened Ricaurte in honor of one of Colombia's famous generals Abstract/medium: 1 negative : glass 4 x 5 in. or smaller Stock Photo

RMWDME5X–Goodbye and Good Luck. After christening the seaplane in which Lieut. Benjamin Mendes, of Colombia, will attempt a nonstop flight from Far Rockaway, N.Y., to Colombia, Miss Maria Olaya, daughter of the minister from Colombia to the United States, bid the flyer bon voyage. The plane was christened Ricaurte in honor of one of Colombia's famous generals Abstract/medium: 1 negative : glass 4 x 5 in. or smaller

A Consolidated PBY Catalinain amphibious flying boat in flight. Catalinas served with every branch of the United States Armed Forces and in the air forces and navies of many other nations. Originally designed to be a patrol bomber with a long operational range it was also used in anti-submarine warfare, patrol bombing, convoy escort, search and rescue missions (especially air-sea rescue), and cargo transport. It was an RAF Coastal Command Catalina flying from Northern Ireland that located the German battleship Bismarck in 1941, a sighting that eventually led to its destruction. Stock Photo

RM2S30BFT–A Consolidated PBY Catalinain amphibious flying boat in flight. Catalinas served with every branch of the United States Armed Forces and in the air forces and navies of many other nations. Originally designed to be a patrol bomber with a long operational range it was also used in anti-submarine warfare, patrol bombing, convoy escort, search and rescue missions (especially air-sea rescue), and cargo transport. It was an RAF Coastal Command Catalina flying from Northern Ireland that located the German battleship Bismarck in 1941, a sighting that eventually led to its destruction.

Amelia Earhart with Allen Lockheed, Carl Squier and Floyd Steam at Lockheed's hangar in Burbank, California, standing next to the Lockheed Vega 5B in which Earhart became the first woman to complete a solo transatlantic flight on May 21, 1932. (Photo: 1932) Stock Photo

RMP99KN0–Amelia Earhart with Allen Lockheed, Carl Squier and Floyd Steam at Lockheed's hangar in Burbank, California, standing next to the Lockheed Vega 5B in which Earhart became the first woman to complete a solo transatlantic flight on May 21, 1932. (Photo: 1932)

RM2M97E86–Boeing 247 cabin of United.

Diplomat Hugh Foot returns from flight Stock Photo

RME0T1X8–Diplomat Hugh Foot returns from flight

NASA Gemini XII astronauts Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin walk to their spacecraft for the last flight of the Gemini Program, wearing signs on their back that say The End at the Kennedy Space Center November 11, 1966 in Merritt Island, Florida. Stock Photo

RMH9X8XY–NASA Gemini XII astronauts Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin walk to their spacecraft for the last flight of the Gemini Program, wearing signs on their back that say The End at the Kennedy Space Center November 11, 1966 in Merritt Island, Florida.

RMEN6GHP–Singer Frank Sinatra who is in the United Kingdom to perform two charity concerts in aid of childrens charities. Is seen here in a Bell Jet Ranger helicopter at Gatwick Airport, shortly after arriving in his private jet. Sinatra took the short flight from

Cornelia Fort (1919-1943), shown here posed beside her plane, was a civilian flight instructor and the second woman to be accepted by the Army Air Corps into the WAFS, or Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, Wilmington, DE, 10/1/1942. (Photo by United States Air Force/RBM Vintage Images) Stock Photo

RM2G1Y5HE–Cornelia Fort (1919-1943), shown here posed beside her plane, was a civilian flight instructor and the second woman to be accepted by the Army Air Corps into the WAFS, or Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, Wilmington, DE, 10/1/1942. (Photo by United States Air Force/RBM Vintage Images)

60 DC-3A United Air Lines NC 16071 front Stock Photo

RMPA3KF2–60 DC-3A United Air Lines NC 16071 front

Wilbur Wright Flight Demonstration, 1908 Stock Photo

RMHRNP32–Wilbur Wright Flight Demonstration, 1908

Flight of the Mexican Army at the Battle of Buena Vista, February 23, 1847 Stock Photo

RMDNTBAA–Flight of the Mexican Army at the Battle of Buena Vista, February 23, 1847

The YF-96A is an experimental aircraft developed by the United States for testing advanced flight control systems. It served as a precursor to future military aircraft, providing critical data for design and flight performance improvements in the 1950s. Stock Photo

RMETYJP3–The YF-96A is an experimental aircraft developed by the United States for testing advanced flight control systems. It served as a precursor to future military aircraft, providing critical data for design and flight performance improvements in the 1950s.

This photograph shows Douglas Corriganâ€™s plane being transported by ship back to the United States in 1938. The event follows his controversial transatlantic flight. Stock Photo

RMKT1PT6–This photograph shows Douglas Corriganâ€™s plane being transported by ship back to the United States in 1938. The event follows his controversial transatlantic flight.

Airport Terminal 1940s American Airline Travel USA Eastern Airlines Silverliner DC3 airliner aircraft on the tarmac with visitors watching the activity, seen through the window of the departure lounge waiting room. Municipal airport, Washington, DC by Jack Delano, photographer 1941 July. WW2 - United States--District of Columbia--Washington (D.C.) Stock Photo

RM2G5KEK1–Airport Terminal 1940s American Airline Travel USA Eastern Airlines Silverliner DC3 airliner aircraft on the tarmac with visitors watching the activity, seen through the window of the departure lounge waiting room. Municipal airport, Washington, DC by Jack Delano, photographer 1941 July. WW2 - United States--District of Columbia--Washington (D.C.)

Giant Airship Built for the American Navy Makes its First Flight The Airship R 38 built at Cardington Aerodrome for the United States Navy rose from the Aerodrome about 10 o ' clock last evening and cruised over Bedford and away to the North East 24 June 1921 Stock Photo

RM2BWBG6R–Giant Airship Built for the American Navy Makes its First Flight The Airship R 38 built at Cardington Aerodrome for the United States Navy rose from the Aerodrome about 10 o ' clock last evening and cruised over Bedford and away to the North East 24 June 1921

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Director Doctor Wernher von Braun explains the Saturn Launch System to United States President John F. Kennedy Cape Canaveral Florida on November 16 1963. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Deputy Admi Stock Photo

RMHW3NK8–Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Director Doctor Wernher von Braun explains the Saturn Launch System to United States President John F. Kennedy Cape Canaveral Florida on November 16 1963. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Deputy Admi

Vietnam: Refugees from the defeated Republic of Vietnam being evacuated to the flight deck of a US carrier in the South China Sea, April 1975. Operation Frequent Wind was the evacuation by helicopter of American civilians and 'at-risk' Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam, on 29-30 April 1975 during the last days of the Vietnam War. More than 7,000 people were evacuated from various points in Saigon, and the airlift left a number of enduring images. Preparations for the airlift already existed as a standard procedure for American embassies. Stock Photo

RM2B01C2N–Vietnam: Refugees from the defeated Republic of Vietnam being evacuated to the flight deck of a US carrier in the South China Sea, April 1975. Operation Frequent Wind was the evacuation by helicopter of American civilians and 'at-risk' Vietnamese from Saigon, South Vietnam, on 29-30 April 1975 during the last days of the Vietnam War. More than 7,000 people were evacuated from various points in Saigon, and the airlift left a number of enduring images. Preparations for the airlift already existed as a standard procedure for American embassies.

NASA engineers and pilots gather around the X-2 aircraft with a collapsed nose landing gear after landing on the first glide flight at Edwards Air Force Base, Kern County, California, 1952. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). () Stock Photo

RMW4P4W2–NASA engineers and pilots gather around the X-2 aircraft with a collapsed nose landing gear after landing on the first glide flight at Edwards Air Force Base, Kern County, California, 1952. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ()

Flight of the Pterosaur roller coaster ride at Paultons Park, Ower, Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. Stock Photo

RM2K3H4X1–Flight of the Pterosaur roller coaster ride at Paultons Park, Ower, Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.

PSM V72 D443 Samuel Pierpont Langley Stock Photo

RMW30N7A–PSM V72 D443 Samuel Pierpont Langley

A pranged Grumman F6F Hellcat on the flight-deck of the carrier USS Hornet during the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944. The American carrier-based fighter aircraft of World War II made its combat debut in September 1943 and subsequently established itself as a rugged, well-designed carrier fighter. It became the United States Navy's dominant fighter in the second half of the Pacific War. In total, 12,275 were built in just over two years and Hellcats were credited with destroying a total of 5,223 enemy aircraft while in service. Stock Photo

RM2YWNK2G–A pranged Grumman F6F Hellcat on the flight-deck of the carrier USS Hornet during the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944. The American carrier-based fighter aircraft of World War II made its combat debut in September 1943 and subsequently established itself as a rugged, well-designed carrier fighter. It became the United States Navy's dominant fighter in the second half of the Pacific War. In total, 12,275 were built in just over two years and Hellcats were credited with destroying a total of 5,223 enemy aircraft while in service.

Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) in Southampton, England, after the successful completion of her transatlantic flight in 1928, a year after Charles Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight. Since most of the flight was on instruments and Earhart had no training for this type of flying, she did not pilot the aircraft. In 1932, five years to the day after Lindbergh's historic flight, Earhart made her own nonstop solo transatlantic flight. Stock Photo

RM2E4J86G–Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) in Southampton, England, after the successful completion of her transatlantic flight in 1928, a year after Charles Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight. Since most of the flight was on instruments and Earhart had no training for this type of flying, she did not pilot the aircraft. In 1932, five years to the day after Lindbergh's historic flight, Earhart made her own nonstop solo transatlantic flight.

Boeing 221A Monomail of United. Stock Photo

RM2M97E7C–Boeing 221A Monomail of United.

Prince Philip returns from a flight Stock Photo

RME0M39E–Prince Philip returns from a flight

NASA Gemini-Titan 3 prime crew astronauts John Young (left) and Gus Grissom leave the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station launch pad after Gemini-3 spacecraft flight simulations 1965 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Stock Photo

RMHDDW39–NASA Gemini-Titan 3 prime crew astronauts John Young (left) and Gus Grissom leave the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station launch pad after Gemini-3 spacecraft flight simulations 1965 in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

The Beatles on Pan Am Flight 101 from London Heathrow Airport to New York for a 10 day tour of the United States of America 7th February 1964. John Lennon & Ringo Starr Evaluation Scan Only - If you require a high resolution copy, please contact desk@mirr Stock Photo

RMEN5369–The Beatles on Pan Am Flight 101 from London Heathrow Airport to New York for a 10 day tour of the United States of America 7th February 1964. John Lennon & Ringo Starr Evaluation Scan Only - If you require a high resolution copy, please contact desk@mirr

Female Pilot Ruth Elder (left) and her co-pilot Captain George Haldeman (right) photographed on board the SS AQUITANIA returning to the United States from France. Stock Photo

RMG2TXY2–Female Pilot Ruth Elder (left) and her co-pilot Captain George Haldeman (right) photographed on board the SS AQUITANIA returning to the United States from France.

60 DC-3A United Air Lines NC 16071 Stock Photo

RMPA3KEY–60 DC-3A United Air Lines NC 16071

Three-quarter left rear view of glider in flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Orville, accompanied by his brother Lorin, his nephew Horace, and his friend Alexander Ogilvie, of England, arrived for the purpose of conducting gliding experiments with a glider resembling the Wright 1911 powered machine but lacking its motor.. Stock Photo

RMF7NGA9–Three-quarter left rear view of glider in flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Orville, accompanied by his brother Lorin, his nephew Horace, and his friend Alexander Ogilvie, of England, arrived for the purpose of conducting gliding experiments with a glider resembling the Wright 1911 powered machine but lacking its motor..

Passenger aeroplane, 1929, United States, maker unknown. Stock Photo

RM2JRHN5H–Passenger aeroplane, 1929, United States, maker unknown.

Lena Curtiss was a notable figure in early aviation history, contributing to the development and promotion of aviation in the United States. Her legacy includes both her pioneering work in flight and her role in the social and cultural advancements of the aviation industry. Stock Photo

RMEXEW3Y–Lena Curtiss was a notable figure in early aviation history, contributing to the development and promotion of aviation in the United States. Her legacy includes both her pioneering work in flight and her role in the social and cultural advancements of the aviation industry.

The United Airlines bag tag UA926 corresponds to baggage for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt on September 15, 2014, reflecting the airline's international travel operations. Stock Photo

RMKW4754–The United Airlines bag tag UA926 corresponds to baggage for a flight from San Francisco to Frankfurt on September 15, 2014, reflecting the airline's international travel operations.

WW2 1944 American WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) pilots in front of their B-17 bomber named Pistol Packin’ Mama. They have parachutes in their hands. Stylish propaganda motivational photo. These girls are cadets at a flight school in Lockbourne, Ohio, where they are being trained to fly B-17s. From left to right: Frances Green, Margaret (Peg) Kirchner, Ann Waldner and Blanche Osborn. WASP Pilots in front of USAAF B-17 'Pistol Packin Mama' Stock Photo

RM2WY7364–WW2 1944 American WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) pilots in front of their B-17 bomber named Pistol Packin’ Mama. They have parachutes in their hands. Stylish propaganda motivational photo. These girls are cadets at a flight school in Lockbourne, Ohio, where they are being trained to fly B-17s. From left to right: Frances Green, Margaret (Peg) Kirchner, Ann Waldner and Blanche Osborn. WASP Pilots in front of USAAF B-17 'Pistol Packin Mama'

American air armada to cross Pacific flight that will eclipse Balbo ' s . An armada of six , huge United States Navy aircraft are to cross the Pacific to Hawaii . This will be the longest , open - water mass flight ever attempted , 2150 nautical miles . Many planes have tried the flight to Hawaii , but only five have succeeded . The mass flight , if successful , will eclipse the feat of Air Marshal Balbo and his Italian armada across the South Atlantic . Photo shows ; three of the Sitka - based P2Y-1 planes , which are to be used in the flight at North Island , San Diego , California . A Unite Stock Photo

RM2BW38WP–American air armada to cross Pacific flight that will eclipse Balbo ' s . An armada of six , huge United States Navy aircraft are to cross the Pacific to Hawaii . This will be the longest , open - water mass flight ever attempted , 2150 nautical miles . Many planes have tried the flight to Hawaii , but only five have succeeded . The mass flight , if successful , will eclipse the feat of Air Marshal Balbo and his Italian armada across the South Atlantic . Photo shows ; three of the Sitka - based P2Y-1 planes , which are to be used in the flight at North Island , San Diego , California . A Unite

AUTHORS: Carleton's flight, antique print c1880 Stock Photo

RFFYWPAP–AUTHORS: Carleton's flight, antique print c1880

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