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Donald Campbell waves from the cockpit of his turbojet hydroplane Bluebird after the speed craft had been launched at Ullswater, Cumberland, in readiness for his attempt on the world water speed record. Campbell expects to make his first trial run before the end of the week. Stock Photo

RM2CHBC68–Donald Campbell waves from the cockpit of his turbojet hydroplane Bluebird after the speed craft had been launched at Ullswater, Cumberland, in readiness for his attempt on the world water speed record. Campbell expects to make his first trial run before the end of the week.

First officer Stone Castor cockpit . Stock Photo

RM2BW40G5–First officer Stone Castor cockpit .

NASA test pilot Albert Scott Crossfield in the cockpit of the Douglass D-558-2 airplane after the first Mach 2 flight, November 20, 1953. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). () Stock Photo

RMW4P1X9–NASA test pilot Albert Scott Crossfield in the cockpit of the Douglass D-558-2 airplane after the first Mach 2 flight, November 20, 1953. Image courtesy National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ()

Cockpit controls of the Concord airliner are tested at Sud Aviation's plant at Blagnac, Toulouse, where progress was being made on the first prototype of the Anglo-French project. Stock Photo

RMG8DPB2–Cockpit controls of the Concord airliner are tested at Sud Aviation's plant at Blagnac, Toulouse, where progress was being made on the first prototype of the Anglo-French project.

Margaret (Mickey) McGrath, former WASP in the cockpit of an XAT-6E trainer aircraft. At the women's only Halle Trophy in the National Air Races at Cleveland she was the top woman qualifier, but had to pull out of the Race in the first lap on Aug. 30, 1947. (CSU 2015 11 1683) Stock Photo

RMF2ATEC–Margaret (Mickey) McGrath, former WASP in the cockpit of an XAT-6E trainer aircraft. At the women's only Halle Trophy in the National Air Races at Cleveland she was the top woman qualifier, but had to pull out of the Race in the first lap on Aug. 30, 1947. (CSU 2015 11 1683)

Timothy Knatchbull, grandson of the Earl Mountbatten of Burma, in the cockpit of 'The Earl Mountbatten of Burma' Britannia Airway's first Boeing 767 which was named during a ceremony performed by Timothy at Luton Airport. Stock Photo

RMGBW1K5–Timothy Knatchbull, grandson of the Earl Mountbatten of Burma, in the cockpit of 'The Earl Mountbatten of Burma' Britannia Airway's first Boeing 767 which was named during a ceremony performed by Timothy at Luton Airport.

Ensign Jesse L. Brown, seated in the cockpit of an F4U-4 Corsair Fighter plane, the U.S. Navy’s first black naval aviator. While in Korea, he was killed in action and posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. Stock Photo

RMF7NMMY–Ensign Jesse L. Brown, seated in the cockpit of an F4U-4 Corsair Fighter plane, the U.S. Navy’s first black naval aviator. While in Korea, he was killed in action and posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

'Cockpit' spokesman Horst Gehlen (left), President Curt Beer (middle) and Vice President Bernhard Gnirs (right). The association 'Cockpit' represents 2400 flight captains, first officers and flight engineers in Germany. Stock Photo

RMRMFTA0–'Cockpit' spokesman Horst Gehlen (left), President Curt Beer (middle) and Vice President Bernhard Gnirs (right). The association 'Cockpit' represents 2400 flight captains, first officers and flight engineers in Germany.

Colonel Paul Tibbets waving from the Enola Gay's cockpit. The Boeing B-29 on 6 August 1945, during the final stages of World War II, became the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb. The bomb, code-named 'Little Boy', was targeted at the city of Hiroshima Stock Photo

RMEX6JHD–Colonel Paul Tibbets waving from the Enola Gay's cockpit. The Boeing B-29 on 6 August 1945, during the final stages of World War II, became the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb. The bomb, code-named 'Little Boy', was targeted at the city of Hiroshima

RMTXGG49–Ensign Jesse L. Brown, seated in the cockpit of an F4U-4 Corsair Fighter plane, the U.S. Navy’s first black naval aviator. While in Korea, he was killed in action and posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Photograph of Jesse L. Brown (1926-1950) A United States Navy Officer and the first African-American aviator in the U.S. Navy, in the cockpit of a F4U-4 Corsair fighter. He was the African-American naval officer killed in the Korean War. Dated 1950 Stock Photo

RMF7NR9B–Photograph of Jesse L. Brown (1926-1950) A United States Navy Officer and the first African-American aviator in the U.S. Navy, in the cockpit of a F4U-4 Corsair fighter. He was the African-American naval officer killed in the Korean War. Dated 1950

RMR242B8–Colonel Paul Tibbets waving from the Enola Gay's cockpit. The Boeing B-29 on 6 August 1945, during the final stages of World War II, became the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb. The bomb, code-named 'Little Boy', was targeted at the city of Hiroshima, Japan

Dead French pilot in cockpit of his downed Salmson 2A2: The Salmson 2 A.2, (often shortened to Salmson 2) was a French biplane reconnaissance aircraft developed and produced by Salmson to a 1916 requirement. Along with the Breguet 14, it was the main reconnaissance aircraft of the French army in 1918 and was also used by American Expeditionary Force aviation units. At the end of the First World War, one-third of French reconnaissance aircraft were Salmson 2s. Stock Photo

RM2JT9HR8–Dead French pilot in cockpit of his downed Salmson 2A2: The Salmson 2 A.2, (often shortened to Salmson 2) was a French biplane reconnaissance aircraft developed and produced by Salmson to a 1916 requirement. Along with the Breguet 14, it was the main reconnaissance aircraft of the French army in 1918 and was also used by American Expeditionary Force aviation units. At the end of the First World War, one-third of French reconnaissance aircraft were Salmson 2s.

events, Second World War / WWII, aerial warfare, persons, Oberleutnant (first lieutenant) Werner Baumbach, holder of the Knight's Cross, in the cockpit of his Junkers Ju 88 bomber, 1940 / 1941, Stock Photo

RMBBNEX0–events, Second World War / WWII, aerial warfare, persons, Oberleutnant (first lieutenant) Werner Baumbach, holder of the Knight's Cross, in the cockpit of his Junkers Ju 88 bomber, 1940 / 1941,

Cockpit of British SE5A biplane on airfield, WW1 Stock Photo

RMDRHYHW–Cockpit of British SE5A biplane on airfield, WW1

The English Electric 'Lightning', the first fully supersonic all-weather fighter of the RAF, was officially named at a ceremony at the Royal Aircraft Establishment's Aerodrome at Farnborough, Hants, today, when the Chief of Air Staff, Marshal of the RAF, Sir Dermot Boyle, broke a bottle of champagne over the nose of the aircraft. Photo shows: The Chief Test Pilot Roland Beaumont pictured after the christening ceremony. Stock Photo

RMG4HNJR–The English Electric 'Lightning', the first fully supersonic all-weather fighter of the RAF, was officially named at a ceremony at the Royal Aircraft Establishment's Aerodrome at Farnborough, Hants, today, when the Chief of Air Staff, Marshal of the RAF, Sir Dermot Boyle, broke a bottle of champagne over the nose of the aircraft. Photo shows: The Chief Test Pilot Roland Beaumont pictured after the christening ceremony.

Photo c1911 of pioneering female American aviator Harriet Quimby (1875 - 1912) - first woman to fly across the English Channel. Stock Photo

RMBMXTJ2–Photo c1911 of pioneering female American aviator Harriet Quimby (1875 - 1912) - first woman to fly across the English Channel.

Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart poses sitting in the cockpit of an Electra airplane December 15, 1937. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean Stock Photo

RMDW790B–Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart poses sitting in the cockpit of an Electra airplane December 15, 1937. Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean

Entitled: 'Air mail. Inauguration of service, Polo Field.' The first scheduled U.S. Air Mail service began on May 15, 1918, using six converted United States Army Air Service Curtiss JN-4HM 'Jenny' biplanes flown by Army pilots under the command of Major Reuben H. Fleet and operating on a route between Washington, D.C. (Washington Polo Grounds) and New York City (Belmont Park) with an intermediate stop in Philadelphia (Bustleton Field). Stock Photo

RMT950MF–Entitled: 'Air mail. Inauguration of service, Polo Field.' The first scheduled U.S. Air Mail service began on May 15, 1918, using six converted United States Army Air Service Curtiss JN-4HM 'Jenny' biplanes flown by Army pilots under the command of Major Reuben H. Fleet and operating on a route between Washington, D.C. (Washington Polo Grounds) and New York City (Belmont Park) with an intermediate stop in Philadelphia (Bustleton Field).

Airline Pilots at Midway Airport in Chicago Stock Photo

RMAXNE7F–Airline Pilots at Midway Airport in Chicago

RM2BW40DY–First officer Stone Castor cockpit .

Baron Manfred Freiherr Von Richthofen sits in the cockpit of his Albatros fighter for a photograph with his squadron, Jagdstaffel III. Richthofen was credited with downing 80 Allied aircraft before being shot down over the Somme, Northern France, during what was known by pilots on both sides as 'Bloody' April, 1917. Manfred's brother, Lothar, is seated at front (fur collar). Stock Photo

RMG55326–Baron Manfred Freiherr Von Richthofen sits in the cockpit of his Albatros fighter for a photograph with his squadron, Jagdstaffel III. Richthofen was credited with downing 80 Allied aircraft before being shot down over the Somme, Northern France, during what was known by pilots on both sides as 'Bloody' April, 1917. Manfred's brother, Lothar, is seated at front (fur collar).

Mystery of Amundsen , first photographs of the start of the Amundsen Ellsworth polar flight Making Amundsen ' s plane N 25 ready for the start . Riiser Larsen is seen taking his place in the cockpit 17 June 1925 Stock Photo

RM2BWBWC3–Mystery of Amundsen , first photographs of the start of the Amundsen Ellsworth polar flight Making Amundsen ' s plane N 25 ready for the start . Riiser Larsen is seen taking his place in the cockpit 17 June 1925

Captain Charles E. Yeager, in the cockpit of the Bell XS-1 supersonic research aircraft. On October 14, 1947, he became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound an altitude of 45,000 feet. The Bell XS-1 rocket plane named 'Glamorous Glennis. - (BSLOC 2015 1 35) Stock Photo

RMF2B4JC–Captain Charles E. Yeager, in the cockpit of the Bell XS-1 supersonic research aircraft. On October 14, 1947, he became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound an altitude of 45,000 feet. The Bell XS-1 rocket plane named 'Glamorous Glennis. - (BSLOC 2015 1 35)

First murder in an aeroplane . Passenger shoots pilot and himself . What is believed to be the first murder in an aeroplane has taken place at San Benito , Texas . Erin McCall , a 20 year old student of aviation , was in an aeroplane with Lehman Nelson , aged 33 , at the controls . He shot the pilot through the head . The plane landed upright , then tipped on its nose . McCall jumped from the cockpit and shot himself . No motive for the double tragedy has been found . Erin McCall . 8 March 1933 Stock Photo

RM2BW3542–First murder in an aeroplane . Passenger shoots pilot and himself . What is believed to be the first murder in an aeroplane has taken place at San Benito , Texas . Erin McCall , a 20 year old student of aviation , was in an aeroplane with Lehman Nelson , aged 33 , at the controls . He shot the pilot through the head . The plane landed upright , then tipped on its nose . McCall jumped from the cockpit and shot himself . No motive for the double tragedy has been found . Erin McCall . 8 March 1933

Naval Aircraft Factory XN3N-1 9991. The first prototype, modified with an enclosed cockpit which was rarely used in service. Stock Photo

RM2M9AH62–Naval Aircraft Factory XN3N-1 9991. The first prototype, modified with an enclosed cockpit which was rarely used in service.

John Surtees in the cockpit of his Ferrari at the practise sessions at Brands Hatch. He will drive for Ferrari at the forthcoming European Grand Prix to beld, for the first time, at Brands Hatch on July 11th 1964 Stock Photo

RMG6PE5C–John Surtees in the cockpit of his Ferrari at the practise sessions at Brands Hatch. He will drive for Ferrari at the forthcoming European Grand Prix to beld, for the first time, at Brands Hatch on July 11th 1964

Northrop T-38A-10-NO Talon 58-1194, Buzz Number TF-194. The first production aircraft, with the rear cockpit canopy blanked off for flight testing. (At Edwards Air Force Base?) Transferred to US Navy as a DT-38A, with non-standard BuAer Number 581194, converted to QT-38A, for use as an aerial target and struck off charge on 19 November 1980, due to damage received during a missile engagement. Stock Photo

RM2RG9NKH–Northrop T-38A-10-NO Talon 58-1194, Buzz Number TF-194. The first production aircraft, with the rear cockpit canopy blanked off for flight testing. (At Edwards Air Force Base?) Transferred to US Navy as a DT-38A, with non-standard BuAer Number 581194, converted to QT-38A, for use as an aerial target and struck off charge on 19 November 1980, due to damage received during a missile engagement.

1941: Tony Jonsson, the first Icelander to fly with the RAF, shares a joke with his ground crew (fitter and rigger) from the cockpit of his Spitfire. Jonsson, whose mother was English, was accepted by the RAF at 18 on his third attempt. He is pictured here while stationed with 111 Squadron ('Treble One') at North Weald airfield. Stock Photo

RMG58493–1941: Tony Jonsson, the first Icelander to fly with the RAF, shares a joke with his ground crew (fitter and rigger) from the cockpit of his Spitfire. Jonsson, whose mother was English, was accepted by the RAF at 18 on his third attempt. He is pictured here while stationed with 111 Squadron ('Treble One') at North Weald airfield.

North American YF-100A Super Sabre 52-5754 (msn 180-1), the first prototype F-100 with test pilot Joseph Walker posing in the cockpit, probably at Edwards Air Force Base. Joseph Walker was killed when the F-104 Starfighter he was flying was caught in wing-tip vortices from the number2 XB-70, dragging his f-104 over the wing of the XB-70 and removing its vertical stabilisers. Joe walker was killed almost instantly but only one of the XB-70 flight crew survived his ejection. Stock Photo

RM2M9AJ06–North American YF-100A Super Sabre 52-5754 (msn 180-1), the first prototype F-100 with test pilot Joseph Walker posing in the cockpit, probably at Edwards Air Force Base. Joseph Walker was killed when the F-104 Starfighter he was flying was caught in wing-tip vortices from the number2 XB-70, dragging his f-104 over the wing of the XB-70 and removing its vertical stabilisers. Joe walker was killed almost instantly but only one of the XB-70 flight crew survived his ejection.

A library picture of Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler in the cockpit of his Avro aircraft who completed the first solo flight between England and Australia in 1928. The RAF airman took off from Croydon, Surrey, in a single engined Avro Avian and flew to Darwin in 15 days. Stock Photo

RMG5P78W–A library picture of Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler in the cockpit of his Avro aircraft who completed the first solo flight between England and Australia in 1928. The RAF airman took off from Croydon, Surrey, in a single engined Avro Avian and flew to Darwin in 15 days.

Tipsy Nipper Mk.III G-AVKT (msn 70), prototype of the Mark III, circa 1965. On 19 August 1972 the aircraft was taking part in a display in which it was to attempt to cut paper streamers; these were carried in the form of toilet rolls in the cockpit and were dropped by the pilot. The first rolls were dropped when the aircraft was 800 feet above the ground and these were successfully cut. Another roll was dropped from only 200 feet and the pilot attempted to turn back to cut the streamer in the limited height remaining as it unfurled. With power on, the nose of the aircraft was seen to rise a Stock Photo

RM2M9AJRW–Tipsy Nipper Mk.III G-AVKT (msn 70), prototype of the Mark III, circa 1965. On 19 August 1972 the aircraft was taking part in a display in which it was to attempt to cut paper streamers; these were carried in the form of toilet rolls in the cockpit and were dropped by the pilot. The first rolls were dropped when the aircraft was 800 feet above the ground and these were successfully cut. Another roll was dropped from only 200 feet and the pilot attempted to turn back to cut the streamer in the limited height remaining as it unfurled. With power on, the nose of the aircraft was seen to rise a

American aviator Harriet Quimby (1875-1912) in the cockpit of her plane. She was the first woman awarded a U.S. pilot's license. Stock Photo

RMG36AE4–American aviator Harriet Quimby (1875-1912) in the cockpit of her plane. She was the first woman awarded a U.S. pilot's license.

(original caption) First DC 10 for KLM lands at Schiphol, cockpit and interior ca. December 16, 1972 Stock Photo

RM2W4W4W6–(original caption) First DC 10 for KLM lands at Schiphol, cockpit and interior ca. December 16, 1972

A group of aviators who took part in the first flight from St. Petersburg to Moscow in 1911. Photo taken in 1911. Stock Photo

RM2R6YHJ2–A group of aviators who took part in the first flight from St. Petersburg to Moscow in 1911. Photo taken in 1911.

Gustav Hamel, winner of the first air race to Brighton, 1911 (1933). Artist: Flight Photo. Stock Photo

RMHT28XD–Gustav Hamel, winner of the first air race to Brighton, 1911 (1933). Artist: Flight Photo.

US pilot Captain Jack O. Bennett, first pilot of the Berlin Airlift, in a press photo in 1997 in the cockpit of a historic aeroplane at Tempelhof Stock Photo

RM2WK7860–US pilot Captain Jack O. Bennett, first pilot of the Berlin Airlift, in a press photo in 1997 in the cockpit of a historic aeroplane at Tempelhof

RMT950MK–Entitled: 'Air mail. Inauguration of service, Polo Field.' The first scheduled U.S. Air Mail service began on May 15, 1918, using six converted United States Army Air Service Curtiss JN-4HM 'Jenny' biplanes flown by Army pilots under the command of Major Reuben H. Fleet and operating on a route between Washington, D.C. (Washington Polo Grounds) and New York City (Belmont Park) with an intermediate stop in Philadelphia (Bustleton Field).

The channel flight. Blériot, July 25th 1909 French engineer and aviator, Louis Blériot seated in the cockpit of his wood and fabric airplane as he crosses the English Channel on his flight from Sangette, France, near Calais, to Dover Castle on July 25, 1909 in the first Channel crossing by air. Stock Photo

RMD3KB0D–The channel flight. Blériot, July 25th 1909 French engineer and aviator, Louis Blériot seated in the cockpit of his wood and fabric airplane as he crosses the English Channel on his flight from Sangette, France, near Calais, to Dover Castle on July 25, 1909 in the first Channel crossing by air.

Cutaway drawing used by the Space Task Group to explain the Mercury ballistic capsule to visitors at the first NASA inspection. Stock Photo

RFD9HFTM–Cutaway drawing used by the Space Task Group to explain the Mercury ballistic capsule to visitors at the first NASA inspection.

View of the cockpit of a rescue helicopter, 1970 Stock Photo

RMJ3AAB1–View of the cockpit of a rescue helicopter, 1970

RM2A5YWP6–Photograph of Jesse L. Brown (1926-1950) A United States Navy Officer and the first African-American aviator in the U.S. Navy, in the cockpit of a F4U-4 Corsair fighter. He was the African-American naval officer killed in the Korean War. Dated 1950

RMFJW7CK–Pilot in the cockpit

RM2BW353H–First murder in an aeroplane . Passenger shoots pilot and himself . What is believed to be the first murder in an aeroplane has taken place at San Benito , Texas . Erin McCall , a 20 year old student of aviation , was in an aeroplane with Lehman Nelson , aged 33 , at the controls . He shot the pilot through the head . The plane landed upright , then tipped on its nose . McCall jumped from the cockpit and shot himself . No motive for the double tragedy has been found . Lehman Nelson , the murdered pilot . 8 March 1933

Army chaplain conducts a service from the cockpit of an aeroplane, France, during World War I Stock Photo

RMD55XYY–Army chaplain conducts a service from the cockpit of an aeroplane, France, during World War I

England ' s first woman acrobat joins Australia flyer ' s air circus . Daughter of Quads doctor . England ' s first women acrobat , Mrs Winifred Crossley , daughter of Dr E R Harrison , the doctor who attended the birth of the St Neot ' s quadruplets has joined Mr C W A Scott ' s air circus and is to tour Britain . She is preparing at Hanworth Aerodrome with her nine and a half year old son John for the tour , which commences tomorrow ( Wednesday ) . John accompanies her on all her flights . Photo shows , Mrs Winifred Crossley with her son John in the cockpit of her plane at Hansworth Aerodrom Stock Photo

RM2BW3GE2–England ' s first woman acrobat joins Australia flyer ' s air circus . Daughter of Quads doctor . England ' s first women acrobat , Mrs Winifred Crossley , daughter of Dr E R Harrison , the doctor who attended the birth of the St Neot ' s quadruplets has joined Mr C W A Scott ' s air circus and is to tour Britain . She is preparing at Hanworth Aerodrome with her nine and a half year old son John for the tour , which commences tomorrow ( Wednesday ) . John accompanies her on all her flights . Photo shows , Mrs Winifred Crossley with her son John in the cockpit of her plane at Hansworth Aerodrom

Lt. Cmdr. Mark Fox of Strike Fighter Squadron 81 sits in the cockpit of the FA-18C Hornet aircraft that he was flying when he became the first coalition pilot to shoot down an Iraqi MiG aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2E1H6NH–Lt. Cmdr. Mark Fox of Strike Fighter Squadron 81 sits in the cockpit of the FA-18C Hornet aircraft that he was flying when he became the first coalition pilot to shoot down an Iraqi MiG aircraft.

Vintage photo of American aviation pioneer and author Amelia Earhart (1897 – declared dead 1939) – Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan famously vanished in 1937 while she was trying to become the first female to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe. Earhart is pictured circa 1937 sitting in the cockpit of an Electra aircraft. Stock Photo

RME7RCG8–Vintage photo of American aviation pioneer and author Amelia Earhart (1897 – declared dead 1939) – Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan famously vanished in 1937 while she was trying to become the first female to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe. Earhart is pictured circa 1937 sitting in the cockpit of an Electra aircraft.

E-749 This 1952 photograph shows the X-2 #2 (46-675) with a collapsed nose landing gear, after landing on the first glide flight at Edwards Air Force Base. The aircraft pitched at landing, slid along its main skid, and contacted the ground with the right wingtip bumper skid, causing it to break off. The nose wheel had collapsed upon contacting the ground. In the photo, Bell test pilot Jean Ziegler is still in the cockpit as ground crewmen stand by the aircraft. The X-2 #2 was subsequently destroyed in an explosion during captive flight on May 12, 1953, killing Ziegler and EB-50A crewmember Fra Stock Photo

RMKRKBXF–E-749 This 1952 photograph shows the X-2 #2 (46-675) with a collapsed nose landing gear, after landing on the first glide flight at Edwards Air Force Base. The aircraft pitched at landing, slid along its main skid, and contacted the ground with the right wingtip bumper skid, causing it to break off. The nose wheel had collapsed upon contacting the ground. In the photo, Bell test pilot Jean Ziegler is still in the cockpit as ground crewmen stand by the aircraft. The X-2 #2 was subsequently destroyed in an explosion during captive flight on May 12, 1953, killing Ziegler and EB-50A crewmember Fra

RMG5P78T–A library picture of Squadron Leader Bert Hinkler in the cockpit of his Avro aircraft who completed the first solo flight between England and Australia in 1928. The RAF airman took off from Croydon, Surrey, in a single engined Avro Avian and flew to Darwin in 15 days.

Tipsy Nipper Mk.III G-AVKT (msn 70), prototype of the Mark III, at an air display in the Netherlands, circa 1969, parked next to 'Le Manchots' (the Penguins) aerobatic display team. On 19 August 1972 the aircraft was taking part in a display in which it was to attempt to cut paper streamers; these were carried in the form of toilet rolls in the cockpit and were dropped by the pilot. The first rolls were dropped when the aircraft was 800 feet above the ground and these were successfully cut. Another roll was dropped from only 200 feet and the pilot attempted to turn back to cut the streamer i Stock Photo

RM2M9AJX5–Tipsy Nipper Mk.III G-AVKT (msn 70), prototype of the Mark III, at an air display in the Netherlands, circa 1969, parked next to 'Le Manchots' (the Penguins) aerobatic display team. On 19 August 1972 the aircraft was taking part in a display in which it was to attempt to cut paper streamers; these were carried in the form of toilet rolls in the cockpit and were dropped by the pilot. The first rolls were dropped when the aircraft was 800 feet above the ground and these were successfully cut. Another roll was dropped from only 200 feet and the pilot attempted to turn back to cut the streamer i

Mrs E.A. (Bobby) Davies, 72-year-old grandmother of Stanton, near Shrewsbury, who served in the Women's Royal Air Force in the First World War, in the cockpit of a Heron aircraft when she went for a flight from RAF Shawbury, Shropshire. With her is pilot, Wing Commander Bob Nicholl. The RAF learned through a local newspaper report that Mrs Davies's ambition was to return to RAF Shawbury, where she served nearly half a century ago, and to for a flight. Stock Photo

RMG8FGE5–Mrs E.A. (Bobby) Davies, 72-year-old grandmother of Stanton, near Shrewsbury, who served in the Women's Royal Air Force in the First World War, in the cockpit of a Heron aircraft when she went for a flight from RAF Shawbury, Shropshire. With her is pilot, Wing Commander Bob Nicholl. The RAF learned through a local newspaper report that Mrs Davies's ambition was to return to RAF Shawbury, where she served nearly half a century ago, and to for a flight.

United States Navy - Grumman TC-4C Academe 155729 'Spirit of Fentress' (msn 186, base code AD, call-sign 577), of VA-42 'The Green Pawns'. Delivered to the US Navy on 6 November 1967and retired to AMARC on 26 April 1994. A Bombardier/Navigator trainer for US Navy and Marine Corps A-6 crew, first flown in 1967. Aircraft were fitted with a Grumman A-6 Intruder nose radome, a simulated A-6 cockpit and four bombardier/navigator consoles for A-6 crew training, nine Grumman Model G-426 Gulfstream I built. Stock Photo

RM2RGACB7–United States Navy - Grumman TC-4C Academe 155729 'Spirit of Fentress' (msn 186, base code AD, call-sign 577), of VA-42 'The Green Pawns'. Delivered to the US Navy on 6 November 1967and retired to AMARC on 26 April 1994. A Bombardier/Navigator trainer for US Navy and Marine Corps A-6 crew, first flown in 1967. Aircraft were fitted with a Grumman A-6 Intruder nose radome, a simulated A-6 cockpit and four bombardier/navigator consoles for A-6 crew training, nine Grumman Model G-426 Gulfstream I built.

RME7JHH5–Vintage photo of American aviation pioneer and author Amelia Earhart (1897 – declared dead 1939) – Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan famously vanished in 1937 while she was trying to become the first female to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe. Earhart is pictured circa 1937 sitting in the cockpit of an Electra aircraft.

RMAHF0N5–Dieudonne Costes

RME98X0C–Vintage photo of American aviation pioneer and author Amelia Earhart (1897 – declared dead 1939) – Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan famously vanished in 1937 while she was trying to become the first female to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe. Earhart is pictured in 1936 sitting in the cockpit of a US Department of Commerce aircraft.

The 361 passenger Boeing 747 arrives at Heathrow Airport. The first Boeing 747 Jumbo jet to fly to Britain has arrived safely from New York. Jumbo jet has a cruising speed of 625 mph and should cut the New York to London journey by 30 minutes. Pictured, aircrew in the cockpit. 12th January 1970. Stock Photo

RM2HWDA79–The 361 passenger Boeing 747 arrives at Heathrow Airport. The first Boeing 747 Jumbo jet to fly to Britain has arrived safely from New York. Jumbo jet has a cruising speed of 625 mph and should cut the New York to London journey by 30 minutes. Pictured, aircrew in the cockpit. 12th January 1970.

Hawker chief test pilot Neville Duke in the cockpit of the sleek Hawker Hunter.Acclaimed the world's fastest fighter plane, it is now being powered by the world's most powerful type tested jest engine, the Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. The record breaking combination was taken off the secret list to-day (Thursday).It was revealed that the Sapphire Hunter has made its first flight with Duke at the controls, and has already received super-priority for the Royal Air Force.The mark of the Sapphire that will go into the Hunter is still secret, but it has been revealed that one mark of Sapphire has b Stock Photo

RM2Y88NND–Hawker chief test pilot Neville Duke in the cockpit of the sleek Hawker Hunter.Acclaimed the world's fastest fighter plane, it is now being powered by the world's most powerful type tested jest engine, the Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. The record breaking combination was taken off the secret list to-day (Thursday).It was revealed that the Sapphire Hunter has made its first flight with Duke at the controls, and has already received super-priority for the Royal Air Force.The mark of the Sapphire that will go into the Hunter is still secret, but it has been revealed that one mark of Sapphire has b

Photograph of Captain Charles E. Yeager; Scope and content: Original caption: Captain Charles E. Yeager, the Air Force pilot who was the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound, sits in the cockpit of the Bell X-1 supersonic research aircraft. Stock Photo

RMW6K0M3–Photograph of Captain Charles E. Yeager; Scope and content: Original caption: Captain Charles E. Yeager, the Air Force pilot who was the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound, sits in the cockpit of the Bell X-1 supersonic research aircraft.

RMJ3AAB0–View of the cockpit of a rescue helicopter, 1970

Mrs. Nixon visits the cockpit of the first commercial Boeing 747 jet in conjunction with the christening ceremony for the plane at Dulles International Airport.; Scope and content: Pictured are L-R Secretary of Transportation John Volpe, Mrs. Nixon, Najeeb Halaby (Chairman of the Board, Pan-Am Corporation). Stock Photo

RMW5RMYG–Mrs. Nixon visits the cockpit of the first commercial Boeing 747 jet in conjunction with the christening ceremony for the plane at Dulles International Airport.; Scope and content: Pictured are L-R Secretary of Transportation John Volpe, Mrs. Nixon, Najeeb Halaby (Chairman of the Board, Pan-Am Corporation).

Muroc Army Air Force Base, California: October 14, 1947 The first supersonic flight flown on Oct. 14, 1947. Capt. Charles E. Yeager is in the cockpit of the Bell X-1 supersonic research aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2RBFN3R–Muroc Army Air Force Base, California: October 14, 1947 The first supersonic flight flown on Oct. 14, 1947. Capt. Charles E. Yeager is in the cockpit of the Bell X-1 supersonic research aircraft.

A great cross-country pilot: Mr WB Rhodes-Moorhouse, 1912 (1933). Artist: Flight Photo. Stock Photo

RMHT28XX–A great cross-country pilot: Mr WB Rhodes-Moorhouse, 1912 (1933). Artist: Flight Photo.

Muroc Army Air Force Base, California: October, 1947 Capt. Charles E. Yeager is in the cockpit of the Bell X-1 supersonic research aircraft. He became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound in level flight on October 14. Stock Photo

RM2RBFKMG–Muroc Army Air Force Base, California: October, 1947 Capt. Charles E. Yeager is in the cockpit of the Bell X-1 supersonic research aircraft. He became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound in level flight on October 14.

RM2BW3GC1–England ' s first woman acrobat joins Australia flyer ' s air circus . Daughter of Quads doctor . England ' s first women acrobat , Mrs Winifred Crossley , daughter of Dr E R Harrison , the doctor who attended the birth of the St Neot ' s quadruplets has joined Mr C W A Scott ' s air circus and is to tour Britain . She is preparing at Hanworth Aerodrome with her nine and a half year old son John for the tour , which commences tomorrow ( Wednesday ) . John accompanies her on all her flights . Photo shows , Mrs Winifred Crossley in the cockpit of her plane at Hansworth Aerodrome , where she is p

events, Second World War / WWII, aerial warfare, persons, a Luftwaffe Oberleutnant (first lieutenant) in the cockpit of his heavy fighter, preparing for takeoff, Eastern Front, October 1941, Stock Photo

RMB4771A–events, Second World War / WWII, aerial warfare, persons, a Luftwaffe Oberleutnant (first lieutenant) in the cockpit of his heavy fighter, preparing for takeoff, Eastern Front, October 1941,

Rygge 19800125. Defense Minister Thorvald Stoltenberg (Ap) sample in the cockpit on the first F-16 aircraft that was officially delivered to Norway. Stoltenberg gets 'instruction' by Major General J.A. Abrahamson from the US Air Force. Photo: Erik Thorberg NTB Stock Photo

RM2K8PFRM–Rygge 19800125. Defense Minister Thorvald Stoltenberg (Ap) sample in the cockpit on the first F-16 aircraft that was officially delivered to Norway. Stoltenberg gets 'instruction' by Major General J.A. Abrahamson from the US Air Force. Photo: Erik Thorberg NTB

RMKWCPX9–Captain Charles E. Yeager, in the cockpit of the Bell XS-1 supersonic research aircraft. On October 14, 1947, he became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound an altitude of 45,000 feet. The Bell XS-1 rocket plane named 'Glamorous Glennis. - (BSLOC 2015 1 35)

First Lieutenant William Picton's A-4C Skyhawk from Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron (VMA)-223, based in Chu Lai, made a forced landing in Phu Bai during the Vietnam War. After experiencing fire warning lights and fumes in the cockpit, Picton decided to land at Phu Bai instead of flying to Da Nang. Marine Aircraft Group-36 crash crew quickly extinguished the fire. The aircraft was stopped by a mobile arresting cable (MOREST) stretched across the runway. Photograph taken by SSgt Bill Graham. Stock Photo

RM2TA329K–First Lieutenant William Picton's A-4C Skyhawk from Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron (VMA)-223, based in Chu Lai, made a forced landing in Phu Bai during the Vietnam War. After experiencing fire warning lights and fumes in the cockpit, Picton decided to land at Phu Bai instead of flying to Da Nang. Marine Aircraft Group-36 crash crew quickly extinguished the fire. The aircraft was stopped by a mobile arresting cable (MOREST) stretched across the runway. Photograph taken by SSgt Bill Graham.

Louis Wagner, winner of the first English Grand Prix with his co-driver Robert Senechal Stock Photo

RMGB3EGB–Louis Wagner, winner of the first English Grand Prix with his co-driver Robert Senechal

Blériot crossing the English Channel. Here, in his cockpit, in Calais, at 4 a.m. July 25, 1909 France Paris. Bibliothèque Nationale Stock Photo

RMGG2C3E–Blériot crossing the English Channel. Here, in his cockpit, in Calais, at 4 a.m. July 25, 1909 France Paris. Bibliothèque Nationale

Neil Armstrong, Bell X-14 Cockpit Stock Photo

RMT81R2M–Neil Armstrong, Bell X-14 Cockpit

Military - First Female RAF Pilot - RAF Finningley Stock Photo

RMG7TPA1–Military - First Female RAF Pilot - RAF Finningley

First DC 10 for KLM lands at Schiphol, cockpit and interior, December 16, 1972, Interior, cockpits, aircraft, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time Stock Photo

RM2FXB045–First DC 10 for KLM lands at Schiphol, cockpit and interior, December 16, 1972, Interior, cockpits, aircraft, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time

RME986KE–Vintage photo of American aviation pioneer and author Amelia Earhart (1897 – declared dead 1939) – Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan famously vanished in 1937 while she was trying to become the first female to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe. Earhart is pictured in 1936 sitting in the cockpit of a US Department of Commerce aircraft.

Igor Sikorsky, pilot and aircraft manufacturer, seen here in the first Sikorsky helicopter, the Vought-Sikorsky VS-300 (or S-46). Stock Photo

RM2M97GR6–Igor Sikorsky, pilot and aircraft manufacturer, seen here in the first Sikorsky helicopter, the Vought-Sikorsky VS-300 (or S-46).

RME7DH4X–Vintage photo of American aviation pioneer and author Amelia Earhart (1897 – declared dead 1939) – Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan famously vanished in 1937 while she was trying to become the first female to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe. Earhart is pictured in 1936 sitting in the cockpit of a US Department of Commerce aircraft.

Fokker F Dr I German triplane fighter, serial no. 102/17, with von Richthofen seated in the cockpit, chatting with fellow-pilots of his fighter wing, JG I. Stock Photo

RM2M97F6W–Fokker F Dr I German triplane fighter, serial no. 102/17, with von Richthofen seated in the cockpit, chatting with fellow-pilots of his fighter wing, JG I.

RMJ3AAAW–View of the cockpit of a rescue helicopter, 1970

RME7D0PT–Vintage photo of American aviation pioneer and author Amelia Earhart (1897 – declared dead 1939) – Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan famously vanished in 1937 while she was trying to become the first female to complete a circumnavigational flight of the globe. Earhart is pictured in 1936 sitting in the cockpit of a US Department of Commerce aircraft.

Chairman of the Lufthansa Erhard Milch (standing in the cockpit) at the introduction of the Udet U11 'Kondor'. The Kondor was the first four-engined aircraft in the fleet of the Lufthansa, but never got into the regular liner service due to serious design flaws. Stock Photo

RMTA2XFG–Chairman of the Lufthansa Erhard Milch (standing in the cockpit) at the introduction of the Udet U11 'Kondor'. The Kondor was the first four-engined aircraft in the fleet of the Lufthansa, but never got into the regular liner service due to serious design flaws.

Uncle Sam provides Assistant Secretary of War with Airplane Office. The latest type of Curtis airplane with a special desk in the rear cockpit has just been delivered to [...] Davison, Assistant Secretary of War for Aviation, [...] his many trips to Army posts around the country, Secretary [...] is shown in the plane ready for the first trip, 12/7/27 Stock Photo

RM2A58N35–Uncle Sam provides Assistant Secretary of War with Airplane Office. The latest type of Curtis airplane with a special desk in the rear cockpit has just been delivered to [...] Davison, Assistant Secretary of War for Aviation, [...] his many trips to Army posts around the country, Secretary [...] is shown in the plane ready for the first trip, 12/7/27

Captain William Avery 'Billy' Bishop (1894-1956), Canadian air ace in the cockpit of his No. 60 Squadron RFC Nieuport 17, serial no. B 1556. He survived WW1 with a confirmed score of 72. Stock Photo

RM2M97E77–Captain William Avery 'Billy' Bishop (1894-1956), Canadian air ace in the cockpit of his No. 60 Squadron RFC Nieuport 17, serial no. B 1556. He survived WW1 with a confirmed score of 72.

RM2BW3GD4–England ' s first woman acrobat joins Australia flyer ' s air circus . Daughter of Quads doctor . England ' s first women acrobat , Mrs Winifred Crossley , daughter of Dr E R Harrison , the doctor who attended the birth of the St Neot ' s quadruplets has joined Mr C W A Scott ' s air circus and is to tour Britain . She is preparing at Hanworth Aerodrome with her nine and a half year old son John for the tour , which commences tomorrow ( Wednesday ) . John accompanies her on all her flights . Photo shows , Mrs Winifred Crossley with her son John in the cockpit of her plane at Hansworth Aerodrom

RMB47714–events, Second World War / WWII, aerial warfare, persons, a Luftwaffe Oberleutnant (first lieutenant) in the cockpit of his heavy fighter, preparing for takeoff, Eastern Front, October 1941,

New sporting baby planes undergo first tests at Heston . The Hillson Prags , a new light sporting two seater designed to meet the requirements of wide sporting circles regarding low selling prices and servce expenses , underwent its first tests at Heston Aerodrome . the machine , a light hig wing monoplane , and side by side cabin seating for two people . The wing , which is fixed on the fueslage by four bolts entirely covers the cockpit , but can be detached by a crew of two within five minutes , rendering complicated wing folding unnecessary . The new baby plane powered by a Praga ' B ' 40 h Stock Photo

RM2BW3ME1–New sporting baby planes undergo first tests at Heston . The Hillson Prags , a new light sporting two seater designed to meet the requirements of wide sporting circles regarding low selling prices and servce expenses , underwent its first tests at Heston Aerodrome . the machine , a light hig wing monoplane , and side by side cabin seating for two people . The wing , which is fixed on the fueslage by four bolts entirely covers the cockpit , but can be detached by a crew of two within five minutes , rendering complicated wing folding unnecessary . The new baby plane powered by a Praga ' B ' 40 h

Lockheed Super Constellation Stock Photo

RMBX4PMP–Lockheed Super Constellation

Oakland, California: March 14, 1937 Aviatrix Amelia Earhart checks her cockpit supplies for her departure to Honolulu on the first leg of her globe circling flight. Stock Photo

RM2RGRW0K–Oakland, California: March 14, 1937 Aviatrix Amelia Earhart checks her cockpit supplies for her departure to Honolulu on the first leg of her globe circling flight.

Pilot of first plane in plane - Tarawa Stock Photo

RM2A7Y5EK–Pilot of first plane in plane - Tarawa

'First Lieutenant William D. Carr, Jr., a bombadier-> navigator of Marine All Weather Attack Squadron-533, enters the cockpit of an A-6 Intruder for the 281st, and last time, during his tour of duty in Vietnam. (April 8, 1968).' Stock Photo

RM2TA31G7–'First Lieutenant William D. Carr, Jr., a bombadier-> navigator of Marine All Weather Attack Squadron-533, enters the cockpit of an A-6 Intruder for the 281st, and last time, during his tour of duty in Vietnam. (April 8, 1968).'

Stick figure human people man action, feelings, and emotions icons alphabet P. Picture, pierce, pilot, pile, pin, pinch, pinpoint, pioneer, pipe, and Stock Vector

RF2PN5PY1–Stick figure human people man action, feelings, and emotions icons alphabet P. Picture, pierce, pilot, pile, pin, pinch, pinpoint, pioneer, pipe, and

Flight Lieutenant Julie Ann Gibson at the controls of a plane after receiving her wings as the first female pilot in the RAF, at RAF Finningley, Doncaster. Stock Photo

RMG7TPA2–Flight Lieutenant Julie Ann Gibson at the controls of a plane after receiving her wings as the first female pilot in the RAF, at RAF Finningley, Doncaster.

RM2FXB047–First DC 10 for KLM lands at Schiphol, cockpit and interior, December 16, 1972, Interior, cockpits, aircraft, The Netherlands, 20th century press agency photo, news to remember, documentary, historic photography 1945-1990, visual stories, human history of the Twentieth Century, capturing moments in time

Royalty - Duke of Edinburgh's First Glider Flight - Nympsfield Stock Photo

RMG44XGH–Royalty - Duke of Edinburgh's First Glider Flight - Nympsfield

The rocket starfighter shortly after the start on 18.05.1966 on the airbase in the Bavarian camp Heel. The burned rocket under the machine is dropped after a full circle over the launch area. In front of 100 journalists, photographers and cameramen, the first rocket-launched Starfighter F 104 G was demonstrated on 18.05.1966 at the Bundeswehr airfield Lagerlechfeld near Augsburg. Underneath ear-droning drones, trailing behind a massive smoke tail, the starfighter lifted off from the launch pad mounted in a concrete bucket. In the cockpit sat the American test pilot Ed Brown. The rocket weighs Stock Photo

RMMD3G3T–The rocket starfighter shortly after the start on 18.05.1966 on the airbase in the Bavarian camp Heel. The burned rocket under the machine is dropped after a full circle over the launch area. In front of 100 journalists, photographers and cameramen, the first rocket-launched Starfighter F 104 G was demonstrated on 18.05.1966 at the Bundeswehr airfield Lagerlechfeld near Augsburg. Underneath ear-droning drones, trailing behind a massive smoke tail, the starfighter lifted off from the launch pad mounted in a concrete bucket. In the cockpit sat the American test pilot Ed Brown. The rocket weighs

Britain's first supersonic fighter The English Electric P-1. aircraft Stock Photo

RMG4HNKP–Britain's first supersonic fighter The English Electric P-1. aircraft

The first Russian military aviator Lev Macievich (Matsievich) before the flight. Photo 1910. Stock Photo

RM2PN4DM8–The first Russian military aviator Lev Macievich (Matsievich) before the flight. Photo 1910.

The Duke of Edinburgh, right, at the controls of a Vickers Viscount, the world's first propeller-turbine airliner, as it flew at 20,000 feet over Bournemouth. On the left is Vickers test pilot Stuart Sloan. Stock Photo

RMG44T11–The Duke of Edinburgh, right, at the controls of a Vickers Viscount, the world's first propeller-turbine airliner, as it flew at 20,000 feet over Bournemouth. On the left is Vickers test pilot Stuart Sloan.

Amelia Earhart (1897-1937), waving, seated outside cockpit on top of an Autogiro, in Los Angeles, shortly after she became the first woman to complete a solo coast-to-coast flight. August 1932. Stock Photo

RMBTKFPF–Amelia Earhart (1897-1937), waving, seated outside cockpit on top of an Autogiro, in Los Angeles, shortly after she became the first woman to complete a solo coast-to-coast flight. August 1932.

Naval Lieutenant the Prince of Wales handed his flying helmet by a ground crewman before going up for his first 'dual control' flight with instructor Lt Commander Alan MacGregor in a Royal Navy Wessex V helicopter. Stock Photo

RMG47H7M–Naval Lieutenant the Prince of Wales handed his flying helmet by a ground crewman before going up for his first 'dual control' flight with instructor Lt Commander Alan MacGregor in a Royal Navy Wessex V helicopter.

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Cockpit first Black & White Stock Photos

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