Very rare airplane hi-res stock photography and images

A rare baby gentoo penguin which was born at the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham. The chick, whose parents traveled thousands of miles by airplane to conceive as part of Sea Life's breeding programme, has been named 'Flash' after it hatched so quickly. Stock Photo

RMTD2DMW–A rare baby gentoo penguin which was born at the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham. The chick, whose parents traveled thousands of miles by airplane to conceive as part of Sea Life's breeding programme, has been named 'Flash' after it hatched so quickly.

Ercoupe with a red maple leaf and a white maple leaf of Canada. Image of a vertical stabilizer of a rare airplane. Stock Photo

RFS34K6G–Ercoupe with a red maple leaf and a white maple leaf of Canada. Image of a vertical stabilizer of a rare airplane.

Dornier Do 335A -a rare cine still of the first of its breed Fortunately this very fast twin propeller engined fighter was too late to have any impact in combat. Stock Photo

RM2M97EX4–Dornier Do 335A -a rare cine still of the first of its breed Fortunately this very fast twin propeller engined fighter was too late to have any impact in combat.

Rare Bear, piloted by John Penney, taxies after a heat race during the 2010 Reno National Championship Air Races. Stock Photo

RMBX0B1M–Rare Bear, piloted by John Penney, taxies after a heat race during the 2010 Reno National Championship Air Races.

The 'Inverted Jenny' (also known as an 'Upside Down Jenny; 'Jenny Invert') is a 24 cent United States'postage stamp'first issued on May 10, 1918, in which the image of the' Curtiss JN-4'airplane' in the centre of the design is printed upside-down; it is one of the most famous errors in American'philately. Only one pane of 100 of the'invert stamps'was ever found, making this error one of the most prized in philately. A single Inverted Jenny was sold at auction in November 2007 for $977500 Single Stamp against a black background Stock Photo

RM2WXE5MJ–The 'Inverted Jenny' (also known as an 'Upside Down Jenny; 'Jenny Invert') is a 24 cent United States'postage stamp'first issued on May 10, 1918, in which the image of the' Curtiss JN-4'airplane' in the centre of the design is printed upside-down; it is one of the most famous errors in American'philately. Only one pane of 100 of the'invert stamps'was ever found, making this error one of the most prized in philately. A single Inverted Jenny was sold at auction in November 2007 for $977500 Single Stamp against a black background

Consolidated B-24 WWII Bomber airplane Stock Photo

RMFK9PEY–Consolidated B-24 WWII Bomber airplane

A Dornier Do 14,a rare model of transocean experimental flying boat Nickel-plated brass static 1/20th scale model of this aircraft.The 90 cm long fuselage with nose mooring hatch with hinged cover,pennant socket,celluloid glazed cabin windows,sliding cover to crew entrance hatch,the two pilot's compartment or cabin with turn seats,control columns and rudder pedals,the engineers hinged hatch lifting to reveal a step ladder to engine-room and cabin with sleeping-bunk,the two back-to-back dummy 690 HP BMW VI engines with transfer gearbox for v,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCYXHCG–A Dornier Do 14,a rare model of transocean experimental flying boat Nickel-plated brass static 1/20th scale model of this aircraft.The 90 cm long fuselage with nose mooring hatch with hinged cover,pennant socket,celluloid glazed cabin windows,sliding cover to crew entrance hatch,the two pilot's compartment or cabin with turn seats,control columns and rudder pedals,the engineers hinged hatch lifting to reveal a step ladder to engine-room and cabin with sleeping-bunk,the two back-to-back dummy 690 HP BMW VI engines with transfer gearbox for v,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

WWI - Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte aka Die Fliegertruppen des deutschen Kaiserreiches , Imperial German Flying Corps or Die Fliegertruppe . A rare old photograph of 5 members of Germany's early aerial military squad flying in an experimental lighter-than -air biplane craft. World War One airplanes began as primitive, unarmed artillery spotters and developed into powerful bombers and fighters Stock Photo

RM2DBM0M3–WWI - Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte aka Die Fliegertruppen des deutschen Kaiserreiches , Imperial German Flying Corps or Die Fliegertruppe . A rare old photograph of 5 members of Germany's early aerial military squad flying in an experimental lighter-than -air biplane craft. World War One airplanes began as primitive, unarmed artillery spotters and developed into powerful bombers and fighters

people watching an airplane ; Bombay Mumbai ; Maharashtra ; India Stock Photo

RMET1WEG–people watching an airplane ; Bombay Mumbai ; Maharashtra ; India

Yankee Lady, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress flying at the Thunder over Michigan air show Stock Photo

RMPJG01R–Yankee Lady, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress flying at the Thunder over Michigan air show

Biella, Italy - November 26, 2016. Rare post stamp depicting the visit of President Gronchi in Peru in april 1961 Stock Photo

RFHAF0WG–Biella, Italy - November 26, 2016. Rare post stamp depicting the visit of President Gronchi in Peru in april 1961

old airplane propeller at the airport Stock Photo

RFGJBDBE–old airplane propeller at the airport

Flying Machine Designed by Mr G.L.O. Davidson aircraft air flight plane Aeroplane airplane fixed wing invention design plane Stock Photo

RMCBHW81–Flying Machine Designed by Mr G.L.O. Davidson aircraft air flight plane Aeroplane airplane fixed wing invention design plane

RMAFG37X–Northrop N9MB flying wing

rare view of an airplane on runway Stock Photo

RMAWYWRJ–rare view of an airplane on runway

WASHINGTON, DC — The Inverted Jenny is one of the world's most famous postage stamps, showcased at the Gems of American Philately Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, DC. This rare stamp, first issued in 1918, features an inverted image of the Curtiss JN-4 airplane and is a highly coveted collector's item due to its printing error. The exhibit explores the history and significance of the Inverted Jenny and its place in American philatelic history. Stock Photo

RM2XPKG4C–WASHINGTON, DC — The Inverted Jenny is one of the world's most famous postage stamps, showcased at the Gems of American Philately Exhibit at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum in Washington, DC. This rare stamp, first issued in 1918, features an inverted image of the Curtiss JN-4 airplane and is a highly coveted collector's item due to its printing error. The exhibit explores the history and significance of the Inverted Jenny and its place in American philatelic history.

Vintage Flying Wing US Military Aircraft flying at 2014 Planes of Fame Air show in Chino, California Stock Photo

RFE97FN5–Vintage Flying Wing US Military Aircraft flying at 2014 Planes of Fame Air show in Chino, California

Arrow Active 2 biplane on a grass airfield UK EU Stock Photo

RMAYN5P7–Arrow Active 2 biplane on a grass airfield UK EU

Light phenomenon of shadow of plane with rainbow halo flying over clouds Stock Photo

RMB8DY9N–Light phenomenon of shadow of plane with rainbow halo flying over clouds

RMTD2DP5–A rare baby Gentoo penguin which was born at the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham. The chick, whose parents traveled thousands of miles by airplane to conceive as part of Sea Life's breeding programme, has been named 'Flash' after it hatched so quickly.

WWI drawing of the German airplane attacking Poland - original drawing by Ivan Vladimirov. Published in 1915. Stock Photo

RF2ANA59F–WWI drawing of the German airplane attacking Poland - original drawing by Ivan Vladimirov. Published in 1915.

Islanders observe as supplies are unloaded from airplane Majikin island Namu atoll Marshall Islands N Pacific Stock Photo

RMA4FM99–Islanders observe as supplies are unloaded from airplane Majikin island Namu atoll Marshall Islands N Pacific

Unlimited Air Racer 'Rare Bear' in flight. Stock Photo

RMDGH11J–Unlimited Air Racer 'Rare Bear' in flight.

The Inverted Jenny (also known as an Upside Down Jenny, Jenny Invert) is a 24 cent United States postage stamp first issued on May 10, 1918, in which Stock Photo

RM2WXE5MN–The Inverted Jenny (also known as an Upside Down Jenny, Jenny Invert) is a 24 cent United States postage stamp first issued on May 10, 1918, in which

Lockheed P-38 Lightening WWII Fighter Stock Photo

RMR4F8JF–Lockheed P-38 Lightening WWII Fighter

RMCYXHC8–A Dornier Do 14,a rare model of transocean experimental flying boat Nickel-plated brass static 1/20th scale model of this aircraft.The 90 cm long fuselage with nose mooring hatch with hinged cover,pennant socket,celluloid glazed cabin windows,sliding cover to crew entrance hatch,the two pilot's compartment or cabin with turn seats,control columns and rudder pedals,the engineers hinged hatch lifting to reveal a step ladder to engine-room and cabin with sleeping-bunk,the two back-to-back dummy 690 HP BMW VI engines with transfer gearbox for v,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Bell X-1 'Skyrocket' launch (RARE PHOTO). Stock Photo

RMD5WDTM–Bell X-1 'Skyrocket' launch (RARE PHOTO).

Navion single engine plane at the Enterprise, Oregon airport. Stock Photo

RM2WJGJDM–Navion single engine plane at the Enterprise, Oregon airport.

postage stamp show vintage rare plane Stock Photo

RFCXF39W–postage stamp show vintage rare plane

Biella, Italy - November 26, 2016. Rare post stamp “Gronchi Pink”, depicting the visit of President Gronchi in Peru in april 1961 Stock Photo

RFHAF0XA–Biella, Italy - November 26, 2016. Rare post stamp “Gronchi Pink”, depicting the visit of President Gronchi in Peru in april 1961

old airplane propeller at the airport field Stock Photo

RFGNDBYT–old airplane propeller at the airport field

1918 Austrian Airplane shot down Italian War front Stock Photo

RMCMRTMD–1918 Austrian Airplane shot down Italian War front

Airplane landing in Manchester Airport at sunset Stock Photo

RMA2YB9M–Airplane landing in Manchester Airport at sunset

Old airplane in Nikola Tesla Technical Museum in Zagreb, Croatia Stock Photo

RFP6FXFR–Old airplane in Nikola Tesla Technical Museum in Zagreb, Croatia

postage stamp show airplane k-5 Stock Photo

RFGN5X4J–postage stamp show airplane k-5

Green Plastic Wrapped Airplane Fuselages being Transported on Flatbed Railroad Car, MT, USA Stock Photo

RME66JMM–Green Plastic Wrapped Airplane Fuselages being Transported on Flatbed Railroad Car, MT, USA

RMAYN5PC–Arrow Active 2 biplane on a grass airfield UK EU

Pilot is waving and flying a rare Soviet fighterplane from WW II Polikarpov I-16 Rata flying over The Southern Alps in New Zealand Stock Photo

RMJ372BF–Pilot is waving and flying a rare Soviet fighterplane from WW II Polikarpov I-16 Rata flying over The Southern Alps in New Zealand

RMTD2DM6–A rare baby gentoo penguin which was born at the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham. The chick, whose parents traveled thousands of miles by airplane to conceive as part of Sea Life's breeding programme, has been named 'Flash' after it hatched so quickly.

World ' s most unusual car . Los Angeles , California : The most unusual car in the world , this spectacular Rolls Royce is constructed entirely of spare airplane parts . A first prize winner in every ' Concours D ' Elegance ' car show it has ever entered in , the rare car is the pride of owner ML ' Bud ' Cohn , of Beverly Hills , California . The car was built by famed RAF Flight Commander , Kenneth Wallis . It mounts a huge 7.5 litre Rolls Royce engine that was used in a fire engine during the London Blitz . The headlamp cowlings were originally starter motor housings on a German jet Stock Photo

RM2Y659R4–World ' s most unusual car . Los Angeles , California : The most unusual car in the world , this spectacular Rolls Royce is constructed entirely of spare airplane parts . A first prize winner in every ' Concours D ' Elegance ' car show it has ever entered in , the rare car is the pride of owner ML ' Bud ' Cohn , of Beverly Hills , California . The car was built by famed RAF Flight Commander , Kenneth Wallis . It mounts a huge 7.5 litre Rolls Royce engine that was used in a fire engine during the London Blitz . The headlamp cowlings were originally starter motor housings on a German jet

Unusual photography of two helicopters, one bird and one airplane flying in the same scenery Stock Photo

RF2G7JDJX–Unusual photography of two helicopters, one bird and one airplane flying in the same scenery

Unlimited Air Racer 'Rare Bear' on take off roll. Stock Photo

RMDGH0BK–Unlimited Air Racer 'Rare Bear' on take off roll.

RM2WXE5NP–The Inverted Jenny (also known as an Upside Down Jenny, Jenny Invert) is a 24 cent United States postage stamp first issued on May 10, 1918, in which

Consolidated B-24-LB-30 WWII Heavy Bomber Stock Photo

RM2CWCFK6–Consolidated B-24-LB-30 WWII Heavy Bomber

RMCYXHCT–A Dornier Do 14,a rare model of transocean experimental flying boat Nickel-plated brass static 1/20th scale model of this aircraft.The 90 cm long fuselage with nose mooring hatch with hinged cover,pennant socket,celluloid glazed cabin windows,sliding cover to crew entrance hatch,the two pilot's compartment or cabin with turn seats,control columns and rudder pedals,the engineers hinged hatch lifting to reveal a step ladder to engine-room and cabin with sleeping-bunk,the two back-to-back dummy 690 HP BMW VI engines with transfer gearbox for v,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

The rare De Havilland DH51 Miss Kenya Stock Photo

RMEPNJKF–The rare De Havilland DH51 Miss Kenya

1912 aeroplane valentine's day card with cupid as pilot Stock Photo

RMRF9AC3–1912 aeroplane valentine's day card with cupid as pilot

postage stamp shows vintage rare plane Stock Photo

RFCXF3E1–postage stamp shows vintage rare plane

RFHAF0X2–Biella, Italy - November 26, 2016. Rare post stamp “Gronchi Pink”, depicting the visit of President Gronchi in Peru in april 1961

RFGNDBYW–old airplane propeller at the airport field

1918 American Hydro airplane flying boat biplane hanger Stock Photo

RMCMRTNW–1918 American Hydro airplane flying boat biplane hanger

The Tianjin skyline with a full moon and an airplane passing through. Stock Photo

RF2D8X8JM–The Tianjin skyline with a full moon and an airplane passing through.

RFP6FXFY–Old airplane in Nikola Tesla Technical Museum in Zagreb, Croatia

RFGN5WP0–postage stamp shows vintage rare plane

Retro airplane in flight .Old film strip.Vector illustration. Stock Vector

RF2WFT0DM–Retro airplane in flight .Old film strip.Vector illustration.

Handley Page 115 experimental British aircraft XP841 at Colerne in 1976 Stock Photo

RMAXGNXB–Handley Page 115 experimental British aircraft XP841 at Colerne in 1976

A rare crystal-clear view from the window of a passenger plane. Stock Photo

RMHT05BG–A rare crystal-clear view from the window of a passenger plane.

RMTD2DM1–A rare baby gentoo penguin which was born at the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham. The chick, whose parents traveled thousands of miles by airplane to conceive as part of Sea Life's breeding programme, has been named 'Flash' after it hatched so quickly.

Take off roll and a rare use of afterburner from this RAF Typhoon from 29 Squadron at Coningsby. Stock Photo

RFK6TTEY–Take off roll and a rare use of afterburner from this RAF Typhoon from 29 Squadron at Coningsby.

Distant passenger airplane passing in front of peculiar formation of white clouds Stock Photo

RFB2E5E5–Distant passenger airplane passing in front of peculiar formation of white clouds

Unlimited Air Racer Rare Bear is a modified Grumman Bearcat Stock Photo

RMD1T9J7–Unlimited Air Racer Rare Bear is a modified Grumman Bearcat

On this unique photo you can see the cockpit inside of a seaplane in the Maldives. These shots are very rare Stock Photo

RFT9H0HD–On this unique photo you can see the cockpit inside of a seaplane in the Maldives. These shots are very rare

RM2CWCFJX–Consolidated B-24-LB-30 WWII Heavy Bomber

Flight Start Book of the 7th Squadron in Fighter Wing 51 'Mölders',dated 13 September 1943 through 30 July 1944,in White Russia and the Ukraine. Listing of individual flights,with airplane registration number,names of pilots,flight duration and purpose of fligh,some marked with area of action,success,abandonment,etc. Concluded by a listing of losses and missing in action by pilot names. Rare document,historic,historical,1930s,20th century,Air Force,branch of service,branches of service,armed service,armed services,military,militaria,air for,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMD00AGA–Flight Start Book of the 7th Squadron in Fighter Wing 51 'Mölders',dated 13 September 1943 through 30 July 1944,in White Russia and the Ukraine. Listing of individual flights,with airplane registration number,names of pilots,flight duration and purpose of fligh,some marked with area of action,success,abandonment,etc. Concluded by a listing of losses and missing in action by pilot names. Rare document,historic,historical,1930s,20th century,Air Force,branch of service,branches of service,armed service,armed services,military,militaria,air for,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

There’s something very appealing about polished metal surfaces, especially aircraft. In this case it's a rare 1938 Ryan SCW Stock Photo

RFKGP93F–There’s something very appealing about polished metal surfaces, especially aircraft. In this case it's a rare 1938 Ryan SCW

EARLY DAYS OF AVIATION - 1933 - Model of a SEADROME airport with hotel , planned for the middle of the Atlantic (designer Edward Robert Armstrong (1876–1955). He was a Canadian-American engineer and inventor who in 1927 proposed a series of similar 'seadrome' floating airport platforms for planes making transatlantic flights. Though they were never built, the principals of design were used in the construction of maritime oil rigs Stock Photo

RM2GEPH8K–EARLY DAYS OF AVIATION - 1933 - Model of a SEADROME airport with hotel , planned for the middle of the Atlantic (designer Edward Robert Armstrong (1876–1955). He was a Canadian-American engineer and inventor who in 1927 proposed a series of similar 'seadrome' floating airport platforms for planes making transatlantic flights. Though they were never built, the principals of design were used in the construction of maritime oil rigs

RFCXEWJD–postage stamp show airplane k-5

MIG-21 SMT aircraft, a relatively rare version in Germany, left behind in 1993 by the Soviet air forces during their withdrawal, Stock Photo

RMDGXC67–MIG-21 SMT aircraft, a relatively rare version in Germany, left behind in 1993 by the Soviet air forces during their withdrawal,

A rare Yakovlev Yak-40K landing in Munich to pick-up the President of Czech Republic. Stock Photo

RMRP2WX8–A rare Yakovlev Yak-40K landing in Munich to pick-up the President of Czech Republic.

1918 airplane American wings wing construction factory Stock Photo

RMCMRTN3–1918 airplane American wings wing construction factory

A rare colour vintage photograph taken in September 1948 at Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Photo shows an aircraft at an Airshow or Air Race. A Loose Townsend Special midget racer, serial number NX64573. Stock Photo

RM2H6AWCH–A rare colour vintage photograph taken in September 1948 at Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Photo shows an aircraft at an Airshow or Air Race. A Loose Townsend Special midget racer, serial number NX64573.

RFP6FXJ0–Old airplane in Nikola Tesla Technical Museum in Zagreb, Croatia

RFGN60MD–postage stamp show vintage rare plane

RF2WFT0DW–Retro airplane in flight .Old film strip.Vector illustration.

GA7501 Grainger Archaeopteryx light aircraft at 'Old Warden' UK in 1960 s G ABXL Stock Photo

RMAXGPG9–GA7501 Grainger Archaeopteryx light aircraft at 'Old Warden' UK in 1960 s G ABXL

Wright Concerned About World Peace -- Orville Wright, the Aviation pioneer who will be 75 Monday, talks yesterday in a rare interview in which said he was more concerned about world peace than about the future of aviation. August 18, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto). Stock Photo

RM2JJY39W–Wright Concerned About World Peace -- Orville Wright, the Aviation pioneer who will be 75 Monday, talks yesterday in a rare interview in which said he was more concerned about world peace than about the future of aviation. August 18, 1946. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

RMTD2DR6–A rare baby Gentoo penguin which was born at the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham. The chick, whose parents traveled thousands of miles by airplane to conceive as part of Sea Life's breeding programme, has been named 'Flash' after it hatched so quickly.

Solo Belgian Air Component F-16AM at Duxford with the rare use of flares at a UK air show venue. Stock Photo

RFHNY9AD–Solo Belgian Air Component F-16AM at Duxford with the rare use of flares at a UK air show venue.

The U2 Dragon Lady spy plane makes a rare appearnce at the 2022 Miramar Airshow in San Diego, California. Stock Photo

RF2KA2N32–The U2 Dragon Lady spy plane makes a rare appearnce at the 2022 Miramar Airshow in San Diego, California.

RMD1T9JD–Unlimited Air Racer Rare Bear is a modified Grumman Bearcat

RFT9H090–On this unique photo you can see the cockpit inside of a seaplane in the Maldives. These shots are very rare

RM2CWCFN1–Consolidated B-24-LB-30 WWII Heavy Bomber

RMD00AG0–Flight Start Book of the 7th Squadron in Fighter Wing 51 'Mölders',dated 13 September 1943 through 30 July 1944,in White Russia and the Ukraine. Listing of individual flights,with airplane registration number,names of pilots,flight duration and purpose of fligh,some marked with area of action,success,abandonment,etc. Concluded by a listing of losses and missing in action by pilot names. Rare document,historic,historical,1930s,20th century,Air Force,branch of service,branches of service,armed service,armed services,military,militaria,air for,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

Biella, Italy - November 26, 2016. Postcard depicting the visit of President Gronchi in Peru in april 1961 Stock Photo

RFHAF0WN–Biella, Italy - November 26, 2016. Postcard depicting the visit of President Gronchi in Peru in april 1961

Dearborn, MI / USA - 04.21.2018 : The 1931 Duesenberg Model J at the Henry Ford Museum Stock Photo

RFRJPKGR–Dearborn, MI / USA - 04.21.2018 : The 1931 Duesenberg Model J at the Henry Ford Museum

postage stamp shows vintage rare plane U-2 Stock Photo

RFCXF46F–postage stamp shows vintage rare plane U-2

RMDGXC5J–MIG-21 SMT aircraft, a relatively rare version in Germany, left behind in 1993 by the Soviet air forces during their withdrawal,

Close up details of the open air brakes at the back of a Blackburn Buccaneer righter bomber outside at the RAF Manston History Museum in Kent. Stock Photo

RM2RPET3W–Close up details of the open air brakes at the back of a Blackburn Buccaneer righter bomber outside at the RAF Manston History Museum in Kent.

1918 Cross of Chartres cathedral France from Airplane plane airship Stock Photo

RFCMRTG4–1918 Cross of Chartres cathedral France from Airplane plane airship

A rare view of a biplane flying above Corsica, France. Stock Photo

RF2Y8AG89–A rare view of a biplane flying above Corsica, France.

RFP6FXH5–Old airplane in Nikola Tesla Technical Museum in Zagreb, Croatia

postage stamp shows vintage rare plane 'Gakkel' Stock Photo

RFGN617D–postage stamp shows vintage rare plane 'Gakkel'

Arrow Active 2 vintage biplane G-ABVE. 1930s aerobatic sports airplane Stock Photo

RM2HDCG5J–Arrow Active 2 vintage biplane G-ABVE. 1930s aerobatic sports airplane

Postage stamp printed in the USSR shows vintage rare plane 'I-16' Stock Photo

RF2HE6F9H–Postage stamp printed in the USSR shows vintage rare plane 'I-16'

The only Leins Bal-Aire airplane is on display at Worldwide Auctioneers in Auburn, Indiana, USA. Stock Photo

RM2K1P51H–The only Leins Bal-Aire airplane is on display at Worldwide Auctioneers in Auburn, Indiana, USA.

RMTD2DPT–A rare baby Gentoo penguin which was born at the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham. The chick, whose parents traveled thousands of miles by airplane to conceive as part of Sea Life's breeding programme, has been named 'Flash' after it hatched so quickly.