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1946 Luscombe 8A airplane photographed in 1948. Ames, Iowa, USA. Scanned film with significant grain.
The airplane shown is a Stearman PT-17 biplane which was used by the US Army and US Navy to train pilots leading up to, and during, WWII.  The airplane was used in basic, or primary, training of new pilots.  The photo shows the full airplane from the right front quarter view.  One can see the silhouette of the pilot's head in the cockpit.  The engine is not running.  The markings on the lower wing can be seen and show US Army.  The photo is a classic sepia tone and evokes a clear feeling of history and nostalgia.
Miramar, California, USA - September 22, 2023: Vicky Benzing's 1940 Stearman sits in the hangar at America's Airshow 2023.
Venice, Italy - February 7, 2016: Venice Marco Polo Airport, hall of departures, a view of the interior with a plane. Passengers expect the announcement of the beginning a boarding into the plane.
Bucharest, Romani -  April 18, 2024.The construction of A. Vlaicu Nr. II was started in December 1910 in Bucharest.\nOne of the first planes made in Bucharest. Now it is exhibited in Bucharest airport.
Vintage photo of an old bi-plane.
A beautifully restored L-4 Grasshopper flies by at Massey Aerodrome, a small grass field on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.\n\nThe L-4 Grasshopper is a light observation and liaison aircraft that served with distinction during World War II. Developed by Piper Aircraft Corporation, the L-4 Grasshopper was a militarized version of the Piper J-3 Cub, a popular civilian aircraft of the era.\n\nThe primary role of the L-4 Grasshopper was observation, reconnaissance, and liaison duties. It was used for artillery spotting, aerial photography, courier missions, and communication tasks, providing vital support to ground troops.\n\nThe L-4 Grasshopper saw extensive service during World War II, serving with the U.S. Army Air Forces, the U.S. Navy (as the NE-1), and other Allied air forces. It played a vital role in numerous campaigns, including the D-Day invasion of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Pacific island-hopping campaign.
Sunlight streams through windows and reveals the iconic Mk Vc Supermarine Spitfire, seen here sitting in a traditional old aircraft hangar from WWII. Scale model photography.
St Louis, MO, USA A replica of Charles Lindberg's Spirit of St Louis airplane hangs from the Missouri History Museum in St Louis
Sikorsky VS-44 NC41881 in Catalina AIrlines livery southern California 1967. Built 1942. Restored and currently at New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, Connecticut, USA.
World War II era Japanese fighter plane
Details of Vintage Model Biplane
Photo of wingwalker at a barnstorming air show.  Photo has some grain due to cropping and 200 speed 35MM print film used.
Morlaix, France - September 18 2022: The Stearman (Boeing) Model 75 is a biplane formerly used as a military trainer aircraft.
historical aircraft on a runway ready for take off
A scale model of the iconic bare-metal DC-3 Dakota in the desert.
Old aircraft, pioneer in the history of aviation
Douglas AD-5N Skyraider dive bomber with extra fuel tank and torpedo taxiing. Photo taken in 1953.
Miramar, California, USA - September 24, 2023: Vicky Benzing's Stearman sits on the tarmac between performances at America's Airshow 2023.
An old aeroplane/airplane. A biplane’s propeller against the sky. The setting sun is reflected in the aircraft’s golden yellow undercarriage.
A beautifully restored L-4 Grasshopper flies by at Massey Aerodrome, a small grass field on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.\n\nThe L-4 Grasshopper is a light observation and liaison aircraft that served with distinction during World War II. Developed by Piper Aircraft Corporation, the L-4 Grasshopper was a militarized version of the Piper J-3 Cub, a popular civilian aircraft of the era.\n\nThe primary role of the L-4 Grasshopper was observation, reconnaissance, and liaison duties. It was used for artillery spotting, aerial photography, courier missions, and communication tasks, providing vital support to ground troops.\n\nThe L-4 Grasshopper saw extensive service during World War II, serving with the U.S. Army Air Forces, the U.S. Navy (as the NE-1), and other Allied air forces. It played a vital role in numerous campaigns, including the D-Day invasion of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Pacific island-hopping campaign.
Old World War II Bomber on an military air base
This historic biplane has been restored to flyable condition and in this photo is operating in Centennial Colorado.
With smoke streaming out of one engine, a (scale model) battle-damaged B-17 Flying Fortress flies at a low altitude over a green landscape. The B-17 was an American four-engined heavy bomber aircraft developed in the 1930s for the United States Army Air Corps and made by Boeing.
Designed to land on Water, c1910s/20s.
Porterfield LP-65 airplane in livery used for the 2003 National Air Tour flying at Blakesburg, Iowa, USA, September 1, 2008.  Built in 1941.
World War II era carrier based airplane in flight
Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet Biplane Trainer on Tarmac
Digitally generated (without the use of any A.I. tools or technologies) futuristic cityscape with towering Art Deco skyscrapers and flying airships, evoking a sense of advanced technology and urban innovation. The monochrome palette adds a timeless feel, blending retro-futurism with modern architecture. This captivating scene suggests themes of progress, imagination, and the potential of future urban life. The retro-futuristic aesthetic also provides a glimpse into an alternate reality/future, where traditional and modern designs intersect, creating a timeless cityscape filled with motion and life.\n\nThe scene was created in Autodesk® 3ds Max 2025 with V-Ray 6 and rendered with photorealistic shaders and lighting in Chaos® Vantage with some post-production added.
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