Blog — Flying Machines

The Pullman Gallery always has the best flying machine models. Aeronautica Macchi MC-70 display model. A good scratch-built display model of the legendary Macchi MC-70 sea plane, as competed by the Haliein Air Force in the Schneider Trophy races of the late 1920s. Circa 1930s. A rare early Meccano model (fully assembled) of Baron von Richthofen's (the Red Baron) 1917 Fokker DR3 ‘Triplane’ complete with all correct markings and pilot sitting in the cockpit. “If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true is really true, there would be little hope of advance.” – orville wright...

Design drawing for a man-powered flying machine designed by Sir George Cayley. Top Hat and capri pants optional. + Source: Man-Powered Flying Machine By Sir George Cayley :: Libary Of Congress

Three brilliant airplane magazines from the 40’s and 50’s. “Aviation is proof that given, the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.” – eddie rickenbacker + Source: Vintage Airplane Magazines :: SpeedBirds

According to its creator/aeronaut, the Fatboi is a bad boy when it comes to handling crash landings and tree collisions. 2x Balsa Airplane: The Fatboi (No.2) The Fatboi No. 2 is the strong, robust cousin of our No. 1 Glider. The Fatboi can make all the same loops and turns as our No. 1 Glider, and although he is not quite as fast he will handle more crash landings and tree collisions!! The Fatboi is made completely from 2mm thick balsa wood. + Source: 2x Balsa Airplane: The Fatboi (No.2) :: Donovan Woodbridge

“Print shows the ascent of Vincent Lunardi from the Moorfields Artillery Grounds, London, September 15, 1784. Lunardi’s first ascent and the first balloon ascent in England.” – library of congress + Source: First Balloon Ascent In England :: Etching From 1794 :: Library of Congress