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St Louis, MO, USA A replica of Charles Lindberg's Spirit of St Louis airplane hangs from the Missouri History Museum in St Louis
WW2 Mitchell B-25 Medium Bomber
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.
Tiger Moth in Sepia.
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.
1946 Luscombe 8A airplane photographed in 1948. Ames, Iowa, USA. Scanned film with significant grain.
Vintage Douglas DC-3 propellor airplane ready for take off at the runway of an empty airfield. Image with a retro look.
historical biplane on a runway
Miramar, California, USA - September 22, 2023: Vicky Benzing's 1940 Stearman sits in the hangar at America's Airshow 2023.
Model Biplane against a city Background
Vintage Plane
1940s (or late 1930s) image of woman out west, by small airplane. the bit of car showing behind plane suggested early '40s at latest. Airplane is most likely a Taylor E2 Cub. The company, which predates both Piper and Taylorcraft, is no longer in existence. The plane is a tailwheel airplane of tube and fabric construction and sports a 40 h.p. engine. Wheels are chocked and propellor is properly horizontal.
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.
Unknown, United States – April 04, 1911: Wright Brothers airplane being tested. Their plane was the first Military Plane Purchased by US. Biplane circa 1910
Porterfield LP-65 airplane in livery used for the 2003 National Air Tour flying at Blakesburg, Iowa, USA, September 1, 2008.  Built in 1941.
Old airplane at the airfield. Air travel with biplane - concept of retro aviation. Retro image of old aircraft. Vintage airplane closeup.
A DC-3 built about 1944 and later modernized, replacing the radial engines with turboprop engines - unmarked (white tail) aircraft, model DC-3-65TP.
historical aircraft against a dramatic sky
A propeller-driven, four engine airliner built by Lockheed Corporation in 1943.  The first pressurized cabin civil airliner.
Kjeller, Norway - June 18 2023: Interstate Cadet airplane approaching for landing.
Tucson, Arizona, USA - March 24, 2023: A SNJ-5 named Dulcinea delivered to the US Navy in 1944, on display at the 2023 Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona airshow.
De Havilland Dragon Rapide: a short-haul airliner designed and built by British company de Havilland. Known in the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy as the de Havilland Dominie during WWII.
Lake Worth, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA, November 5, 2023.  A Piper fixed wing single engine (1 seats / 1 engine) N9692D towing an advertising banner.
Airplane taxiing at Ottumwa, Iowa, USA airport in 1963. Scanned film with significant grain.
compositing of an historical aircraft on a runway against a sunset
Single engine private airplane in flight.
World War II era carrier based airplane in flight
Propeller blades of a vintage aircraft against a cloud filled sky
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