Biplanes at RAF Museum Hendon in 2007

52 photos of early aircraft at the Royal Air Force Museum. Many of the aircraft have since been moved.

1914 - Observation balloon, Hendon, 18 September 2007. Balloons were the first successful form of manned flight. Observation balloons were used at the front lines throughout World War 1. They made tempting targets for enemy fighters....

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1914 - Observation balloon, Hendon, 18 September 2007. Balloons were the first successful form of manned flight. Observation balloons were used at the front lines throughout World War 1. They made tempting targets for enemy fighters....