Swooping low over sunbathing holiday makers, or flying high with the birds, this stunning collection of images captures both the drama and the serenity of aircraft in flight.

Although many of us boarding a plane without a second thought and see an airliner glide through the skies above us almost every day, the collection gives a unique glimpse into the aviation world.

The dramatic photographs have been released by a specialist photography service and image library Airteam Images to celebrate its 10th birthday.