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1974 Collection

Background image1974 Collection: Bus embedded in house, Blackstock Road, London

Bus embedded in house, Blackstock Road, London
Bus embedded in the front of a house in Blackstock Road, London NW4, on 13 January 1974. The car in the foreground was shunted through a garden wall after being struck by the bus

Background image1974 Collection: Journal / Giant Alien

Journal / Giant Alien
GIANTS FROM THE UNKNOWN Flying Saucers have been associated with giant figures such as Bigfoot, while other reports suggest the aliens themselves are very tall

Background image1974 Collection: Fairey Gannet AEW-3

Fairey Gannet AEW-3
Royal-Navy 849 Squadron B Flight Fairey Gannet Aew-3 Taking-Off Operating on Aircraft-Carrier Hms Ark Royal R09 Using the Catapult System Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Jaguars of No54 Squadron and a RAF Short SC-5 Belfast CMk1

Jaguars of No54 Squadron and a RAF Short SC-5 Belfast CMk1, XR370, Ajax, of No53 Squadron at RAF Coltishall. 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: IRA bombing of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster

IRA bombing of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster
The fire started after the IRA planted an explosive device in Westminster Hall, Houses of Parliament, 17 June 1974. The 20 lb explosive device caused extensive damage

Background image1974 Collection: Big Ben under Scaffold

Big Ben under Scaffold
Big Ben covered with scaffolding as the masonry is repaired and cleaned

Background image1974 Collection: The first Hawk XX154 in the air for the first time

The first Hawk XX154 in the air for the first time
The first Hawk, XX154, in the air for the first time on 21 August 1974 with chief test pilot, Duncan Simpson, at the controls. The flight from the flight test centre at Dunsfold lasted 53 minutes

Background image1974 Collection: Upright Hoover

Upright Hoover
A mustard yellow Hoover upright vacuum cleaner

Background image1974 Collection: GLC-LFB Road traffic accident (RTA)

GLC-LFB Road traffic accident (RTA)
A collision between a bus and car resulted in the bus careering into a terraced house and a response by all the emergency services

Background image1974 Collection: Police Officer and Dog

Police Officer and Dog
Metropolitan Police dog handler taking his dog out of a police van

Background image1974 Collection: Poster, Jacquelin Le Mans 24 hour race

Poster, Jacquelin Le Mans 24 hour race
Motorsport - Jacquelin Le Mans 24 hour race colour poster, 15-16 June 1974. 16 x 24 inches. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Fairey Gannet AEW-3

Fairey Gannet AEW-3
Royal-Navy 849 Squadron B Flight Fairey Gannet Aew-3 Taking-Off Operating on Aircraft-Carrier Hms Ark Royal with Smoke from the Catapult System Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg with family

Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg with family
Princess Beatrice of Saxe-Coburg (1884-1966), fourth and youngest daughter of Prince Alfred of Edinburgh and his wife, Maria Alexandrovna (later Duke and Duchess of Saxe-Coburg)

Background image1974 Collection: Day Ufo Abduction / 1974

Day Ufo Abduction / 1974
At AVELEY, Essex, John and Susan Day are abducted, with their child and their car, aboard a UFO where they undergo a physical examination by the aliens

Background image1974 Collection: The first Hawk XX154 takes to the air for the first time

The first Hawk XX154 takes to the air for the first time
The first Hawk, XX154, takes to the air for the first time on 21 August 1974 with chief test pilot, Duncan Simpson, at the controls

Background image1974 Collection: Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive number 3509 Rajah

Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive number 3509 Rajah, reg. G 6469, at Stafford on 20 July 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Man fishing, Fingle Bridge, Dartmoor National Park, Devon

Man fishing, Fingle Bridge, Dartmoor National Park, Devon
Man fishing near Fingle Bridge, a 17th-century stone arch packhorse bridge over the River Teign near Drewsteignton, Dartmoor National Park, Devon. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: The first Hawk XX154 during its second flight

The first Hawk XX154 during its second flight
The first Hawk, XX154, during its second flight, 22 August 1974, chief test pilot, Duncan Simpson, again at the controls. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: The first Hawk XX154 is rolled out at Dunsfold

The first Hawk XX154 is rolled out at Dunsfold
The first Hawk, XX154, is rolled out at Dunsfold, 12 August 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Ferrari Dino

Ferrari Dino
A bright yellow Ferrari Dino, parked outside a smart period property. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: North American P-51D N991R, number 11 Miss America

North American P-51D N991R, number 11 Miss America
North American P-51D-30NA N991R (formerly 44-74536), owned by Howie Keefe, of Pacific Palisades, Van Nuys CA, marked with race number number 11 and named Miss America Date: circa 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Darius Milhaud / Helios

Darius Milhaud / Helios
DARIUS MILHAUD French musician Date: 1892 - 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902-1974)

Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902-1974)
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, 1902-1974, in flying attire

Background image1974 Collection: English Electric Lightning

English Electric Lightning
RAF 29 Squadron Ee Lightning, Believed to Be in Germany, after a Runway Overrun Incident and a Rekord Car Parked in the Foreground Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Hawker Hunter FGA Mk. 74B G-BABM

Hawker Hunter FGA Mk. 74B G-BABM
Hawker Hunter FGA Mk.74B (msn S4/R/S4/U/3308) for export to the Royal Singapore Air Force, at the 1974 SBAC Farnborough Air Show. De-registered on delivery 16 October 1972. Date: 1972

Background image1974 Collection: BAC Aerospatiale Concorde 002 G-BSST

BAC Aerospatiale Concorde 002 G-BSST at Heathrow Date: circa 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 and Bedford MK

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 and Bedford MK
Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 being pushed back into its hide by a Bedford MK 4-tonner, during a field deployment in Germany

Background image1974 Collection: Piper Cherokee D OY-BCW

Piper Cherokee D OY-BCW
Piper PA-28-180 Cherokee D OY-BCW (msn 28-5128), at Jersey in May 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Blackburn B. 2 G-AEBJ

Blackburn B. 2 G-AEBJ
Blackburn B.2 G-AEBJ (msn 6300/8), at Woodford in August 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Airbus A300B2 F-WUAA

Airbus A300B2 F-WUAA
Airbus A300B2-1C F-WUAA (msn 004), at the SBAC Farnborough airshow on 3-7 September 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive number 3471 The Rover

Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive number 3471 The Rover, reg. J 3471, at Stafford on 20 July 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Fowler General Purpose Engine number 16044 Iron Ada

Fowler General Purpose Engine number 16044 Iron Ada, reg. AF 7718, at Wycombe on 26 May 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Garrett Tractor number 32981 The Netley Belle

Garrett Tractor number 32981 The Netley Belle, reg. BJ 3282, at Stafford on 20 July 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Burrell General Purpose Engine number 2706 Admiral Togo

Burrell General Purpose Engine number 2706 Admiral Togo, reg. TG 2845, at Stafford on 20 July 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Burrell Tractor number 3458, Defiance

Burrell Tractor number 3458, Defiance, reg. AB 8795, at Wycombe on 26 May 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive number 3894 St Brannock

Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive number 3894 St Brannock, reg. NX 947, at Banbury on 26 May 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Tasker number 82

Tasker number 82, reg. 932 GRO, at Wycombe on 26 May 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Aveling and Porter Road Roller number 9128 Major

Aveling and Porter Road Roller number 9128 Major, reg. E 5536, at Stafford on 20 July 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Foster Showman's Tractor number 12509, Maid Marian

Foster Showman's Tractor number 12509, Maid Marian, at Cromford on 4 August 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Fowler Tractor number 15732 Sir Douglas

Fowler Tractor number 15732 Sir Douglas, reg PT832, at Cromford on 14 August 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Clayton and Shuttleworth Road Roller number 48944, Paradox

Clayton and Shuttleworth Road Roller number 48944, Paradox, reg. EP 2574, at Stafford on 20 July 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive, Lady Pride of England

Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive, Lady Pride of England
Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive number 2625, Lady Pride of England, ref. BD 5257, at Stratford-on-Avon on 17 July 1974. Date: 1973

Background image1974 Collection: Foster General Purpose Engine number 12539, Winnie

Foster General Purpose Engine number 12539, Winnie, reg. MA 5730, at Stafford on 20 July 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Marshall General Purpose Engine number 69326, John Adam

Marshall General Purpose Engine number 69326, John Adam, reg. BD 5525, at Stafford on 20 July 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Robey Tractor number 37657, The Guvnor

Robey Tractor number 37657, The Guvnor, reg. AP 9341, at Wycombe on 26 May 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Foster General Purpose Engine 2775, Jane

Foster General Purpose Engine 2775, Jane
Foster General Purpose Engine number 2775, Jane, reg. FW 3333, at Cromford on 4 May 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: McLaren Road Locomotive number 1421, Captain Scott

McLaren Road Locomotive number 1421, Captain Scott, reg. BE 7518, at Cromford on 4 August 1974. Date: 1974

Background image1974 Collection: Fokker F-28-6000 PH-JHG

Fokker F-28-6000 PH-JHG (msn 11001), at the SBAC Farnborough Airshow, in September 1974. Date: 1974



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