The Stuka AdvertisedJunkers JU-87 Stuka dive- bombers featured in an advertisement exploiting their sinister shape and fearsome reputation Date: February 1941
British aircraft camouflage, 1941British aircraft camouflage, showing how the colours appear to merge into their surroundings, 1941. Date: 1941. Aircraft include Blenheim Bomber, Hudson Bomber, Wellington Bomber, Skua Bomber
Annette Kellerman diving in silhouetteAnnette Marie Sarah Kellerman (18861975) - Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, causing a minor scandal at the time
Hendon Aerial PageantA poster advertising a Royal Air Force Aerial Pageant at The London Aerodrome at Hendon. The pictures depicts British bombers attacking a desert stronghold
Sopwith Camel biplane in forced landing, France, WW1A British Sopwith Camel biplane after a forced landing in a field near Noyelles-sur-Escaut, northern France, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 8 October 1918
German inventions for war in the air by G. H. DavisThe ingenuity of German scientists applied to the war in the air. Illustrating the methods and machines exploited and used by the Germans during the Second World War. Date: 1945
Peacock LagoonAnd fishes of emerald, Dive for the moon, Whose silver is stained By the peacock lagoon. (Humbert Wolfe) An elegant lady reclines in a boat, drifting on a calm lagoon
Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless -the stalwart US Navy carrier -going dive bomber served throughout the Pacific War, sinking most of Japans aircraft carriers
Curtiss SB2C Helldiver -early examples had a tendency to break up during recovery from a dive
Keep em Flying - US Dive Bombing Planes. he planes shown here are all U.S. Navy Douglas SBD (" Scout Bomber Douglas" ) Dauntless aircraft
Junkers Ju 87B -developed specifically as a dive bomber, it was effective as long as it flew with friendly fighter cover
Lady Diving 1923A athletic woman performs a backwards dive
Bathers on Diving BoardTwo girls in bathing suits one about to dive into the sea from a diving board
Daredevil Diver Leslie Gadsby, Shanklin Pier, Isle of Wight and his variety of crazy dives, including a 90ft dive in a sack, a 45ft long arm balance
WW2 - Blackburn SkuaAn illustration which shows a British WW2 Blackburn Skua dive bomber in action, displaying the reknowned level of manoeuvrability. Date: circa 1940s
Pretty young lady making a splash with a dive into the seaI'm making a big splash down here'! A pretty young lady in a vivid red swimsuit and headscarf leaps into the sea, sending some of the other occupants of the waters flying into the air!
RMS Lusitania, brass porthole recovered from wreckRMS LUSITANIA: An extremely rare brass porthole recovered from the wreck of the Lusitania in 1982. The porthole bears several labels, principally Porthole No
At The Sea Baths, The RaftAn illustration of a large wooden raft in the ocean, gloating at a steep angle, causing various swimmers to struggle to stay on board, a nearby lady is preparing to dive off. Date: circa 1901
Diver working on the hull of a ship underwaterA diver (in helmet and breathing gear) working on the hull of a submerged vessel - most likely welding work using an oxy acetylene torch. Date: 1943
Diving Off a Bi-PlaneA Moth bi-plane being put to imaginative use at the De Havilland School of Flying at Hatfield. Date: 1932
Swimming SeasonSwimming scenes from pools in Wembley, Blackpool and San Francisco. The new Wembley pool is being opened by Rt. Hon. L. S. (Leo) Amery (1873-1955). Date: 1932
High Diving HorseWilliam Doc Carver (1851-1927) had been mounting a diving horse show since 1894. The rider in this picture is probably his daughter Lorena. Date: circa 1925
Divers and Diving - 1. and 2. Primitive diving suits, 3. Wreck of the Royal George, from a contemporaneous print, 4. Awkward work, torpedo laying, 5. Electric lamp, 6. An unexpected plunge, 7
Basil Rathbone divingEnglish actor Basil Rathbone (1892-1967), famous for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, here caught mid-dive. Date: 1939
Underwater escapologist - a boy dives into a swimming pool to help a man untie himself from a chair. (1 of 3) Date: 1967
Obituary 20th April 1872Obituaries of Christian Augustus Siebe (1788 April 15, 1872), German-born British engineer known for his contributions to diving equipment; Eva, wife of Rev. W. Earle; and William Slark, Esq. J.P
The Whole Art of Anti-Dive-Bomber CamouflageBritish military tanks and soldiers in disguise as civilians, so when seen from above the bombers don't attack. Date: 1941
The Roof Raising Defence to Defeat Dive-BombersLatest device drawn by William Heath Robinson to defeat the dive bombers is a roof-raising by system of cogs, balloons and other lifting machinery. Date: 1941
Somali Boys diving for money at AdenSomali Boys diving for money/coins at Aden, Yemen. Described as " an amusing sight"... Date: 1875
Comic postcard, Large woman diving into the sea Date: 20th century
c. 1880s Japan - swimming, diving and boats, young Japanese menc.1880s Japan - swimming, diving and boats, young Japanese men
1933 RAF Hawker Hind bomber aircraft in dive
School swimming competitionCompetitors in school swimming competition. Date: circa 1930s
Polar bear takes a dive at London ZooPolar bears movement frozen as it dives into pool at London Zoo. Date: circa 1930s
Comic postcard, Man watching woman dive into the sea Date: 20th century
Comic postcard, Plump couple in the sea - don t dive on an empty stomach! Date: 20th century
Vintage photograph WW II - final moment of HMS HermesVintage photograph World War II - final moment of HMS Hermes, tilting at an angle following attack by Japanese dive bombers, 1942 - sailors in sea, negative water damaged
Breathing Apparatus for Diving 1913Photographs showing the front and back of a man wearing the latest breathing equipment to dive underwater, reaching a submarine of depths of about 200 feet, for about an hour
Scene during the evacuation of Dunkirk, WW2Scene during the evacuation of Dunkirk, on the northern French coast, with German dive-bombers attacking shipping and setting a paddle steamer on fire
Diagrams showing air fighting techniques 1939Set of diagrams detailing the techniques of fighter planes, taking into account their increased speed. Clatworthy shows the advantages of " dive
Bathing at Brighton, Sussex 1901Bathing at Brighton, Sussex. Date: 1901
West Indian Pearl FishersA group of West Indian pearl fishers in boats dive for pearl amidst larger galley ships. West Indians and Westerners group on the land behind to trade for the pearls. Date: 1494
Folland Fo. 139 Midge G-39-1Folland Fo.139 Midge G-39-1, taxiing for take-off at Chilbolton, Follands flight test base. First flown at Boscombe Down on 11 August 1954, the Midge was used to demonstrate the feasibility of W.E.W
DIVING AT RACE STARTFour swimmers prepare to dive at the start of a race. Date: circa 1895
Bathers on Diving BoardTwo girls in bathing suits one about to dive into the sea from a diving board. Date: circa 1905
Aqaba harbour, on the Red Sea, JordanSilhouettes of four men on small boat Aqaba harbour, on the Red Sea, Jordan. A large freight ship is anchored in the background Date: circa 1995
Black dog leaps into sea, MenorcaA large black dog leaps into the water off the quayside at Alacufar, Menorca, Spain Date: 2000
One, Two, Three... JUMP! Four Dutch Bathers dive in... Date: circa 1910s
