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Background imageOperational Collection: WW2 poster, activities of 52 (Lowland) Division

WW2 poster, activities of 52 (Lowland) Division
Screen-print poster, published circa 1950, showing the activities of the 52nd Lowland Division during the Second World War, with a map of Northern Europe, and unit badges along the top and bottom

Background imageOperational Collection: Marie Lloyd / Oh Mr Porter

Marie Lloyd / Oh Mr Porter
Oh Mr Porter, whatever shall I do ? - the celebrated music hall song, made famous by Marie Lloyd

Background imageOperational Collection: Camden Round House

Camden Round House
A notable example of railway architecture, the Round House - the engine house of the North-Western Railway at Camden-Town depot. Today it is a theatre. Date: 1847

Background imageOperational Collection: LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Fire King pump

LCC-LFB Merryweather self-propelled Fire King pump
First introduced into the UK by Merryweather of Greenwich, SE London, in 1899, by 1907 twenty-one Fire Kings were in operational use around the country, including the London Fire Brigade

Background imageOperational Collection: LCC-MFB New Cross fire station, Hatcham, SE London

LCC-MFB New Cross fire station, Hatcham, SE London
Built by the London County Council, New Cross fire station is located at 266 Queens Road SE14. Opened in 1893, it remains operational today

Background imageOperational Collection: GUARD (1930S)

GUARD (1930S)
A guard of the North Eastern Railway waves his green flag and blows his whistle to tell the driver that the train may leave

Background imageOperational Collection: LCC-LFB Westminster fire station, SW London

LCC-LFB Westminster fire station, SW London
Opened in 1906, Westminster fire station was a London Fire Brigade station (the name had changed from the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in 1904)

Background imageOperational Collection: LCC-MFB Euston fire station, NW London

LCC-MFB Euston fire station, NW London
Euston fire station, located in Euston Road NW1, still operational today

Background imageOperational Collection: LCC-LFB Brixton fire station, London SW8

LCC-LFB Brixton fire station, London SW8
Built by the London County Council, Brixton fire station is located at 84 Gresham Road SW8. It remains operational and is one of the London Fire Brigades busiest stations

Background imageOperational Collection: Mass jets at the LFB annual review at Lambeth HQ

Mass jets at the LFB annual review at Lambeth HQ
London firefighters from East London demonstrating mass jets during the Annual Review display at the Brigades headquarters. Lambeth, SE1

Background imageOperational Collection: Locomotive Maintenance

Locomotive Maintenance
A maintenance man checking over The White Knight steam locomotive at Waverley Station, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV757

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV757
Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 XV757 of 233 Operational Conversion Unit (233 OCU), based at RAF Wittering, still in the colours of the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit

Background imageOperational Collection: Royal Air Force BAC Jet Provost T. 4 XP551

Royal Air Force BAC Jet Provost T. 4 XP551
Royal Air Force Central Flying School Jet Provost T.4 XP551 ar RAF Little Rissington (then the highest operational airfield in the British Isles) Date: 1960s

Background imageOperational Collection: United States Air Force - Convair B-36A Peacemaker

United States Air Force - Convair B-36A Peacemaker 44-92015 (msn 12)

Background imageOperational Collection: LFB major control unit in operation at a fire

LFB major control unit in operation at a fire
LFB firefighters in action, and a major Control Unit vehicle in attendance at a fire, 7 October 1955

Background imageOperational Collection: LCC-LFB major control unit at Lambeth HQ

LCC-LFB major control unit at Lambeth HQ
Major control unit, based at Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth, with dedicated operational control unit staff. The unit attended all major fires and incidents

Background imageOperational Collection: Electric Signal Box

Electric Signal Box
The all-electric signal-box outside Waterloo Station, London

Background imageOperational Collection: Signal Box 1940S

Signal Box 1940S
A signal box at Kingston showing a hand-operated frame

Background imageOperational Collection: Train Driver & Guards

Train Driver & Guards
Driver and guard on the Dyke Railway, part of the Southern rail network

Background imageOperational Collection: SPADs XIII of US 22nd Aero Squadron

SPADs XIII of US 22nd Aero Squadron, operational from August 1918. The machines were shipped back to the USA after the war and used as fighter trainers. Seen here in a snow-covered field

Background imageOperational Collection: LCC-LFB Knightsbridge fire station, SW London

LCC-LFB Knightsbridge fire station, SW London
Opened in 1907, Knightsbridge fire station was a London Fire Brigade station (the name had changed from the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in 1904)

Background imageOperational Collection: Porter (Petherick)

Porter (Petherick)
London characters: in these days of hatboxes, parasols, dressing cases and all, the STATION PORTER takes them from cab to train and puts them in the luggage rack for you

Background imageOperational Collection: Signal Room 1940S

Signal Room 1940S
A signal box at Surbiton for the Southern Railway

Background imageOperational Collection: LCC-MFB Fulham fire station, SW London

LCC-MFB Fulham fire station, SW London
Fulham fire station, which remains operational over 100 years after it was first opened (1895)

Background imageOperational Collection: Avro Shackleton T.4 WB858

Avro Shackleton T.4 WB858
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton T.4 WB858, of the Maritime Operational Training Unit, at RAF Odiham on 06 September 1966 Date: 1966

Background imageOperational Collection: Avro Shackleton T.4 WB820

Avro Shackleton T.4 WB820
Royal Air Force - Avro Shackleton T.4 WB820, of the Maritime Operational Training Unit, at RAF St.Mawgan Date: 1966

Background imageOperational Collection: de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 WG299

de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 WG299
Royal Air Force - de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 WG299 (msn C1/0354/DHB.f249), of the Central Flying School, at RAF Little Rissington on 18 October 1959

Background imageOperational Collection: Gloster Meteor T.7 WL403

Gloster Meteor T.7 WL403
Royal Air Force - Gloster Meteor T.7 WL403, of the Central Flying School, at RAF Little Rissington on 18 October 1959

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Hunter T. 7 XL618 87

Hawker Hunter T. 7 XL618 87
Royal Air Force - Hawker Hunter T.7 XL618 87, of 229 Operational Conversion Unit, at RAF Chivenor on 22 August 1970 Date: 1970

Background imageOperational Collection: LTV F-8FN Crusader cockpit close-up

LTV F-8FN Crusader cockpit close-up
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusader cockpit close-up, waiting for clearance from the deck crew to approach the catapult for launch, from Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Background imageOperational Collection: Hughes XF-11 44-70156

Hughes XF-11 44-70156, 2nd proto Type. First flight 5 April 1947 by Howard Hughes

Background imageOperational Collection: Panavia Tornado F.3 ZE167 - AL

Panavia Tornado F.3 ZE167 - AL
Royal Air Force - Panavia Tornado F.3 ZE167 / AL (msn 545/AS019/3245), of 229 Operational Conversion Unit at the Mildenhall Air Fete on 22 May 1987. Date: 1987

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3 XV744 - O

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3 XV744 - O
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3 XV744 / O (msn 712007), of 233 Operational Conversion Unit, at the Mildenhall Air Fete on 28 May 1988

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 3 XV741 - I

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 3 XV741 - I
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3 XV741 / I, of 233 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Mildenhall on 28 May 1988. Date: 1988

Background imageOperational Collection: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 44-8846 Pink Lady

Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 44-8846 Pink Lady
Boeing B-17G-85-VE Flying Fortress F-AZDX Pink Lady (msn 8245, ex 44-8846), marked as B-17F 42-5703 Mother and Country for filming of Memphis Belle at Duxford

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XW919

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XW919
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 XW919 (msn ), of 233 Operational Conversion Unit, at RAF Leuchars

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 3 XV783 N

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 3 XV783 N
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3 XV783 N (msn 712033), of 233 Operational Conversion Unit. Date: circa 1990

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 3 XZ129 3C

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 3 XZ129 3C
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.3 XZ129 3C (msn 712188), of 233 Operational Conversion Unit. Date: circa 1990

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier T. 2

Hawker Siddeley Harrier T. 2
Hawker Siddeley Harrier T.2, of the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit, at RAF Wittering. Date: circa 1970

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV744 at St, Pancras

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV744 at St, Pancras
Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 XV744 (712007), of the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit, at St, Pancras Station coal-yard, for the 1969 Daily Mail Trans-Atlantic Air Race. Flown by Sqn. Ldr

Background imageOperational Collection: United States Air Force - Short C-23A Sherpa 84-0458 (MSN SH)

United States Air Force - Short C-23A Sherpa 84-0458 (MSN SH)
United States Air Force - Short C-23A Sherpa 84-0458 (MSN SH.3103, ex G-14-3103), of the 412th Test Wing, at Edwards Air Force Base. Date: circa 1995

Background imageOperational Collection: United States Army - Beech C-12F Huron 84-0489 (msn BL-123)

United States Army - Beech C-12F Huron 84-0489 (msn BL-123), of Detachment 45, Operational Support Airlift Command (OSACOM), Army NG, Reno/Stead Airport, NV. Date: circa 2000

Background imageOperational Collection: Beech C-12F Huron 84-0489

Beech C-12F Huron 84-0489
United States Army - Beech C-12F Huron 84-0489 (MSN BL-123), of Detachment 45, Operational Support Airlift Command (OSACOM), Army NG, Reno/Stead Airport, NV Date: circa 2000

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 1 XV233

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 1 XV233
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.1 XV233, of 236 Operational Conversion Unit, at RAF St. Mawgan, on 18 September 1970. Date: 1970

Background imageOperational Collection: Westland-Aerospatiale SA. 330 Puma HC. 1 XW202 CV

Westland-Aerospatiale SA. 330 Puma HC. 1 XW202 CV
Westland-Aerospatiale SA.330 Puma HC.1 XW202 CV, of 240 Operational Conversion Unit, at RAF West Raynham in June 1971. Date: 1971

Background imageOperational Collection: McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR. 2 XV461

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR. 2 XV461
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XV461, of 228 Operational Conversion Unit - No.64(R) Squadron, at RAF Coningsby, on 1 July 1974. Date: 1974

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Hunter FGA. 9 XE608 13

Hawker Hunter FGA. 9 XE608 13
Royal Air Force - Hawker Hunter FGA.9 XE608 13, of 229 Operational Conversion Unit. Date: circa 1970

Background imageOperational Collection: McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR. 2 XT912

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR. 2 XT912
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XT912, of 228 Operational Conversion Unit. Date: circa 1969

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV801 47

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV801 47
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 XV801 47, of 233 Operational Conversion Unit, at the SBAC Farnborough Air Show, held in September 1974. Date: 1974

Background imageOperational Collection: English Electric Canberra T. 11 WH714

English Electric Canberra T. 11 WH714
Royal Air Force - English Electric Canberra T.11 WH714, of 228 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Leeming, on 3 August 1961. Date: 1961

Background imageOperational Collection: McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR. 2 XV404

McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR. 2 XV404
Royal Air Force - McDonnell Douglas Phantom FGR.2 XV404 (msn 2910/9234), of 228 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Coningsby, on 20 Mar 1969. Date: 1969

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 1 XV237

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 1 XV237
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley HS.801 Nimrod MR.1 XV237 (msn 8012), of 236 Operational Conversion Unit, at RAF St. Mawgan Date: circa 1975

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV753

Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1 XV753
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1 XV753, of the Harrier Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Gaydon, circa 1970. Date: circa 1970

Background imageOperational Collection: Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S. 2B XV867

Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S. 2B XV867
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Buccaneer S.2B XV867 K of 237 Operational Conversion Unit. Date: circa 1978

Background imageOperational Collection: Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 70

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 70
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 70, on approach to trap the wire aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Background imageOperational Collection: Dassault-Breguet Super etendards ranged on deck after flying

Dassault-Breguet Super etendards ranged on deck after flying
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendards ranged on deck after flying, aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Background imageOperational Collection: Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 25

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 25
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 25 after trapping the wire, landing on board Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Background imageOperational Collection: LTV F-8FN Crusader 39 awaiting launch

LTV F-8FN Crusader 39 awaiting launch
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusader 39 awaiting launch at the catapult, aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Background imageOperational Collection: LTV F-8FN Crusader 3 waiting for launch

LTV F-8FN Crusader 3 waiting for launch
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusader 3, waiting for clearance from the deck crew to approach the catapult for launch, from Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Background imageOperational Collection: Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 23 and 33 awaiting launch

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 23 and 33 awaiting launch
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 23 and 33 awaiting launch at the catapult, from Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Background imageOperational Collection: Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 66

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 66
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 66 about to trap the wire, landing on board Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Background imageOperational Collection: Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 23 launches from catapult

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 23 launches from catapult
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 23 launches from the catapult, aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Background imageOperational Collection: LTV F-8FN Crusader 3 launches from the catapult

LTV F-8FN Crusader 3 launches from the catapult
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusaders 3, launches from the catapult, aboard Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Background imageOperational Collection: Breguet Br. 1050 Alize 65

Breguet Br. 1050 Alize 65
Aeronavale - Breguet Br.1050 Alize 65, securely chained down, whilst parked on board Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Background imageOperational Collection: LTV F-8FN Crusaders 39, 17 and 35

LTV F-8FN Crusaders 39, 17 and 35
Aeronavale - LTV F-8FN Crusaders 39, 17 and 35, waiting for clearance from the deck crew to approach the catapult for launch, from Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Background imageOperational Collection: Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 59

Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 59
Aeronavale - Dassault-Breguet Super etendard 59, securely chained down, whilst parked on board Foch or Clemenceau, during an operational cruise

Background imageOperational Collection: Royal Air Force - SEPECAT Jaguar GR. 1 XX742

Royal Air Force - SEPECAT Jaguar GR. 1 XX742
Royal Air Force - SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1 XX742 (msn S.39, call-sign 14 ) of 226 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Leuchars

Background imageOperational Collection: Royal Air Force - Hawker Hunter F. 6 XG170

Royal Air Force - Hawker Hunter F. 6 XG170
Royal Air Force - Hawker Hunter F.6 XG170 52, of No.234 Squadron - 229 Operational Conversion Unit, at RAF Chivenor, near Barnstaple. Date: circa 1958

Background imageOperational Collection: Royal Air Force - Hawker Hunter T. 7 XL592

Royal Air Force - Hawker Hunter T. 7 XL592
Royal Air Force - Hawker Hunter T.7 XL592 93 of No.234 Squadron - 229 Operational Conversion Unit, at RAF Finningley. Date: circa 1970

Background imageOperational Collection: United States Navy - LTV A-7A Corsair 153214

United States Navy - LTV A-7A Corsair 153214 CORSAIR COLLEGE, unit code NJ, call sign 201, of VA(F)-122 an operational training squadron

Background imageOperational Collection: Operating the levers in the signal box at London Bridge

Operating the levers in the signal box at London Bridge, one of the busiest stations in the country. Date: 1866

Background imageOperational Collection: Driver and stoker on the footplate of a night train : by now

Driver and stoker on the footplate of a night train : by now, their footplate is partially enclosed, giving them reasonable protection from the weather, Date: 1889

Background imageOperational Collection: A long queue to buy railway tickets - and an opportunity for casual flirtation

A long queue to buy railway tickets - and an opportunity for casual flirtation ! Date: 1872

Background imageOperational Collection: OPEN FOOTPLATE 1870

OPEN FOOTPLATE 1870
On the open footplate of a train at night - driver at the controls, stoker shovelling in coal, while their train hurtles into the darkness... Date: 1870

Background imageOperational Collection: Comando de Aviacion del Ejercito Grumman OV-1C Mohawk

Comando de Aviacion del Ejercito Grumman OV-1C Mohawk
(Argentine Army) Comando de Aviacion del Ejercito Grumman OV-1C Mohawk AE-024 Ex-US Army 68-15941 (msn 145C) to Argentine Army Aviation as AE-024

Background imageOperational Collection: Harrier at Gibraltar

Harrier at Gibraltar
British Aerospace Harrier T.4 ZB603 R of 233 Operational Conversion Unit, Royal Air Force, at Gibraltar. Date: circa 1989

Background imageOperational Collection: Harrier take-off

Harrier take-off
Hawker Siddeley Harrier XV804 from 233 Operational Conversion Unit RAF Wittering, performing a short take-off. Date: unknown

Background imageOperational Collection: Operational airfield in World War 1. Diorama

Operational airfield in World War 1. Diorama
Operational airfield in World War 1. The diorama shows an operational airfield that was typical for 1917-1918. It consist of a colecction of tents and individuallyy painted aircraf

Background imageOperational Collection: Nakajima A6M2-N Navy Type 2 Model 11 Rufe -essentiall

Nakajima A6M2-N Navy Type 2 Model 11 Rufe -essentially the Mitsubishi A6M modified to take floats Operational from 1942

Background imageOperational Collection: Battersea Power Station - First Phase Operational

Battersea Power Station - First Phase Operational
Battersea Power Station, London - on the banks of the River Thames - built in two phases. This is the coal-fired power station in 1934, with the first phase operational (two towers - the A Station)

Background imageOperational Collection: Airstrip B3 Memorial area, Ste Croix sur Mer, Normandy

Airstrip B3 Memorial area, Ste Croix sur Mer, Normandy
This was the first British landing strip to became operational - on 10 June 1944. The first Squadrons to land here were 130 and 133 at 1200 on the 10th

Background imageOperational Collection: Level Crossing 1940S

Level Crossing 1940S
The railway level crossing and signal box outside Hampton Court Station, Surrey, England. Date: 1940s

Background imageOperational Collection: Train driver and stoker on engine footplate

Train driver and stoker on engine footplate
On the footplate: a driver and a stoker on the open footplate of a night train at Christmas-time, discussing the recent railway strike in Scotland. Date: 1891

Background imageOperational Collection: French Train Puncture

French Train Puncture
A railway worker changes a wheel to repair a punctured tyre on a new French pneumatic tyred motor coach. Date: 1930s



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