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Edinburgh Castle 1940SEdinburgh Castle, Scotland. Built on a volcanic mass of rock known as Castle Rock, this fortress has proved itself to be one of the most impregnable in Scotland
Bristol 156 Beaufighter -flown by Coastal Command with torpedo and rocket projectile armament The type proved lethally effective against enemy shipping
Ufos / Yorkshire, EnglandThree flying saucers are photographed as they fly in formation over Yorkshire. Alas, the photo has since been proved to be a fake
No Coupons by David WrightA lady, half naked and wearing stockings, placing a hat on her head. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Brewster F2A Buffalo of the US Navy, aloft in Aug 1942 by when the type was relegated to training duties, having proved no match to the Japanese fighters
Glenfinnan Church BellChurch bell in the grounds of Glenfinnan Church, Inverness- shire, Scotland. It was originally intended for the church tower, but it proved to be too heavy! Date: 1930s
Making Barristers WigsThe wigmakers firm, Messrs. Ede & Ravenscroft, prepare a wig to fit a woman barrister, whose longer hair has proved a problem with the wearing of wigs in court
Girl in Mgb 1960SA girl in a classic racing green MGB sports car. Introduced in autumn 1962, the MGB was originally available only as a convertible and proved to be an immediate hit
Cheesed Off by David WrightAn illustration of a lady dressed in a negligee, flicking through magazines on her bed. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
David WrightLANCE-BOMBARDIER DAVID WRIGHT Illustrator and artist, photographed for the Sketch during his time with the Royal Artillery in 1942
Horses being X-RayedA horse being x-rayed at the Royal Veterinary College, Camden, London, using portable x-ray apparatus, which has proved invaluable in the treatment of animal ailments
Aircraft carrier HMS FuriousRoyal Navy - Aircraft carrier HMS Furious, at a time when she had a flush deck with no island and an unusual side funnel, which proved unsuitable due to excessive heating. Date: 1925
Advert, Rudge-Whitworth 500 cc Ulster Motor Cycle Date: 1939
Dalgety Wolseley Ten AdvertisementAn advertisement illustration showcasing The Wolseley Ten car in blue, parked in front of a decorative background, for Dalgety & Company Limited
Church bell in the grounds of Glenfinnan Church, Inverness- shire, Scotland. It was originally intended for the church tower, but it proved to be too heavy! Date: 1930s
Hawker Hurricane Mk IV -fitted with anti-tank cannons, these aircraft proved highly effective in North Africa
Nakajima Ki-49 Type 100 Helen -first flown in August 1939, this Japanese Army heavy bomber proved vulnerable when attacked
Morane Saulnier MS405C1 -this mid 1930s French fighter proved to be somewhat underpowered and underarmed
Messerschmitt Me 328 -seen in wind tunnell model form, it was designed to use pulse jets It proved an expensive failure
Commonwealth CA-13 Boomerang - used initially as a defensive fighter, the Boomerang really proved itself as a close-support type
Richard Brin. SheridanRICHARD BRINSLEY SHERIDAN Playwright, whose The rivals and The school for scandal have proved enduring classics. Date: 1751 - 1816
The Leas Lifts, Folkestone, Kent. The Folkestone cliff lift is a water balanced funicular opened in 1885. This proved so popular three further lifts were added. circa 1910s
Home Chat magazine coverA front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s
Pin up by David WrightWright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s. David Wrights Lovelies proved hugely popular and adorned practically every military mess, bunker
Captain Percy Scott. Part of Box 104 Boswell collection.Sir Percy Moreton Scott, 1st Baronet KCB KCVO LL.D (10 July 1853 18 October 1924)
Count Bergami - 1BARTOLOMEO, count BERGAMI Italian courier and companion to Caroline of Brunswick; her scandalous relationship with him was the basis for her trial, but was not proved. Date: circa 1805-1815
De Long / Ice Breaks UpGeorge De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. Watching the ice break up. Date: 24 July 1879
De Long / Bedding DownGeorge De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. The midnight sun - bedding down for the night. Date: 1879 - 81
De Long / Jeanette / 1878George De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. Jeanette, formerly Pandora. Date: 1878
De Long / Meeting EskimosGeorge De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. The midnight sun - meeting with Netchillir eskimos. Date: 1879 - 81
De Long / Hayes River CampGeorge De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. Scene on Hayes River, Big Bend. Date: 19 May 1879
De Long / Sledging DownhilGeorge De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. Running the sledges downhill. Date: 1879 - 81
De Long / Reindeer CampGeorge De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. Drying furs at Reindeer Camp, King Williams Land. Date: 1879 - 81
De Long / Discover RelicsGeorge De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. Discovering relics of an 1847 expedition. Date: 1879 - 81
De Long / Lake DalyGeorge De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. Midnight sun at the camp of Lake Daly. Date: 1879 - 81
Sunbeam Bomber built for the RNAS, this single seat torpedo bomber flew in late 1917 but proved a failure
Tupolev Tu-2S-built in quantity, this type proved a worthy replacement for the SB-2
Royal Aircraft Factory reconnaissance bomber RE 8Royal Aircraft Factory two-seat reconnaissance bomber RE 8, of which over 4, 000 were built from mid-1916. It sadly proved ready prey to German fighters. Date: circa 1916
Reggiane Re2000 Falco Srs 3 -This Italian fighter was also expoted to Hungary and Sweden In Italian service it proved underpowered and tricky to handle in the air
North American AT-6A Texan -this US Army advanced trainer proved vital during the early year training need
Mitsubishi B5M1 Navy Type 97 Mabel -proved inferior to the Nakajima B5N Kate, only 125 built
Messerschmitt Bf 110C -this long range twin-engined fighter proved fast but vulnerable in its early years
LeMay, Curtis, Pilot and USaF-USAF General proved himself during WW2, going on to head Strategic Air Command
Heinkel He 111H -ostensibly developed as an airliner, the He 111 proved itself it during the Spanish Civil War
Henschel Hs 123A -first flown in 1936, this single seat dive bomber proved very effective from its Spanish Civil War debut through to mid 1944
Fokker D XXXIII -a Dutch experimental fighter proved underpowered
Focke Wulf FW 191 -an experimental bomber design that proved too advanced for its time
De Havilland DH 98 Mosquito -here is the very first of this illustrious line Built mainly of wood, the Mosquito proved readily adaptable for bombing, fighting or reconnaissance
Bell XP-59 Airacomet-Americas first jet fighter was a conservative design that proved to be heavy and unpowered
De Havilland Leopard Moth G-APKH private White Waltham 1964Bell XP-59 Airacomet-disappointing as the type proved to be, 66 were built and served as jet trainers
Arado Ar 196A seen here operating from a Mediterranean base proved to be a very effective convoy shadower
Mermoz PhotoJEAN MERMOZ French aviator who vanished into the Atlantic on what proved to be the last of his record-breaking flights. Date: 1901 - 1936
The Sopwith Camel of the Nash Collection proved very pop?The Sopwith Camel of the Nash Collection proved very popular inside the marquee at the 1954 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at London Airport on 13 June
Grays Telephone SystemA demonstration of the telephone system of Elisha Gray in New York. Gray filed a patent for the telephone on the same day as Bell, but his initial delay proved costly! Date: 1878
Sports Car PosersA couple posing with a classic racing green MGB sports car. Introduced in 1962, the MGB was originally available only as a convertible and proved to be an immediate hit. Date: 1960s
A portrait of David WrightA photograph of David Wrigh posed in his army uniform. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Prince Albert playing tennisPrince Albert, Duke of York, the future King George VI (1895-1952), was a keen tennis player in the 1920s; in July 1920 with his partner Louis Greig he won the RAF doubles competition
Modern magazine cover by David WrightA front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s
Modern Weekly magazine cover by David WrightA front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s
Home Chat magazine cover by David WrightA front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s
Modern Chat magazine cover by David WrightA front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s
A Present For A Good Little Girl by David WrightAn illustration of a lady inspecting a new necklace, a gift from a gentleman admirer. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Just A Piece Of Cake by David WrightAn illustration of a seductive lady, provocatively posed on a chaise lounge. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Where Did That One Go. By David WrightA model posed in elaborate lingerie with a long train, decorated with orange flowers. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
The Last Silk Stocking. By David WrightA lady reclining in an easy chair or chaise lounge, dressed in a negligee and inspecting the last of her stockings. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during
Landing Craft by David WrightA lady posed on the edge of the bed putting in her earrings. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s
Gilding The Lily by David WrightA David Wright illustration of a lady wrapped in a large fur coat. She looks away from the viewer, whilst putting in here earring
A converted bus for pigeonsA motor bus converted into a home, or cote, for French carrier pigeons. Pigeons, along with dogs, proved to be a vital method of communication during battles
Fishing Up Lost Anchors, June 1885Engraving of fishermen retrieving a lost anchor, from the Illustrated London News, 27th June 1885. Lost anchors often proved hazardous to fishermens nets
Belgian soldiers retreatBelgian soldiers in August 1914, retreating to Antwerp, accompanied by dogs pulling machine guns. As the Germans pushed their invasion through Belgium, the Belgium army was forced to retreat
Dry digging, Turon gold fields, AustraliaDry digging on the Turon, a sketch from the Turon gold fields, New South Wales. This proved to have the richest finds on the river yielding approximately 400 ounces
Baby incubators at the Berlin ExhibitionDr Lions baby incubators proved to be a great attraction at the Berlin Exhibition. Babies aged between five and eight months old were kept alive in warm temperatures and nourished with drops of milk
Prerogative OfficeThe Prerogative Office, Doctors Commons. This was the office in which wills proved in the Prerogative Court were registered
Death of the Prince Imperial; arrival of the body at IteleziThe Prince Imperial of France was an impetuous and impulsive young man and had insisted on fighting in the Zulu war, after attending the Royal Military Academy
Plus Four Suit 1939a rugged strength in wear and a proved loyalty in service like a trusted friend faithful in all weathers
Electric light on the Thames EmbankmentIllustration showing crowds admiring the electric lighting on the Thames Embankment, London in 1879. When the Victoria Embankment was opened in 1870 it was lit by cast iron gas lamps
The great railway strike, StratfordDeserted railway track at Stratford. The station was at a standstill during the great railway strike. The strike took place in the last two weeks of September 1919
Shepherds InformedThe Illustrated London News made its debut in coloured journalism on the 22nd December 1855 when the first series of coloured printed pictures appeared in its Christmas supplement
French Military BalloonBalloons first proved their use during the war with Prussia, and are extensively used by the French army for observation purposes. Here a balloon is inflated
Santorios Balance C16Santorio (b.1561) weighed himself for 24 hour periods and proved that weight gain or loss varied according to the type of food consumed
De Long / Sledge PartyGeorge De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. Sledge party at noonday rest
Electricity V SteamIn the early years of the 20th century electricity began to compete with steam, but proved to be practicable mainly on shorter runs
Nikolai ZhukovskyNIKOLAI ZHUKOVSKY Russian engineer, known as the father of Russian aviation. His The soaring of birds proved that looping the loop would be possible
1845 NY Election VoteTough men with big sticks ensure a fair and honest election as New Yorkers go to the polls. They will elect James Polk as president, and they will be proved right
