55th Collection

St. Regis Hotel, New York
St. Regis Hotel on Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, New York City, America

Proposed Hotel Commonwealth, New York
Artists impression of the proposed Hotel Commonwealth, New York, USA - occupying a whole block, Broadway, 55th Street, 56th Street and 7th Avenue. The project failed in the mid-1920s. Date: circa 1916

The Border Regiment, Uniforms and Colours - Private (1756), Drummer, 55th Regiment (1792), Grenadier, 55th Regiment (1767) Date: 18th century

Boeing RC-135U Stratotanker 64-14849
United States Air Force (USAF) - Boeing RC-135U Stratotanker 64-14849 (MSN 18789). Converted to RC-135U Combat Sent 2 intelligence gathering aircraft, with the 45th RS / 55th Wing

General Dynamics F-111E 68-0073
United States Air Force - General Dynamics F-111E 68-0073 (msn A1-242, base code JS'), of the 55th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 20th Tactical Fighter Wing, at RAF Mildenhall on 22 May 1971

Boeing WC-135B-BN Stratolifter 61-2666
United States Air Force - Boeing WC-135B-BN Stratolifter 61-2666 (msn 18342-C3022), of the 55th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, at McClellan Air Force Base, Colorado, on 28 October 1967. Date: 1967

Boeing WC-135B-BN Stratolifter 61-2667
United States Air Force - Boeing WC-135B-BN Stratolifter 61-2667 (msn 18343-C3023), of the 55th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, at McClellan Air Force Base, Colorado, on 28 October 1967. Date: 1967

United States Air Force Boeing WC-135B 61-2666 (msn 18342) at McCleelan Air Force Base. Boeing C-135B-BN Stratolifter (Boeing 717-185)

Hotel Commonwealth, New York, USA - occupying the whole block at Broadway, 55th Street, 56th Street and 7th Avenue Date: circa 1910s

Michael Caine (actor) pictured at Pinewood Studios at a photocall for Jack The Ripper which also starred Lewis Collins. Picture taken on Michael Caines 55th birthday. Picture taken 14th March 1988

Boeing KC-135A Stratotanker 57-2589
United States Air Force - Boeing KC-135A-BN Stratotanker 57-2589 (MSN 17725) 13 December 1958: First flight. 21 January 1959: 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Offutt AFB, NE

United States Air Force Republic F-84D Thunderjet
United States Air Force - Republic F-84D Thunderjet 48-0746, The Wicked Witch, of the 20th Fighter-Bomber Group. 1949: USAF 55th FBS (20th FBG). 1951: USAF 363rd TRW. 1953: Georgia ANG 158th FBS

RC-135U at Fairford
Boeing RC-135U Stratotanker 64-14849 (OF) from the 55th WG/343rd RS of the United States Air Force, at the 1993 Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 21 to 27 July 1993. Date: 1993

Half-length portrait Capuchin depicting photograph
Half-length portrait of a Capuchin, depicting a photograph of Oberli von Solothurn in the Monchshabit, 1863-1865, oil on canvas, 57.5 x 48 cm, monogrammed and dated in the middle left: F.B

Oh, Plagued No More With Human Or Divine, To-Morrows Tangle To Itself Resign, And Lose Your Fingers In The Tresses Of The Cypress-Slender Minister Of Wine

World War I 1914-1918: The blind leading the blind. Men of the 55th British Division, casualties of a poison gas attack walking in single file with hand on shoulder of man in front, 10 April 1918

Hotel Woodward in New York City, USA
Hotel Woodward at the intersection between Broadway and 55th Street in New York City, USA. Date: circa 1910

The Winslow Bar in New York City, USA
A round of guests relaxing at The Winslow Bar of the hotel by the same name at the intersection between Madison Avenue and 55th Street in New York City, USA Date: 1930s

The Winslow Hotel New York City, USA
The Winslow Hotel at Madison Avenue at 55th Street New York City, USA Date: 1930s

Occupation of Paris, 1815 - Place Louis 15th: Paris Sept: 1815.Watercolour by Maj William Loftie, 55th (the Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot, 1815.During the Occupation of Paris

Jemadar Mir Dast, WW1
Jemadar Mir Dast V.C. (1874 - 1945), soldier and Victoria Cross winner in the British Indian Army. During the First World War Dast was a Jemadar in the 55th Cokes Rifles (Frontier Force)

British artillery in action near Kirkuk, WW1
British 18 pound artillery guns of the 55th Brigade, RFA (Royal Field Artillery), in action near Kirkuk (now in Iraq) during the First World War. Date: May 1918

Hotel Wellington in New York City, USA
Hotel Wellington at 7th Avenue at 55th Street in New York City, USA. The hotel still offers a luxury stay in Manhattan in about 700 rooms over 28 stories today. Date: 1940s

Radio Franks Restaurant, New York City, USA
Radio Franks Restaurant, East 55th Street, New York City, USA, with an inset photo of Frank Bessinger, singer, pianist and song writer. Date: circa 1930s

San SebastiᮮFestival 2007. Samuel L. Jackson
JACKSON, Samuel L. (1948). American film actor. Posing for photographers, 27 September 2007, after the screening of his film Cleaner, during the 55th International Film Festival. SPAIN. Donostia

San SebastiᮮFestival 2007. Wayne Wang
WANG, Wayne (1949). American film director. Posing for photographers after the screening of his film A Thousand Years of Good Prayers. 26 September 2007. 55th International Film Festival. SPAIN

San SebastiᮮFestival 2007. Richard Gere
GERE, Richard (1949). American film actor. Posing for photographers few hours before receiving the San Sebastian Film Festivals Donostia award. 55th International Film Festival. 23 September 2007

Photo of William Harold Hutchings at art exhibition
Photo of William Harold Hutchings at one of his art exhibitions. Private William Harold Hutchings (1885-1962), 2Nd/1St West Lancashire Field Ambulance (The Wurties), 55Th Division Bef

My, little, grey, home, West, feet, place, but, belong, another, evidently, economical, own, bed, space, Private, William, Harold, Hutchings, 1885, 1962, 2Nd, 1St, Lancashire, Field, Ambulance

A history of a Field Ambulance
MOTLEY - A history of a Field Ambulance (2nd/1st West Lancashire Field Ambulance - The Wurties), June 1918. Also 5 printed menus of the WURTIES Annual Reunion Dinners with many drawings by William

Charles Floquet - French Prime Minister
Charles Thomas Floquet (18281896) - French statesman - the 55th Prime Minister of France (1888-1889). Date: 1873

Regiment on the Parade Ground - Chakrata
Regiment in camp on the parade ground - Chakrata, a cantonment town in Dehradun district in the state of Uttarakhand, India

C. P. Scott aged 80
Charles Prestwich Scott (1846-1932), British journalist, publisher and politician, shown here on his 80th birthday in 1926, in his 55th year as editor of The Manchester Guardian

Wembley Workmen 1930
Workmen fixing goal posts at Wembley Stadium two days before the 55th F.A. Cup Final, when Aresenal defeated Huddersfield Town (2-0), in front of a 98, 488 crowd

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"55th: A Legacy of Excellence and History" Step into the grandeur of St. Regis Hotel, New York, where the 55th leaves an indelible mark on its guests' experiences. With a proposed addition to the iconic Hotel Commonwealth in New York, their commitment to luxury knows no bounds. The Border Regiment proudly dons their uniforms and colors as they stand tall, representing honor and bravery. Just like the Boeing RC-135U Stratotanker 64-14849 soaring through the skies with precision and power. In the realm of aviation legends, General Dynamics F-111E 68-0073 takes center stage alongside Boeing WC-135B-BN Stratolifter 61-2666, Boeing WC-135B-BN Stratolifter 61-2667, and Boeing WC-135B Stratotanker 61-2674. These magnificent aircraft embody strength and innovation that define the spirit of the 55th. Indulge in sophistication at The Winslow Bar in New York City; it's here that stories are shared over exquisite drinks by those who appreciate life's finer moments - just like members of the illustrious 55th. Travel back in time to witness history unfold during Paris' occupation in 1815. Through triumphs and challenges alike, this regiment has stood strong throughout generations. Jemadar Mir Dast fought valiantly during World War I under our banner – a testament to our enduring legacy across continents. United States Air Force Boeing WC-135B 61-2666 stands as a symbol of unwavering dedication to safeguarding our nation's security from unseen threats above. With each passing year, we celebrate not only milestones but also resilience forged through countless trials. The story of "55th" is one etched into history books – a tale filled with valorous achievements that continue to inspire future generations.