Cherry Picker Collection

First US manned space flight, 1961. Redstone rocket launching the Freedom 7 capsule into space on 5th May 1961. This mission (Mercury-Redstone 3)

Workmen put the finishing touches to Christmas decorations, Swansea, Wales, 20th November 1985

M6 Construction Lune Gorge JLP01_08_083561
M6 Motorway, M6, Grayrigg, South Lakeland, Cumbria. A view of the construction of the M6 Motorway through the Lune Gorge, showing two men in a truck-mounted hydraulic lifting platform

Girl gathering cherries, 1891 (oil on canvas)
MHB276673 Girl gathering cherries, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 85x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeune fille cueillant des cerises; ); French, out of copyright

Press day at the BMC works at Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands. October 1967

Middlesbrough Football Club, new Riverside Stadium under constriction, Circa 1995

1974 Ford Transit with Liftec platform. Creator: Unknown
1974 Ford Transit with Liftec platform

Simon cherry picker, Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. The high lift platform, more popularly known as the cherry picker, is a common sight these days

Workers from the Demolition and Construction Company Ltd use their Bedford Tram Tower truck to work on the overhead electrical trolleybus wires. 1936

3G data transmitter installation C014 / 1406
3G data transmitter installation. Aerial work platform being used to install 3G data transmission equipment with concealment cladding on a brick chimney

Firefighters extinguishing a fire in a high rise building. The damage from the fire can be seen on the charred balconies at left while the fire continues to burn at centre

Electricity maintenance. Worker in a cherry picker, carrying out routine maintenance work on an electricity pylon. Photographed in Trinidad

Aircraft deicing at Manchester Airport, UK

Firefighters in cherry pickers controlling a fire within a furniture factory. Photographed in Moscow, Russia

LHC tunnel, CERN
LHC tunnel, composite image. Safety supervisor riding a bicycle along the LHC (large hadron collider) tunnel at CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva, Switzerland

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"From Space Exploration to Artistic Endeavors: The Versatile Cherry Picker" The cherry picker, a versatile piece of machinery that has played an integral role in various industries throughout history. Its significance can be traced back to the first US manned space flight in 1961 when astronauts relied on this innovative equipment for their mission's success. Fast forward to the M6 Construction Lune Gorge project in 2008, and we witness the cherry picker aiding workers as they navigate challenging terrains, ensuring efficient progress. Similarly, firefighters battling a blaze at a carpet market in Benghazi found solace in its extendable arm, enabling them to reach otherwise inaccessible heights. But it's not just about functionality; the it has made appearances within artistic realms. In an oil-on-canvas masterpiece from 1891, we see a young girl gathering cherries with the assistance of this remarkable invention. This depiction showcases how technology seamlessly integrates into our daily lives. Even automobile enthusiasts have embraced its utility. A vintage photograph captures a 1974 Ford Transit equipped with a Liftec platform—a testament to how manufacturers recognized its potential beyond traditional applications. Industrial settings have long benefited from cherry pickers too. Take Simon Cherry Picker at Park Gate Iron & Steel Co. , Rotherham, South Yorkshire—depicted in an image from 1964—as proof of its indispensable role within manufacturing processes. Press day at BMC works further exemplifies this machine's versatility as it aids workmen during Christmas decoration installations in Swansea, Wales—an example of how it brings joy and festivity even during demanding times. Sports fans will appreciate seeing the new Riverside Stadium under construction for Middlesbrough Football Club circa 1995—the cherry picker standing tall amidst ongoing development projects—a symbol of progress and ambition within sporting arenas. Through these diverse instances spanning decades and continents, one thing remains clear: whether exploring outer space or picking cherries off trees—this ingenious invention has proven its worth time and again.