Chock Collection

J. D. Estes at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942. Creator: Howard Hollem
J.D. Estes at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas

Terminal chock from a chariot, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 5th-4th century BCE

Memories of an Indian Tour, leaves from a Travellers Diary (litho)
1040706 Memories of an Indian Tour, leaves from a Travellers Diary (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memories of an Indian Tour)

The Evolution of the Bathing Costume (litho)
5221874 The Evolution of the Bathing Costume (litho) by Taylor, C.J. (fl.1889); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evolution of the Bathing Costume)

Sailors rush to chock and chain a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter
Pacific Ocean, September 29, 2010 - Sailors rush to chock and chain a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter after landing on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD-9)

Sailors run to safety after they chock and chain a MV-22 Osprey
Philippine Sea, November 18, 2013 - Air department Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) run to safety after they chock and chain a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey

Maintainers place the chocks under an A-10C Thunderbolt II
Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, August 7, 2007 - Maintainers place the chocks under an A-10C Thunderbolt II

A Bulgarian Air Force Sukhoi Su-25K at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria
A Bulgarian Air Force Sukhoi Su-25K sits ready during Exercise Thracian Spring 2009 at Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria

Sailors remove chocks and chains from an AS565 Panther helicopter
Mediterranean Sea, March 13, 2014 - Sailors on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) remove chocks

Airmen prepare to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
Sasebo, Japan, January 26, 2012 - Aviation boatswains mates prepare to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter to the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex

A CH-46E Sea Knight prepares for departure aboard USS Essex
Gulf of Thailand, February 10, 2011 - Aviation boatswainas mates prepare to remove chocks and chains from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex

Sailors move in to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter
Pacific Ocean, July 30, 2014 - Aviation Boatswains Mate Airman directs Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) move in to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter

Airmen remove the chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk
South China Sea, June 3, 2014 - Boatswains Mates remove the chocks and chains from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter before takeoff aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)

Personnel remove chock and chains from an H-60 Sea Hawk helicopter
Atlantic Ocean, November 4, 2013 - Air department personnel remove chock and chains from an H-60 Sea Hawk helicopter before take off from the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5)

U. S. Sailors chock and chain an Ecuadorian Navy Bell 230 helicopter
August 17, 2011 - U.S. Sailors aboard the guided missile frigate USS Thach (FFG 43) chock and chain an Ecuadorian Navy Bell 230 helicopter during cross-deck flight operations as part of Panamax 2011

Aviation Boatswains Mate prepares to chock and chain an MV-22 Osprey
Pacific Ocean, April 23, 2013 - Aviation Boatswains Mate prepares to chock and chain an MV-22 Osprey as it lands on the flight deck of the the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship

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"From Ancient Chariots to Modern Helicopters: The Timeless Importance of Chocks" In 1942, J. D. Estes at the Naval Air Base in Corpus Christi, Texas, understood the crucial role of chocks in securing aircraft. This concept dates back even further, as evidenced by a terminal chock from the Eastern Zhou dynasty in the 5th-4th century BCE. As we delve into memories of an Indian tour and leaf through a traveler's diary litho, we find that throughout history, chocks have been integral to ensuring safety and stability. They have evolved alongside humanity's progress - just like bathing costumes depicted in another litho. Fast forward to modern times where sailors rush to chock and chain a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter or an MV-22 Osprey while others run to safety after completing this vital task. Maintainers meticulously place chocks under an A-10C Thunderbolt II or perform preflight checks with F-22 Raptors before takeoff. Whether it be at Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria or aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt with an MH-60R Seahawk embarked, the significance remains unchanged. Airmen prepare diligently to chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter - understanding that these small yet mighty tools play a pivotal role in aviation operations. Chocks serve as guardians against unexpected movements; they symbolize reliability amidst chaos. From ancient chariots traversing battlefields to cutting-edge helicopters soaring through skies today – one thing is certain: without proper use of chocks, our journey would be far more perilous.