Dive Collection

The Stuka Advertised
Junkers JU-87 Stuka dive- bombers featured in an advertisement exploiting their sinister shape and fearsome reputation Date: February 1941

Royal Air Force Display Poster, Hendon, showing a two-propeller plane nosediving. 1937

British aircraft camouflage, 1941
British aircraft camouflage, showing how the colours appear to merge into their surroundings, 1941. Date: 1941. Aircraft include Blenheim Bomber, Hudson Bomber, Wellington Bomber, Skua Bomber

Annette Kellerman diving in silhouette
Annette Marie Sarah Kellerman (18861975) - Australian swimmer, film star, and writer. One of the first women to wear a one-piece bathing costume, causing a minor scandal at the time

Northern Gannet Diving for fish Bass Rock, Scotland
ROY-12-C Northern Gannet - Diving for fish Morus bassanus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hendon Aerial Pageant
A poster advertising a Royal Air Force Aerial Pageant at The London Aerodrome at Hendon. The pictures depicts British bombers attacking a desert stronghold

Sopwith Camel biplane in forced landing, France, WW1
A British Sopwith Camel biplane after a forced landing in a field near Noyelles-sur-Escaut, northern France, towards the end of the First World War. Date: 8 October 1918

Undersea exploration in 16th-century Europe
Underwater diver and man-at-arms, France, 1532. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Albino Bull Frog Diving, Rana catesbeiana

German inventions for war in the air by G. H. Davis
The ingenuity of German scientists applied to the war in the air. Illustrating the methods and machines exploited and used by the Germans during the Second World War. Date: 1945

Peacock Lagoon
And fishes of emerald, Dive for the moon, Whose silver is stained By the peacock lagoon. (Humbert Wolfe) An elegant lady reclines in a boat, drifting on a calm lagoon

Daredevil Diver Leslie Gadsby, Shanklin Pier, Isle of Wight and his variety of crazy dives, including a 90ft dive in a sack, a 45ft long arm balance

A Submarine preparing to dive (colour litho)
2811280 A Submarine preparing to dive (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Submarine preparing to dive)

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Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless -the stalwart US Navy carrier -going dive bomber served throughout the Pacific War, sinking most of Japans aircraft carriers

Curtiss SB2C Helldiver -early examples had a tendency to break up during recovery from a dive

Picture No. 11675190
Christmas Tree Worms. Date:

Diver collecting amber in the Baltic Sea, 1850s
Underwater diver gathering amber in the Baltic Sea, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Reefs from the Sun
Ken Kiefer

Humpback whale family
Barathieu Gabriel

Diving Float and Bathers, Cornwall, 1931
A GWR Publicity view of a diving float and a group of bathers in Cornwall, 1931. A diver is about to dive into the sea from the platform while a group of people wait for their turn

Picture No. 12019792
Pfeffer's Flamboyant Cuttlefish - embryo in egg on underside of coconut shell - Joleha dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi

USA, AK, Inside Passage. Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) dives with Disney Cruise ship beyond in fog

Submersible Alvin, silver body, control arms

Keep em Flying - US Dive Bombing Planes. he planes shown here are all U.S. Navy Douglas SBD (" Scout Bomber Douglas" ) Dauntless aircraft

Manta ray in Goofnuw Channel, Yap

Anna and the Sharks
Thomas Marti

The star of the first heat of the Ladies 220 yds. championship race at New Brighton Baths. Left to right:- H.M Yate (Port of Portsmouth S.C), D. Hutton (Border City S.C.), E.M.H Deane (Gt)

Sport - Football - Swansea City - Swanseas Willie Screen score from a penalty against Aston Villa - 29th August 1970

The Fluke Of A Humpback Whale Emerges Briefly From The Water Near Herbert Glacier. Summer In Southeast Alaska. Composite

Junkers Ju 87B -developed specifically as a dive bomber, it was effective as long as it flew with friendly fighter cover

The Bather, or The Diver, 1877 (oil on canvas)
XIR39902 The Bather, or The Diver, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 75x95 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Agen, France; (add.info.: La Baignade ou Le Plongeur; ); French

Lady Diving 1923
A athletic woman performs a backwards dive

Golden Retriever (Canis familiaris) jumping into a lake, side view

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) adult male, in flight, diving, Suffolk, England, may

Bass Rock with Northern Gannets In flight around the rock. Scotland
ROY-47 Bass Rock with Northern Gannets - in flight around the rock. Scotland Morus bassanus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bathers on Diving Board
Two girls in bathing suits one about to dive into the sea from a diving board

Diving (colour litho)
8656900 Diving (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diving. Man diving off a springboard and hitting heads with another swimmer)

American Scaphandre - in "The wonders of science", by Louis Figuier, 19th century
JAB5033974 American Scaphandre - in "The wonders of science", by Louis Figuier, 19th century; (add.info.: American Scaphandre - in "The wonders of science", by Louis Figuier)

Helmet of Scaphandrier - in "The wonders of science", by Louis Figuier, 19th century
JAB5033985 Helmet of Scaphandrier - in "The wonders of science", by Louis Figuier, 19th century; (add.info.: Helmet of Scaphandrier - in "The wonders of science")

Engraving depicting Augustus Siebe's diving suit
5309388 Engraving depicting Augustus Siebe's diving suit; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Augustus Siebe's diving suit)

Engraving depicting divers searching for pearls
5309078 Engraving depicting divers searching for pearls; (add.info.: Engraving depicting divers searching for pearls. The deepest a diver could venture without a suit was 12 fathoms (65.8m)

Frontispiece of Jules Verne's 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea', c.1870 (print)
7339938 Frontispiece of Jules Verne's 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea', c.1870 (print) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) & Neuville

Air Megaptera approaching!
Barathieu Gabriel

The great white
Andrea Izzotti

Coral fishing in the Mediterranee. Engraving 1897
JAB4120755 Coral fishing in the Mediterranee. Engraving 1897; (add.info.: Coral fishing in the Mediterranee. Engraving 1897); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Tommy Burns' great dive at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
8631551 Tommy Burns' great dive at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tommy Burns' great dive at the Royal Aquarium)

Gymnastic display at the Royal Aquarium (engraving)
8631315 Gymnastic display at the Royal Aquarium (engraving) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gymnastic display at the Royal Aquarium by Zaeo, the trapeze artist)

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Dive into the fascinating world of aviation history with these captivating hints. 🛩️✨ The Stuka Advertised: Uncover the iconic German dive-bomber that struck fear into enemy hearts during World War II. British Aircraft Camouflage, 1941: Explore the artistry and ingenuity behind the Royal Air Force's camouflage techniques, ensuring planes blended seamlessly into their surroundings. Royal Air Force Display Poster, Hendon: Step back in time as you admire a vintage display poster from an exhilarating airshow at Hendon, showcasing daring aerial maneuvers. The Perfect Swallow Dive - Lady Prudence Jellicoe (1913-): Witness the grace and precision of Lady Prudence Jellicoe as she executes a flawless swallow dive, capturing hearts and imaginations alike. Hendon Aerial Pageant: Immerse yourself in the excitement of this thrilling pageant where aviators showcased their skills amidst breathtaking stunts and aerobatics. Annette Kellerman Diving in Silhouette: Marvel at Annette Kellerman's mesmerizing silhouette as she dives effortlessly into unknown depths, embodying elegance and strength. Northern Gannet Diving for Fish Bass Rock, Scotland: Discover nature's own diving expert – witness the Northern Gannet gracefully plunging into Scottish waters to secure its daily catch. Albino Bull Frog Diving, Rana catesbeiana: Encounter an extraordinary albino bullfrog defying expectations by taking leaps beneath water surfaces with unmatched agility. Sopwith Camel Biplane in Forced Landing, France WW1: Relive a pivotal moment in aviation history when a Sopwith Camel biplane made an emergency landing during World War I – highlighting both bravery and technical challenges faced by pilots on dangerous missions. Undersea Exploration in 16th-century Europe: Journey back to centuries past when intrepid explorers embarked on perilous underwater expeditions, paving the way for modern-day marine exploration.