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Headset Collection

"From Lindbergh to Armstrong: The Evolution of Headsets" In the ever-evolving world of technology

Background imageHeadset Collection: Dominic Walters, Great-Grandson of Sir Winston Churchill - 14 / 7 / 1988

Dominic Walters, Great-Grandson of Sir Winston Churchill - 14 / 7 / 1988
Dominic Walters, Great-Grandson of Sir Winston Churchill - 14/7/1988

Background imageHeadset Collection: Young man in underwear with headphones in colorful light

Young man in underwear with headphones in colorful light

Background imageHeadset Collection: 2005 United States GP

2005 United States GP
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - JUNE 19: Mark Webber on the grid with Heinz Paschen during the United States GP at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on June 19

Background imageHeadset Collection: New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898

New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898
3478811 New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898; (add.info.: New motorised, Edison Phonograph. Wax recording rather than foil, 1898.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHeadset Collection: Thomas Alva Edison, listening to a recording of his Phonograph, 1889

Thomas Alva Edison, listening to a recording of his Phonograph, 1889
3478806 Thomas Alva Edison, listening to a recording of his Phonograph, 1889; (add.info.: Thomas Alva Edison, 1847-1931, listening to a recording of his Phonograph)

Background imageHeadset Collection: Visitor to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889

Visitor to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889
3478804 Visitor to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889; (add.info)

Background imageHeadset Collection: Telephone headset, 1881

Telephone headset, 1881
3479282 Telephone headset, 1881; (add.info.: Engraving shows female wearing an early development telephone headset. Dated 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHeadset Collection: 2008 Italian GP

2008 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 14: Michael Schumacher acting as advisor for Ferrari during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 14

Background imageHeadset Collection: New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898

New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898
3478810 New motorised, Edison Phonograph, 1898; (add.info.: New motorised, Edison Phonograph. Wax recording rather than foil, 1898.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1986 Italian GP

1986 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 07: Charlie Whiting and Bernie Ecclestone lean against Riccardo Patrese's Brabham BT55 BMW

Background imageHeadset Collection: Visitors to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889

Visitors to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889
3478805 Visitors to the Paris international Exhibition listening to a recording of Edison's Phonograph, 1889; (add.info)

Background imageHeadset Collection: Making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878

Making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878
3478812 Making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: A woman making a recording on Edison Clockwork Phonograph. Foil recording 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHeadset Collection: Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878

Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878
3478814 Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Edison Clockwork Phonograph. Foil recording 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHeadset Collection: 2001 European GP

2001 European GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - JUNE 24: Juergen Hubbert of Mercedes during the European GP at Nurburgring on June 24, 2001 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageHeadset Collection: Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878

Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878
3478813 Edison Clockwork Phonograph, 1878; (add.info.: Edison Clockwork Phonograph. Foil recording 1878.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHeadset Collection: Man, listening to a recording of Edison Phonograph, 1889

Man, listening to a recording of Edison Phonograph, 1889
3478807 Man, listening to a recording of Edison Phonograph, 1889; (add.info.: Man, listening to a recording of Edison Phonograph, 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageHeadset Collection: 2001 Canadian GP

2001 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 10: Ferrari mechanics at work on a Ferrari F2001 on the grid during the Canadian GP at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on Sunday June 10, 2001 in Montreal, Canada.

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1977 South African GP

1977 South African GP
KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 05: Mario Andretti with Colin Chapman during the South African GP at Kyalami on March 05, 1977 in Kyalami, South Africa. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageHeadset Collection: Formula 1 2013: Spanish GP

Formula 1 2013: Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 11: Christian Horner on the pit wall during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Saturday May 11, 2013 in Barcelona, Spain

Background imageHeadset Collection: 2009 European GP

2009 European GP
VALENCIA STREET CIRCUIT, SPAIN - AUGUST 23: Michael Schumacher sits at the Ferrari pit wall during the European GP at Valencia Street Circuit on August 23, 2009 in Valencia Street Circuit, Spain

Background imageHeadset Collection: 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans

2012 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 17: Reinhold Joest and Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 17, 2012 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France

Background imageHeadset Collection: 2006 European GP

2006 European GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - MAY 07: A Renault mechanic changing Fernando Alonso's pitboard during the European GP at Nurburgring on May 07, 2006 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1978 French GP

1978 French GP
CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD, FRANCE - JULY 02: Colin Chapman during the French GP at Circuit Paul Ricard on July 02, 1978 in Circuit Paul Ricard, France. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1978 French GP

1978 French GP
CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD, FRANCE - JULY 02: Colin Chapman during the French GP at Circuit Paul Ricard on July 02, 1978 in Circuit Paul Ricard, France. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1984 French GP

1984 French GP
DIJON-PRENOIS, FRANCE - MAY 20: Patrick Tambay, Renault RE50, in the pits during the French GP at Dijon-Prenois on May 20, 1984 in Dijon-Prenois, France. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1984 French GP

1984 French GP
DIJON-PRENOIS, FRANCE - MAY 20: Patrick Tambay, Renault RE50, in the pits during the French GP at Dijon-Prenois on May 20, 1984 in Dijon-Prenois, France. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1983 Detroit GP

1983 Detroit GP
DETROIT GRAND PRIX , UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - JUNE 05: Michele Alboreto, 1st position, is interviewed on the podium during the Detroit GP at Detroit Grand Prix on June 05

Background imageHeadset Collection: 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans

2012 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 17: Reinhold Joest and Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 17, 2012 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France

Background imageHeadset Collection: 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans

2016 24 Hours of Le Mans
JUNE 15: #99 Aston Martin Racing Aston Martin Vantage: Gary Hirsch during the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 15, 2016. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1980 Austrian GP

1980 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 17: Carlos Reutemann in conversation with Gordon Murray during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on August 17, 1980 in Red Bull Ring, Austria. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1977 Belgian GP

1977 Belgian GP
ZOLDER, BELGIUM - JUNE 05: Team boss Colin Chapman waits for Gunnar Nilsson to pass by as another team member holds out his pit board

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1977 Brazilian GP

1977 Brazilian GP
AUToDROMO JOSe CARLOS PACE, BRAZIL - JANUARY 23: Teddy Mayer waits with James Hunt sat in his McLaren M23 Ford during the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on January 23

Background imageHeadset Collection: 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans

2012 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 13: Stefan Mucke during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 13, 2012 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

Background imageHeadset Collection: 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans

2012 24 Hours of Le Mans
CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE - JUNE 13: Stefan Mucke during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 13, 2012 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France. (Photo by Eric Gilbert / Motorsport.com)

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1982 Caesars Palace GP

1982 Caesars Palace GP
STREETS OF LAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SEPTEMBER 25: The Williams team inform one of its drivers to ease off in the Nevada heat

Background imageHeadset Collection: 2011 Daytona

2011 Daytona
DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - AUGUST 19: Ricky Taylor during the Daytona at Daytona International Speedway on August 19, 2011 in Daytona International Speedway

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1977 Argentinian GP

1977 Argentinian GP
AUTODROMO JUAN Y OSCAR GALVEZ, ARGENTINA - JANUARY 09: Colin Chapman talks to mechanics as Mario Andretti waits in his Lotus 78 Ford during the Argentinian GP at Autodromo Juan y Oscar Galvez

Background imageHeadset Collection: 2002 European GP

2002 European GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - JUNE 23: Gustav Brunner, Toyota during the European GP at Nurburgring on June 23, 2002 in Nurburgring, Germany. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch)

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1985 European GP

1985 European GP
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 06: Ayrton Senna and Peter Warr during the European GP at Brands Hatch on October 06, 1985 in Brands Hatch, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1984 French GP

1984 French GP
DIJON-PRENOIS, FRANCE - MAY 20: Patrick Tambay, Renault RE50, in the pits during the French GP at Dijon-Prenois on May 20, 1984 in Dijon-Prenois, France. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1984 Austrian GP

1984 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - AUGUST 19: Ayrton Senna, Toleman TG184 Hart, in the pits. Pat Symonds and designer Rory Byrne look on during the Austrian GP at Red Bull Ring on August 19

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1983 British GP

1983 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 16: Patrick Tambay, Ferrari 126C3, in the pits during the British GP at Silverstone on July 16, 1983 in Silverstone, United Kingdom. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1982 Monaco GP

1982 Monaco GP
MONTE CARLO, MONACO - MAY 23: Riccardo Patrese, Brabham BT49D Ford, in the pits. Bernie Ecclestone looks on during the Monaco GP at Monte Carlo on May 23, 1982 in Monte Carlo, Monaco

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1982 South African GP

1982 South African GP
KYALAMI, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 23: Alain Prost, Renault RE30B, in the pits during the South African GP at Kyalami on January 23, 1982 in Kyalami, South Africa. (Photo by LAT Images)

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1981 Brazilian GP

1981 Brazilian GP
AUTODROMO INTERNACIONAL NELSON PIQUET, BRAZIL - MARCH 29: Frank Williams and Patrick Head alongside Alan Jones, Williams FW07C Ford

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1981 Brazilian GP

1981 Brazilian GP
AUTODROMO INTERNACIONAL NELSON PIQUET, BRAZIL - MARCH 29: Alan Jones, Williams FW07C Ford, in the pits with Frank Williams during the Brazilian GP at Autodromo Internacional Nelson Piquet on March

Background imageHeadset Collection: 1981 German GP

1981 German GP
HOCKENHEIMRING, GERMANY - AUGUST 02: Colin Chapman during the German GP at Hockenheimring on August 02, 1981 in Hockenheimring, Germany. (Photo by LAT Images)



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"From Lindbergh to Armstrong: The Evolution of Headsets" In the ever-evolving world of technology, headsets have played a significant role in various industries and moments throughout history. From the iconic image of a young man in colorful light, lost in his music with headphones on, to an air traffic controller diligently working at an airport control tower, these devices have become indispensable. Back in 2006, as Bristol's skies bustled with planes, an air traffic controller relied on their trusty headset to ensure safe takeoffs and landings. Meanwhile, Dominic Walters, the great-grandson of Sir Winston Churchill celebrated his birthdate wearing a headset that connected him to the world around him, and are not limited to specific professions; they empower women at work too. In Birmingham Post's bustling office space, women donned their headsets while handling important phone calls – bridging gaps and fostering communication. Looking back further into history reveals fascinating uses for headsets. Dr Jacques Rogge utilized them during crucial radio transmissions. These same devices were also employed by Pan Am pilots aboard Lockheed Sirius "Tingmissartoq, " aiding navigation through treacherous skies during Lindbergh's era. Even Neil Armstrong himself relied on a communications carrier equipped with a headset during Apollo 11's groundbreaking mission in 1949. This device allowed him to stay connected with mission control as he took those historic steps onto the moon's surface. But it doesn't stop there. Headphones were even present when Batgers Wireless Crackers hit store shelves - combining entertainment and innovation like never before. And who could forget the incredible feat achieved by boiling a kettle using willpower alone? A testament to human ingenuity showcased way back in 1932 – all made possible by harnessing our potential through technological advancements such as headsets. Throughout time and across diverse fields – from aviation pioneers like Lindbergh to astronauts like Armstrong – headsets have been the unsung heroes, enabling communication, entertainment, and progress.