Initially Collection

Avro Lancaster I R5868s for Sugar being bombed up
Avro Lancaster I, R5868,s for Sugar, being bombed up. The veteran of 137 wartime sorties, was initially preserved as a gate guardian at its former base

Bank of England Founded
Proposed by William Paterson, the Bank of England is formed with Sir John Houblon its first Governor, initially located in Mercers Hall, then in Grocers Hall till 1734

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle 71-0291 (msn 0012/B002), at the 1980 SBAC Farnborough Airshow on 6 September 1980. Built as the second TF-15A

Boeing YB-52 Stratofortress 49-0231 (msn 16249). The second B-52, initially ordered as an XB-52 and made the first B-52 flight on 15 April 1952, due to XB-52 49-230 having a hydraulic snag

SNCAN Nord 1002 Pingouin II G-ATBG at Elstree, with another Pingouin II G-ASTG. The Nord 1000 family was post WWII production of the Messerschmitt Bf 108

Nord 1002 Pingouin II G-ASTG (msn 183), previously F-BGKI, built in 1945 by Societe Nationale de Constructions Aeronautiques du Nord (SNCAN)

Boeing NKC-135A 55-3134
United States Navy - Boeing NKC-135A 55-3134 (MSN 17250), at Davis-Monthan AFB for storage and disposal. Initially converted to JKC-135A test aircraft and then to NKC-135A King Crow I?

Farmer's Sydney Advertisement
Advertisement for Farmer and Company, a Drapery business established in 1839 by Joseph and Caroline Farmer which became a retail empire and social institution

Boeing EC-135P 58-0019
United States Air Force (USAF) - Boeing EC-135P 58-0019 (msn 17764) (initially converted to EC-135A radio relay link aircraft. Later converted to EC-135P airborne command post). Date: circa 1980

Martin RB-57A-MA 52-1426 The first RB-57A produced and was initially retained by the manufacturer and from Aug 1973 at the Yankee Air Force, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Date: circa 1980

HMS Swiftsure - Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship
Royal Navy - HMS Swiftsure, the lead ship of the Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship, moored up. Originally known as Constitucion, ordered by the Chilean Navy

English Electric Canberra B. 2 WV787
Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment - English Electric Canberra B.2 WV787 (msn 71644), water-spray tanker for icing tests

Vintage 19th century photograph: Garden of the Kings, Valley of Gehanna. Gehenna or Gehinnom is thought to be a small valley in Jerusalem

Greenwich Palace
The Palace of Placentia, also known as Greenwich Palace, was an English royal residence that was initially built by Humphrey, Duke of Gloucester, in 1443

Sexton Self Propelled Gun Ver sur Mer Normandy
The 25pr is in Espace Robert Kiln named after Dr Kiln who presented it. His father fought here. Initially the gun was mobile but the engine had to be sold to raise finance

General Pattons HQ with Sherman tank Nehou Normandy
Patton had his Command Post here from 6 July to 2 August 1944. The memorial area was initially set up by the State of Connecticut

Weir W-2, at RAF Hendon on 19 July 1951. G. & J. Weir of Cathcart in Glasgow were an established engineering company, founded in 1871, which built aircraft during the First World War

Boeing DH-4M-1 110 of the US Air Mail Service, seen before its modern restoration. The Boeing DH-4 was initially almost identical to the original de Havilland design

BATTLE OF FONTENOY Though initially successful, the British, let down by their Dutch allies, lose the day to the French who proceed to take Tournai Date: 11 May 1745

Portrait Maria de Medici Portraits De Medici
Portrait of Maria de Medici Portraits of the De Medici (series title), Portrait in half of Maria de Medici, daughter of Cosimo I and Eleonora of Toledo

Paris Exhibition of 1889 - Base of Eiffel Tower - Looking through base of tower to statue and buildings in distance. Part of Box 119 Boswell Collection Erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to

Bacqueville 1742
The marquis de BACQUEVILLE attempts to fly across the Seine at Paris; initially successful, he gets into difficulties, falls on a boat and breaks his leg Date: 1742

Nakajima Ki-34 AT-2 Thora -initially flown as a light airliner, the type saw wartime use with both the Japanese Amy and Navy

Commonwealth CA-13 Boomerang - used initially as a defensive fighter, the Boomerang really proved itself as a close-support type

Bristol 156 Beaufighter IC of No 252 Squadron in Libya Initially deployed to Malta in early 1941, Beaufighters helped sweep Rommels forces from North Africa

James Earl of Berkeley
JAMES, 3rd earl of BERKELEY, British naval commander, active throughout his life, initially at sea, in later life in administrative posts related to the Navy. Date: 1680 - 1736

PZL P-11 -initially flown in August 1931, these antiquated fighters were pitted against the Luftwaffe when Germany invaded Poland and sustained heavy losses

Fokker DrI produced to counter the Sopwith Triplane, it initially had fatal weak wing

Convair XB-36 -initially ordered in November 1941, the first of these giant six engined bombers did not fly until August 1946

Boeing Stratocruiser N74606 North West Idlewild
Stratocruiser Washington of North West Airlines was delivered in 1949. Initially used on the Honolulu route it eventually flew the long distance Tokyo route as well. Date: 1954

de Havilland DH106 Comet C2 XK669 (initially G-AMXB)
de Havilland DH106 Comet C2, XK669 (initially G-AMXB), of RAF Transport Command

Gloster Meteor F4 RA491
Gloster Meteor F4, RA491, was initially flown powered by two Rolls-Royce Avon axial-flow turbojets. It is seen here at the 1950 SBAC show. Date: 1950

Shakespeare Richard III, Act I. Sc. II. Richard II ( King of England 1483-1485), Duke of Gloucester at this time, woos Anne, daughter of Earl of Warwick and widow of Edward, Prince of Wales

Portrait of Prince Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900), fourth child and second son of Queen Victoria. Married the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna of Russia

Enlisting for War
Enlisting for Charles XIIs rash war with Russia : though initially successful, he will ultimately be decisively defeated at Poltowa in 1709

Colossal impudence: Protection against English gas-bombs
German illustration showing a German Red-Cross worker wearing protection against English gas-bombs. The image is accompanied by indignant ILN editorial

Lord Morpeth / Health Bill
SANATORY MEASURES. LORD MORPETH THROWING PEARLS BEFORE - ALDERMEN Morpeths bills, to be passed as the Public Health Act 1848, initially encounter opposition

Spion Kop - Anon
At SPION KOP, the British are initially successful, but are compelled to retreat from the hilltop they have captured, failing to break through the Boer lines

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Initially, a historic day unfolds as Avro Lancaster I R5868s for Sugar are being meticulously bombed up, ready to take flight. Meanwhile, the Bank of England is founded, marking a significant milestone in financial history. In another corner of the world, the Boeing NKC-135A 55-3134 takes to the skies, showcasing its impressive capabilities. Simultaneously, Lockheed JetStar N329J (1st prototype) makes its debut appearance, captivating aviation enthusiasts with its sleek design and cutting-edge technology. Amidst all this excitement, Farmer's Sydney Advertisement captures attention with its vibrant colors and enticing offers. The hustle and bustle continues as the Boeing EC-135P 58-0019 prepares for an important mission ahead. Stepping back in time reveals the Martin RB-57A-MA 52-1426 soaring through the sky with grace and precision. On water, HMS Swiftsure - Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship stands tall as a symbol of naval strength and power. Returning to aviation marvels once again brings us face-to-face with Lockheed JetStar N329J (1st prototype), reminding us of how innovation knows no bounds. McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle 71-0291 roars across the horizon displaying sheer dominance in aerial combat. As we delve deeper into history's archives, we encounter Boeing YB-52 Stratofortress 49-0231 effortlessly defying gravity while SNCAN Nord 1002 Pingouin II G-ATBG showcases French engineering prowess at its finest. These initial moments serve as reminders that every great achievement begins somewhere – be it on land or air – igniting our imagination and fueling our desire for progress.