Landing Collection (page 2)

Five Vought F8U-1 Crusaders from VF-211 enter the landing pattern over the USS Midway in Far Eastern waters off the coast of the Philippines

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

Getting Off at the Seaside
If you want to " Get Off" at the seaside, do it THIS way - not THIS way! A man has more success getting off with the ladies than he does from an irate beach donkey! Date: circa 1910s

Vostok 1 spacecraft after landing, 1961
Vostok 1 descent module after landing in the Saratov region of Russia, in the USSR, on 12 April 1961. Vostok 1 was the first spacecraft to take a human into space

Spacecraft on the Moon, lunar map
Spacecraft on the Moon. Map showing coloured markers for 34 spacecraft that impacted or landed on the Moon from the 1960s onwards

Aeroplane landing at sunset. Boeing 747 landing at sunset at Vancouver International Airport, British Columbia, Canada. The landing gear is down and the angled wing tips are clearly seen

D-Day - Bomber giving air support to infantry invasion
A B-26 Martin Marauder of the 9th Airforce over the Normandy coast, giving air support to the landing craft on the beaches below

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An energetic man starts the day in his dressing gown by diving off the mantelpiece of his living room, using his wifes head as a springboard

American Troops heading for Normandy on D-Day; Second Worl
American infanrymen in a landing craft heading towards the shore of Normandy on the morning of D-Day, 6 June 1944

American Troops landing on D-Day; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing American troops storming one of the Normandy beaches on D-Day, 6 June 1944. This image shows the first tanks charging through the water to the shore

Hubert de Burgh urging the Garrison of Dover to Resist the landing of the French, 1217 (engraving)
671118 Hubert de Burgh urging the Garrison of Dover to Resist the landing of the French, 1217 (engraving) by English School

Buran space shuttle landing
The Buran orbiter landing at the Baikonur space center

Oystercatcher - landing on rock - North Wales 8536
BB-2011 Oystercatcher - landing on rock North Wales Haematopus biaticula Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Allied Airborne Army Parachutes in Holland; Second World War
Aerial photograph showing parachutes of the Allied Airborne Army floating down to earth and discarded ones, after landing, in Holland, September 1944

USH-182 BUZZARD - landing on post Buteo buteo Duncan Usher PLEASE READ OUR LICENCE TERMS
USH-182 Common / European Buzzard - landing on post Buteo buteo Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Conwy Castle Wales - from the landing place Date: circa 1880

Herring Boats landing their catch - Whitby, North Yorkshire
Herring Boats landing their catch at the Port of Whitby, North Yorkshire. Date: circa 1907

Flamborough Head
The North Landing, Flamborough Head, Yorkshire, England; the chalk cliff is riddled with former smuggling caves. Date: 1950s

Baron Manfred von Richthofen, German air ace, WW1
Baron Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (1892-1918), also known as the Red Baron, legendary German fighter pilot during the First World War

Barn owl. High-speed photograph of a European barn owl (Tyto alba) swooping from the air to land on a fence post. The barn owl has long pointed wings with a span of 95 centimetres

Beagle 2 landing on Mars
Beagle 2 probe landing on Mars, computer artwork. Its heat shield is glowing as it falls through the Martian atmosphere. This British probe was carried to Mars by the European Space Agencys Mars

Aeroplane landing at sunset, Canada
Aeroplane landing at sunset. Boeing 747 landing at sunset at Vancouver International Airport, British Columbia, Canada. Landing lights, used to guide aircraft to the runway

Kestrel - female landing on stump in bluebell wood - controlled conditions 10281
BB-2200 Kestrel - female landing on stump in bluebell wood Falco tinnunculus controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Douglas Dakota picking up a glider, Normandy; Second World W
Illustration showing a Douglas Dakota, C-47 Skytrain, swooping down with a hook trailing to pick up a Waco glider, Normandy, France, 1944

British First Airborne Troops march towards Arnhem; Second W
Photograph showing men of the British First Airborne Division marching into Arnhem with their guns and equipment, after landing outside the town, September 1944

Tawny Owl - in flight, towards nest
WC-45-C Tawny Owl - in flight, towards nest Strix aluco Werner Curth Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) perched with spread wings, Boulder County, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Americans Omaha Beach
American troops landing on Omaha beach, Normandy, France, as part of the Allied D-Day landings

Autogyro Landing Pad
In tomorrows cities, the autogyro landing pad will be a standard feature, enabling travelers to fly directly to the city centre, landing on a rooftop

Hunting of the Snark
The Landing of the Hunters

Smugglers landing their cargo
The sun dispelling a mist, with smugglers landing their cargo

Peregrine Falcon - adult. Connecticut in May
JZ-3114 Peregrine Falcon - adult. Connecticut in May. Falco peregrinus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

H. M.s Curacoa 1865
Conflicts with the savages of the New Hebrides, South Pacific Ocean. Boats of the Curacoa landing sailors and marines. A landing party of 180 seamen and marines, commanded by Captain Dent

Colonists arrival at Jamestown, Virginia, 1607
First settlers building Jamestown, Virginia Colony, 1607. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Kestrel - female landing on stump in bluebell wood - controlled conditions 10283
BB-2201 Kestrel - female landing on stump in bluebell wood Falco tinnunculus controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Beach at Maho Bay and low flying aircraft approaching the runway of Princess Juliana International airport, St. Martin (St. Maarten), Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Osprey - coming in to land at nest Cypress Lake, florida, USA BI001350
COS-1132 Osprey - coming in to land at nest Cypress Lake, Florida, USA Pandion haliaetus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Concorde lands at RAF Fairford after successful test flight of new engines, breaking sound barrier, 14th August 1970

Silema, Malta - View of the long promenade
Sliema is a resort town on the east coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta. The waterfront features a long promenade (as shown here). Date: circa 1910s

Three Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) in flight, Lake Tysslingen, Sweden, March 2009 WWE BOOK. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Boeing 737 aircraft landing at an airport at sunset, Stansted, Essex, England, United Kingdom
air traffic, aircraft, aircrafts, airplanes, airports, atmospheric, atmospheric light, aviation, boeing, boeings 737, british, deserted, evening atmosphere, evening atmospheres, evening sun

Beagle A. 61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC
Beagle A.61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC (msn B.606, ex WE587), of the Airways Aero Club. Auster converted a number of ex- Army aircraft which became the Auster 6B

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) three coming into land, Hokkaido, Japan, February

The Landing Stage at Ahvaz, Iran - WWI Xmas card
A rather unusual Christmas Greetings postcard, featuring a World War One era soldier (serving on the Mesopotamian front) in patriotic pose before an inset view of the Landing Stage at Ahvaz - a city

The Landing of Saint Patrick in Ireland, c1912, (1914). Artist: Edward Reginald Frampton
The Landing of Saint Patrick in Ireland, c1912. This painting depicts the imminent arrival of St. Patrick in Ireland in AD 430. After an original work by Edward Reginald Frampton (1870-1923)

Nettuno-Anzio Front, Italy, by G. H. Davis
The battle of the beachhead -- an airmans view of the terrain. A pictorial map of the Nettuno-Anzio Front, showing roads, with the Alban Hills in the background

German gliders in Battle of Crete by G. H. Davis
Landing air troops: German gliders of the Battle of Crete during the Second World War. By the use of gliders, parachutes and mass-produced aeroplanes for crash landings

The space shuttle landing

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"Landing: A Journey of Triumph and Exploration" From the small airplane gracefully touching down at St. Barth's airport to the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest, it has always been a pivotal moment in history, and is not just about arriving at a destination but also about conquering challenges and leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory. In times of war, deception played a crucial role in landing safely. The art of deceiving invaders as to the state of the tide ensured successful landings, as seen during D-Day when British and Canadian troops courageously landed on Juno Beach. Similarly, Bishop Rock Lighthouse stood tall amidst gales, guiding ships to safe landings even in treacherous conditions. Landing holds deep historical significance too; it symbolizes hope for new beginnings. The Mayflower passengers' arrival at Plymouth in 1620 marked the birth of a nation built upon dreams and aspirations. And who can forget that iconic painting capturing "The First Thanksgiving" where gratitude filled hearts after their arduous journey? Yet landing isn't limited to Earth alone; it extends beyond our planet's boundaries into space exploration. Astronauts like those from Apollo 17 left footprints on lunar soil, forever marking humanity's first steps towards understanding celestial mysteries. Buzz Aldrin standing proudly on the moon with Neil Armstrong reflected in his visor remains an awe-inspiring image etched into our minds. Even today, we continue pushing boundaries with technological marvels like NASA's Curiosity rover exploring Mars' surface – each landing expanding our knowledge and igniting curiosity within us all. Whether it be through aviation or space travel, landing signifies triumph over adversity and embarking upon new frontiers. It represents mankind's relentless pursuit of discovery and reminds us that no matter how far we venture or what challenges lie ahead, there will always be moments worth celebrating when we touch down on uncharted territories – both on Earth and beyond.