Manoeuvre Collection

William Heath Robinson drawing showing soldiers unaware of the camouflaged famous Stonehenge moving around in Wiltshire. Date: 1941

Lost In Sheep
11th August 1951: A flock of sheep manoeuvre their way around a parked car on their way down the slopes of Snowdonia, at Hafod-y-Llan, Wales

The R101 before Flight
THE R.101 : hundreds of men are required to manoeuvre the cumbersome airship on the ground, preparatory to its disastrous first (and last) flight

The Red Arrows over RAF Akrotiri
The Royal Air Forse Aerobatic Team (RAFAT), " The Red Arrows" practicing their display manoeuvres over RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus

Two Harriers manoeuvre into position for landing on the deck of HMS Eagle during sea trials in 1970. Date: 1970

Naval manoeuvres on East Coast by G. H. Davis
The naval manoeuvres of 1913: the varying fortunes of the East Coast raiding parties. How the Humber Ports were raided last week by the Red fleet

Royal Horse Artillery - Gun Team
Royal Horse Artillery Gun Team - Horse artillery differs from field artillery in that the whole gun detachment is mounted and the gun and wagon aretherefore freed from the load of men

6th Battalion Royal Tank Corps - manoeuvres in Egypt
6th Battalion Royal Tank Corps - manoeuvres in the Egyptian desert near Cairo from their base at Abbassia. This photograph shows light tanks in action over some rough ground. Date: 1936

A London volunteer cleaning his rifle
5312160 A London volunteer cleaning his rifle; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a London volunteer cleaning his rifle ready for the annual summer manoeuvres in Hyde Park)

The Red Arrows display over RAF Scampton
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT), " The Red Arrows" display over RAF Scampton, Lincoln

Tees Valley Airshow, Durham Tees Valley Airport, Darlington, County Durham, Saturday 14th May 1989

The Welsh Guards on manoeuvres near Pirbright
Sir William Vivian Makins (1903-1969) on Longdown Fort (Hill) - The Welsh Guards on manoeuvres near Pirbright, Surrey (now Army Training Centre (ATC) Pirbright) - September, 1932. Date: 1932

Cavalry Manoeuvres, Serbo-Bulgarian War
Bulgarian forces perform cavalry manoeuvres before Prince Alexander at Mala Tirnova. We see a line of horses lying down with soldiers taking cover behind them, pointing their guns outward

Volunteers at the Battle of Fox Hill
Volunteers undertake a military training exercise at Fox Hill, Aldershot, 1885. These manoeuvres regularly took place here on Easter Weekend until the end of the 19th Century. Date: 1885

The Particular Service Squadron in Ireland
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland. Assembled as part of a fleet for Baltic operations, primarily against their Russian counterparts

Throwing out Torpedo Nets, Bantry Bay
The torpedo fleet of the Particular Service Squadron putting up torpedo nets, usually made from galvanised iron, to protect the ship the Sultan in Bantry Bay, Ireland

The Particular Service Squadron, Night Attack, Bantry Bay
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland. Assembled as part of a fleet for Baltic operations, primarily against their Russian counterparts

The Particular Service Squadron, Bantry Bay
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland. Assembled as part of a fleet for Baltic operations, primarily against their Russian counterparts

Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk N6715A
Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk N671SA (msn 67001), at the SBAC Farnborough Airshow, held between 1-8 September 1974. N6715A crashed while conducting a low-level aerobatic demonstration at the Farnborough

The wireless warfare: How the Admiralty's wireless installation that spook to any Britsih warships within 1600 miles of Whitehall

Russian soldiers
A group of Russian soldiers sit in a coniferous wooded landscape in a circle around a small fire. Part of the British Soviet Friendship society. Date: 1950s

Manoeuvre, Kaiser Wilhelm II Comes to the Town of Muehlhausen, Germany, Historical
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Fouga CM. 170 Magister F-GKYE
Fouga CM.170 Magister F-GKYE (msn 201) of Patrouille Crystaline aerobatic formation team. This aircraft was destroyed in a mid-air collission with F-GKYD

The Late Rebellion in Lower Burma (engraving)
1054872 The Late Rebellion in Lower Burma (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Rebellion in Lower Burma)

The Great Naval Maneuvers In The Gulf Of Gaeta, The Duke Of Genoa Studies The Various Phases From The Edge Of Savoy
2798219 The Great Naval Maneuvers In The Gulf Of Gaeta, The Duke Of Genoa Studies The Various Phases From The Edge Of Savoy (colour litho) by Beltrame

From the Desk to the Throne. A New Quick Step by Joseph Bonaparte
2966887 From the Desk to the Throne. A New Quick Step by Joseph Bonaparte. The Bass by Mess rs Nappy and Talley, pub. 1808 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson

Great Autumn Manoeuvre: Gladstone thought that eventually the vote must be given to
527701 Great Autumn Manoeuvre: Gladstone thought that eventually the vote must be given to agricultural labourers (Hodge)

Repos sur le terrain de manoeuvre (coloured photo)
3632200 Repos sur le terrain de manoeuvre (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Repos sur le terrain de manoeuvre)

WW1 - The War in the West - The Allies Advance - 1914. The Battle of the Aisne. 1914

Stage effects at Covent Garden for Das Rheingold
Behind the scenes at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden demonstrating how the Rhine maidens are made to swim naturally in Wagners Das Rheingold. Date: 1936

Sir Hugo, Winner of the Derby, 1 June 1892 (litho)
1056251 Sir Hugo, Winner of the Derby, 1 June 1892 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Hugo, Winner of the Derby, 1 June 1892)

Negotiating a naval airship into a hanger, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359556 Negotiating a naval airship into a hanger, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Military parade, from the base of the Column of Antoninus Pius, c. 161 (stone)
702405 Military parade, from the base of the Column of Antoninus Pius, c.161 (stone) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Antoninus Pius (86-161 AD)

Sir John Falstaffs grand manoeuvre at the Battle of Shrewsbury! (engraving)
1093013 Sir John Falstaffs grand manoeuvre at the Battle of Shrewsbury! (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms. 1688, Desert Battle during Bonapartes Egyptian Campaign, 1798 (w / c on paper)
CHT217277 Ms.1688, Desert Battle during Bonapartes Egyptian Campaign, 1798 (w/c on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Samurai with raised sword, c. 1860 (albumen print)
STC176427 Samurai with raised sword, c.1860 (albumen print) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Returning from the manoevers (chalk, charcoal, w / c & gouache on paper)
6366175 Returning from the manoevers (chalk, charcoal, w/c & gouache on paper) by Breitner, Georg-Hendrik (1857-1923); 48x71.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Transport d un drachen-ballon sur le terrain de manoeuvre (engraving)
5228371 Transport d un drachen-ballon sur le terrain de manoeuvre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Album of 67 Photographic Studies of Self-Defense Maneuvers, ca. 1895. Creator: Unknown
Album of 67 Photographic Studies of Self-Defense Maneuvers, ca. 1895. A manual of choke holds, body slams, kicks, chops, and arm twists

Court presentation, the convolutions of the train
As a society lady is presented at court, the logistical difficulty of curtseying to the Queen while simultaneously trying to manage her huge train, is captured by an ILN artist

Polar bear walking on melting pack ice, Svalbard, Norway
Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) walking on melting pack ice reflected in blue water pools; Svalbard, Norway

Petworth Home Guard - May 1943
Guardsmen on military exercise in Petworth Park. Line of men lying prone, manning their guns. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N22219

LFB fireboat Beta II at Cherry Garden Pier
LCC-LFB fireboat Beta II (the sister craft to fireboat Beta) moored off its fire station at Cherry Garden Pier, Rotherhithe, SE London

1879 / Afghan Accident
Members of the Royal Horse Artillery have an accident while attempting to manoeuvre along the narrow road over the Lundi Kotul Pass in the Kyber. Date: 1879

BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows close formation pass
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks pass in close formation manoeuvre in their first year flying Hawks at Cosford in May 1980 Date: 1980

Queen Mary Ocean Liner to Greenock, Inverclyde
Queen Mary set out on its first voyage, from Clydebank where her interior was fitted out, down the river Clyde to Greenock Scotland, escorted by tugs to the sea

Aeroplanes v. Zeppelins by G. H. Davis
The struggle for aerial supremacy: aeroplanes versus Zeppelins. Left: outmanoeuvring a Zeppelin at sea. Right: an extraordinary optical delusion -- chasing a sunlit cornfield which looks like a

Naval manoeuvres at Grimsby Docks by G. H. Davis
The naval manoeuvres of 1913 -- the raid of the Reds upon Grimsby Docks. As described by the artist who was there to witness it

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"Lost In Sheep: A Manoeuvre to Remember" In the world of military operations, manoeuvres play a pivotal role in shaping history and showcasing the prowess of armed forces. From the daring stunts of The Red Arrows over RAF Akrotiri to the strategic positioning of Two Harriers for landing on a deck, each move holds its own significance. Take a step back in time, and witness the 6th Battalion Royal Tank Corps as they execute their precise manoeuvres amidst Egypt's vast landscapes. Their synchronized actions demonstrate both skill and discipline, leaving an indelible mark on military strategy. Meanwhile, not far away from Pirbright, The Welsh Guards embark on their own manoeuvres. With determination etched across their faces, they navigate through challenging terrains with unwavering resolve - a testament to their commitment to duty. History takes us further back to the Serbo-Bulgarian War when Cavalry Manoeuvres were instrumental in securing victories. Mounted soldiers charged fearlessly into battlefields, displaying remarkable bravery that would forever be remembered. Fast forward to more recent times during the Battle of Fox Hill where volunteers showcased exceptional courage against all odds. Their dedication and selflessness epitomized what it means to be part of something greater than oneself. The Particular Service Squadron leaves no stone unturned when it comes to executing complex missions. Whether throwing out Torpedo Nets or launching night attacks in Bantry Bay, these elite forces prove that precision is key even under extreme circumstances. As we delve deeper into history's pages, we find ourselves captivated by The Particular Service Squadron stationed in Ireland. Their presence alone serves as a reminder that every manoeuvre carries immense weight - influencing outcomes beyond measure. So let us remember those who have maneuvered before us - from lost sheep herders navigating treacherous terrain to brave aviators soaring through skies painted with red arrows. Each movement tells a story of dedication, bravery, and the pursuit of victory.