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"Pioneers: Trailblazers of Progress and Courage" Rosalind Franklin: A pioneer in the field of molecular biology

Background imagePioneer Collection: Frederic Eugene Ives

Frederic Eugene Ives
5307469 Frederic Eugene Ives.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Frederic Eugene Ives (1856-1937) an American inventor. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePioneer Collection: Sir John Pender (10 September 1816 - 7 July 1896)

Sir John Pender (10 September 1816 - 7 July 1896)
5307020 Sir John Pender (10 September 1816 - 7 July 1896); (add.info.: Sir John Pender (10 September 1816 - 7 July 1896). British submarine communications cable pioneer

Background imagePioneer Collection: Albatross glider

Albatross glider
5616612 Albatross glider; (add.info.: Jean Marie Le Bris (1817 - 1872) French aviator, who accomplished a glider flight in December 1856 in his 'Albatross glider'

Background imagePioneer Collection: Mechanical bird or ornithopter

Mechanical bird or ornithopter
5616603 Mechanical bird or ornithopter; (add.info.: Mechanical bird or ornithopter, driven by twisted rubber bands, by Alphonse Penaud (1850 - 1880)

Background imagePioneer Collection: David Schwarz's aluminium airship

David Schwarz's aluminium airship
3732592 David Schwarz's aluminium airship; (add.info.: Engraving depicting David Schwarz's aluminium airship, the first metal airship)

Background imagePioneer Collection: Sir John Pender

Sir John Pender
3118258 Sir John Pender; (add.info.: Photographic portrait of Sir Jogn Pender (1816-1896) British submarine communications cable pioneer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePioneer Collection: Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier

Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier
2623688 Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier; (add.info.: Portrait of Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier (-1785) French chemistry and physics teacher, and one of the first pioneers of aviation

Background imagePioneer Collection: James Syme

James Syme
3586118 James Syme; (add.info.: Portrait of James Syme (1799-1870) a pioneering Scottish surgeon. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePioneer Collection: The plough designed by Jethro Tull

The plough designed by Jethro Tull
3586323 The plough designed by Jethro Tull; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the plough designed by Jethro Tull. Jethro Tull (1674-1741) an English agricultural pioneer

Background imagePioneer Collection: John Endecott, also spelled Endicott, c.1601 - 1664/5. English colonial magistrate

John Endecott, also spelled Endicott, c.1601 - 1664/5. English colonial magistrate
2956601 John Endecott, also spelled Endicott, c.1601 - 1664/5. English colonial magistrate, soldier and the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, New England, North America

Background imagePioneer Collection: The landing of Myles Standish on the shore of Cape Cod in 1620

The landing of Myles Standish on the shore of Cape Cod in 1620, prior to the establishment of the Plymouth Colony
2956600 The landing of Myles Standish on the shore of Cape Cod in 1620, prior to the establishment of the Plymouth Colony, North America. Myles Standish, also Miles, c. 1584 - 1656

Background imagePioneer Collection: Women in river

Women in river
2911855 Women in river; (add.info.: Hand-coloured photograph of women in river, photographed by Ogawa Kazumasa (1860-1929)

Background imagePioneer Collection: American woodsmen in the rocky mountains, 1850

American woodsmen in the rocky mountains, 1850
1575191 American woodsmen in the rocky mountains, 1850; (add.info.: American woodsmen in the rocky mountains, prospecting for gold with an elephant and two mules. 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePioneer Collection: President Cleveland holding an axe labelled 'Political Wisdom', 1896

President Cleveland holding an axe labelled 'Political Wisdom', 1896
1576826 President Cleveland holding an axe labelled 'Political Wisdom', 1896; (add.info.: Pioneer Cleveland' President Cleveland standing on the right)

Background imagePioneer Collection: James Marion Sims, 1850

James Marion Sims, 1850
1576966 James Marion Sims, 1850; (add.info.: J. Marion Sims, born James Marion Sims (January 25, 1813 - November 13, 1883) was a physician and a pioneer in the field of surgery

Background imagePioneer Collection: Ephraim McDowell, 1800

Ephraim McDowell, 1800
1576964 Ephraim McDowell, 1800; (add.info.: Ephraim McDowell (November 11, 1771 - June 25, 1830) was an American physician and pioneer surgeon

Background imagePioneer Collection: A pioneer family and their covered wagon in the Loup Valley, Nebraska. 1886 (photo)

A pioneer family and their covered wagon in the Loup Valley, Nebraska. 1886 (photo)
UIG5449705 A pioneer family and their covered wagon in the Loup Valley, Nebraska. 1886 (photo); Underwood Archives/UIG.

Background imagePioneer Collection: Aerial Steamer of 1875

Aerial Steamer of 1875
5616610 Aerial Steamer of 1875; (add.info.: Aerial Steamer of 1875, by Thomas William Moy (1823-1910) was an English engineer and patent agent. 01/01/1875); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePioneer Collection: Tatin's mechanical bird

Tatin's mechanical bird
5616609 Tatin's mechanical bird:; (add.info.: Victor Tatin (1843 - 1913) was a French engineer who created an early airplane

Background imagePioneer Collection: Tatin's mechanical bird

Tatin's mechanical bird
5616605 Tatin's mechanical bird; (add.info.: Victor Tatin (1843 - 1913) was a French engineer who created an early airplane, the Aeroplane in 1879

Background imagePioneer Collection: Mechanical bird or ornithopter

Mechanical bird or ornithopter
5616604 Mechanical bird or ornithopter; (add.info.: Mechanical bird or ornithopter, driven by twisted rubber bands, by Alphonse Penaud (1850 - 1880)

Background imagePioneer Collection: Penny trade token issued by John Wilkinson

Penny trade token issued by John Wilkinson
5307944 Penny trade token issued by John Wilkinson.; (add.info.: Penny trade token issued by John Wilkinson, forged with a tilt-hammer)

Background imagePioneer Collection: Alphonse Penaud's model airplane driven by twisted rubber bands

Alphonse Penaud's model airplane driven by twisted rubber bands
5311854 Alphonse Penaud's model airplane driven by twisted rubber bands; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Alphonse Penaud's model airplane driven by twisted rubber bands)

Background imagePioneer Collection: Engraving depicting Francesco Lana de Terzi's flying boat concept

Engraving depicting Francesco Lana de Terzi's flying boat concept
5309136 Engraving depicting Francesco Lana de Terzi's flying boat concept; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Francesco Lana de Terzi's flying boat concept)

Background imagePioneer Collection: A Badius hand operated screw press in action

A Badius hand operated screw press in action
3478826 A Badius hand operated screw press in action; (add.info.: Woodcut from 1520 by Jodocus Badius (1462-1535), also known as Josse Badius a pioneer of the printing industry

Background imagePioneer Collection: Henry Fox Talbot

Henry Fox Talbot
3586295 Henry Fox Talbot; (add.info.: Photograph of Henry Fox Talbot (1800-1877) a British scientist, inventor and photography pioneer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePioneer Collection: John Wilkinson

John Wilkinson
3585875 John Wilkinson; (add.info.: Portrait of John Wilkinson (1728-1808) an English industrialist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePioneer Collection: Noah Webster

Noah Webster
3585808 Noah Webster; (add.info.: Portrait of Noah Webster (1758-1843) an American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English-language spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and prolific author

Background imagePioneer Collection: Jean Pierre Blanchard

Jean Pierre Blanchard
2623689 Jean Pierre Blanchard; (add.info.: Portrait of Jean Pierre Blanchard (-1809) French inventor, best known as a pioneer in balloon flight. Dated 1785.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePioneer Collection: Francois Laurent d'Arlandes' balloon crossing Paris

Francois Laurent d'Arlandes' balloon crossing Paris
3732711 Francois Laurent d'Arlandes' balloon crossing Paris; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Francois Laurent d'Arlandes' balloon crossing Paris, France)

Background imagePioneer Collection: Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No
530542 Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) Brazilian aviation pioneer. Here in his airship (dirigible) No. 6 descending at the Aero Park, Paris, after winning the Deutsch prize, 19 October 1901

Background imagePioneer Collection: Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, flying over the cliffs at Dover after crossing

Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, flying over the cliffs at Dover after crossing the English Channel from Les
530322 Louis Bleriot (1872-1936), French aviator, flying over the cliffs at Dover after crossing the English Channel from Les Boraques near Calais, France

Background imagePioneer Collection: Daniel Boone (1734-1820) American pioneer, hunter, frontiersman, and folk hero

Daniel Boone (1734-1820) American pioneer, hunter, frontiersman, and folk hero
528335 Daniel Boone (1734-1820) American pioneer, hunter, frontiersman, and folk hero. Boone in buckskins, defending his wife and son from a Native American wielding a tomahawk

Background imagePioneer Collection: Francois Laurent le Vieux d'Arlandes and Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in their Montgolfier

Francois Laurent le Vieux d'Arlandes and Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in their Montgolfier balloon
5308091 Francois Laurent le Vieux d'Arlandes and Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in their Montgolfier balloon.; (add.info)

Background imagePioneer Collection: Idea for a helicopter, presented to the Academie des Sciences in 1784 by Launoy and Bienvenu

Idea for a helicopter, presented to the Academie des Sciences in 1784 by Launoy and Bienvenu (engraving)
5616614 Idea for a helicopter, presented to the Academie des Sciences in 1784 by Launoy and Bienvenu (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePioneer Collection: Tatin's mechanical bird

Tatin's mechanical bird
5616608 Tatin's mechanical bird:; (add.info.: Victor Tatin (1843 - 1913) was a French engineer who created an early airplane, the Aeroplane in 1879. Tatin's mechanical bird

Background imagePioneer Collection: Samuel Pierpont Langley's first steam powered plane model

Samuel Pierpont Langley's first steam powered plane model
5616598 Samuel Pierpont Langley's first steam powered plane model; (add.info.: Samuel Pierpont Langley's first steam-powered plane model)

Background imagePioneer Collection: Arthur Latham's monoplane in the air in 1909. Arthur Charles Hubert Latham, 1883 -1912

Arthur Latham's monoplane in the air in 1909. Arthur Charles Hubert Latham, 1883 -1912. French aviation pioneer
693726 Arthur Latham's monoplane in the air in 1909. Arthur Charles Hubert Latham, 1883 -1912. French aviation pioneer. From The Wonderful Year 1909 .

Background imagePioneer Collection: Francois Laurent le Vieux d'Arlandes and Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in their Montgolfier

Francois Laurent le Vieux d'Arlandes and Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in their Montgolfier balloon
5307866 Francois Laurent le Vieux d'Arlandes and Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier in their Montgolfier balloon.; (add.info)

Background imagePioneer Collection: A helicopter design by Enrico Forlanini

A helicopter design by Enrico Forlanini
3732880 A helicopter design by Enrico Forlanini; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a helicopter design by Enrico Forlanini (1848-1930) an Italian engineer, inventor, and aeronautical pioneer

Background imagePioneer Collection: A helicopter designed by J Melikoff

A helicopter designed by J Melikoff
3732879 A helicopter designed by J Melikoff; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a helicopter designed by French inventor J. Melikoff. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePioneer Collection: Alphonse Penaud's helicopter

Alphonse Penaud's helicopter
3732876 Alphonse Penaud's helicopter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Alphonse Penaud's helicopter which is driven by twisted rubber bands)

Background imagePioneer Collection: David Schwarz's aluminium airship

David Schwarz's aluminium airship
3732591 David Schwarz's aluminium airship; (add.info.: Engraving depicting David Schwarz's aluminium airship, the first metal airship)

Background imagePioneer Collection: Thomas Henty (1775-1839)

Thomas Henty (1775-1839)
3522967 Thomas Henty (1775-1839); (add.info.: Thomas Henty (1775-1839), prominent Australian pioneer at the beginning of the 19th Century, and founded Victoria

Background imagePioneer Collection: Idea for a flying boat by Francesco Lana de Terzi

Idea for a flying boat by Francesco Lana de Terzi
3585979 Idea for a flying boat by Francesco Lana de Terzi; (add.info.: Idea for a flying boat by Francesco Lana de Terzi (1631-1687) an Italian Jesuit priest, mathematician, naturalist

Background imagePioneer Collection: Wilbur Wright, early 20th century (photo)

Wilbur Wright, early 20th century (photo)
3585907 Wilbur Wright, early 20th century (photo); (add.info.: Photograph of Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) an American inventor and aviation pioneer. Dated 20th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePioneer Collection: Wilbur Wright, early 20th century (photo)

Wilbur Wright, early 20th century (photo)
3585904 Wilbur Wright, early 20th century (photo); (add.info.: Photograph of Wilbur Wright (1867-1912) an American inventor and aviation pioneer. Dated 20th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePioneer Collection: John Gardner Wilkinson

John Gardner Wilkinson
3585876 John Gardner Wilkinson; (add.info.: Portrait of John Gardner Wilkinson (1797-1875) an English traveller, writer and pioneer Egyptologist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.



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"Pioneers: Trailblazers of Progress and Courage" Rosalind Franklin: A pioneer in the field of molecular biology, her groundbreaking work on DNA structure laid the foundation for modern genetics. Amelia Earhart: An iconic US aviation pioneer, she defied gender norms and became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The Royal Logistic Corps: Serving as pioneers in military logistics, they ensure efficient support to British armed forces worldwide. David Attenborough: A pioneering naturalist and broadcaster, his documentaries have enlightened millions about our planet's biodiversity and conservation needs. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson: As Britain's first female doctor, she shattered societal barriers and paved the way for women in medicine. Porter Rockwell / CDV (Carte de Visite): Known as a legendary frontier figure during America's westward expansion, he exemplified resilience and resourcefulness. Amy Johnson - pioneering English pilot: Breaking records as a fearless aviator, she was one of Britain's most celebrated female pilots during the early 20th century. Poster from Sir Alan Cobham's National Aviation Day Campaign: This poster symbolizes an era when aviation pioneers inspired dreams of flight among generations worldwide. Howard Hughes: An American aviation pioneer turned industrialist, his innovative designs revolutionized aircraft technology while pushing boundaries in film production too. First settlers of Hartford, Connecticut (1636): These brave individuals embarked on a perilous journey to establish one of America's oldest cities—laying foundations that endure today. Amy Johnson CBE (1903-1941) - pioneering English female pilot - pictured standing tall beside her aircraft; her determination continues to inspire aspiring aviators around the world. BUSN2A-00012 : This unique identifier represents an important milestone or achievement within a business context—a testament to those who dared to pioneer new ventures and ideas.