Searchlight Collection (page 3)

Canal Defence Lights fitted to British tanks. October 1945

A searchlight during the Cardiff air raids. September 1940

A British searchlight crew in action during an air raid training exercise. The crewman at right is turning a wheel connected to a long rod designed to direct the light. 5th November 1939

Army spotter taking part in a searchlight exercise in the West Midlands involving the Army and the RAF just prior to the outbreak of the Second World War. 8th August 1939

Searchlight exercise in the West Midlands involving the Army and the RAF just prior to the outbreak of the Second World War. 8th August 1939

A searchlight crew of the 5th Battalion, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, (53rd Searchlight Regiment) T.A. in action somewhere near Newcastle during preliminary training for a mimic air attack

537 Searchlight Regt. R. A. (T. A. ) Tyne Electrical Engineers
537 Searchlight Regt. R.A. (T.A.) Tyne Electrical Engineers, being operated by territorials, one of whom (far left) was still in his civvies. 2nd October 1948

Time lapse photography of the destruction of a swarm of V1 flying bombs by the armys search light and anti aircraft batteries stationed on the coast at Folkestone Circa 1st August 1944

Shot, 1916. Creator: Joseph Pennell
Shot, 1916

Royal Air Force Fairey Swordfish III (Searchlight), fitted with a searchlight under the starboard wing for night attacks and ASV radar between the undercarriage legs. - 12th November, 1943. Date: 1943

Light Beams
An array of army searchlights illuminate the night sky over London, in the hope of spotting enemy aircraft during World War II. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

The Silver Jubilee Aldershot Military Tattoo. An annual event dating back to 1894. In the 1920s and 1930s, the Aldershot Command Searchlight Tattoo held at the Rushmoor Arena presented displays

Searchlight on Harbor Entrance, Santiago de Cuba, 1901. Creator: Winslow Homer
Searchlight on Harbor Entrance, Santiago de Cuba, 1901

Defeat of a Night Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Creator: Allan Stewart
Defeat of a Night Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Searchlights, powered by mobile generators, were used to light up the railways against Boer attack at night

Guarding Britains Food Supplies, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Guarding Britains Food Supplies, 1915. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume I. The First Phase", edited by J. A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Limited, London, 1915]

Missed! U Boats Torpedo Passes Beyond the Stern of British War Vessel, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Missed! U Boats Torpedo Passes Beyond the Stern of British War Vessel, 1916. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume VI. The Spring and Summer Campaign of 1916", edited by J. A

Lieutenant A. de Bathe Brandon Attacking a Zeppelin Raider, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant A. de Bathe Brandon Attacking a Zeppelin Raider, 1916. Alfred de Bathe Brandon (1883-1974) New Zealand military aviator credited with the destruction of two Zeppelin airships

Flashing the Signal to Charge by Searchlight, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Flashing the Signal to Charge by Searchlight, 1915. From " The War Illustrated Album De Luxe - Volume I. The First Phase", edited by J. A. Hammerton

Barcelona, Spain at night from Tibidabo Mountain
Barcelona, Spain at night viewed from Tibidabo a mountain overlooking the city. Date: circa 1930s

Exposicion Internacional de Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Date: 1929

Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, California, USA. The Scintillator and Tower of Progress Date: 1915

Palmolive Building by Night, Chicago, Illinois, USA Date: 1937

The Empire State Building, New York, USA. Date: 1931

WWI Recruitment Poster for the Naval Service of Canada, 1915
WWI Recruitment Poster for the Naval Service of Canada, pub. 1915 (colour lithograph)

Elephants child. A searchlight of 210, 000, 000 candle-power probes the night sky with its beam, 1943. From Roof Over Britain. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

War... 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
War... 1941. An air raid warden watches the night sky. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

A Night Attack. Torpedo-Boats at Work, c1918 (1919) Artist: Charles Dixon
A Night Attack. Torpedo-Boats at Work, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of the Navy for Boys and Girls, by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]

Front page of Bomber Command, 1941. From Bomber Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, First World War, 24 August 1914. Artist: RG Mathews
Zeppelin bombardment of Antwerp, First World War, 24 August 1914. Illustration from The Great War HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

A Christmas incident in the trenches in the west, December 1914, (1920). Artist: Frederic Villiers
A Christmas incident in the trenches in the west, First World War, December 1914, (1920). Illustration from The Illustrated War Record of the Most Notable Episodes in the Great European War

Riot on Rue Nationale, Paris, 1934. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 13th may 1934

Zeppelin attack on the suburbs of Paris, World War I, 1915. A print from Le Pays de France, 1 April 1915

Zeppelin airship caught in searchlights during a bombing raid over England, 1916. On the night of 2-3 September London was bombed. Illustration published c1920

WW2 poster, Gloster Aircraft National Savings Group. Our aim is one fighter per month, for the next three months. Join the group, win certificates, and help win the war. Save now for your future

Macquarie Lighthouse on the horizon
Sydney, Australia

The beautiful red and white Hornby Lighthouse on South Head, NSW Australia
Hornby lighthouse, also known as South Head Lower Light building on a cliff at the entrance to Port Jackson and Sydney Harbour. Located in Watsons Bay. During sunset. Long exposure

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Trevose Head Lighthouse in North Cornwall

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The lighthouse at Portland Bill in Dorset

Diagram HMS Effingham Hawkins-class Sank Sunk
Diagram of HMS Effingham, a Hawkins-class heavy cruiser. She sank in 1940. From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram HMS Arethusa Arethusa-class Light Cruiser
Diagram of the HMS Arethusa, a Royal Navy light cruiser. Launched in 1913, she was wrecked after being damaged by a naval mine in 1916. From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram HMS Dorsetshire County-class Heavy Cruiser
Diagram of MS Dorsetshire, a County-class heavy cruiser. From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram HMS Furious First Naval Aircraft-carrier
Diagram of HMS Furious. Virtually the first naval aircraft-carrier whose second modification in 1918 transformed her from a cruiser with a flight deck into a "floating aerodrome"

Diagram Ark Royal Aircraft Carrier Searchlight
Diagram of the Ark Royal, an aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy. From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram HMS Belfast Royal Navy Town-class Light Cruiser
Diagram of the HMS Belfast, a Royal Navy Town-class light cruiser. From British Warships, published 1940

Engraving depicting George Rudeks saddle balloon, 19th century
Engraving depicting George Rudeks saddle balloon

Spire Of Dublin, O connell Street, Dublin, Ireland; Eu Celebrations With Searchlights In Night Sky

Comic postcard, Couple flying in a monoplane at night, with searchlights across the sky Date: 20th century

World War Two - Second World War - A searchlight is overhauled before nightfall at an anti-aircraft station somewhere in the North of England. 13/01/1940

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"Searchlight: Illuminating the Shadows of History" Step into the past with "The Vindictive at Zeebrugge, 1918 (1919)" by Charles John De Lacy, a captivating artwork that depicts the power and determination of those who fought in WW1. Delve into the depths of history through the lens of a cartoon, where mermaids and U-Boats clash in an epic battle during World War I. A unique perspective on war's impact on mythical creatures. Witness bravery unfold as firefighters utilize the LCC-LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump-escape to combat fires amidst chaos and destruction. Their courage shines brightly even in the darkest hours. Explore British military recruitment posters from the inter-war period, capturing both patriotism and duty. These powerful images inspire individuals to join forces for their country's defense. Discover Agnes Weston Royal Sailors Rest Portsmouth title slide, showcasing a sanctuary for weary sailors seeking solace amidst turbulent times. A beacon of hope amid war-torn seas. Uncover Britain's great contribution to radar technology with Magnetron Valve - an invention that revolutionized warfare strategies during World War II. Witness how innovation shaped history. Experience "The Amazing Summer" of WWII through vivid imagery that showcases resilience and camaraderie among soldiers fighting against all odds. A testament to human spirit in times of adversity. Celebrate Christmas with a heartfelt gesture from WW2 Searchlight Regiment through their touching Christmas card. Reminding us that even in war, love and compassion endure. Transport yourself back in time with wartime advertisements like James Buchanan Whisky's advert - reminding us that even during challenging times, moments of respite are cherished dearly. Marvel at RMS Queen Mary's high-powered searchlight illuminating vast oceans - symbolizing strength and protection as it sails across treacherous waters during wartime missions. Observe Auxiliary Territorial Service using searchlights at night to spot incoming aircrafts in 1943.