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Arrival of a Hawker Hunter jet fighter at Babington Airport in Coventry, the latest recruit for the Midland Air Museum bring the total number of aircraft on show to 14. 29th June 1979

Unveiling of a 1947 Avro Anson at the Midland Air Museum, Coventry Airport, Baginton. Over the years the plane has been prey to vandals whoi smashed the fuselage and ripped of its fabric covering

Chairman of Midland Air Museum John Berkeley presents one of the museums exhibits, A US Army De Havilland Beaver to three German officials from a museum in Berlin

Craft and design pupils at Whitley Abbey School in Coventry at work on their latest project, the assembling of a Turbulent single seater plane for their upcoming Aerolink exhibition

Volunteer women messengers take an active part in the working of the Auxiliary Fire Services, Birmingham, 6th September 1939

Sally Becker, British Aid Worker and Heroine, pictured at home in Hove, Sussex, 18th February 1998. The artist left Bosnia a heroine

Sally Becker, British Aid Worker and Heroine, pictured at home in Hove, Sussex, 19th September 1994. Sally had stayed on in war-torn former Yugoslavia after helping drive aid convoys for

Sally Becker, British Aid Worker and Heroine, pictured 10th September 1993. Sally had stayed on in war-torn former Yugoslavia after helping drive aid convoys for the Medjugorje Appeal charity

Hard at work are members of Colne Valley Lions and Colne Valley Tree Society, who planted 750 saplings in less than two hours

Rangers 1-0 Aberdeen, Scottish FA Cup match, Ibrox, Glasgow, Scotland, 6th March 1971. Face of Britain 1971 Feature. St John Ambulance Volunteers watch the match

Scouts from Hartburn Scout group at SaverCentre, Stockton, helping with packing and carrying shopping to peoples cars, for Scout funds. 6th December 1997. Pictured, Shopper walking down aisle

Clearing up at Charlton Athletics football ground, The Valley. After seven years in a state of disrepair, with the ground not being used

Billingham Scouts raised 1700 pounds helping shoppers in Iceland pack their shopping over the Christmas period. Pictured

Scouts Jobweek at Stokesley. 9th April 1993. Mrs Norma Wilson is grateful for a little help with her heavy shopping & gets it from the 1st Stokesley Scouts, Alex Whitehead & Oliver Bezemer

Litter conscious cubs have been helping pick clean a rubbish blighted town park in Billingham. The 30 strong team from the Norton pack have spent several days giving Billingham Beck Valley a spring

Stokesley Scouts and cubs take to the water to the challege thrown down by the parish council. Armed with plastic bags, they rounded off Job Week in style

Hotshots from Yorkshire were the stars of a recent shooting competition. Members of the 1st Battalion Yorkshire Volunteers won an impressive selection of trophies at the joint North-east District

Jump to it and learn about the life of weekend Soldier leads in one of Clevelands top Territorial Army units. The was the challenge handed out by the men of D Company (4th Volunteers)

Time has been called at Guisborough TA centre - but it marked the start of a new era. As part of the TAs expansion programme

A thriving BMX club is hoping some heavyweight help will roll up to prepare the track for a big event, 18th July 1986. About 20 tonnes of fine dolomite is being spread on the Cleveland clubs circuit

The 400 year old antique Royal Oak Inn, nestling under the rustic shadow of the village church in Pillaton, was the place of parade for the last " Fallin of the Pillaton G Platoon" Number 2

Home Guard volunteers run through a training exercise in the Suffolk village of Thorpeness as residents look on during the Second World War. 16th May 1943

Members of the Womens Voluntary Service carving a joint of meat at Old Montague Street School as they prepare dinner for 120 old people at Bethnal Green London May 1952

The outbreak of World War One. Men queue to join the army at Scotland Yard, London in August 1914

A Home Guard Sergeant giving women instructions on holding rifles during a drill. 4th November 1941

Home guards listen to their instructions before going out on patrol during the Second World War. 11th July 1941

Home Guard volunteers are cheered by local residents sitting on the side of the road as they run through a training exercise in the Weybridge, Surrey during the Second World War. 24th May 1943

Members of the Home Guard running through a training exercise in a residential street in Newcastle as residents gathered at the bottom of the road look on. 6th April 1942

Home Guards are given instructions on how to defeat enemy tanks during training at the Home Guard School of Instruction. Here they are pictured leading off the tank crew after capturing the vehicle

Spotters getting acquainted with various types of German aircraft by means of charts. Here they are seen donning their warm coats and beginning the look-out, 21st September 1940

The 400 year old antique Royal Oak Inn, nestling under the rustic shadow of the village church in Pillaton, was the place of parade for the last " Fallin of the Pillaton G Platoon" Number 2

Volunteers at work in the new general shop at Walsgrave hospital, Coventry. 12th January 1989

King George V accompanied by his cousin Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, pictured visiting his German Regiment the First Dragoon Guards on his visit to Berlin. 28th May 1913

Recruiting for The Great War. OP234E / 1
Recruiting for The Great War. OP234E/1

Last line of recruits called up going into action. Belgian troops marching down street. September 1914 74-87

Member of the Home Guard loading his shotgun with cartridges on patrol outside Warwick Castle during the Second World War. 18th January 1941

The 242 unit St. Pancras WJAC rehearsing their health exercises, and a Russian dance turn. October 1943 P010208

The Hiring of the Troops, c. 1614. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Hiring of the Troops, c. 1614

Military Mail and Volunteer Review 1903

Plymouth
A typical scene in the Blitzed city of Plymouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Training from a tower
One of the slightly more hazardous aspects of training was from the tower. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

WOMEN VOLUNTEERS 1861
THE VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT The scene at Wimbledon Camp when the whole family - ladies included - join the Volunteer Movement Date: 1861

SERBIAN HEROINE
Sophia Ivanovich volunteers to serve in the Serbian army so long as hostilities against the Turks persist : she is engaged to marry the gentleman behind her Date: November 1912

PITT AND VOLUNTEERS
William Pitt (the younger), Prime Minister of England, visits a camp of Volunteers Date: circa 1794

Australian Bushmen on the March, 1901. Creator: Allan Stewart
Australian Bushmen on the March, 1901. The Australian mounted Imperial Bushmen regiment was raised in Queensland colony for service during the Second Boer War

Officers - City of London Imperial Volunteers, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Officers - City of London Imperial Volunteers, 1900. The City Imperial Volunteers Crossing Westminster Bridge, 1900. The City of London Imperial Volunteers (CIV)

Londons Response - The City Imperial Volunteers Crossing Westminster Bridge, 1900. The City of London Imperial Volunteers (CIV) was a British corps of volunteers during the Second Boer War

Scottish soldiers and would-be recruits, Britain, First World War, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Scottish soldiers and would-be recruits, Britain, First World War, (c1920). The Recruiting Campaign in the Winter of 1915-16

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"Volunteers: The Unsung Heroes Who Answered the Call" RNLI lookout: Brave volunteers standing tall, safeguarding lives at sea. Women WW1 Land Army: Fearless women breaking barriers, feeding a nation in times of war. AFS despatch rider and messenger, WW2: Courageous messengers on two wheels, delivering hope amidst chaos. World War I recruitment poster: Join the ranks of brave volunteers, defend your country with honor. First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY): Trailblazing female volunteers providing crucial aid on the frontlines. Katy Perry Concert Perth: Enthusiastic fans turned dedicated volunteers, spreading joy through service. Bristol Garnerins balloon and parachute: Adventurous souls soaring high to save lives from above. Old Bill and Co. , August 1940: Resilient civilians turned volunteer firefighters during the Blitz's darkest days. Westminster Cavalry: Noble horse-mounted volunteers protecting their city with unwavering loyalty. Ulsters Oath - The Bulldog will not submit to Home Rule: Volunteers united by an unbreakable spirit for their homeland's freedom. Iraq threat to Kuwait, 1961 : Selfless individuals stepping forward to defend peace against aggression. These diverse examples highlight the remarkable dedication and selflessness displayed by countless individuals who have volunteered throughout history in various capacities – be it rescuing those lost at sea or serving on the frontlines during wars and conflicts worldwide.