Ba Collection

LFCDA-LFB Fire Rescue tenders
The 1990s saw a new breed of fire rescue tenders, large and small, introduced into the London Fire Brigade. The heavy rescue unit carried a comprehensive range of cutting and spreading equipment

LCC-LFB enclosed pump at Lambeth fire station
Pictured at Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth SE1, an example of an 1930 enclosed London pump with carried breathing apparatus

Archers on horseback, Central Asia
Warrior archers (Batyrs) on horseback, Central Asia (Kazakhstan area)

Postcode Sector Map sheet 6 Avon and Wiltshire
This Postcode Sector Map (sheet 6) displays all of the first part of the postcode and the first number of the second part, or Inward Code, (eg EX20 3) for Avon and Wiltshire

Red Arrows Accompanying British Airways A380
The world famous Red Arrows accompany a British Airways A380 superjumbo passenger aircraft during a display over the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford

LFCDA-LFB Heavy fire Rescue tenders
The 1990s saw a new breed of fire rescue tenders, large and small, introduced into the London Fire Brigade. The heavy rescue unit carried a comprehensive range of cutting and spreading equipment

LFCDA-LFB Fire Rescue tenders
The 1990s saw a new breed of fire rescue tenders, large and small, introduced into the London Fire Brigade. The heavy rescue unit carried a comprehensive range of cutting and spreading equipment

LCC-LFB Breathing apparatus communications set
A Sub Officer from Lambeths (D61) emergency tender crew demonstrating the Southampton communications equipment that was worn with a full face mask on the Proto (oxygen) breathing apparatus set

Captive Andromache, c1886. Artist: Frederic Leighton
Captive Andromache, c1886. Painting housed in the City of Manchester Art Galleries, Manchester. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

British Airways passenger jets at Ringway Airport
Two British Airways VC-10 passenger jets at Ringway Airport, now known as Manchester International Airport. Date: circa 1975

Miss Ethel Montague, BA, First Class Honours in English at London University (engraving)
1626217 Miss Ethel Montague, BA, First Class Honours in English at London University (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Ethel Montague, BA)

Albert Batchelors BA Swallow 2 G-AERK
Albert Batchelors BA Swallow 2, G-AERK

JACOMART, Jaume Ba糬called (1410-1461). Altarpiece
JACOMART, Jaume Ba糬 called (1410-1461). Altarpiece

Ba, Egypt, probably New Kingdom (1550 - 1070 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Ba, Egypt, probably New Kingdom (1550 - 1070 BCE)

Funerary Stela, 5th-8th century CE. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Stela, 5th-8th century CE

Ba Bird (image 1 of 2), 2061-333 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Ba Bird (image 1 of 2), 2061-333 BCE

Clash of the Titans: Stoke City vs Newcastle United (31.10.2011)
Monday 31st October 2011

USA, Florida, Saint Petersburg, Bending Arc Sculpture, Artist Janet Echelman, New Pier District, 26 Acre Public Park On Tampa Bay

Young reader
Oana Vasileniuc

Beach near Brela Village, Makarska Riviera, Croatia

McDonnell Douglas - BA e AV-8B Harrier II
United States Marine Corps - McDonnell Douglas / BA e AV-8B Harrier II 163673 (base code GG, call-sign 03), of VMA-231. Date: circa 1990

Lord King and Mrs Thatcher leaving Heathrow for New York on concorde - she is going to open the new British Airways terminal at New York Kennedy Airport. 8th April 1991

Esther Rantzen at home with her baby daughter Emily and husband Desmond Wilcox. 15th May 1978

Bruce Forsyth Entertainer July 1965 looking over the balcony of his flat which overlooks Lords Cricket Ground

Tessa at Home. From George Eliots Romola, 1862-63, (1923). Artist: Frederic Leighton
Tessa at Home. From George Eliots Romola, 1862-63, (1923). Romola (1862-63) is a historical novel by George Eliot set in the fifteenth century

The Bath of Psyche, c1890. Painting held in the Tate Britain, London. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]

A Running Crab Spiders (Philodromus sp. ) photographed in backlight with autumn colors
A Running Crab Spiders (Philodromus sp.) photographed in backlight with autumn colors on the hills of Vobbia, Liguria

The Passing of the Storm
John Fan

McDonnell Douglas RF-4C Phantom 67-434
United States Air Force (USAF) - McDonnell Douglas RF-4C-33-MC Phantom 67-434 (msn 2785, base code BA) Date: circa 1980

Dassault Mirage 5 BA BA-63
Belgian Air Force - Dassault Mirage 5 BA BA-63 (msn 063), of 3 Squadron number Fighter Wing at RAF Greenham Common on 26 June 1977 for the International Air Tattoo. Date: 1977

Painted wooden stela of Neswy. Egypt
Painted wooden stela of Neswy with his Ba at the top. The scenes shown arranged in horizontal bands, from top to bottom, the winged solar disk flanked by the goddesses Nekhbet

Spanish Civil War. Camperols: Perque no manqui pa als nostres soldats, sembreu! (Country people: grow wheat to make bread for our soldiers! ). Propaganda poster from the Republican side

Combined Civil Defence exercise, WW2
Civil defence rescue workers administering first aid to a released casualty from the exercise site. The R on the helmet signifies Rescue team workers

Cessna T-37C Tweety Bird 2427 (msn 40781), in open storage, on Sintra Air Base (BA.1). Date: circa 2005

Cessna T-37C Tweety Bird, in a hangar, on Sintra Air Base (BA.1). Date: circa 2005

Cessna T-37C Tweety Bird 2430 (msn 40784, ex 62-12501), on a pylon outside Esq501 HQ, on Sintra Air Base (BA.1). Date: circa 2005

North American F-86F Sabre 5301 (msn 191-864), on a pylon at Monte Real air base (BA.5). Date: circa 2000

Canadian Car & Foundry T-6J Texan 1774 (msn CCF4-486, ex 52-8565), of the Museu do Ar, at Montijo (BA.6) (IZZ - LPMT), Portugal. (Crashed 18 May 2003, killing both crew). Date: circa 2000

DDE-90025689
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. UNESCO declared World Heritage area, Ha Long Bay is a serious of thousands of limestone rock formations sprouting from ocean waters. Date: 28/05/2005

DDE-90025667
UNESCO, Vietnam, Cat Ba National Park and Archipelago Biosphere Reserve, Date: 06/10/2006

DDE-90025666
UNESCO, Vietnam, Cat Ba National Park, Archipelago Biosphere Reserve and Bay. Date: 06/10/2006

DDE-90025664
Fishing boat near karst formations, Cat Ba National Park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

DDE-90025663
Catholic Church, Giao Thien Commune, Red River Delta, Xuan Thuy National Park, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

DDE-90025662
Fishing boat with net, Cat Ba National Park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

DDE-90025657
Buffer zone village wit rice paddies, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

DDE-90025660
Karst formations, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

DDE-90025659
Cruise ship, karst formations in the background, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

DDE-90025658
Banana blossom, Cat Ba national park, Cat Ba Island, Vietnam Date: 12/08/2006

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"Breathe Easy with BA: From Fire Rescue to English Honours" In the heart of Lambeth fire station, an LCC-LFB enclosed pump stands tall, ready for action. Alongside it, LFCDA-LFB Fire Rescue tenders await their call to duty. These heavy-duty vehicles are equipped to handle any emergency that comes their way. But BA doesn't just stand for "Breathing Apparatus" in this context; it also represents Miss Ethel Montague's remarkable achievement. With First Class Honours in English from London University, she has proven her literary prowess and dedication. As we explore further, a Postcode Sector Map sheet 6 reveals Avon and Wiltshire's diverse landscape—a reminder that BA encompasses more than just firefighting equipment. Turning our attention to art, we encounter Frederic Leighton's captivating masterpiece titled "Captive Andromache. " This artwork transports us into a world where emotions run deep and captivates our imagination. Shifting gears once again, British Airways passenger jets take center stage at Ringway Airport. These flying marvels showcase the power of engineering and human ingenuity—another facet of what they are represent. Returning back to the core theme of fire rescue operations, multiple LFCDA-LFB Fire Rescue tenders remind us of the tireless efforts made by brave firefighters day in and day out. Their unwavering commitment ensures safety within our communities. In this amalgamation of images and stories surrounding "ba, " we witness a tapestry woven with various meanings—ranging from firefighting equipment to academic excellence; from artistic expression to aviation wonders—all connected under the umbrella term BA.