Struts Collection

First compound aeroplane design, with flappers mounted on struts rising from fixed wings set dihedrally on a wheeled car. 1805. From Cayleys original notebook

Emergency in the padded interior of the space capsule, 1865 (engraving)
538608 Emergency in the padded interior of the space capsule, 1865 (engraving); (add.info.: Emergency in the padded interior of the space capsule)

Sa Majeste Guillaume II
This illustration portrays Wilhelm II, the last German emperor, and king of Prussia, reigning between 1888 and 1918, he is shown here with the head of a predatory bird as he struts across

The Jesters Passing Bell (engraving)
6021204 The Jesters Passing Bell (engraving) by Lawless, Matthew James (1837-1864) (attr. to); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jesters Passing Bell)

The Piers, Forth Bridge with the Grand Fleet in the Distance, 1917 (oil on canvas)
SIM61263 The Piers, Forth Bridge with the Grand Fleet in the Distance, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); Private Collection; eJulian Simon Fine Art Ltd; Irish, out of copyright

Mary-le-Port Church (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832252 Mary-le-Port Church (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Bequest of William Jerdone Braikenridge

A miraculous rescue in the wood mines of Castelnuovo (Arezzo) (colour litho)
2808984 A miraculous rescue in the wood mines of Castelnuovo (Arezzo) (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

While an enemy attack is outlined, reinforcements rush from shelters and run to take their places in the trenches
2808558 While an enemy attack is outlined, reinforcements rush from shelters and run to take their places in the trenches (colour litho) by Beltrame

Gulliver struts on a Brobdingnagian table (engraving)
3628921 Gulliver struts on a Brobdingnagian table (engraving) by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulliver struts on a Brobdingnagian table)

Descent
Peter Pfeiffer

Aircraft Engineering Corporation Ace K-1 N69097. This single-seat biplane, powered by a 40hp Ace engine; was designed by Alexander Klemin (Professor of Aeronautical Engineering, NYU) and N W Dalton

United States Navy - Curtiss 18T-2 A3325 on take-off as a floatplane. After retiring from the 1922 Curtiss Marine Trophy Race with mechanical trouble, the Navy had no urgent need for both 18Ts

Royal Aircraft Factory B. E. 2a
Royal Aircraft Factory (R.A.F.) B.E.2a, (B.E. - Bleroit Experimental), flown by Wingfield Smith, powered by an air-cooled 70hp Renault V-8 engine

Regents Canal near Regents Park, London, NW8, England. Creator: Ethel Davies; Davies, Ethel
Regents Canal near Regents Park. Bridge over a side arm alongside the Regents Canal heading towards Camden Market, London, NW1, England

Friedrichshafen G. IIIA / 3A / FF. 45
Friedrichshafen G.Iiia / 3A / Ff.45 with Flettner Hilfsruder and Repositioned Undercarriage Strut Date: 1910s

A pigeon and the London Eye
The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It first rotated in 1999. Also known as the Millennium Wheel

Colourful umbrellas for sale in Nyaung oo market, Myanmar 2
Nyaung oo market, Myanmar - 28 January 2013; Myanmar has a LOT of rain, especially during the monsoon season. So umbrellas are essential. Colurful, traditional ones like this are a bonus

Shadow of the U Bein Teak Bridge across Taungthaman Lake Myanmar
Taungthaman Lake, Myanmar - 26 January 2013. Taungthaman Lake at Amarapura of Myanmar is home to one of the countrys most famous sights, U Bein Teak Bridge

Pfalz D XII, German single seat fighter biplane, which entered operational service in September 1918. It was robust, able to withstand a great deal of combat damage and still get its pilot home

Austrian Aviatik G II three-man bomber, the only one made, completed in July 1917. Date: circa 1917-1918

Aaron and Hur strut Moses hands during the struggle of the people of Israel against the Amalekites, Jan Luyken, Pieter Mortier, 1703-1762

An Aeroplane Taking Off, 1913 (w / c on paper)
XIR178712 An Aeroplane Taking Off, 1913 (w/c on paper) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923); Musee de l Armee, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Old bridge over the Shannon River, Shannonbridge, County Offaly and Roscommon, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Woodcarving with god Shiva on the buttress of a house, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

Popular Plays - His Majestys Servant - Proud Lad in uniform
Popular Plays - His Majestys Servant - A proud lad in his cadets uniform strides along with an arrogant swagger borne out of the confidence his uniform provides

Fairey IIIF, J9165, with float struts designed to measure the resistance of the floats

Dufaux Biplane - 1910
Dufaux Biplane. 1910. Ailerons were attached to the rear struts between the planes. The undercarriage was not sprung. 25hp Anzani engine. Date: 1910

The High Speed Fury K3586 with vee interplane struts
The High Speed Fury, K3586, with vee interplane struts

Interior of St Pancras Railway Station, London 1865. Using an iron latticed arched roofand by dispensing with struts and ties

Meteosat weather satellite, artwork C017 / 7338
Meteosat weather satellite. Computer artwork of a Meteosat weather satellite, showing the external structure (top left) and main components (right)

Meteosat weather satellite, artwork C017 / 7339
Meteosat weather satellite. Computer artwork of a Meteosat weather satellite, showing the external structure (top left) and main components (right)

Russia, Siberia - A Kyrygyz tent (yurt) Date: 1905

Huygens probe mounted on heat shield. The 1.3-metre-wide probe is at centre, with struts attaching it to a supportive framework (upper left)

Victorian Toys. Hoops
Victorian children playing with their hoops in the street as a smart boy struts by

Tin Miners / Camborne
Miners climbing from the sixty- to the fifty-fathom level in King Edwards mine, near Camborne, Cornwall

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"Struts: The Backbone of Innovation and Strength" From the first compound aeroplane design to the majestic Sa Majeste Guillaume II, they have played a vital role in aviation history. Just like the Jesters Passing Bell engraving symbolizes whimsical charm, struts bring stability and support to aircraft. In 1917, amidst the grandeur of The Piers, Forth Bridge with the Grand Fleet in the Distance painting on canvas, struts stood tall as guardians of safety. Similarly, Mary-le-Port Church's delicate pencil and watercolor depiction showcased how these structural elements can blend seamlessly into architectural marvels. But it is not just above ground that struts prove their worth. In a miraculous rescue deep within Castelnuovo's wood mines, color lithography captured their strength saving lives underground. Even during enemy attacks outlined in vibrant lithographs, reinforcements rushed from shelters to take their places in trenches supported by sturdy struts. Gulliver himself strutted on a Brobdingnagian table according to an enchanting engraving. And while children eagerly awaited bathhouse openings depicted in lively lithographs, they unknowingly relied on unseen struts ensuring safe structures for their enjoyment. Not limited to aviation or art alone, various aircraft models owe their reliability to well-designed struts. From Aircraft Engineering Corporation Ace K-1 N69097 to United States Navy - Curtiss 18T-2 A3325 and Royal Aircraft Factory B. E. 2a – all soared confidently due to these essential components. Whether supporting wings soaring through skies or providing resilience beneath our feet, let us appreciate the unsung heroes that are "struts. " Their unwavering presence ensures safety and inspires innovation across diverse realms of human endeavor.