1968 Collection (page 11)

Fiat G. 91R/3 31+56
Luftwaffe - Fiat G.91R-3 31+56 (msn D424), of JagdBomberGeschwader 31, at Filton in June 1968, with XV738, the first production Harrier GR.1. Date: 1968

North American Harvard II KF183
Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment - North American Harvard II KF183 (msn 14A-1884), at RAF Abingdon in June 1968 for the RAF 50th Anniversary display

Children campaigning for more nursery places, 7 July 1979. With them is the Labour MP, Neil Kinnock. As indicated on their badges, some of the children were also campaigning in 1968

Vasily Sokolovsky, Soviet Russian military commander
Vasily Danilovich Sokolovsky (1897-1968), Soviet Russian military commander. Seen here in uniform with numerous medals. Date: circa 1950s

Enoch Powell, controversial British politician
(John) Enoch Powell (1912-1998), British politician and Conservative MP from 1950 to 1974. After controversy over his Rivers of Blood speech in 1968

Martin Luther King, American civil rights leader
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968), American clergyman, political activist, and prominent leader in the African American civil rights movement. Date: circa 1960s

Yuri Gagarin and Harold Macmillan, London
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), the Russian cosmonaut and Hero of the Soviet Union who made history on 12 April 1961 by becoming the first human in outer space

Yuri Gagarin Alekseyevich 1934 1968 Russia Russian
yuri, gagarin, alekseyevich, 1934, 1968, russia, russian, ussr, uniform, cosmonaut, pioneer, hero, soviet, union, april, 1961, first, human, outer, space, orbit, earth, died, crash, routine

Yuri Gagarin, Soviet Russian cosmonaut
Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-1968), the Russian cosmonaut and Hero of the Soviet Union who made history on 12 April 1961 by becoming the first human in outer space

A West Indian lady in her best frock at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

A young man in shorts dances and waves a flag about at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

A man in shorts and long socks dances between two fashionable women at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

A young woman in trendy sunglasses dances with her friends at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

A musician sits on a float in an ecstatic trance, really into the music, while a couple of children sit beneath him at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, W. Indies. Date: 1968

Dancing in Hawaiian skirts at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

Dancing and partying at the annual Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

An oil drum band playing festive music at the annual Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

Two revellers in matching party shirts and straw hats at the Port of Spain Carnival, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: 1968

Young man sitting on white background, portrait
1968, One Person, Adults Only, Young Adult, One Man Only, One Young Man Only, Caucasian Appearance, Studio Shot, White Background, Horizontal, Black And White, Photography, Portrait, Front View

Men fishing in lake
1968, Three People, Adults Only, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Men, Mature Adult, Mature Men, Outdoors, Day, Horizontal, Colour, Photography, Three Quarter Length, Casual, Standing, Holding, Fishing

Businessman sitting in armchair, smiling, portrait
1968, One Person, Adults Only, Mature Adult, One Man Only, One Mature Man Only, Indoors, Square, Colour, Photography, Portrait, Focus On Foreground, Three Quarter Length, Full Suit, Smart, Sitting

Woman holding cake, smiling, portrait
1968, One Person, Adults Only, Mid Adult, One Woman Only, One Mid Adult Woman Only, Caucasian Appearance, Studio Shot, White Background, Horizontal, Colour, Photography, Portrait, Side View

Fouga T-24 Magister 1720 (msn 556, CM-170R), on display at the Museu Aeroespacial, Campo Dos Afonsos, painted in the colours of the Brazilian Air Force aerobatics display team

Cessna T-37B 58-1919
United States Air Force - Cessna T-37B 58-1919 (msn 40344, base code CB'), at Columbus AFB, MS. Date: 1968

Boeing B-52D Stratofortress 56-0689 (msn 464060) at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. before construction of the American Air Museum building

Welsh Rabbit A N3599G
Welsh Model A Welsh Rabbit - N3599G George Welsh produced examples of Model A Welsh Rabbit single-seat lightplane (first flown 1965) and two-seat Model B (first flown 1968)

Avro Anson C. 19 Series 1 TX209
Royal Air Force - Avro Anson C.19 Series 1 TX209, of the Western Communication Squadron, at RAF Wattisham on 5 April 1968. Date: 1968

Grumman S-2D Tracker
United States Navy - Grumman S-2D Tracker, base code AW, call-sign 36, embarked on USS Randolph (CVS-15), at Royal Naval Air Station Brawdy, for an air-display circa 1968. Date: circa 1968

de Havilland Dove AP-AGJ
de Havilland Dove 2B AP-AGJ (msn 04084), of Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. at Karachi Airport, in storage, prior to sale in the UK, with Dove G-AJBI and Heron G-AOGO of Morton Air Services

Dassault Falcon 20C CF-SRZ (msn 11), at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1968

Dassault Falcon 20C CF-BFM (msn 40), of West Coast Transmission Ltd. Date: circa 1968

Hawker Siddeley HS-125-3A RA G-AWKI
Hawker Siddeley HS-125-3A/RA G-AWKI (msn 25161), with Hawker Siddeley Aviation Ltd for flight test and delivery to completion centre in the United States. Date: 1968

Cessna T-37B 59-0295
United States Air Force - Cessna T-37B 59-0295 (msn 40457), seen at McEntire Air National Guard Base, South Carolina, on 26 September 1968. Date: 1968

de Havilland Canada DHC-2T Turbo-Beaver CF-RDA (msn 1578TB7), of Rodair. Date: circa 1968

Grumman C-1A Trader 146044
United States Navy - Grumman C-1A Trader 146044 Miss Liberty Belle (msn 74), embarked on USS Independence (CVA-62), seen at RAF Leuchars

Beagle Basset CC. 1 XS766
Royal Air Force - Beagle Basset CC.1 XS766, of the Northern Communications Squadron, based at RAF Topcliffe, at RAF Wattisham on 6 June 1968. Date: 1968

Champion 7EC G-AVDU (msn 7EC.739), at a Biggin Hill Air Fair in the late 1960s Date: circa 1968

North American Sabre 40 N525N (msn 282-10), of the Northern Natural Gas Company. Date: 1968

Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander N848C (msn 54), at Friendship, Baltimore. Date: circa 1968

Rockwell 1121 Jet Commander SE-DCK (msn 51). Date: circa 1968

Avia 14-40 OK-MCP, of CSA - Ceskoslovenske statni aerolinie (Czechoslovak State Airlines). The Avia 14-40 was a 40-seat licence-built Ilyushin Il-14. Date: circa 1968

Luton LA. 4 Minor G-ARXP
Luton LA.4 Minor G-ARXP ( msn PAL/1119 PFA/816). (Re-engined with a Walter Mikron III by 1968). Date: circa 1965

Dassault Falcon 20C D-CBAT (msn 108), of Battenfeld GmbH. at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1968

Dassault Falcon 20 F-BOON (msn 25), of Prince Aga Khan, at London Heathrow Airport. Date: circa 1968

North American Sabre 40 N168H (msn 282-21), of the Hanna Mining Company. Date: circa 1968

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"1968: A Year of Revolution, Resilience, and Cultural Shifts" In the midst of the Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos boldly displayed the Black Power salute during the medal ceremonies. Their powerful gesture resonated worldwide, as Australian Peter Norman stood beside them wearing an OPHR badge in solidarity. Meanwhile, across continents, China was engulfed in a fervent Cultural Revolution led by Chairman Mao. His iconic poster became a symbol of this tumultuous period that reshaped Chinese society. Amidst these global events, Earthrise photograph captured our planet's beauty from space – a reminder of our shared humanity and fragile existence. Closer to home in Britain, automotive enthusiasts reveled in sleek designs like the Ford Cortina Mk2 1600E and Triumph TR5. The Jaguar E-type epitomized elegance on wheels while the Ford Capri showcased British ingenuity. Entertainment took center stage with Barbra Streisand's roller-skating performance in "Funny Girl, " a film celebrating American comedienne Fanny Brice's life. Meanwhile, English football fans witnessed an intense match at Anfield between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur that ended with a 1-1 draw. Throughout it all, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers stood steadfastly representing their country's values. Whether driving their Volvo P1800 or donning their uniforms with pride – they embodied resilience amidst an ever-changing world. 1968 marked a year where sportsmanship collided with activism; where revolutions unfolded alongside cultural milestones; where cars roared down streets while films brought laughter to screens; where football united communities while soldiers protected nations. It was a year etched into history as one filled with passion for change and unwavering determination for progress.