Cadet Collection

Compass Drill, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
A group of boys aboard the Training Ship Arethusa receiving compass instruction. The ship received boys aged 13-16 from a variety of poor backgrounds, including the workhouse

Knotting Class, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
A group of boys aboard the Training Ship Arethusa receiving knotting and splicing instruction. The ship received boys aged 13-16 from a variety of poor backgrounds, including the workhouse

The Railway Sleeper
An exhausted conscript on Nation Service sleeps at Darlington Railway Station en rout to or from a posting to the Northern military base at Catterick, York. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Slingsby T. 31 Tandem Tutors and T. 21b Sedburghs
Slingsby T.31 Tandem Tutors and T.21b Sedburghs, 2-seat training gliders, operated by the Royal Air Force, on behalf of the Air Cadets and Combined Cadet Force. Date: circa 1980

How to recognise rank in the Royal Navy-a wartime advert for Dunlop fort tyres. Date: 1941

Russia, St. Petersburg; Two student soldiers walking in a snow storm

Met Police cadets giving a display
A group of Metropolitan Police cadets in sports gear, giving a display of their athletic skills. Seven poles are held in place so that seven cadets can climb up and sit at the top

Of the Imperial Cadet Corps, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Of the Imperial Cadet Corps, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

The swimming bath, Royal Navy training establishment, Shotley, Suffolk, 1936. Known within the service as HMS Ganges, Shotley was Britains largest Royal Naval training establishment from 1905 until

Boys from the Gravesend Sea School, Kent, dry their washing on a flag hoist. 5 June 1937

The new Polaris submarine HMS Revenge was commissioned at Cammell Lairds shipbuilding yards, Blrkenhead yesterday. The little lad who wanted to see his daddy, Andrew Parr aged two and a half

West Point artillery drill, 1850s
Artillery practice at the US Military Academy, West Point, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Naval Cadets Hornpipe
Naval cadets learning the Hornpipe onboard the HMS Arethusa, the cadet training ship

Success: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Success - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Its fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure. ~ Bill Gates

The sailor lads of the training ship HMS Lion at Devonport, Devon, 1896. Artist: WM Crockett
The sailor lads of the training ship HMS Lion at Devonport, Devon, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 21st August 1896

Mrs M. Knights with her son, Sen. Cadet J. R. Knights
The last day spent at Sandhurst by graduated students: Mrs M. Knights with her son, Sen. Cadet J. R. Knights at Sandhurst Date: 1952

CIVIL WAR: NEW MARKET. Young cadets from the Virginia Military Institute fighting for the Confederacy at the Battle of New Market, Virginia, 15 May 1864

The Battle of Tralee

Henry Heaths hard felts
A selection of hard felt hats made by Henry Heath of Oxford Street, London

Centenary parade of the Cadet Forces in Great Britain
H.M. the Queen taking the salute of the parade in the garden of Buckingham Palace

Young soldiers or cadets on manoeuvres
A group of young soldiers or cadets -- the one in the foreground holds a rifle and has a camouflaged face. Perhaps they are taking part in a training exercise or are on manoeuvres

National Service - cadet with a rifle
A young cadet on National Service with a rifle and a camouflaged face, perhaps taking part in a training exercise or on manoeuvres

TS Conway, 1935
Aerial photograph showing the three-masted training ship Conway, moored in the River Mersey, 1935. This photograph shows the crew of boys lining the starboard bulwarks to cheer a cadet leaving

Polish revolt against Russian domination
During the November Uprising, also known as the Cadet Revolution (1830-1831), Polish patriots attempt (unsuccessfully) to throw off Russian domination

Avro 643 Mk. II Cadet VH-AGH
Avro 643 Mk.II Cadet VH-AGH (msn 990) of Marshall Airways in Australia Date: 1960s

Louis Napoleon Photo 4
Prince LOUIS NAPOLEON as a cadet : aged only 13, he goes to war with papa. After the defeat at Sedan, he flees to Belgium and thence to England. Date: 1856 - 1879

The prototype Avro 638 Club Cadet, G-ACAY

Nurse Making a Bed
A cadet-nurse making a bed at Queen Marys Hospital, Sidcup

Edward, Prince of Wales, later to become Edward VIII, as a Naval Cadet after the painting by S. Begg
2638416 Edward, Prince of Wales, later to become Edward VIII, as a Naval Cadet after the painting by S. Begg. Edward VIII, Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, 1894 to 1972

French Naval Academy in hammocks
863928 French Naval Academy in hammocks; (add.info.: Cadets at the Ecole Navale, the French Naval Academy in their hammocks in which they slept)

English military: Polish Jannisary in turban 6, cadet corps under Catherine 7, guardsman under Alexander 8
FLO4624769 English military: Polish Jannisary in turban 6, cadet corps under Catherine 7, guardsman under Alexander 8, grenadier 9, and officer 10

Russian Revolutionary cadet female soldiers guarding the provisional government in 1917
2600263 Russian Revolutionary cadet female soldiers guarding the provisional government in 1917; (add.info.: Russian Revolutionary cadet female soldiers guarding the provisional government in 1917)

Aviators practicing telegraphy, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Aviators practicing telegraphy, 1917.

At the Cadet Corps, 1894. Creator: Bakmanson, Hugo Karlovich (1860-1953)
At the Cadet Corps, 1894. Private Collection.

Class of 94, U.S. Naval Academy, 1894. Creator: Unknown
Class of 94, U.S. Naval Academy, 1894

Volley firing, U.S. Naval Academy, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
Volley firing, U.S. Naval Academy, between 1890 and 1901

The Cadet. Portrait Study, 1918. Creator: Helmer Osslund
The Cadet. Portrait Study, 1918

The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; Bloody days in Petrograd: the officer cadets... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Bolshevik Coup in Russia; Bloody days in Petrograd: the officer cadets, defenders of Kerensky's government, awaiting, in the halls of the Winter Palace

Joffre a West-Point, le des Etats-Unis; Les eleves de l'Ecole speciale... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Joffre a West-Point, le des Etats-Unis; Les eleves de l'Ecole speciale militaire americaine, dans leur curieux uniforme, defilent devant le marechal qui salue leurs drapeaux, 1917

Visit of the Boys of the Clyde training-ship Cumberland to H.M.S. Aurora, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the Boys of the Clyde training-ship Cumberland to H.M.S. Aurora, 1876. Engraving from a sketch by Captain Grier. The little fellows seemed delighted at witnessing the manoeuvres of

Cadets Formed into Line in front of the Zeerecht Building on the Slijpsteenmarkt, Amsterdam, 1796

Cadets quarters, U.S. Naval Academy, between 1890 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Cadets quarters, U.S. Naval Academy, between 1890 and 1906

Culver Military Academy Cadets, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Culver Military Academy Cadets, 1913
Culver Military Academy Cadets, 1913. Soldiers at Culver, Indiana

R.T. Elliott Jr. Lincoln Shah Jr. American Guard Drilling, Front Right, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. R.T. Elliott Jr
R.T. Elliott Jr. Lincoln Shah Jr. American Guard Drilling, Front Right, 1917

R.T. Elliott Jr. American Guard, Drilling, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. R.T. Elliott Jr
R.T. Elliott Jr. American Guard, Drilling, 1917

'Young Brazil -- Cadets Marching through the Streets of Rio De Janeiro, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Young Brazil -- Cadets Marching through the Streets of Rio De Janeiro, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Young England -- Parade of the Cadets at Malvern College, 1891. Creator: George Meisenbach
Young England -- Parade of the Cadets at Malvern College, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Cadets of Military Academy at Chapultepec, Mexico City, Mexico. 1913. Creator: Unknown
Cadets of Military Academy at Chapultepec, Mexico City, Mexico. 1913

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"Embarking on a journey of discipline and growth, the cadets at Compass Drill, Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent are honing their skills for a brighter future. " "In Knotting Class aboard the Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent, cadets master the art of tying intricate knots that symbolize their commitment to seamanship. " "The Railway Sleeper: A moment of respite for dedicated cadets as they rest and recharge before continuing their rigorous training at Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent. " "Unlocking the secrets of rank recognition in the Royal Navy: Cadets learn to distinguish authority through insignias and badges during their intensive training sessions. " "In an enchanting winter scene in St. Petersburg, Russia, two student soldiers bravely navigate a snowstorm as they embrace the challenges faced by aspiring cadets. " "Met Police cadets showcase their dedication and teamwork through an impressive display that exemplifies their commitment to serving and protecting their community. " "Success is not just a destination but a mindset. Inspirational quotes and motivational posters adorn the walls training centers as constant reminders to strive for greatness. " "At Cammell Laird shipyard, history is made as HMS Revenge - the new Polaris submarine - is commissioned with pride by determined naval cadets who embody excellence. " "Inspired by tradition and heritage, West Point artillery drill transports us back to 1850s where disciplined cadets demonstrate precision and unity on parade grounds. " "Dancing with grace and agility like true sailors at heart; Naval Cadet Hornpipe brings joyous camaraderie among young trainees while celebrating nautical traditions. "The sailor lads from HMS Lion proudly stand tall at Devonport's shores in Devon. Captured beautifully by artist WM Crockett; these brave cadets epitomize resilience amidst challenging seas. " "With unwavering support from Mrs. M Knights, Sen. Cadet J.