Experimental Collection

Higgs boson event, ATLAS detector C013 / 6892
Higgs boson event. Graphic of a transverse section through a detector showing one of the numerous particle collision events recorded during the search for the Higgs boson

Gloster Meteor F. 3 EE337 on HMS Implacable, 16 June 1948
Gloster Meteor F.3 (EE337) of 703 Squadron, on the deck of HMS Implacable, on the occasion of the first landing of a twin-engined jet aircraft on the deck of a Royal Navy carrier, 16 June 1948

Brownsea Island Experimental Scout Camp
Site of the 1907 Brownsea Island Experimental Camp. Date: 1907

Bristol Type 188
Engineers Working on the Bristol Type 188 Supersonic Experimental Test-Bed Aircraft Parked at Filton, UK Preparing for Test on the de Havilland Gyron Junior Jet-Engine Date: 1960s

Northrop YB-49
Yb-49 Flying Wing Prototype with a Rear Bubble Canopy Modification High over the Mojave Desert, with Eight Allison J-35 Jet Engine Date: 1940s

Britten-Norman BN2 Islander G-AVCN on a full-size float
Britten-Norman BN2 Islander, G-AVCN, on a full-size float mock-up in the Bembridge Experimental Hangar

Particle physics research. Screenshot of particle tracks as recorded by a detector at a particle accelerator. Particles such as protons are accelerated to near the speed of light to collide with

The tube railway form Charing Cross to Hampsted. Platform at
A view of the platform at Highgate during the running of experimental trains. The new tube railway from Charing Cross to Hampstead

Robert Owen / New Harmony
New Harmony, Indiana, USA. Robert Owen established an experimental co-operative community to compliment his ideas for social reform. The project failed in 1928

Sea trip by rail, Brighton electric railway
A sea trip by rail, the electric railway between Brighton and Rottingdean. The line was constructed along the seashore eastwards of Brighton from the Paston Jetty, for a distance of four miles

First airmail letter delivered, Windsor Castle
The first airmail letter ever to be delivered is handed to the Postmaster of Windsor, to whom it is addressed, on the East Lawn of Windsor Castle

Ufos / New Mexico / Villa
Not a UFO, but an experimental disc made by Paul Villa to a design generously offered by visiting aliens from Coma Berenices 2 of 2

Brownsea Island Experimental Scout Camp
Robert Baden Powell outside his tent during the 1907 Brownsea Island Experimental Camp. Date: 1907

Wilbur and Orville Wright with Flyer II at Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio, USA, May 1, 1904. The Wrights had a much more difficult time testing their aircraft at Huffman Prairie than at Kill Devil

Vought V-173 Flying Pancake
The Vought V-173 Flying Pancake Unusual Design Also Known As the Flying Flapjack Flying Towards the Coastline During a Test-Flight Date: 1942

Zeppelin Train 1930S
The Rail Zeppelin, an experimental vehicle developed and tested by Franz Kruckenberg in 1930 - 1931. It was capable of speeds of well over 200 kilometers per hour. Date: 1930s

Gloster Meteor IV EE455, in which Eric Greenwood made an attempt on the World Air Speed Record, November 1945

Dassault Mirage 4000 Prototype Parked

McDonnell Douglas YF4H-1 Phantom pre-production
Mcdonnell Douglas Yf4H-1 Phantom Pre-Production Model Which Set an Absolute World Speed Record at 1606Mph in 1961 Flown by Lt Col Robert B Robinson Date: 1961

Vought XF5U-1 Flying Pancake
Vought Xf5U-1 Flying Pancake Unusual Design Parked Flying Flapjack Date: 1948

Consolidated Liberator GRV FL927 / G
Consolidated Liberator GRV, FL927/G, fitted with rocket projectile sponsons and a Leigh Light under the starboard wing, under test at the Aircraft and Armaments Experimental Establishment

Royal Aircraft Factory S. E. 2
Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.2 (Scouting Experimental 2) with Geoffrey de Havilland at the controls. One of a series of incremental steps at the Royal Aircraft Factory

HMS Vindictive aircraft carrier, WW1
HMS Vindictive, a Hawkins-class heavy cruiser (then called HMS Cavendish) converted to an experimental aircraft carrier and renamed

Poster for Jeff Keen season at BFI Southbank (17 - 27 February 2009)
Jeff Keen GAZWRX

Saunders Roe SR A1 fighter flying boat
Saunders Roe SR A1, an experimental fighter flying boat, in flight. Date: 1947-1951

Avion III, The Bat, designed by Clement Ader (1841-1925) at the Satory military camp
XIR165560 Avion III, The Bat, designed by Clement Ader (1841-1925) at the Satory military camp, October 1897 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); CNAM

de Havilland Mosquito FBVI HJ732 / G
de Havilland Mosquito FBVI, HJ732/G, fitted with an experimental 57mm cannon

Faraday on magnetism and gravity, 1849
Faraday on magnetism and gravity. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram of an apparatus for investigating magnetism and gravity

Bose-Einstein condensate simulation. Computer simulation of vortices forming within a spinning Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC). A BEC is a state of matter that can arise at very low temperatures

Physics experiment. Screen display of the output from a physics experiment. The experiment involves monitoring changing position with time

Gustav Hamel arriving at Windsor with the airmail
The aviator Gustav Hamel arriving at Windsor from Hendon on the very first airmail flight. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon Aerodrome to Windsor

Gustav Hamels plane ready to leave Hendon for Windsor
Gustav Hamels aeroplane ready to leave Hendon Aerodrome for Windsor on the very first airmail flight. The first aerial mail service took place on 9 September 1911 from Hendon to Windsor

Wright Brothers Glider Tests, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, USA, October 10, 1902. Historic photo of the Wright brothers third test glider being launched

Conshelf Two, Red Sea
Conshelf Two. This underwater research station is located at a depth of ten metres in the Red Sea, off Sudan. The project, developed by Jaques Costeau in the 1960s

Particle accelerator equipment. Particle accelerators are used to accelerate atomic nuclei and heavy ions to near the speed of light

Etienne Ohemichens experimental helicopter, 1921 Date: 1921

Chemist Demonstrates

Gustav Hamel signing receipt for mail, Hendon
The aviator Gustav Hamel in the cockpit of his aeroplane, signing the official receipt for the mail, just before setting out from Hendon Aerodrome to Windsor on the very first airmail flight

Fairey Ultralight helicopter G-AOUK at Farnborough, 1957
The Fairey Ultralight helicopter (ULH) landing on the back of a lorry, SBAC Show, Farnborough, 1957

Fairey Ultralight helicopter XJ924 at Farnborough, 1955
The Fairey Ultralight helicopter (ULH) being demonstrated at the SBAC Show, Farnborough, 1955

Nakajima Mamoru 11, Radial 14 Engine, Circa World War II. Creator: Fuji Koku Keiki
Nakajima provided Japan with its first large radials by building licensed Bristols beginning in the late 1920s, and Gnome-Rhone engines beginning in 1936

Marquis Raul Pateras Pescara Experimental Prototype Coax?
Marquis Raul Pateras Pescara Experimental Prototype Coaxial Helicopter Barcelona December 1930 Flying Date: 1930

Hawker P. 1121
Hawker P.1121 Full-Scale Mock-Up Model in the Hawker Kingston-On-Thames Richmond Road Factory Date: 1957

Saunders Roe SR-177
Cutaway Drawing of a Saunders Roe SR-177 Date: 1950s

SNECMA C-450 Coleoptere
Snecma C-450 Coleoptere Prototype Parked Outside the Snecma Factory Held in Place by a Mobile Rig before a Test-Flight Date: 1959

SNCASE SE-2100
Sncase Se-2100 Prototype Unusual Design Parked Date: 1945

McDonnell XF-85 Goblin
Mcdonnell Xf-85 Goblin Unusual-Design This Was the First Prototype Built But it Was the Second to Fly Date: 1949

Supermarine Type 541 Swift WJ965
Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment - Supermarine Type 541 Swift WJ965 (msn 2), the second prototype Swift on a test flight from South Marston before delivery to the A&AEE

Sections of the hull of H.M.S. Terpsichore, showing effect of the torpedo explosion at Chatham, 1865 Creator: Unknown
Sections of the hull of H.M.S. Terpsichore, showing effect of the torpedo explosion at Chatham, 1865. Official drawings...by Mr. P

Experiments with torpedo-shells at Chatham: blowing-up of the Terpsichore by a 75-pounder, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Experiments with torpedo-shells at Chatham: blowing-up of the Terpsichore by a 75-pounder, 1865. Preparations were now made for destroying the Terpsichore, 18-gun sailing-frigate

Experiments with torpedo-shells at Chatham: explosion of a 440-pounder, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Experiments with torpedo-shells at Chatham: explosion of a 440-pounder, 1865....Mr. Donald M'Kay, the extensive shipowner, of Boston

Reconstruction of Oersted's experiment of 1819
5311725 Reconstruction of Oersted's experiment of 1819; (add.info.: Reconstruction of Oersted's experiment of 1819)

Roger Bacon (c1214-1292) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar)
531920 Roger Bacon (c1214-1292) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar). Known as Doctor Mirabilis'

An engraving depicting Hans Christian Orsted's discovery of the directive action of currents upon magnets (1819)
5311361 An engraving depicting Hans Christian Orsted's discovery of the directive action of currents upon magnets (1819). The magnetic needle will always rest at right angles to the current

An illustration of parallax showing the apparent displacement of the finger when viewed with first one eye
5311240 An illustration of parallax showing the apparent displacement of the finger when viewed with first one eye and then the other, due to the different position from which it is observed

Engraving depicting an experiment involving white-head torpedoes, 19th century
5308716 Engraving depicting an experiment involving white-head torpedoes, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an experiment involving white-head torpedoes)

Roger Bacon (c1214-1292) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar)
531922 Roger Bacon (c1214-1292) English experimental scientist, philosopher and Franciscan (Grey Friar): called Doctor Mirabilis'. Tower of Franciscan friary, Oxford, where Bacon had his study

Henri Etienne St Claire Deville, 19th century French chemist. 1855 (obverse of a medal commemorating 100 years of)
540994 Henri Etienne St Claire Deville, 19th century French chemist. 1855 (obverse of a medal commemorating 100 years of the use of aluminium); (add.info)

Stephen Hales experiment to demonstrate circulation in plants
5310239 Stephen Hales experiment to demonstrate circulation in plants; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Stephen Hales experiment to demonstrate circulation in plants)

An engraving depicting Andreas Cuneus attempting to electrify water contained in a Leyden bottle (1746)
5311346 An engraving depicting Andreas Cuneus attempting to electrify water contained in a Leyden bottle (1746). Muschenbroek, Cuneus teacher

Santorio Santorio
5307546 Santorio Santorio.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Santorio Santorio seated in his balance (a steelyard) in which he could eat and sleep

The Meigs Elevated Railway
5311810 The Meigs Elevated Railway; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Meigs Elevated Railway, an experimental steam-powered monorail invented by Josiah V. Meigs)

The Meigs Elevated Railway
5308343 The Meigs Elevated Railway.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Meigs Elevated Railway, an experimental steam-powered monorail invented by Josiah V. Meigs (Joe Vincent Meigs)

Ernst Heinrich Weber, 1820
1576985 Ernst Heinrich Weber, 1820; (add.info.: Ernst Heinrich Weber (June 24, 1795 - January 26, 1878) was a German physician

Descartes experiment demonstrating the principle of inertia - the action of one body on another, 17th century
5311536 Descartes experiment demonstrating the principle of inertia - the action of one body on another, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

A British Rail 10100
5308348 A British Rail 10100.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a British Rail 10100, an unusual experimental diesel locomotive known informally as The Fell Diesel Locomotive. Dated 19th century)

Michael Faraday
5311893 Michael Faraday; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Michael Faraday in his laboratory at the Royal Institute. Michael Faraday (1791-1867) an English scientist

An engraving depicting Paul Bert determining the biting power of a crocodile - Shamone
5311545 An engraving depicting Paul Bert determining the biting power of a crocodile - Shamone. The animals lower jaw was fixed and a rope tied the upper one to a dynamometer

The use of a reduced voltage voltanic pile
5310047 The use of a reduced voltage voltanic pile; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of a reduced voltage voltanic pile to treat a mentally-ill patient)

Descartes experiment showing refraction by a prism and the formation of colours from white light, 17th century
5311537 Descartes experiment showing refraction by a prism and the formation of colours from white light, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG

A Bifilar Pendulum
5308089 A Bifilar Pendulum.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Bifilar Pendulum. A Bifilar Pendulum consists of suspending an aircraft from two parallel wires, or filars, that)

Michael Faraday
5312034 Michael Faraday; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Michael Faraday in his laboratory at the Royal Institute. Michael Faraday (1791-1867) an English scientist

What is thought to be the first wireless set
3734037 What is thought to be the first wireless set.; (add.info.: Photograph of what is thought to be the first wireless set invented by David Edward Hughes)

An experimental steamship with conical screw drive, 1850
3359468 An experimental steamship with conical screw drive, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an experimental steamship with conical screw drive)

John Wesley
3585839 John Wesley; (add.info.: Engraving depicting John Wesley (1703-1791) an Anglican cleric, theologian, and co-founder of Methodism, watching an electrical experiment

Experiments with the Armstrong 600-pounder against the Warrior floating target, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Section of the Warrior floating target, showing the hole made by the 600-pound shell and the displacement of the upper plate, 1864

Experiments with the Armstrong 600-pounder against the Warrior floating target, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Experiments with the Armstrong 600-pounder against the Warrior floating target, 1864. The sight presented by the target when struck was very grand

An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, 1768 (oil on canvas)
BAL5872 An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, 1768 (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 182.9x243.9 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Britains first Hovertrain leaving the Vickers factory at South Marson, near Swindon, Wiltshire, on 3rd August, 1971, en route tot he experimental test track at Earith, Hunts

The Chrysalis human powered biplane aircraft which was built at M. I. T
The Chrysalis human powered biplane aircraft which was built at M.I.T. by students, Robert Parks, Harold Youngren, John Langford, Hyong Bang and Mark Drela under the direction of Prof

Sud Aviation SA. 330 Puma F-ZWWR
Sud Aviation SA.330 Puma F-ZWWR (msn 05, also later registered as F-OCRK, F-ZWWR and F-BRBU ) at the June 1967 Paris Air Show, marked with airshow serial 350, in company with Puma 07

Youngman-Baynes High-Lift VT789 ( Percival P.46 G-AMBL), at the 1948 SBAC Radlett air show. The High Lift was a one-off experimental, flying test-bed for the system of slotted flaps invented by R.T

Seversky SEV-S2 NX70Y (msn 43). Alexander de Seversky modified a P-35 for the National Air Races. Powered by a 950hp Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp Sc

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"Exploring the Unknown: From Higgs Boson to UFOs" Unveiling the Secrets: The Higgs boson event at ATLAS detector C013 / 6892 leaves scientists astounded. Pioneers of Flight: Wilbur and Orville Wright with Flyer II, rewriting history at Huffman Prairie, Dayton, Ohio, USA, May Pushing Boundaries: Northrop YB-49 takes flight as an experimental aircraft challenges conventional aviation norms. Island Adventures: Britten-Norman BN2 Islander G-AVCN on a full-size float explores uncharted territories from above and beyond. Breaking Sound Barriers: Gloster Meteor F. 3 EE337 lands on HMS Implacable during its experimental journey on June 16, 1948. Trailblazing Scouts: Brownsea Island Experimental Scout Camp ignites young minds with innovative outdoor experiences. Unraveling the Universe's Mysteries: Particle physics research delves into the fundamental building blocks of our existence. Capturing Essence in Artistry: Angus McBean's portrait of Rosemary Kennedy captures her unique spirit through an experimental lens. Journey Through Time and Space: Exploring the tube railway from Charing Cross to Hampstead transports passengers into an experimental realm of connectivity. Ushering in a New Era: Robert Owen's visionary experiment in New Harmony paves the way for social reform and communal living ideals. A Seaside Adventure like No Other. Brighton electric railway offers a thrilling sea trip by rail that defies traditional transportation methods. Extraterrestrial Enigma Unveiled.