Landing Collection (page 3)

The space shuttle landing

Golden Eagle -Aquila chrysaetos- in flight, landing at a bait place, Kainuu, Utajarvi, Nordfinnland, Finland

Cape Barren Goose, Cereopsis novaehollandiae, Kangaroo Island, Australia

Avro Vulcan landing

The USS Terrebonne Parish (LST-1156) tank landing ship docking at Windmill Beach, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS, 1962. The USS Terrebonne Parish (LST-1156) tank landing ship docking at Windmill Beach, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, 2 November 1962

CORNWALL: LIGHTHOUSE, 1870. Putting the keepers on the newly completed Wolf Rock lighthouse 8 miles off Lands End, Cornwall, England. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1870

Pouch Cove, Newfoundland - Fishing Stages. A fishing stage is a wooden vernacular building, associated with cod fishing in Newfoundland, Canada

Native American seeing the Mayflower arrive
Native American seeing the arrival of the Pilgrims in Massachusetts, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustratioin

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Leif Erikssen off the coast of Vineland in a Viking landing boat. Hand-colored photogravure of a 19th-century illustration

Puritans founding New Haven, Connecticut
John Davenport leads Puritans in giving thanks for their arrival at New Haven, Connecticut, 1630s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Blue Room at Borley Rectory
Undated photograph of the Blue Room at Borley Rectory, where many manifestations took place. HPG/1/3/4 (vii)

Rua da Calheta, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores
Rua da Calheta in the city of Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Atlantic Ocean. Date: circa 1908

Little Owl (Athene noctua) taking flight from a post. Wales, UK, June

Atlantic Puffins (Fratercula arctica) flying near cliff top, Isle of Lunga, Isle of Mull, Treshnish Isles, Scotland, UK, June

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) explode out of the water, returning to breed at Cape Washington, Antarctica. Taken on location for BBC Frozen Planet series, 2009

RAF Tristar Aircraft
A Royal Air Force L-1011 TriStar transport aircraft is pictured landing at an airfield in the Middle East. The Tristar, which is capable of transporting passengers as well as refuelling other

The Landing, c1810, (1923). Artist: John Sell Cotman
The Landing, c1810, (1923). From The Studio Volume 84. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1923]

RAF Harrier Jump Jets, No. 1 Squadron, set up in 1969. The jump jet is a vertical/short takeoff and landing aircraft. Seen here are staff at work in a control tower

Landing at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, 1915
British troops landing at Suvla Bay, Gallipoli in August 1915 during the First World War Date: 1915

Panoramic view of St Kilda Pier Melbourne
Several Boats docked in front of the Melbourne Skyline

Squadron Commander Edwin Harris Dunning landing his Sopwith Pup biplane on the HMS Furious
HMS FURIOUS LANDING, 1917. Squadron Commander Edwin Harris Dunning landing his Sopwith Pup biplane on the HMS Furious, the first plane ever to be landed on a moving ship, in Scapa Flow, Orkney

Australian-built Dassault Mirage III-O A3-23 of the RaF
Australian-built Dassault Mirage III-O, A3-23, of the RaF, landing at Avalon

Two Harriers manoeuvre into position for landing on the deck of HMS Eagle during sea trials in 1970. Date: 1970

IMMIGRANTS ON SHIP, 1887. Immigrants on the steerage deck of an ocean steamer passing the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor. Engraving, 1887

Garnerins balloon and parachute

William of Normandy lands on the English coast
William of Normandy and his invasion force land at Pevensey Bay, Sussex Date: 28 September 1066

Winter sunrise over isolated cottage with Barn Owl
The weak yellow light of the winter sun rising over a desolate snowy scene surrounding a solitary farmhouse. A landing barn owl has been added to the border framing the scene

Giant Swallowtail Butterfly - in flight, about to land and nectar on blossom
TOM-1228 Giant Swallowtail Butterfly - in flight, about to land and nectar on blossom. North America Papilio cresphontes Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Ufos / Helena, Montana
Classic domed disk with windows and four-piece landing gear hovers over country home near Helena, Montana, USA Date: April 1966

World War II B25 bomber attacks Japanese ship
World War II vintage photograph - B25 bomber attacks Japanese ship in China Sea

United States Air Force - Martin NRB-57D Canberra 53-3973 31 May 1956 accepted by the 4080 Strategic Reconnaissance Wing 1959-61: AFSC. Converted to WB-57D

Airco DH. 9a E959
Fleet Air Arm Airco DH.9a E959 after a landing mishap Date: circa 1925

The Landing Jetty - Port Elizabeth, South Africa Date: circa 1905

BAE Sea Harrier FRS-1
Royal-Navy Rn Bae Sea Harriers Parked on the Flight-Deck with Hms Broadsword Sailing Behind Date: 1982

Hoopoe (Upupa epops) landing on branch, Hortobagy NP, Hungary

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female landing on rock in moorland habitat, Glen Tanar Estate, Grampian, Scotland, UK, June

A400M Beach Landings
Pictured is an RAF A400M Atlas transport aircraft carrying out a series of spectacular test landings and take offs on a beach in South Wales

Wildcat Helicopter Onboard HMS Iron Duke for Trials
The Royal Navys next-generation helicopter Wildcat, is pictured onboard HMS Iron Duke during three days of trials at sea. A Wildcat touched down onto the flight deck of HMS Iron Duke at the Naval

Sea King Helicopter Landing Drills at Bardufoss
A Sea King HC Mark 4 helicopter from Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) conducts landing drills in the snow at Bardufoss, Norway

Vickers VC10 K2 ZA143 101 Sqn RAF Brize Norton 2000
Vickers VC10 K2 ZA143 of 101 Sqn RAF landing at Brize Norton in 2000 Date: 2000

Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, New England, 1620
The Pilgrim Fathers arriving at Plymouth, New England in 1620. Date: 1918

A CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter lands at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in
June 19, 2010 - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter lands at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in California during exercise Javelin Thrust 2010

A herd of dinosaurs walk past a flying saucer lodged into the ground
A herd of herbivorous ceratopsian dinosaurs from the Cretaceous Period, walk past a giant flying saucer lodged into the ground after a bad landing

Bas relief from the Anzac Memorial - Sydney, Australia
Bronze Bas relief from the Anzac War Memorial by Rayner Hoff - Hyde Park, Sydney, Australia - showing the landing of troops at Gallipoli, Dardanelles Front, WW1. Date: circa 1934

The Landing, Plymouth, Montserrat, British West Indies
The Landing at Plymouth, Montserrat, British West Indies. In July 1995, Montserrats Soufriere Hills volcano, dormant for centuries

Modified de Havilland Mosquito FBVI LR359
Modified de Havilland Mosquito FBVI, LR359, which made the first twin-engined carrier-borne landing on to HMS Indefatigable on 25 March 1944 piloted by Lt Cdr Eric Brown. Date: 1944

Astronaut Jim Irwin saluting the American flag by the lunar rover and the lunar module Falcon at the Hadley-Apennine
APOLLO 15: JIM IRWIN, 1971. Astronaut Jim Irwin saluting the American flag by the lunar rover and the lunar module Falcon at the Hadley-Apennine landing site, during the Apollo 15 mission

British airship Beta at Firminy, France, WW1
The British airship Beta (HMA No. 17) on the landing ground at Firminy near Dunkirk, northern France, during the First World War

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"Landing: A Journey of Triumph and Exploration" From the small airplane gracefully touching down at St. Barth's airport to the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest, it has always been a pivotal moment in history, and is not just about arriving at a destination but also about conquering challenges and leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory. In times of war, deception played a crucial role in landing safely. The art of deceiving invaders as to the state of the tide ensured successful landings, as seen during D-Day when British and Canadian troops courageously landed on Juno Beach. Similarly, Bishop Rock Lighthouse stood tall amidst gales, guiding ships to safe landings even in treacherous conditions. Landing holds deep historical significance too; it symbolizes hope for new beginnings. The Mayflower passengers' arrival at Plymouth in 1620 marked the birth of a nation built upon dreams and aspirations. And who can forget that iconic painting capturing "The First Thanksgiving" where gratitude filled hearts after their arduous journey? Yet landing isn't limited to Earth alone; it extends beyond our planet's boundaries into space exploration. Astronauts like those from Apollo 17 left footprints on lunar soil, forever marking humanity's first steps towards understanding celestial mysteries. Buzz Aldrin standing proudly on the moon with Neil Armstrong reflected in his visor remains an awe-inspiring image etched into our minds. Even today, we continue pushing boundaries with technological marvels like NASA's Curiosity rover exploring Mars' surface – each landing expanding our knowledge and igniting curiosity within us all. Whether it be through aviation or space travel, landing signifies triumph over adversity and embarking upon new frontiers. It represents mankind's relentless pursuit of discovery and reminds us that no matter how far we venture or what challenges lie ahead, there will always be moments worth celebrating when we touch down on uncharted territories – both on Earth and beyond.