Nimrod Collection

Two Nimrod R1s of 51 Squadron, based at RAF Waddington, pictured flying in formation

Sir Ernest Shackleton and others, Antarctic
Sir Ernest Shackleton and three members of a polar exploration party, photographed within 111 miles of the South Pole in 1907-9 on board the Nimrod

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2 of the Royal Air Force taken on its base at RAF Kinloss, Scotland

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod XV254
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod, XV254

Nimrod in the Ice
Shackletons ship Nimrod held up in the pack ice. Date: circa 1907

Three Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2s from 120, 201 and 206 Squadrons, RAF Kinloss, preparing for the following days flypast over London at the conclusion of the Falklands parade on 12 October 1982

Nimrod MR. 2 at RAF Gibraltar
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.2 XV254, with a Shackleton in the background at RAF Gibraltar circa 1988/89 Date: circa 1988 / 1989

Fox And Hounds
November 1851: A Victorian hunting party from The life of the late John Mylton (1608 - 1674) by Charles Apperley or Nimrod

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2 XV232
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.2 XV232 (msn 8007) Date: circa 2000

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, 1874 A

The maiden flight of the first British Aerospace Nimrod AEW3, XZ286, took place from Woodford on 16 July 1980. Date: 1980

The Nimrod Antarctic Expedition at the furthest point South
Photograph showing Lt. Adams, Frank Wild and Lt. Ernest Shackleton (left to right) standing beside a British flag at the furthest point South that they reached, 9th January 1909

Nimrod, A Mighty Hunter. From The Painting By Briton Riviere From The Book The Outline Of History By H. G
Nimrod, A Mighty Hunter.From The Painting By Briton Riviere From The Book The Outline Of History By H.G.Wells Volume 1, Published 1920

An engraving depicting an Assyrian war chariot with archer: simple non-dished wheels
5310690 An engraving depicting an Assyrian war chariot with archer: simple non-dished wheels. From a bas-relief at Nimrod, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Shackleton's ship, the Nimrod, among the ice in McMurdo's Sound, the winter land quarter of the British
1578536 Shackleton's ship, the Nimrod, among the ice in McMurdo's Sound, the winter land quarter of the British Antarctic Expedition

The great hunter Nimrod
5312062 The great hunter Nimrod; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the great hunter Nimrod, of Assyrian mythology, shown holding a boomerang in his right hand and grasping a lion in his left)

Assyrian winged god Nisroch carrying the pine cone, symbol of regeneration
537267 Assyrian winged god Nisroch carrying the pine cone, symbol of regeneration. Engraving after relief excavated at Nimrod in the 19th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, 1874 - 1922. Anglo-Irish polar explorer. From The Wonderful Year 1909
693721 Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, 1874 - 1922. Anglo-Irish polar explorer. From The Wonderful Year 1909 .

An RAF Nimrod MR2 on patrol in the skies over the ice, it is shown with two submarines
An RAF Nimrod MR2 on patrol in the skies over the North Pole, it is shown with two RN submarines just breaking through the ice

Formation of No 51 Squadron Nimrod R1 and Sentry AEW1 of No 8 / 23 Squadron. 10 / 04 / 2000
Formation flight of No 51 Squadron Nimrod R1 and Sentry AEW1 of No 8/23 Squadron, both based at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire

The Royal Air Force (RAF) flypast to mark the QueenOs official birthday on Saturday 14 June 2008
A Royal Air Force Tornado aircraft (right) escorts a giant C17 Globemaster transporter aircraft above Buckingham Palace, London

Ernest Shackleton and his sister visit the Nimrod before expedition to the South Pole

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R. 1 XV249
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R.1 XV249, of no.51 Squadron at RAF Wyton. A replacement R.1 modified for use as Electronic and Signals Intelligence gathering aircraft, to replace XW666

Shackleton Nimrod Expedition

RAF Hawker Nimrod II, K3654, preparing for catapult launch at No.1 RAF Flying Training School, Leuchars, Scotland Date: 1938

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 1 XV233
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.1 XV233, at RAF Kinloss. Date: 1971

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2P XV227
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley HS.801 Nimrod MR.2P XV227 (msn 8002). Date: circa 1998

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2P XV230
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley HS.801 Nimrod MR.2P XV230 (msn 8005), at Boscombe Down - Air Tournament International, 13 June 1992. Date: 1992

Hawker Siddeley HS. 801 Nimrod R. 1 XW665
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley HS.801 Nimrod R.1 XW665 (msn 8040), of no.51 Squadron at RAF Wyton. One of three Nimrods especially ordered for use as Electronic

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2P XV233
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley HS.801 Nimrod MR.2P XZ284 (msn 8008). Date: circa 2000

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2P XZ284
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley HS.801 Nimrod MR.2P XZ284 (msn 8046). Date: 1993

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2 XV252
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.2 XV252 (msn 8027) Date: circa 2000

Hawker Siddeley HS. 801 Nimrod R. 1
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley HS.801 Nimrod R.1, of no.51 Squadron at RAF Wyton. One of three Nimrods especially ordered for use as Electronic and Signals Intelligence gathering aircraft

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2P XV260
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley HS.801 Nimrod MR.2P XV260 (msn 8035) of No.120 Squadron, at the RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day on 18 July 1993. Date: 1993

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2P XV254
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.2P XV254 (msn 8029) Date: circa 2000

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2P XV232
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.2P XV232 (msn 8007) Date: circa 2000

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2P XV241
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.2P XV241 (msn 8016) Date: circa 2000

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2P XV243
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.2P XV243 (msn 8018) of No.120 Squadron. Date: circa 1998

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2P XV245
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.2P XV245 (msn 8020). Date: circa 1998

Hawker Siddeley HS. 801 Nimrod R. 1 XW664
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley HS.801 Nimrod R.1 XW664 of no.51 Squadron at RAF Wyton. XW664 was one of three Nimrods especially ordered for use as Electronic

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 2 XV231
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.2 XV231 (msn 8006), at RNAS Yeovilton on 12 July 1996. Date: 1996

Depicting King Edward VIIs support of science and exploration (litho)
6014647 Depicting King Edward VIIs support of science and exploration (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on wood)
XAM345 The Tower of Babel, 1563 (oil on wood) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69); 114x155 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: for details see 93768-69)

The Attack on the Peiho Forts by the English and French Fleets (engraving)
1619263 The Attack on the Peiho Forts by the English and French Fleets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Reception of Nineveh sculptures at the British Museum (engraving)
559672 Reception of Nineveh sculptures at the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception of Nineveh sculptures at the British Museum)

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR. 1 XV233
Royal Air Force - Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR.1 XV233, of 236 Operational Conversion Unit, at RAF St. Mawgan, on 18 September 1970. Date: 1970

HMS Frigate "Furious"and the Convoy of Gun-Boats for China, in Portsmouth Harbour (engraving)
1587469 HMS Frigate " Furious" and the Convoy of Gun-Boats for China, in Portsmouth Harbour (engraving) by Weedon

The construction of the Tower of Babel, illustration from L Ancien Testament
REV326535 The construction of the Tower of Babel, illustration from L Ancien Testament, published by Jakob Ferdinand Schreiber, Esslingen (colour engraving) by German School

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"Nimrod: A Legacy of Exploration and Power" In the vast expanse of the Antarctic, two Nimrod R1s from 51 Squadron soar through the icy skies, following in the footsteps of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his brave companions. These remarkable aircraft, known as Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2s, have become synonymous with daring expeditions and military prowess. One such aircraft, bearing the registration XV254, stands proudly on display - a testament to its service in countless missions. It was during "Nimrod in the Ice" that this very plane proved its mettle, navigating treacherous conditions to reach remote corners of our planet. Not far away, three Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2s stand ready for action at RAF Gibraltar. Their sleek design and advanced capabilities make them formidable assets in safeguarding our skies. But it is not only their military might that defines these magnificent machines; they are also linked to history's great explorers. Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton himself relied on a nimble vessel named Nimrod during his legendary Antarctic expedition in 1907-1909. Fast forward to more recent times when British Aerospace introduced the first Nimrod AEW3. Its maiden flight marked a new chapter for this iconic aircraft family - one that would continue its legacy as an instrument of exploration and discovery. As we gaze upon Briton Riviere's painting "Nimrod, A Mighty Hunter, " featured in H. G. Wells' The Outline Of History Volume 1 (1920), we are reminded of both its namesake's hunting prowess and humanity's insatiable thirst for knowledge. Today, whether soaring over polar landscapes or patrolling our borders with unwavering vigilance like foxes and hounds working together seamlessly – these nimble giants continue their mission to protect us while honoring those who came before them.