Operations Collection (page 17)

Thatching a Roof / 1957
Man thatching a roof Date: 1957

Soviet Counter Attack
Soviet counter-attack by hiding among cattle - as did Odysseus... Date: October 1941

Attacking Channel Ships
German JU-87 Stukas and Messerschmitt 110s operating from French bases attack shipping in the Thames estuary, sinking many allied vessels Date: December 1940

Underwater Explorer
The underwater explorer of de Collange and Jobard solves the problem of air supply, but at the cost of manoeuvrability - the air pipe would need to be flexible and extensible. Date: 1855

Stonemason Cutting Stone
A stonemason cutting stone using a powerful circular saw for use in new city buildings Date: 1950s

Italians Attack Ships
Italian warships fire on suspicious-looking vessels in the Aegean Date: November 1940

Thatching a Roof / 1950S
Thatching a roof at an agricultural show. Date: 1950s

Tiling a Roof, France
Workers tile the roof of a building in a French town while two well-to-do gentlemen look on Date: Circa 1760

Digging Garden 1970S
A suburban housewife digging the garden. Date: 1975

Trainee Miners / 1966
Young trainee miners working at a National Coal Board training centre. Date: circa 1966

Stukas Bomb Norway
Norway : German Junkers JU-87 Stukas dive-bomb Norwegian railway installations in order to hamper resistance to the German invasion Date: May 1940

Italians in Kenya
East Africa : the Italians continue their successful advance through East Africa and attack the British base at Mojale, Kenya Date: August 1940

Laying Foundations 18Th
Examples of how to lay foundations according to the standards of 18th century France. Date: Circa 1760

Gear Lift for Stones
A gear lift for stone blocks in 18th century France. Date: Circa 1760

Stonework in the 18th C
Stoneworkers engaged in various activities in 18th century France. Date: Circa 1760

Coal Wagons
Coal wagons Date: 19th Century

Gardener Staking Plants
A smartly-dressed lady in her garden stakes some tall plants. Date: 1889

Warning, Forest Operations sign on footpath gate, England, april

Domestic Cat, ginger and white tabby, adult, sitting in cage, house-bound during recovery from operation, England, august

Cargo transport and baggage loading
Israel, Ben-Gurion international Airport Cargo transport and baggage loading area Luggage conveyor belt

Chatham siege demonstration 1868
The annual field day and exhibition of siege operations at Chatham, Kent. Watched by a large crowd of spectators, Royal Engineers

WWI Transport ship
A transport approaching a French battleship engaged in the operations at the Dardanelles during World War I

Cleaning Grandpas car
Cleaning Grandfathers pride and joy, his Armstrong Siddeley motor car. Sir directs proceedings from inside the car, poking his head through the sunroof!

Operations on the Ancre 1917
Working party of the Manchester Regiment moving up to the trenches near Serre in France on the British front during World War I in March 1917

Howard Carter at the excatvation of Tutankhamun
Howard Carter directing operations as a chain of natives remove items from the cave

Duncan Sandys(1908-1987) in helicopter
Leaving Kuala Lumpar by helicopter to see operations in the Malayan Jungle: Mr Duncan Sandys, Minister of Supply. En route to his visit to Australia

Agent and eviction party, Country Kerry, Ireland
This landscape view illustrates a scene during the Rent War in Ireland. Here an agent and eviction party consult their operations plan at Glenbeigh, Country Kerry

RAF Operations Room; Second World War, 1940
Drawing showing a Royal Air Force Operations Room in 1940. At the top of the image a number of WaFs are shown moving counters and models across a large map of Southern England

Truck sunk during the Anzio landings; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing a three-ton truck sunk alongside a pontoon, during the Allied landings in the Nettuno-Anzio area, 1944

Enlarging a Room / Leech
Enlarging a room - a tableau representing further improvements in Mr Briggs house - destruction of the wall which separates the parlour from the passage

Gun Drill on board a British battleship, c. 1896
Illustration showing a typical scene on board a British battleship as the gun crew of Royal Navy seamen hoist a cartridge towards the breech of their gun

Pigeon Container on a British Paratrooper, Second World War
Photograph showing a pigeon container strapped to the stomach of a British paratrooper, 1944. Pigeons are one of the oldest and most reliable forms of military communication

Sledge party leaving an invalid in an ice cave, British Arct
Engraving showing a sledging party leaving an invalid, and a carer, in an ice cave; then heading back to base to fetch help, British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876

Nine Anchors
Six different kinds of anchor, a mooring block and a grapnel

Gardening Tasks
Digging - Hotbed - Dibbling - Pruning and nailing - Grafting - Raking - Edging - Tying up

Nationalist soldiers assaulting a house near Irun; Spanish C
Photograph showing Nationalist soldiers assaulting a farmhouse near Irun, northern Spain, 1936. These soldiers were engaged in mopping-up operations

Sailors and Gals
Our photograph girls show that all the nice girls love a sailor - happy days in the U.S. navy!

Making Apricot Jam
Home made jam, made from fresh apricots and lemons, sugar etc, beautifully preserved in well-labelled jars

Military Camels
MEHARISTES MILITAIRES - French troops mounted on camels for operations in southern Algeria (Sahara). [Note that the lower pair are suplicates.]

Malta Bombed by Italians
The defence of Malta : the islands strategic value makes it the target for intense bombardment by the Italians and Germans, but they fail to dislodge the Allies

St Elmos Fire in Air
German Heinkel aircrews over Western Europe report St Elmos Fire - an electrical phenomenon - on the wings of their aircraft

British Tankers Sunk
Italian bombers destroy a British tanker carrying essential fuel to the Allied forces in North Africa

Paper-Making Machine
The paper mix passes through a sequence of operations on the paper-making machine

Lifeboat Drill, Germany
Lifeboat drill on a German warship

Thatching a Cottage
A thatcher at work, thatching the roof of a cottage at Great Comberton, Worcestershire, England

Building Operations 1882
Men build a house while two children play on a seesaw

Indian Troopship Sunk
East Africa : a ship bringing Indian reinforcement troops to support the Allied campaign against the Italians is destroyed by the Italian navy in the Red Sea

Germans in Ukraine
The German advance into the Ukraine overwhelms the Soviet opposition - and so it will till they reach Stalingrad

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"Operations: A Tapestry of Skill, Strategy, and Legacy" From the military badge symbolizing honor and bravery to the artistry of dry stone walling, operations encompass a diverse range of activities that shape our world. In the depths of history, WW2 posters rallied support for the valiant efforts of 52 (Lowland) Division as they carried out their crucial missions. The menacing Stuka aircraft advertised its deadly capabilities while bricklayers in 1827 laid foundations for future generations. Amidst the darkness of coal mines, Durham Pit Ponies played an integral role in ensuring smooth operations underground. Building Emp State Buil showcased grand architectural endeavors that stood tall as symbols of progress. Skilled craftsmen wielded building and masonry tools with precision, shaping structures that would withstand the test of time. In a realm where safety is paramount, air traffic control flight information strips guided planes through skies teeming with life. The compass rose served as a steadfast companion to navigators on perilous journeys across uncharted waters. The Welrod pistol whispered tales from covert operations during times when silence was golden. These snippets from various realms highlight how operations intertwine throughout history - be it military campaigns or construction projects - leaving indelible marks on society's tapestry. As we reflect upon these hints about "operations, " let us appreciate those who have dedicated their lives to executing intricate plans with unwavering dedication and ingenuity, and is through their collective efforts that we witness progress unfold before our eyes – reminding us that behind every great achievement lies a story woven by countless individuals who ensure seamless operations in pursuit of greatness.