Spotters Collection

German Air Spotters Book
A handbook issued to German forces, enabling them to distinguish aircraft types so, if possible, not to shoot down their own aircraft

Plane Spotters
Silhouettes of two plane spotters at London Gatwick Airport, England

La vie en Campagne; Cette cheminee eventree forme un poste d'observation parfait, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'La vie en Campagne; Cette cheminee eventree, dans les Flandres, forme un poste d'observation parfait, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration

Zeppelin LZ-129 Hindenburg Parked with Crowds of People Around Tie-Down Ropes Date: 1930s

WW2 birthday card, dog and two cats
WW2 pop-up birthday card (inside), a spotted dog and two black cats with binoculars as fire watchers and aircraft spotters, All Good Wishes and the Best of Luck! Date: circa 1942

A submarine at the surface with spotters in the turret. Date: circa 1910s

Bird-Man Marquis de Bacqueville (Jean Francois Boyvin de?
Bird-Man Marquis de Bacqueville (Jean Francois Boyvin de Bonnetot) Attempts to Fly Across the River Seine in Paris in 1742 Date: 1742

Plane spotters on the terraces at Manchester Airport, then called Ringway. Date: circa 1980

WW2 - 90cm A. A. Searchlight
WW2 British Home Front - a 90cm Anti Aircraft Searchlight. Date: circa 1940

Engine no 431 Edwin A Beazley
Young train spotters watch the GCR Class 11E engine no. 431 Edwin A Beazley roar past. Image from Mrs Strangs Travel Play Book published c.1920.Date: circa 1915

WW2 birthday card, dog and cats
WW2 pop-up birthday card, may Good Luck spot you! A spotted dog and two black cats watch the sky with binoculars, as fire watchers and aircraft spotters. Date: circa 1942

Naval support for armies in Normandy by G. H. Davis
The big guns of the Royal Navy supporting the Allied armies in Normandy during the Second World War. How warships, guided by air and ground spotters

Spotter sitting at front of safari vehicle at dusk, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Spotter sitting at front of safari vehicle, in wetland habitat with rainbow, Okavango Delta, Botswana

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"Capturing the Skies: A Glimpse into the World of Spotters" In the realm of aviation enthusiasts, they can a breed apart. They possess an unwavering passion for aircraft and zeppelins alike, as depicted in the German Air Spotters Book. With their keen eyes fixed on the horizon, these dedicated individuals become one with their surroundings. From Plane Spotters eagerly awaiting the arrival of iconic planes like Zeppelin LZ-127 GRAF Zeppelin and Zeppelin LZ-129 Hindenburg to those perched on terraces at Manchester Airport, they find solace in witnessing majestic machines taking flight. But it's not just airplanes that capture their attention. In a surprising twist, even a submarine at the surface becomes an object of fascination for these sharp-eyed observers stationed within turrets. Venturing beyond aviation history, we encounter Bird-Man Marquis de Bacqueville (Jean Francois Boyvin de?), whose daring exploits defy gravity itself. His audacious flights leave spectators awestruck and inspire future generations of spotters. Yet amidst this world filled with engines roaring and propellers spinning lies another dimension - one where personal connections intertwine with passions. A WW2 birthday card adorned with images of a loyal dog and two cats reminds us that even amid tumultuous times, love for our furry companions endures. Delving further into historical accounts reveals Engine no 431 Edwin A Beazley - an emblematic symbol representing human ingenuity harnessed by spotters throughout time. This engine stands as testament to their dedication in preserving aviation heritage. As we explore different realms through literature such as Naval support for armies in Normandy by G. H Davis or immerse ourselves in Louis Wain's whimsical illustrations featuring his beloved cats, we witness how diverse interests converge under one common thread - spotting greatness wherever it may be found.