Taking Collection (page 6)

RAF trainee pilots working out courses and speeds, WW2
RAF trainee pilots working out courses and speeds Date: circa 1941

RAF volunteers signing on to be pilots, WW2
RAF volunteers signing on to be pilots Date: circa 1941

RAF recruits undergoing mechanical training, WW2
RAF recruits undergoing mechanical training Date: circa 1941

RAF sea plane, WW2
RAF sea plane Date: circa 1941

RAF scramble, pilots race to their planes, WW2
RAF scramble, pilots race to their planes Date: circa 1941

RAF Sergeant John Hannah VC in his gun cockpit, WW2
RAF Sergeant John Hannah, 18 year old VC in his gun cockpit Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets, pilots of tomorrow, WW2
RAF cadets, pilots of tomorrow Date: circa 1941

RAF recruit checking the kit list, WW2
RAF recruit checking the kit list Date: circa 1941

RAF plane taking off from deck of aircraft carrier, WW2
RAF plane taking off from the deck of an aircraft carrier Date: circa 1941

Cover design, Taking Off! by Noel Monks, WW2
Cover design, Taking Off! by Noel Monks, showing an RAF pilot looking up at the sky Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets watching an instructional film, WW2
RAF cadets watching an instructional film Date: circa 1941

RAF lookout on flight deck of aircraft carrier, WW2
RAF lookout on flight deck of aircraft carrier Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets watch an expert demonstrating the controls, WW2
RAF cadets watch an expert demonstrating the controls Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets stripping planes, WW2
RAF cadets stripping planes Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets learning tactics by the use of models, WW2
RAF cadets learning tactics by the use of models Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets learning about the aero engine, WW2
RAF cadets learning the mechanical marvels of the aero engine Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets fitting a wing onto a fighter plane, WW2
RAF cadets fitting a wing onto a fighter plane Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets learn navigation and meteorology, WW2
RAF cadets learning navigation and meteorology on a Spherioscope Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets learning to control a parachute, WW2
RAF cadets learning to control a parachute Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets in the Navigation Class, WW2
RAF cadets in the Navigation Class Date: circa 1941

RAF cadet sitting in a real plane, WW2
RAF cadet sitting in a real plane Date: circa 1941

RAF cadet learning on a link trainer, WW2
RAF cadet learning on a link trainer Date: circa 1941

RAF cadet identifying types of flight, WW2
RAF cadet identifying types of flight Date: circa 1941

RAF bombers taking off on a raid, WW2
RAF bombers taking off on a bombing raid Date: circa 1941

RAF bomber with German tanker on fire below, WW2
RAF bomber with German tanker on fire below Date: circa 1941

RAF instructor teaching New Zealand cadets, WW2
RAF instructor seated on the cowling teaches some New Zealand Cadets Date: circa 1941

RAF airmen take instructions before setting off, WW2
RAF airmen taking instructions before setting off on a flight Date: circa 1941

King George VI pins DFC on pilot officer, WW2
King George VI pins the Distinguished Flying Cross on a pilot officer Date: circa 1941

RAF airmen just back from a long night flight, WW2
RAF airmen just back from a long night flight Date: circa 1941

Interior of RAF Flying Boat, WW2
Interior of an RAF Flying Boat Date: circa 1941

Controls of RAF Short Sunderland Flying Boat, WW2
Controls of an RAF Short Sunderland Flying Boat Date: circa 1941

Fleet Air Arm plane practising deck landing, WW2
A Fleet Air Arm Plane practising deck landing on a special runway Date: circa 1941

Fleet Air Arm instructional seaplane, WW2
A Fleet Air Arm instructional seaplane coming ashore after a practice flight Date: circa 1941

Cadets as marksmen must have keen eyesight, WW2
Cadets as marksmen must have keen eyesight Date: circa 1941

Native American taking tree bark for canoe making Date: 1890

Lord Chancellor Alverstone getting sworn in
Lord chancellor and the judges attending a special service in Westminster Abbey. The judges proceeded to the law courts where Lord Alverstone

Pheasant Shooting at Alton
A pheasant shooter in action, photographed the year previous to publication. The new shooting season was due to start on October 1st. Date: 1930

Horsejumping
Major J. Hume Dudgeon in action during a military jumping event at the Dublin Horse Show. Date: 1931

Take of the Fort of Saint Elmo (June 23, 1565)
Palace of the Grand Master, 16th-18th centuries. Residence of the Great Master of the Order of Saint John. Fresco of the Supreme Council Room by Matteo Perez de Aleccio (1547-1628)

The Taking of Christ. Painting ascribed to Gerard Seghers
Painting ascribed to Gerard Seghers (1591-1651). Flemish baroque painter. The Taking of Christ. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Judith Fletcher
A photograph showing Judith Fletcher, a professional photographer, 1886-1971. She was famous for taking portrait shots of famous celebrities and socialites, and can be seen here

A Blackpool Siesta
An oil painting showing a woman taking a quick nap upon the curve of a low wall in Blackpool, a seaside resort in England. Date: circa 1930

Taking a stroll at the Hurlingham Club, Fulham
Lady Helen Grosvenor (1888-1970), Lady Castlereagh (1878-1959), Lord Charles Beresford (1846-1919), Lord Hugh Cecil (1869-1956) and Miss Chaplin take a summer stroll at the Hurlingham Club in Fulham

Bell OH-58A Kiowa 69-16125
United States Army - Bell OH-58A Kiowa 69-16125 (MSN 40346), at Castle Ashby for the World Helicopter Championships, on 26 June 1986, with competition number 19, taking first place. Date: 1986

Edward, Prince of Wales, taking an early morning cycle
The Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), taking an early morning cycle ride Date: 1914

At the Barber - hirsute monkeys popping in for a trim... Date: 1905

SNCASO SO-P1 Ferblantine 01, during assembly at the SNCASO factory in Vichy France. First flown in 1941, this glider was hidden when Vichy France was occupied by the Germans

A young English lad takes shelter in a barrel from the rain
A young English lad takes shelter in a barrel from the pouring rain - Somewhere in England'. Date: circa 1930s

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"Capturing Moments of Movement: From soaring skies to historical arrivals, this collection showcases the essence of 'taking' in various forms. Witness the majestic Handley Page Victor B1 XA930 as it gracefully takes off from Hatfield, leaving behind a trail of awe and wonder. Delve into the past with HMS Exeter's triumphant arrival at Plymouth during the tumultuous Second World War in 1940, a symbol of resilience amidst chaos. The milkman and his float embody reliability as they take to the streets, delivering fresh dairy goodness to doorsteps every morning. In David Wright's masterpiece 'Off with the Old, On with the New, ' witness an artist's interpretation of embracing change as old traditions make way for new beginnings. Feel your heart race as you witness a B-25 Mitchell Bomber taking off from Hornet during another chapter of global conflict - a testament to courage and determination. Escape to Felixstowe Beach Hut where serenity meets simplicity; here is where one can truly take solace in nature's embrace. Step into the workshop of a skilled carpenter and joiner, witnessing their craftmanship firsthand - each stroke taken with precision and passion. Rev up your engines alongside Harley Davidson's iconic 1915 model - its timeless design still captivating hearts today. Travel back in time through an advert for Leica cameras from 1934; capturing moments has never been more enchanting or accessible. Uncover history through Greek Anti-Turkish Propaganda Postcards that reveal political tensions long ago but remind us how far we've come since then. Marvel at Princess Elizabeth attending Trooping of the Colour, her poised presence taking center stage even before she ascended to become Queen Elizabeth II. Finally, pay homage to Rudolf Nureyev - his graceful leaps forever etched in our memories as he took ballet beyond boundaries. "