1958 Collection (#6)

An English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air guided missile being transferred from the launcher-loading trolley to the launcher, September 1958. Date: 1958

English Electric Thunderbird guided missile system
English Electric Thunderbird surface-to-air guided missile system, March 1958. Date: 1958

Blue Streak test rig installation at Hatfield, c1958
Blue Streak test rig installation at Hatfield, circa 1958. Date: circa 1958

Fall / Welsh Hound / 1958
VANGUARD Date: 1958

FALL / BEAGLE / 1958
CHAMPION ELMHURST PLAYMATE Owner: Herrick Date: 1958

CM25 5567 Jonathan Smare, Hillman Minx
Jonathan Smare, Hillman Minx, Jack Sears Memorial Trophy, saloon cars, British Saloon Car Championship, 1958, Goodwood Revival 2018, September 2018, automobiles, cars, circuit racing, Classic

CM25 7338 Drew Pritchard, Volkswagen Beetle
Drew Pritchard, Volkswagen Beetle, Jack Sears Memorial Trophy, saloon cars, British Saloon Car Championship, 1958, Goodwood Revival 2018, September 2018, automobiles, cars, circuit racing, Classic

CM25 7341 Max Cawthorn, Wolseley 1500
Max Cawthorn, Wolseley 1500, Jack Sears Memorial Trophy, saloon cars, British Saloon Car Championship, 1958, Goodwood Revival 2018, September 2018, automobiles, cars, circuit racing, Classic

Fall / Sussex Spaniel / 1958
SHOW CHAMPION HORNSHILL DUKE Owned by Wigg. Date: 1958

Fall / Chow Chow / 1958
ADEL TANGLIN Panting dog, showing its dark tongue. The breed has a blue tongue. Owner: Buckley Date: 1958

Fall / Italian Greyhound
NAGROM BRUNO Owned by Morgan. Date: 1958

Fall / Japanese Chin / 1958
A group of three Japanese Chins from the RIU-GU kennel, from left to right; ANARA, QUITO AND EKITA. Owned by Crawford. Date: 1958

Josephine Douglas actress stage producer and compere who takes part in many BBC Television programmes DBase

A young Julie Andrews at London Airport on 7th April 1958. She is in Britain for the London run of her Broadway hit " My Fair Lady"

Ufo / Trindade Island / 1958
Almiro Barauna aboard the ship Almirante Saldhana took six photographs of a UFO seen at Trindade Island near

US classic car 1958 Bel Air
Beate Gube

American classic car Pickup Apache 1958
Beate Gube

On location for the filming of Dunkirk released in 1958 Date: 1958

Armstrong Whitworth Sea Slug, surface-to-air missile at the SBAC Farnborough airshow on 6 September 1958. Date: 1958

Kaman K-225 N401A (msn 5), at the New England Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT. in company with Grumman F9F-2 Panther 125155, formerly of VMF-323 US Marine Corps. Date: circa 1958

Cessna CH-1A Skyhook CF-OHE Date: circa 1958

North American YT2J-1 Buckeye
United States Navy - North American YT2J-1 Buckeye 144217 (249-1), the first YT2J-1 (later redesignated YT-2A). Date: 1958

Gloster F. 9-40 5758M - DG202-G
Gloster F.9/40 5758M / DG202/G, the first of the nine F.9/40s which preceded the Gloster Meteor, at RAF Yatesbury on 31 March 1958. Date: 1958

Vickers Valetta T. 3 WG264 - J
Royal Air Force - Vickers Valetta T.3 WG264 / J (msn 512), of 1 Air Navigation School, at Blackbushe on 2 September 1958. Date: 1958

Gloster Gladiator K8032, at the Royal Aeronautical Society Garden party, held at White Waltham on 22 June 1958 Date: 1958

Hunting Percival Jet Provost T. 1 XD693
Royal Air Force - Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.1 XD693 (msn PAC/84/011) Date: circa 1958

Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC. 1 XL969
Royal Air Force - Scottish Aviation Twin Pioneer CC.1 XL969 (msn 522), on 20 May 1958, two days after delivery. Date: 1958

3d off Surf Washing Powder, advertising flyer
3d (three pence) off Surf Washing Powder, advertising flyer in shape of 12-sided threepenny coin Date: 1958

ARA Independencia
Argentine Navy - ARA Independencia, a Colossus-class light aircraft carrier, (ex HMS Warrior R31), seen in December 1958, during work-up before commissioning in 1959. Date: 1958

de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 22 G-AOTM (msn C1/0862), of Bristol Aircraft Ltd.. Date: circa 1958

Transland Ag-2 N8330H and N8831H
Transland Ag-2 N8830H and N8831H, 1st and 2nd prototypes. For some years after World War II the Transland Aircraft Company of Torrance, California, a division of Hi Shear Rivet Tool Co

Transland Ag-2 N8330H, the first prototype in flight. For some years after World War II the Transland Aircraft Company of Torrance, California, a division of Hi Shear Rivet Tool Co

Avro Lincolnian Freighter ZP-CBR-97 (msn, ex B.2 RE376), at Tollerton airfield, near Nottingham. One of three Lincoln B.2s converted to Lincolnian standard with large pannier freight holds

GAF Jindivik Mk. 2 A92-68
Royal Australian Air Force - Government Aircraft Factories Jindivik Mk.2 A92-68 (msn 48), at the SBAC Farnborough Air-show, held from 1-7 September 1958

Poster, Street in Montmartre, Paris, France Date: 1958

Sikorsky S-62 N880 (msn 62001), prototype of the S-62 amphibious helicopter, shortly before its first flight. Date: 1958

Politicians and dignitaries enjoying the samples at a food exhibition Date: circa 1958

Modern architecture church on Dryden Road, Ipswich. Date: circa 1958

Handley Page HPR. 7 Dart-Herald G-AODE
Handley Page HPR.7 Dart-Herald G-AODE (msn 1), the first prototype Herald, seen during a photo-shoot rendezvous with an HP Victor

Owen Owen, Seven floors of Christmas Shopping display
Window display in Liverpool Department store, Owen Owen, for Seven floors of Christmas Shopping Date: circa 1958

Owen Owen, Umbrella display
Window display in Liverpool Department store, Owen Owen, for Umbrellas Date: circa 1958

HMS Mutine
Royal Navy - HMS Mutine, a turbine-powered Algerine-class minesweeper, pictured on 1 May 1958 whilst on the reserve at Chatham

RMS Titanic - A Night to Remember, film still
RMS Titanic: still image from the 1958 film, A Night to Remember

Canadair C-54GM North Star 17511
Royal Canadian Air Force - Canadair C-54GM North Star 17511 (msn 118), at 30 Air Materiel Base, RCAF Langar in June 1958. Date: 1958

Fairchild C-119F-FA Flying Boxcar O-18037 (msn 10915, 51-8037), at Wright Field, Wright-Patterson AFB, for display at the Air Force Museum, with Boeing KB-50J 49-0389

Raymond Baxter interviewing an airline pilot: discussing the use of simulators for training navigation and airfield approach procedures, on 6 November 1958

Raymond Baxter interviewing Captain James Linton A. F. C
Raymond Baxter interviewing Captain James Linton A.F.C, a BOAC Comet pilot: discussing the recent introduction of the de Havilland Comet and Boeing 707 on trans-Atlantic airline routes

Poster, Visit the USSR, Riga Date: 1958

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"1958: A Year of Icons and Milestones" Step into the time machine and travel back to 1958, a year filled with remarkable moments that shaped history. In the world of science, Rosalind Franklin's groundbreaking work on DNA structure laid the foundation for future discoveries. Meanwhile, Maria Callas mesmerized audiences in her elegant Dior gowns, captivating hearts with her enchanting voice. On the roads, a classic VW Camper van painted in blue and white became an emblem of freedom and adventure. Music aficionados were treated to the genius compositions of Vaughan Williams, whose melodies still resonate today. And who can forget Pope Pius XII's influential role as he guided his flock through turbulent times? Sports enthusiasts cheered on the Brazilian Football Team during their triumphant journey at the 1958 World Cup – a team that would forever be etched in football history. Closer to home in Gloucestershire's Toddington Station, July 1958 brought nostalgic memories of steam trains chugging along amidst picturesque landscapes. The glamorous Tatler front-cover featuring Princess Margaret showcased timeless elegance fit for royalty. Meanwhile, car enthusiasts marveled at the sleek lines of an Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite - its creator remaining unknown but leaving an indelible mark on automotive design. In aviation news, Boeing Stratocruiser G-ANUB took flight from West African London Airport – symbolizing progress and connecting distant lands like never before. As we reflect upon this transformative year, let us celebrate these icons and milestones that continue to inspire generations even today.