Checkered Collection (#8)

Sexy 1940s style pin-up girl posing with a P-51 Mustang fighter plane

Europe, France, Paris. A sidewalk table for one welcomes a diner in the Montmartre district in Paris, France

Formula One World Championship: John Watson Mclaren MP4 takes the flag to win the first Grand Prix for Ron Dennis newly
John Watson (GBR) Mclaren MP4 takes the flag to win the first Grand Prix for Ron Dennis newly acquired Mclaren team. British Grand Prix, Silverstone, 18 July 1981

Woman police officer at work in communications room
Woman police officer at work in front of a computer screen in a Met Police communications room. Date: circa late 1970s

Group photo, male and female police officers, SN Centenary. Date: circa late 1970s

Two police officers on horseback, London
Two police officers, a man and a woman, on horseback in a London street. They are wearing protective helmets introduced in 1984. Women were appointed to the Mounted Branch in 1970. Date: circa 1984

Woman police dog handler with dog, London
Woman police officer and dog handler (Amanda Reed, nee Longden) with police dog Zircon, Met Police, London. (3 of 4) Date: circa 1978

Woman police officer in updated hat, London
Woman police officer in the new style hat which went with the updated uniform introduced in 1977, with a range of mix and match options

Woman police officers accessories: a whistle on a chain, a plastic-covered notebook, a wooden truncheon with leather strap, and the reinforced bowler hat introduced in 1985. Date: circa late 1980s

Woman police officer in updated uniform, London
Woman police officer (Nickie Benn) posing in the updated uniform introduced in 1977, with a range of mix and match options, including an overcoat with optional shoulder cape as seen here

Advert for Jays womens blouses 1933
Women wearing long and short sleeved blouses, with different style collars. 1933

Binary language, a universal means of communication

Mankinds use of binary language

A Boeing Stearman N2S-3 model biplane, known as the Old Crow, Zoersel, Belgium

A P-51 Mustang at Waukegan, Illinois

Close-up view of the propeller on an AT-6F Texan aircraft

P-51D Mustang, nicknamed Shimmy IV
North American P-51D Mustang, nicknamed Shimmy IV, was the last Mustang assigned to a USAF tactical unit. It is painted as the P-51D flown by Colonel C.L

P-51D Mustang in World War II United States Army Air Corps colors
North American P-51D Mustang, nicknamed Big Beauitful Doll, in World War II United States Army Air Corps colors during a low pass at Duxford airport, England

The new heritage tailflash with the checkertail design for the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base, South Korea

P-51D Mustang of the 78th Fighter Group
North American P-51D Mustang assigned to the 82nd Fighter Squadron, 78th Fighter Group, 8th Air Force

P-47 Thunderbolt flying over Chino, California
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt flying over Chino, California

Larkspur, 1924 (oil on canvas)
BAL41009 Larkspur, 1924 (oil on canvas) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); 100x80 cm; Bayerische Staatsgemaldesammlungen, Munich, Germany; German, out of copyright

Great Britains Council of War during the reign of James I, from A Short
KW387004 Great Britains Council of War during the reign of James I, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published in 1893 (litho) by English School

Guitar, Bottle, and Glass, 1914 (pasted papers, gouache & crayon on canvas)
XBP390287 Guitar, Bottle, and Glass, 1914 (pasted papers, gouache & crayon on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 91.8x64.8 cm; Museum of Modern Art, New York

Racecar Driver in Racecar

The English Merchant Ship Malabar Signed and dated in red paint, lower left: " W. Clark | 1836", William Clark, 1803-1883, British

MIGRANT WOMAN, 1937. A mother in California who, with her family, will be returned
MIGRANT WOMAN, 1937. A mother in California who, with family, will be returned to Oklahoma by the Relief Administration. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, March 1937, digitally colored by Granger

Man wearing a sun hat on a beach, smiling

Man wearing a sun hat on a beach, leaning against a cottage, smiling

Young man wearing a plaid shirt in a backyard

Rebellious man wearing jeans and a plaid shirt at a gas station, smoking

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"Checkered: A Symbol of Triumph and Style" In the thrilling Le Mans 24 Hour Race, Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon proudly waved the checkered flag as their Ford GT40 Mk II crossed the finish line, narrowly defeating their Shelby American Inc. Teammates led by Denny Hulme. Just like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, who followed the yellow brick road to find her way home with Toto by her side, we can't help but be captivated by the timeless charm of Judy Garland donning her iconic checkered dress. At another exhilarating Le Mans 24 Hours Race, Willy Mairesse and Jean Beurlys showcased their skill behind the wheel of a Ferrari 330 P4, securing an impressive third-place finish amidst fierce competition. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's photographic double portrait reveals his artistic genius while also capturing him posing as both model and painter. His checkered past becomes part of his enigmatic allure. The historic 1951 British Grand Prix witnessed Jose Froilan Gonzalez claim victory for Ferrari in their first-ever GP win. The checkered flag marked not only a triumph for Gonzalez but also a significant milestone for this legendary racing team. From Methoni in Greece to galleries worldwide, blue vases adorned with oranges bring a touch of elegance to any space. Their delicate patterns reminiscent of a subtle checkered design add sophistication to every corner they grace. In today's modern world, women police officers confidently attend accidents and wear new Surrey uniforms with pride. Breaking barriers and embracing change while upholding law and order is truly commendable - these brave women are paving the way forward on a path paved with checks. Transporting us back to medieval times when knights fought valiantly on horseback clad in battle armor embellished with intricate checks; they were symbols of honor, courage, and chivalry that still resonate today.