Delivery Collection (#8)

BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk. 82 401
BAC 167 Strikemaster Mk.82 401 (msn EEP-JP-403) of the Sultan of Oman's Air Force, at Wartont, prior to delivery, in December 1968. Date: 1968

Flemish Milkmaid with her dog cart, Brussels, Belgium. Dog carts pulled by two or more dogs were historically used in Belgium and the Netherlands for delivering milk, bread, and other trades

Springhill Corner, near Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Springhill Corner, near Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, West Midlands, England. Date: 1972

de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter AP-AWJ (msn 298), of Pakistan International Airlines, at RAF Luqa / Luqa International Airport, on 12 March 1971, during its delivery flight

Britten-Norman BN-2A-21 Islander G-BDLN (msn 492), at the SBAC Farnborough Air-Show, held between 5-12 September 1976. Operated by the Malawi Police Air Wing as 7Q-YAZ, this aircraft was short-lived

de Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou 304
Abu Dhabi Defence Force - de Havilland Canada DHC-4A Caribou 304 (msn 284), at Blackbushe during delivery flight, en-route to Abu Dhabi. Date: circa 1969

Beagle B. 206S Series 2 VH-KCA
Beagle B.206S Series 2 VH-KCA (msn B.075), at Shoreham Airport, before delivery to Groupair, in Australia. Date: 1969

Beagle Pup 150 G-AXID
Beagle B.121 Pup Series 2 / 150 G-AXID (msn B121-086), nearing completion at Shoreham Airport, before delivery to the Shoreham Aero Club, circa August 1969. Date: 1969

Beagle Pup G-AXEV
Beagle B.121 Pup Series 1 G-AXEV (msn B121-070), nearing completion at Shoreham Airport, before delivery to Geoffrey Beard, circa April 1969. Date: 1969

Beagle Pup G-AXHK
Beagle B.121 Pup Series 1 G-AXHK (msn B121-071), nearing completion at Shoreham Airport, before delivery to the Middleton St. George Aero Club, circa May 1969. Date: 1969

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125-3B HB-VAY
Hawker Siddeley HS.125-3B HB-VAY (msn 25135), at Hatfield, prior to delivery. (This aircraft was written-off in a fatal accident at Edinburgh Airport / RAF Turnhouse on 20 July 1970) Date: 1967

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125-3B VH-ECF
Hawker Siddeley HS.125-3B VH-ECF (msn 25069), prior to delivery to Qantas (Queensland and Northern Territories Air Service), with Short SC.9 XH132

Milk Production in the 1960s: Churn delivery at the dairy Date: circa 1962

Hawker Hunter Mk. 74A 517
Singapore Air Defence Command - Hawker Hunter Mk.74A 517 (msn 41H/688080, ex XJ689), during delivery, on a refuelling stop at RAF Luqa, Malta. Date: circa 1971

Canadair C-4 Argonaut G-ALHS (msn 164), of the Republic of Biafra government, at Castle Donington in October 1969. First operated by British Overseas Airways Corporation as Astra

Beagle B. 206 Series 2 N663MA
Beagle B.206 Series 2 N663MA (msn B.079), awaiting paint outside the Beagle hangar at Shoreham Airport, before delivery to Miami Aviation, the US dealers. Date: 1968

Hawker Siddeley 125-600A N28BH (msn 256018), of Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, awaiting delivery to the US finishing centre. Date: 1973

Dassault Falcon 20F F-WLCU - NPAA-70
Dassault Falcon 20F F-WLCU / NPAA-70 (msn 173), of Pan-Am, at the Paris Air Show, held at Le Bourget Airport in June 1969

Advert, Sutton's Seeds Post Free
Advert, Sutton & Sons, Reading, Sutton's Seeds delivered post free by the postman. Date: 1880

Plaxton Consort C20F Coach
A brand new Plaxton Consort C20F UUD 12, a 20-seat Coach, (oddly placarded for 8 passengers), on a Bedford J2SZ7 chassis. UUD 12 is seen ready for delivery to G.A

English Electric Canberra PR. 7 WT527
Royal Air Force - English Electric Canberra PR.7 WT527 (msn 71435), of No.31 Squadron, in storage prior to delivery to RAF Wildenrath as 8137M. Date: circa 1970

Gates Learjet 23 D-IHAQ (msn 23-027), of H. Quandt, at Prestwick Airport, during its delivery flight in 1965. (This aircraft was written off at Zurich Airport, on 12 December 1965)

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125 series 3 VH-ECF
Hawker Siddeley HS.125 series 3 VH-ECF (msn 25069), prior to delivery to Qantas (Queensland and Northern Territories Air Service), with Short SC.9 XH132

Horse-drawn brewer's dray, Whitehall, London
Horse-drawn dray belonging to the Whitbread brewery, Whitehall, London, 28 December 1973. Date: 1973

Busy scene at a railway station. Date: 20th century

Charrold Autobagger
School children watch a demonstration of the new Charrold coal delivery lorry, the Autobagger, for door to door home delivery of Charrington's coal. Date: 1950s?

Gas Light & Coke Company in Nine Elms on the south bank of the River Thames, photograph showing their shire horse and carriage. Date: 1897

Rising at four o'clock in the morning everyday, the lone worker goes to the newspaper office to procure a few of the first morning papers allotted to him, at extra charges

A delivery cart negotiates the ford at Bury Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. Date: 1909

Delivery boy delivering a turkey
A smartly-dressed delivery boy brings a present of a dead turkey to the door. Date: 1884

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Portrait of Marie-Anne Mancini, Duchess of Bouillon, late 17th century (coloured engraving)
CHT177259 Portrait of Marie-Anne Mancini, Duchess of Bouillon, late 17th century (coloured engraving) by Arnoult, Nicolas (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Journey of Bread
Niyazi Gürgen

Airbus Voyager KC. 3 EC-135 - MRTT016 - ZZ334
Royal Air Force - Airbus Voyager KC.3 EC-135 / MRTT016 / ZZ334 (msn 1033, A330-243MRTT), at the Royal International Air Tattoo - RAF Fairford 18 July 2011, shortly before delivery to the RAF

Eurocopter EC135P2 SE-HPR - 8-0950
Rikspolisstyrelsen - Eurocopter EC135P2 SE-HPR - 8-0950 (msn 0189), shortly after delivery in 2001. (Rikspolisstyrelsen - Swedish National Police) Date: 2001

Cessna 208 Caravan I N16CG (msn 208-00363), of Crown Mail & Delivery Services Ltd. Date: circa 2000

Cessna 208 Caravan I C-FWCS (msn 208-00279), of Crown Mail & Delivery Services Ltd. Date: circa 2000

Airbus A300B4-203 HS-THX (msn 249), formerly of Thai Airways Internation, at the Airbus freighter conversion facility in Toulouse, before delivery to DHL Air. Date: 1998

ATR 42 white-tail storage, before completion, sale and delivery. Date: 1998

Wine Warehouse in Bercy, Cours Saint-Emilion, Paris, c. 1955 (b/w photo)
1731168 Wine Warehouse in Bercy, Cours Saint-Emilion, Paris, c.1955 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Wine warehouse in Bercy)

McDonnell Douglas F-15I Ra'am Thunder 94-0304 - 255
Israeli Defence Force / Air Force - McDonnell Douglas F-15I-57-MC Ra'am (Thunder) 94-0304 / 255 (msn 1319/I019), on approach to RAF Lakenheath, on 11 November 1998

McDonnell Douglas F-15I Ra'am Thunder 94-0297 - 235
Israeli Defence Force / Air Force - McDonnell Douglas F-15I-57-MC Ra'am (Thunder) 94-0297 / 235 (msn 1304/I012), on approach to RAF Lakenheath, on 11 November 1998

McDonnell Douglas F-15I Ra'am - Thunder - 94-0298 - 238
Israeli Defence Force / Air Force - McDonnell Douglas F-15I-57-MC Ra'am (Thunder) 94-0298 / 238 (msn 1306/I013), on approach to RAF Lakenheath, on 11 November 1998

McDonnell Douglas F-15I Ra'am - Thunder - 94-0302 - 250
Israeli Defence Force / Air Force - McDonnell Douglas F-15I-57-MC Ra'am (Thunder) 94-0302 / 250 (msn 1315/I017), on approach to RAF Lakenheath, on 11 November 1998

McDonnell Douglas F-15I Ra'am - Thunder - 94-0299 - 244
Israeli Defence Force / Air Force - McDonnell Douglas F-15I-57-MC Ra'am (Thunder) 94-0299 / 244 (msn 1308/I014), on approach to RAF Lakenheath, on 11 November 1998

McDonnell Douglas F-15I Ra'am - Thunder - 94-0303 - 252
Israeli Defence Force / Air Force - McDonnell Douglas F-15I-57-MC Ra'am (Thunder) 94-0303 / 252 (msn 1317/I018), on approach to RAF Lakenheath, on 11 November 1998

Row of Delivery Trucks, Washington DC, USA, c. 1923 (b/w photo)
5974434 Row of Delivery Trucks, Washington DC, USA, c. 1923 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

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"Delivering the Past and Shaping the Future: A Journey Through Time" Poster, Night Mail: From vintage posters to modern advertisements, it has always been a vital part of our lives. High Street, Ayr: The bustling streets of Ayr witness countless deliveries every day, ensuring that goods reach their destinations promptly. Workers unloading sacks of flour from a Bedford truck belonging to Pledge & Son Ltd in Old Towngate - Holmfirth, West Yorkshire: Dedicated workers have tirelessly unloaded deliveries for generations, keeping communities nourished and businesses thriving. The Arrival of the First Thor Ballistic Missile to RAF Bom: Delivering more than just packages, this historic event marked a new era in military technology and strategic capabilities. Traffic congestion in Covent Garden, London WC2: Amidst the chaos of congested streets lies an intricate web services working relentlessly to meet demands in one of the world's busiest cities. Records of first UK aerial mail service: Taking flight above land and sea, aerial mail revolutionized how we deliver messages across vast distances with unprecedented speed. Fleet Street 1960s: As journalists raced against deadlines on Fleet Street during its heyday, couriers ensured that breaking news reached readers' doorsteps without delay. Childbirth in 1513: Delivery takes on a whole new meaning as we reflect on centuries-old practices when midwives played an essential role in safely bringing new life into this world. Christmas parcels for the trenches 1916: In times of war and separation from loved ones, special deliveries brought hope and joy to soldiers fighting far away from home during World War I. Cuba - First Pan American Airways service: Connecting nations through air travel transformed global commerce by expediting international trade routes like never before imagined. Seaplane carrier pigeon WW1 .