Engineers Collection (#6)

First productions pictures of the new Crusader Cruiser type tank, the fastest fighting vehicle in the world, Built in Wolsely factory at Drens Lane, Ward End, Birmingham, Circa 1939

The Naval workshop at The Royal Ordnance Works at Stoney Stanton Road Coventry. Circa 1915

15 Naval guns having the rifling milled into the barrels at The Royal Ordnance Works at Stoney Stanton Road Coventry. Circa 1915

A 15 Naval gun seen leaving The Royal Ordnance Works at Stoney Stanton Road Coventry. Circa 1915

A 15 Naval gun is loaded on to a waiting train at The Royal Ordnance Works at Stoney Stanton Road Coventry. Circa 1915

Mike Forrester and Malcolm Bunting on a ACC5 Pecket engine built in 1939 called Ashington No.5 on 24th March 1994

In brand new black and blue paintwork, the Sir Nigel Gresley, is pictured at the NCB Workshops at Philadelphia on 20th July 1975

United States Navy - Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat 42874, NACA 158, of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) at Moffett Naval Air Station

Fowler traction engine No 7786 Alfred, built in 1898, at the 1959 Andover Steam Rally. (Alfred had also attended at the rally in 1956) (John Fowler & Co Engineers of Leathley Road, Hunslet, Leeds)

Fowler Ploughing Engine HR3399 Master (msn 15408), built 1918, at the 1959 Crystal Palace Steam rally. (John Fowler & Co Engineers of Leathley Road, Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire)

Fowler Ploughing Engine NO4630 Wilbur (msn 14712), built 1917, at the 1959 Andover Steam Rally. (John Fowler & Co Engineers of Leathley Road, Hunslet, Leeds, West Yorkshire)

Polikarpov I-16 Type 24
Soviet Airforce Polikarpov I-16 Type 24 Rata Parked on Jacks for Maintenance Date: 1930s

Moving the Great Bell, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Moving the Great Bell, 1858. Big Ben being installed in the bell tower of the Palace of Westminster in London. View of...the bell entering the arch

131 Commando Squadron Training
Members of 131 Commando Squadron conducting an engineering training exercise with Land Rovers. 131 Commando Squadron is a specialist sub-unit of the Army Reserve

2008 Japanese GP
FUJI INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, JAPAN - OCTOBER 12: Fernando Alonso, Renault R28 arrives at his grid position during the Japanese GP at Fuji International Speedway on October 12

1983 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 11: Arrows team photo, with Thierry Boutsen and Marc Surer sat on their respective Arrows A6 Ford cars

Formula 1 2018: Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 13: Lance Stroll climbs out of his Williams FW41 Mercedes on the grid during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Sunday May 13

British engineers mining at Messines Ridge (blown)
British engineers mining at Messines Ridge (blown up on 7th June, 1917) during the First World War

Engineer's workshop, linen production, Victorian period

Private Electric Motor Car on tracks - Panama Canal
Private Electric Motor Car operating on lines of track and used by Heads of the Engineering Divisions/Departments working on the Panama Canal. Date: 1913

1st Sussex Regiment Royal Engineers building a bridge - WW1
1st Sussex Regiment Royal Engineers building a bridge during WW1 Date: circa 1916

1st Sussex Regiment Royal Engineers during WW1 Date: circa 1916

0th Sussex Regiment Royal Engineers building a bridge - WW1
1st Sussex Regiment Royal Engineers building a bridge during WW1 Date: circa 1916

White Star Line, Walker and Hall Engineers Mess soup tureen
White Star Lome. extremely rare oversize Walker and Hall Engineers Mess soup tureen, 16ins. x 11ins

Sir Charles Warren, Victorian period

Parchment commission, 2nd Lieutenant Henry Vaughan
Parchment commission document for 2nd Lieutenant Henry Vaughan, Madras Corps of Engineers, East India Company Date: 1852

The Moss Gear Company of Birmingham
The Moss Gear Company finds its origins, in Aston Manor, Birmingham, in 1910. Those engineers who established the company were not named Moss, but Duckitt

Royal Engineers building a Trestle Bridge, WW1
Royal Engineers building a Trestle Bridge during the First World War Date: 1915

Royal Engineers at Pontooning Work, WW1
Royal Engineers at Pontooning Work during the First World War Date: 1915

Three men in charge of the Queen Mary - Captain, Chief and Assistant Chief Engineers Date: 1936

Artillery, Ordnance and Engineers, 1851-1858 Date: 1850s

Willingham House, Market Rasen
An oil painting of Willingham House, a country house near Market Rasen in Lincolnshire. It was built circa 1790 for Ayscoghe Boucherett, member of parliament for Grimsby between 1796-1803

Pont Des Arts, Paris
An impasto painting of the Pont des Arts, a pedestrian bridge of Paris, which spans the river Seine. The bridge was constructed circa 1804, designed by architects and engineers

Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary, engineers log
Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary engineers log, detailing voyage no.1 (27 May 1936, Captain Sir Edgar Britten RD RNR) to no.87 (12 July 1942, Captain J G Bisset)

Brass plaque, Harland & Wolff, Belfast
Harland & Wolff Limited, Shipbuilders & Engineers, Belfast - oval shipbuilder's plaque in brass, cream painted background with lettering in relief

A uniformed group of soldier entertainers - The Glee Party
Many entertainment groups were formed in the British Forces and they played an important role in maintaining morale. These chaps are Royal Engineers. WW1 Date: circa 1915

Advert, W Blenheim & Co, electrical engineers, Egham, Surrey
Advert for W Blenheim & Co, electrical engineers, Egham, Surrey - electric telephones and apparatus. Date: 1893

Advert for Murkett Bros, Motor Engineers, Huntingdon Date: 1926

Advert for Phillips & Pearce, Ironmongers, Bath
Advert for Phillips & Pearce, Ironmongers and Electrical Engineers, Milsom Street, Bath Date: 1902

Dr Richard A Pike, IMechE Director General and Secretary
Portrait of Dr Richard A Pike, IMechE Director General and Secretary, 1993-1998. Date: circa 1998

Frank Whittle with IMechE President, David Penny in front of George Stephenson's portrait. Date: 1981

Portrait of Charles Patrick Stewart, Vice President IMechE IMechE, 1875-1882. Date: circa 1882

Portrait of Ruth Spellman, IMechE CEO, 2007-2008. Date: c2008

Sir Michael Moore, IMechE Director General and Secretary
Portrait of Sir Michael Moore, IMechE Director General and Secretary, 1998-2006. Date: c2006

Portrait of KH Platt, IMechE Secretary, 1961-1976. Date: circa 1976

Portrait of Sir Henry Guy, IMechE Secretary, 1942-1951. Date: circa 1951

Railway Division members at British Rail Kingmore Depot
Group portrait of Railway Division members at British Rail Kingmore Depot, Carlisle. Cowans Sheldon 75 tons railway breakdown crane in the background. Date: 1981

IAE President, 1931-32, William Alfred Tookey. Date: 1932

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"Engineers: Masters of Innovation and Bravery" From the Royal Logistic Corps to the United States Naval Construction Battalions, they have always been at the forefront of progress and courage. Their contributions span across various fields, leaving an indelible mark on history. One cannot forget the Rolls-Royce Merlin X / 10 Supercharged Piston Aero-Engine, a marvel that powered countless aircraft during World War II. Its ingenuity allowed pilots to soar through the skies with unmatched speed and precision. In Swindon, skilled engineers dedicated their talents to building diesel locomotives, revolutionizing transportation and connecting communities like never before. Their craftsmanship propelled nations forward on iron tracks. Even in times of conflict, engineers stood tall. Bruce Bairnsfather's WW1 cartoon "A Miner Success" depicted their unwavering determination amidst chaos—a testament to their resilience in adversity. The Churchill AVRE Tank in France during World War II showcased engineering prowess combined with military might. These machines were instrumental in overcoming obstacles and securing victory for allied forces. Joseph Whitworth's IMechE medal and invitation symbolize recognition for exceptional engineering achievements—an honor bestowed upon those who push boundaries and redefine possibilities. Tragedy struck when the Titanic sank, but we must remember the brave engineers who fought valiantly against all odds. Fourteen lives lost but forever remembered for their dedication till the very end. WW1 poster "Types of British Army" highlighted how diverse skills within engineer regiments contributed to overall military strength—each role crucial in its own way towards achieving victory on battlefields worldwide. Royal Engineers - British Army Regiment maneuvered through challenging terrains with skillful precision—building bridges where there were none, fortifying defenses when needed most—a force that shaped landscapes both physically and strategically. On Silverstone's race track, Mike Hawthorn raced fearlessly behind Vanwall's wheels—an embodiment of engineering excellence merged with sporting passion. A testament to engineers' ability to push boundaries beyond conventional limits.