Equipped Collection (#3)

Messerschmitt Bf 110G -this type gained a second life coming into its own as a radar equipped night fighter

A young girl taking a ride on her dog
A young girl, equipped with various weaponry, rides along on a dog, holding on tightly to the reigns.. Date: 1886

Two Serbian soldiers near Mikra, near Salonika, WW1
Two typical Serbian soldiers with their newly issued equipment, near Mikra, Kalamaria, near Salonika (Salonica, Thessaloniki), Greece, during the First World War. Date: April 1916

Petard Mortar on a Churchill AVRE Tank; Second World War, 19
Photograph showing the Petard mortar on a Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) tank, France, 1944. The Churchill AVRE tank equipped with a Petard mortar

Mrs Mop the Cleaner
Mrs. Mop, the quintessential charlady, equipped with her pan and brush, mop, squeegy, headscarf and apron on... Date: 1960s

Wireless detector vans being equipped with devices whereby the Post Office could trace defaulters who had installed a wireless set but omitted to buy an annual ten shilling license, 1931

The worlds largest typewriter on display at the Business Efficiency Exhibition, White City, London, England in 1931. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

C Squadron Inns of Court Regiment Memorial, Normandy
The Memorial is at la Breche de la Valette just behind Juno Beach. It carries their motto - Salus Populus Suprema Lex (The Welfare of the people shall be the supreme law)

22nd Dragoons Plaque Juno Beach exit
The Dragoons were equipped with Flail tanks, one of the Funnies, a range of armoured vehicles modified to carry out particular tasks - in this case to beat the beach like a giant carpet sweeper

Hansa-Brandenburg W 12 reconnaissance fighter
Hansa-Brandenburg W 12 German float-equipped two-seat reconnaissance fighter. It first flew in January 1917. Seen here is serial no. 2016, an early production example

U. S. Navy Seal combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations
U.S. Navy Seal combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules

U. S. Navy SEAL equpped with night vision during a surveillance operation
U.S. Navy SEAL equpped with night vision during a surveillance operation

Dingo II vehicle of the Belgian Army

In the well-equipped galley of the Short Sunderland, one of the crew prepares a cup of tea

LCC-LFB Auxiliary Fire Service vehicles, WW2
AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) vehicles. The onset of WW2 brought about a vast expansion of the London Fire Brigade to deal with the anticipated enemy bombing of London

Serbian army marching to Mikra, near Salonika, WW1
The newly equipped Serbian army marching to camp at Mikra, Kalamaria, near Salonika (Salonica, Thessaloniki), Greece, during the First World War. Date: April 1916

Royal Engineer adjusting a Flying Dustbin charge; Second W
Photograph showing a soldier of the Royal Engineers preparing a Flying Dustbin explosive charge, France, 1944. The Churchill AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers)

Flying Tank
Tank Equipped with Retractable Wings

Ambulance dog at Maktau Camp, Kenya, WW1
Rare image of an ambulance dog at Maktau Camp, Kenya, East Africa, during WW1, equipped with a First Aid belt -- pets were not allowed in camp. 1916

Serbian Troops 1916
Soldiers of the Serbian army, on military manoevers, having just been re-equipped with uniforms and bayonettes, etc. Date: 1916

Gunboats on Seine / 1870
A well-equipped French gunboat, used to defend the Seine during the siege of Paris. Date: 1870

Costume / Men / Jap Archer
A Japanese archer of ancient times, fully equipped with a quiver full of arrows and an enormous bow Date: ANCIENT JAPAN

Well-Equipped British
British troops suitably equipped for fighting in North American conditions - Rogers Rangers in the snow picture 2 of 2 Date: 1757

Barnardos Home, Stepney, London - Her Majestys Hospital
Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, East London. Her Majestys Hospital was purpose built for Barnardos and in its day was one of the best equipped childrens hospitals in London. Date: circa 1906

Thomas Morse S-5 float equipped version of the S4 Four built for the US Navy

Heinkel He 177 -equipped with unreliable engines, the He 177 was never totally trouble free Used aginst Atlantic convoys

Bell P-39D Airacobra-the first American fighter equipped with a nose wheel Rejected by the RAF, many were supplied to the Russians, who liked them

Airco DH 1a two-seater of No. 14 Squadron, Palestine
A gun-equipped Airco DH 1a two-seater of No. 14 Squadron, RFC, based in Palestine, serial no. 4607, in service from June 1916. Date: circa 1916-1917

Firefighters in breathing apparatus, Oxford Street, London
LFB firefighters in breathing apparatus outside the main entrance to the Chinacraft store, 499 Oxford Street, London, on 28 July 1958. A fire had occurred in the basement area. Date: 1958

Firefighter in new breathing apparatus helmet
LFB firefighter in a new breathing apparatus helmet (side view), 14 December 1956. The helmet is put on last and secured over the neck band and goggles

Firefighters in breathing apparatus
LFB firefighters in breathing apparatus, taking salt tablets for rehydration after attending a fire. Date: circa 1950s

Firefighters at Middlesex Street, Aldgate, E1
Lambeth and Clerkenwell emergency tender crews in Middlesex Street, Aldgate, London E1, on 23 June 1958. They are equipped with breathing apparatus, awaiting orders to enter a burning building

Lady Beatty, WW1
Lady Beatty, formerly Ethel Tree, daughter of the Chicago department store founder, Marshall Field and wife of Admiral of the Fleet, David Beatty, 1st Earl Beatty

Warship with guided missiles by G. H. Davis
The shape of ships to come: a warship armed with guided missiles and protected against radioactivity. An artists impression of a battleship of the future

Ground defence against enemy air attacks, WW1
Examples of ground defence against enemy air attacks during the First World War. Showing bomb-dropping by hand from an aeroplane, an aeroplane being transported on a military motor

The General Strike - civil constabulary reserve 1926
A unit of new recruits to the new civil constabulary reserve, equipped with steel helmets, truncheons and armlets, leaving headquarters at Buckingham Gate in London during the General Strike

RN02, the first fully mission-equipped EH101 Merlin, ZH8?
RN02, the first fully mission-equipped EH101 Merlin, ZH822, on its maiden flight from Yeovil on 14 January 1997

An AH-64D Apache Longbow at a U.S. operating base near Tikrit, Iraq

A pair AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopters prepare for takeoff
Tikrit, Iraq - A pair of AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopters prepare for takeoff

An F-16 Fighting Falcon fires an AGM-65 Maverick missile
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center fires an AGM-65 Maverick missile during a test mission

U. S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flying over Brazil
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flying over Brazil

An OH-58D Kiowa helicopter during sunset

An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies with an AGM-65 Maverick missile
An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center flies with an AGM-65 Maverick missile during a test mission

A Canadian Air Force F / A-18 Hornet armed with weapons
A Canadian Air Force F/A-18 Hornet armed with weapons sits at Trapani Air Base, Sicily, awaiting its next mission over Libya

Surplus Navy Phoenix missiles mounted on the centerline pylon of NASAs F-15B research
November 14, 2006 - Surplus Navy Phoenix missiles like this one mounted on the centerline pylon of a F-15B research aircraft may be used to acquire hypersonic flight test data

An AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III flies by the control tower on Camp Speicher
Tikrit, Iraq - An AH-64D Apache Longbow Block III attack helicopter flies by the control tower on Camp Speicher

An OH-58D Kiowa during sunset

Infantry soldiers of the Belgian Army in full riot gear
Leopoldsburg, Belgium - Infantry soldiers of the Belgian Army in full riot gear during a field training exercise in riot control

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"Equipped for any challenge: a glimpse into the diverse tools of preparedness" The Kinecar by William Heath Robinson: A whimsical invention, this contraption is equipped with all sorts of gadgets and gizmos to navigate even the trickiest terrain. Napoleonic Wars. Cuirassier. French Army. Heavy cavalry: These formidable soldiers are fully equipped with armor and weapons, ready to charge into battle with unmatched strength. Churchill AVRE Tank in France; Second World War, 1944: This mighty tank is equipped with a powerful cannon and reinforced armor, an unstoppable force on the battlefield. Ambulance: Equipped with medical supplies and trained professionals, this ambulance rushes to aid those in need during times of crisis. Michelin Tyre Advert: With high-quality tires that provide superior grip and durability, your vehicle will be well-equipped for any road conditions. Costume / Men / Gladiator: Donning elaborate armor and armed with swords or shields, gladiators were fully equipped for their epic battles in ancient Rome's arenas. Polish cavalry at the start of World War Two: Mounted on horseback and armed to defend their homeland, these brave soldiers were uniquely equipped for warfare amidst changing times. The pocket-pistol - equipped for Balaclava: In preparation for the infamous Battle of Balaclava during the Crimean War, soldiers carried compact pistols as part of their essential equipment. Japanese Woman Cooking: With her apron tied tightly around her waist and a variety of utensils at hand, this Japanese woman is fully equipped to create delicious culinary masterpieces in her kitchen. East African Reconnaissance Regiment in Burma: Armed with rifles slung over their shoulders and binoculars around their necks, these courageous soldiers are well-equipped to gather vital intelligence behind enemy lines. Firefighters at Middlesex Street, Aldgate, E1.