Formation Collection

Red Arrows Farewell to Vulcan
The Red Arrows have flown with the Vulcan bomber for the final time in a show of great British aviation icons. Jets from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team performed a flypast with the mighty Cold

Taktshang Goemba (Tigers Nest) Monastery, Paro, Bhutan, Asia

Eyes skyward as the Red Arrows acrobatic team sweep through at the Recro 80 Show held at the National Exhibition Centre at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire. 8th August 1980

Orion nebula. Coloured composite infrared and visible light image of the Orion nebula M42. This emission nebula, a cloud of gas and dust in which starbirth takes place

Full Dress Parade, the Citadel, Charleston, SC
View shows soldiers marching in formation across the parade grounds of the Citadel. Buildings re visible in the background

Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies
Ultra Deep Field galaxies. Hubble Space Telescope Ultra Deep Field, the deepest view ever taken of the universe in 2004. Each dot of light is a separate galaxy

Pillars of Creation, combined Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble Space Telescope image. These towering columns are formed of interstellar hydrogen gas and dust

Sunset at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Australia
Sunset at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft
February 14, 2006 - Four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft head out to the ranges on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, during Red Flag 06-1

Gloster Meteor NF. 14 aircraft of 152 Squadron, 1955
Gloster Meteor NF.14 aircraft of 152 Squadron, in flight from RAF Wattisham, 14 June 1955

Royal Air Force Display Poster, Hendon, showing biplanes flying in formation above the spectators. 1928

Formation Fighting Wwi
Formation fighting between German and British aeroplanes - a battle in the skies during World War One. Note the colourful paintwork of the German planes

Old Harry Rocks, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, UK

Durdle Door beach and cliffs, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Promotional Recruitment card for the U. S. Navy
Promotional Recruitment card for the U. S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois. 2200 recruits under training have formed a giant anchor, with Rear Admiral John Downes US Navy

The Azure Window at Dwejra Point, Gozo, Malta, Mediterranean, Europe

Lands End, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Ko Tapu (James Bond Island), Phangnga Bay, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Standing stone circle at sunrise, Stonehenge, Wiltshire, England, UK, Europe

A pair of Avro Vulcan bombers seen here taking part in the fly past at RAF Scampton, Lincoln. Were there was a ceremony to mark the shut down of Bomber Command

Murmuration of starlings at dusk, RSPB Reserve Minsmere, Suffolk, England
animal behaviour, cloud, colourful, dramatic, flock, formation, in fli, Starling murmuration, 1033865356

Spitfires and Hurricanes Flying in Formation Over Lincolnshire
Spitfire and Hurricane aircraft from World War II come together over Lincolnshire, for the Lincolnshire Lancaster Association Day event held at RAF Coningsby

Swift (Apus apus) flock screaming in flight against blue sky and clouds, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

The Devils Chimney, a distintive natural rock formation on Leckhampton Hill, overlooking the road between Cheltenham and Birdlip, Gloucestershire, England. Date: late 1930s

Iced cupcakes stacked to form a tower

The British Fleet - Spithead, 1914
Britains Bulwarks. The great fleet assembled at Spithead, Portsmouth - July 16th - 20th 1914 for King George Vs inspection, three weeks after the declaration of war against Germany

Rocky Oman coastline near Muscat. Oman, Middle East

Stunt JCB diggers perfoming formation dance routine at New Forest show 2006
Stunt JCB diggers perfoming formation " dance" routine at New Forest show 2006

The Twelve Apostles limestone stacks, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia

Sunset at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

WW2 Poster -- Formation Signs
Formation signs, dated 8 May 1945. Chromolithograph poster, showing various formation signs of infantry and armoured divisions, brigades, groups, including Airborne TPS, GHQ Liaison Regiment

Cannon Beach, view from Ecola State Park, Oregon, USA

Precariously perched Studebaker Six - Yosemite
On June 10, 1916 photographer Arthur Clarence Pillsbury broke the driving time record from Oakland to Yosemite in his new Studebaker Six

Ufos / Yorkshire, England
Three flying saucers are photographed as they fly in formation over Yorkshire. Alas, the photo has since been proved to be a fake

Empire Air Day Poster
A poster for the Empire Air Day on Saturday 20th May 1939 at Warmwell near Dorchester. The Hawker Hurricane planes played a key role in attack and defence during WW2

Sunrise at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta Park, Australia
Sunrise at Uluru, Ayers Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Bow Fiddle Rock, Portknockie, Moray, Scotland, United Kingdom

Geological unconformity on the river Jed. Plate 3 from Theory of the Earth (1795) Vol. 1, by James Hutton

Flock of geese flying over water
A flock of geese flying in formation over a stretch of water, with reeds in the foreground and the sun low on the horizon

French Foreign Legion
A fierce scene showing the Legion Etrangere in action in Morocco

The rock fortress of Sigiriya (Lion Rock), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Hay Tor rocks, Dartmoor, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Men-an-Tol, a cromlech, near Madron, Penzance, Cornwall, England, UK

Stone Stairway, Skellig Michael, Skellig Islands, County Kerry, Ireland

A long exposure on the coast of Lake Superior, near Grand Marais, Minnesota

Cloud filled blue sky

Balanced Rock, Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado - one of the wonders of Pikes Region. This section of this peculiar rock formation is known as Mushroom Park

Seven Sisters Chalk Cliffs, Birling Gap, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Seven Sisters Chalk Cliffs, Birling Gap, East Sussex, England

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"Formation: A Spectacle of Unity and Beauty" Witness the breathtaking farewell as the Red Arrows gracefully soar through the sky, bidding adieu to the iconic Vulcan. Venture into the depths of space with Hubble Ultra Deep Field galaxies, a mesmerizing formation that unveils the wonders beyond our imagination. Behold the ethereal beauty of Orion nebula, where celestial gases come together in a cosmic dance, creating an awe-inspiring formation. Marvel at the Pillars of Creation, towering structures in space that birth new stars and remind us of nature's remarkable ability to form life itself. Experience precision and discipline during Full Dress Parade at The Citadel in Charleston, SC – a stunning display of cadets moving as one cohesive unit. Let your soul be captivated by sunset's golden hues embracing Uluru, Ayers Rock in Australia – a natural wonder formed over millions of years. Travel back in time with Gloster Meteor NF. 14 aircraft from 152 Squadron (1955), showcasing aviation excellence through their synchronized formations. Feel your heart race as four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft streak across the sky in perfect harmony - an exhilarating display of aerial formation mastery. Immerse yourself in history with Royal Air Force Display Poster at Hendon; its vibrant colors capturing both power and elegance within military formations. Reflect on bravery and sacrifice during Formation Fighting WWI - soldiers united against adversity while forging bonds that would last for generations to come. Gaze upon The Azure Window at Dwejra Point, Gozo - a magnificent rock arch standing tall amidst Mediterranean waves; nature's grand formation sculpted by time itself. Discover Old Harry Rocks along England's Isle of Purbeck coast; these majestic chalk formations stand proudly against crashing waves—a testament to Earth’s ever-changing landscape.