Landing Collection (page 4)

Mars 96 surface station, artwork
Mars 96 surface station. Artwork showing one of the surface stations of the Russian Mars 96 mission landing on Mars after being released from orbit

The Landing Stage, Liverpool - early 1900s

HMS Warrior R31
Royal Navy - HMS Warrior R31, a Colossus-class light aircraft carrier, in March 1946. (Warrior was loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy from 1946 to 1948 as HMCS Warrior)

Boeing 737 aircraft landing at an airport at sunset, Stansted, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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Touchdown for the last time for Northeasts former BOAC Bristol Britannia 102 G-ANBK at Newcastle Airport. The aircraft was eventually broken up there in March 1972. 31/12/1971

Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetus), Kuusamo, Finland, January

Royal Navy Sea King Helicopter Landing in the Desert
A Sea King helicopter with 845 Naval Air Squadron experiences a brownout in while landing in the desert. Royal Naval personnel from 845 Naval Air Squadron normally based at the Royal Naval Air

Bishop Rock Lighthouse - Helicopter Pad at top

Suvla Bay, Gallipoli, WW1
Suvla Bay, Gallipoli: close quarters at the seas edge. Showing landing conditions on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Date: 1915

A spaceship in orbit over Mars moon, Phobos, with the red planet Mars in the background
The landing struts on this Mars-bound spaceship are deployed and checked in orbit prior to landing on the red planet. Mars is seen here some 93, 000 kilometres away from the its inner satellite

Bird s-eye view of landing craft, barrage balloons, and allied troops landing in Normandy
XOS869953 Bird s-eye view of landing craft, barrage balloons, and allied troops landing in Normandy, France on D-Day, 6th June, 1944 (gelatin silver print) by American Photographer

Old bridge over the River Shannon, Shannonbridge, County Offaly and Roscommon, Ireland, Europe

Bas relief from the Anzac Memorial - Sydney, Australia
Bronze Bas relief from the Anzac War Memorial by Rayner Hoff - Hyde Park, Sydney, Australia - showing the landing of troops at Gallipoli, Dardanelles Front, WW1. Date: circa 1934

RMS Mauretania in Liverpool Docks, Liverpool, England
Cunard Line RMS Mauretania at the landing stage, Liverpool Docks, Liverpool, England. Date: circa 1910

Gadwall (Anas strepera) male standing on a frozen pond in the winter, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Airship R9 returning to landing party at the conclusion of flight. Naval Air Station, Walney Island, Barrow-in-Furness. 27 November 1916. Date: 1916

ROANOKE ISLAND, 1585. English settlers landing at Roanoke Island in 1585. Detail of a map, c1590

The landing of William Penn. Print shows William Penn, in 1682, standing on shore greeted by large group of men and women, including Native Americans. Date c1932 July 28

Fokker triplane of Baron Manfred von Richthofen, WW1
A Fokker triplane of Baron Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (1892-1918), also known as the Red Baron, legendary German fighter pilot during the First World War

Sir Douglas Haig, Vice Admiral Keyes and Sir A Bodkin
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) and Vice Admiral Sir Roger John Brownlow Keyes (1872-1945) being received at Dover by Sir Archibald Henry Bodkin (1862-1957)

Sir Douglas Haig and Vice Admiral Keyes at Dover
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) and Vice Admiral Sir Roger John Brownlow Keyes (1872-1945) inspecting a Royal Navy guard of honour on their arrival at Dover, Kent. circa December 1918

Flight simulator. Pilots training for a night-time landing in an aircraft cockpit flight simulator. Simulators provide a cheap, safe way of providing training

APOLLO 15, 1971. Jim Irwin standing by the lunar rover, Mount Hadley in the background

APOLLO 12: ASTRONAUT. Astronaut Alan Bean carrying components of the ALSEP (Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package) during the Apollo 12 mission, 19 November 1969, with lunar module in background

Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) in flight on final approach, Farmington Bay, Utah, United States of America, North America

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Boat landing at the Chagres River, Panama, a seaport during the California Gold Rush. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

British troops in France 1914
Arrival of the BEF, 11th Hussars at Le Havre on the Western Front in France during World War I on 16th August 1914

Landing in a Surf-boat at Accra, Ghana, 1891
Engraving of a native surf boat heading through the breakers, to bring its cargo of two European officers to land at Accra, Ghana

Buzzard - landing on post in snow shower
USH-178 BUZZARD - landing in snow shower Buteo buteo Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea plane on water, Australia, Pacific

Northern Lapwings and black-headed gulls Silhouette of birds roosting in shallow flood meadow at sunrise. Cleveland, UK
ROY-124 Northern Lapwings and black-headed gulls (Larus ridibundus) Silhouette of birds roosting in shallow flood meadow at sunrise

Ladies Travelling 1399
La Dame de Courcy, one of queen Isabellas attendant ladies, returns to France when king Richard II is deposed : she and her luggage are seen landing at Boulogne

Pilgrim Fathers landing at Plymouth, Massachusetts
The Pilgrim Fathers landing at what would later be Plymouth, Massachusetts

Aerial view, landing stage, Liverpool
Aerial photo landing stage at Liverpool, showing the Liver, Cunard, Dock Office, India, and Midland Bank buildings

Agrippina landing with the ashes of Germanicus
Agrippina the Elder landing at Brundisium (Brindisi, Southern Italy) with the ashes of her husband, Germanicus. circa AD 19

Julius Caesar landing in Kent, England. circa 54 BC

Holy Island, Northumberland, c. 1820 (oil on canvas)
SC14476 Holy Island, Northumberland, c.1820 (oil on canvas) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

On the wrong side of the road
Gerard Jonkman

Anatomy of a Ski Jump
Petri Damstén

Sevenstones lightship at sea, Cornwall
Sevenstones lightship at sea, off the coast of Cornwall, between the Scillies and Lands End. Date: circa 1980s

Strangford Harbour at Landing Stage - a view of where the ferry stops. There are boats and buildings. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Down; Strangford). Date: circa early 1900s

Antonov An-124-100 Ruslan of Volga Dnepr landing - PR 280813

The Embraer Legacy 500 at Farnborough Airport, England

B C Hucks shortly after landing on the cliffs
B.C. Hucks shortly after landing on the cliffs

A de Havilland Mosquito landing on a carrier deck (LR359ja)

Wold meteorite
Watercolour of the Wold meteorite, Yorkshire by Hariet Topham, 1797. Image from Sowerby Collection

Spitfire with Floats
A sketch of the successful Royal Airforce fighter plane converted for landing on water

Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-1885)
Landing Troops at the Khedives Palace at Alexandria after the Bombardment, 1882, (c1882-85). Episode of the Anglo-Egyptian War (1882). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

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"Landing: A Journey of Triumph and Exploration" From the small airplane gracefully touching down at St. Barth's airport to the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest, it has always been a pivotal moment in history, and is not just about arriving at a destination but also about conquering challenges and leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory. In times of war, deception played a crucial role in landing safely. The art of deceiving invaders as to the state of the tide ensured successful landings, as seen during D-Day when British and Canadian troops courageously landed on Juno Beach. Similarly, Bishop Rock Lighthouse stood tall amidst gales, guiding ships to safe landings even in treacherous conditions. Landing holds deep historical significance too; it symbolizes hope for new beginnings. The Mayflower passengers' arrival at Plymouth in 1620 marked the birth of a nation built upon dreams and aspirations. And who can forget that iconic painting capturing "The First Thanksgiving" where gratitude filled hearts after their arduous journey? Yet landing isn't limited to Earth alone; it extends beyond our planet's boundaries into space exploration. Astronauts like those from Apollo 17 left footprints on lunar soil, forever marking humanity's first steps towards understanding celestial mysteries. Buzz Aldrin standing proudly on the moon with Neil Armstrong reflected in his visor remains an awe-inspiring image etched into our minds. Even today, we continue pushing boundaries with technological marvels like NASA's Curiosity rover exploring Mars' surface – each landing expanding our knowledge and igniting curiosity within us all. Whether it be through aviation or space travel, landing signifies triumph over adversity and embarking upon new frontiers. It represents mankind's relentless pursuit of discovery and reminds us that no matter how far we venture or what challenges lie ahead, there will always be moments worth celebrating when we touch down on uncharted territories – both on Earth and beyond.