Operating Collection (#10)

Cross section biomedical illustration of hernia repair and site of incision to uncover the hernia

ARIZONA: HOSPITAL, 1942. An operation at the Cairns General Hospital at the farm-workers community in Eleven Mile Corner, Arizona. Photograph by Russell Lee, February 1942

X-RAY ROOM, c1920. An X-ray room at the Washington Sanitarium in Takoma Park, Maryland. Photograph, c1920

A young radio astronomer stationed near the Moons South Pole receives a welcome gift from Earth. Amid the techno-clutter of an office where livable real estate is at an extreme premium

A diver using a diver propulsion vehicle in the Blue Springs cave system
A technical cave diver using a diver propulsion vehicle (DPV) to dive into the Blue Springs state park cave system near Marianna, Florida

Young woman working in the emergency service dispatch control room
Young woman working in the control room center for emergency service dispatch

SEAL Delivery Vehicle pilot and navigator conduct predive preparations
SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) pilot and navigator conduct predive preparations inside the SDV as the Dry Deck Shelter operators on the deck of the submarine prepare the SDV for launch during submarine

Pilot equipped with night vision goggles in the cockpit of a CH-47 Chinook
A pilot equipped with night vision goggles in the cockpit of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter

The M113 tracked infantry vehicle
Army Base Leopoldsburg, Belgium - The M113 tracked infantry vehicle, still in use by the Belgian Army

Weapons loaders prepare to load a GBU-38 JDAM on an F-16
Weapons loaders from the 162nd Fighter Wing prepare to load a GBU-38 JDAM on an F-16 from the Air National Guard Air Force Reserve Test Center

Red smoke billows out onto a humvee
June 16, 2008 - As red smoke explodes onto a vehicle during the Atlantic Strike VII training exercise, it symbolizes that the entire group of personnel in the vehicle are dead

Sailor at work in the electric engine control room of USS Batfish
May 1945 - Sailor at work in the electric engine control room of USS Batfish (SS-310) on war patrol

The crew of an HH-60G Pave Hawk prepare to conduct aerial refueling
The crew of an HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 512th RQS prepare to conduct aerial refueling from an HC-130 aircraft during a training mission out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

Pilot of a CV-22 Osprey goes over his instruments in the cockpit
The pilot of a CV-22 Osprey from the 71st Special Operations Squadron goes over his instruments in the cockpit during a training mission out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

Pilot equipped with night vision goggles in the cockpit of a UH-60 Blackhawk
A pilot equipped with night vision goggles in the cockpit of a UH-60 Black Hawk

Pilot in the cockpit of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter of the Swedish Air Force
Pilot in the cockpit of a Boeing Vertol CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter of the Swedish Air Force

A C-130J aircraft commander prepares for take off
January 7, 2010 - A C-130J aircraft commander prepares for take off during a routine channel mission at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan

Tank driver of a Leopard 1A5 MBT of the Belgian Army

Tank driver of a Belgian Leopard 1A5 MBT

A Belgian Army soldier handling a machine gun atop a Unimog vehicle
An infantry soldier of the Belgian Army on guard with the FN MAG machine gun, mounted on top of the cabin of the Unimog vehicle

Airmen at work in a MC-130H Combat Talon II
Electronic warfare officer and navigator at work in a MC-130H Combat Talon II of the 7th SOS, 352nd SOG based at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, June 2012

The Bergepanzer used by the Belgian Army, another tracked vehicle based on the Leopard 1 which helps the bridgelayer in case its necessary

VW Iltis Jeeps used by scout or recce teams from the Belgian Army

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle on tether with a buoy recovery line
A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) on tether with the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) buoy recovery line connected to the DDS track and cradle system below

Crew cheif equipped with night vision goggles mans a M240G machine gun aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter

A UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240B machine gun, Tikrit, Iraq

A recce or scout team of the Belgian Army in action under a smoke curtain

A soldier manning an MK-19 automatic crew serve grenade launcher during field training
Fort Hunter Liggett, California, April 19, 2008 - A soldier mans an MK-19 automatic crew serve grenade launcher while protecting the lines during field training exercise Bearing Duel

US Army Pilots in-flight in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III during a mission
U.S. Army Pilots in-flight in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III during a mission to Qatar

U. S. Navy Chief Naval Aircrewman mans the starboard gun aboard an HH-60H Seahawk
April 27, 2010 - U.S. Navy Chief Naval Aircrewman mans the starboard gun aboard an HH-60H Seahawk helicopter in Baqubah, Iraq. Members of the U.S

A view from the Tactical Coordinators position aboard a U. S. Navy S-3B Viking aircraft
A view from the Tactical Coordinators position aboard a U.S. Navy S-3B Viking aircraft, showing the Pilot and Co-Pilot manning their positions during a pre-flight check as the aircraft taxies into

Cockpit view of an evening landing in a KC-135 Stratotanker of the U. S. Air Force
Lappland, Sweden - Cockpit view of an evening landing in a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker of the U.S. Air Force

Demonstration of the Mistral surface to air launcher in use by the Belgian Army

The turret of the Leopard 1A5 MBT of the Belgian Army

Silhouette of soldiers operating a BGM-71 TOW guided missile system
December 8, 2010 - U.S. Marine instructor and Japanese Ground Self Defense Force members work during Forest Light, an exercise with a a tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle on tether connected to the dry deck shelter on USS Kamehameha
The MK-8 Mod-1 SEAL Delivery Vehicle SDV is on tether connected to the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) recovery line that has winched the SDV just above the DDS track

U. S. Soldiers perform a platoon mounted and dismounted live-fire exercise
October 6, 2010 - U.S. Soldiers perform a platoon mounted and dismounted live-fire exercise at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany

Pilots sitting in the cockpit of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona

UH-60 Black Hawk pilot reading a map while in flight to New Mexico
UH-60 Black Hawk pilot keeps a safe distance as he follows aircraft en route to Playas Training Area, New Mexico during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

U. S. Navy Gunners Mate fires a Mark 38 (MK-38) 25 mm machine gun system
U.S. Navy Gunners Mate fires a Mark 38 (MK-38) 25 mm machine gun system during a live-fire training exercise onboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS Boxer (LHD-4)

The Leopard 1A5 main battle tank
Army Base Leopoldsburg, Belgium - The Leopard 1A5 main battle tank (MBT), still used by the Belgian Army, in the fields

U. S. Marine provides aerial security from a CH-53E Supe Stallion
August 22, 2013 - U.S. Marine Corps gunner provides aerial security with a GAU-21.50 caliber machine gun inside a CH-53E Super Stallion over Helmand province, Afghanistan

High dynamic range image of a UH-60 Black Hawk gunner
A high dynamic range image of a UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240G medium machine gun

A British Army soldier mans a machine gun mounted on top of a land rover
A soldier of the British Army mans a machine gun mounted on top of a land rover

A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle rendezvous with the USS Kamehameha
A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) rendezvous with the USS Kamehameha (SSN-642), carrying two Dry Deck Shelters while underway off the coast of Hawaii

A UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240G medium machine gun
A high dynamic range image of a UH-60 Black Hawk door gunner manning a M240G medium machine gun

View of a 90mm aA gun emplacement, Okinawa, Japan
July 18, 1945 - View of a 90mm aA gun emplacement with crew in pit, Okinawa, Japan

An Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew
March 28, 2007 - An Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew begins a search and rescue exercise in Morganton, North Carolina

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From ancient trepanation to modern fingerprint scanners, the art has evolved throughout history. 🏥✨ In the 14th century, intricate artwork depicted trepanation, a surgical procedure believed to relieve pressure on the brain. Meanwhile, in Preston, Lancashire, cotton weavers skillfully operated their looms in bustling weaving sheds. Fast forward to the 19th century when Calots spinal surgery was introduced as a groundbreaking technique for treating spinal disorders. The operating table of the 1930s became a symbol of medical progress and precision. Transportation also witnessed advancements with innovations like Listowel Monorail and Horse-Drawn Buses in London. These modes of transport were meticulously operated to ensure safe journeys for passengers. The realm of military operations saw Halsted, Cushing and Young expertly maneuvering Foden heavy recovery vehicles during critical missions. Their skills were crucial in providing assistance on challenging terrains. Beyond machinery and medicine lies another aspect - juicing carrots. This simple act showcases how even everyday tasks require careful operation to extract maximum nutrition from nature's bounty. Not all operations are physical; some involve personal choices too. Cora Pearl, a renowned courtesan known for her charm and allure, skillfully operated within high society circles captivating hearts along the way. Lastly, technology revolutionized security with fingerprint scanners that operate flawlessly identifying individuals with just a touch. Whether it's saving lives or enhancing daily routines – operating is an art that continues to shape our world.