Operations Collection (page 4)

The village decorator, busy painting the front of "The Fox" Inn, at Finchingfield, Essex, England. Date: 1960s

MALTESE ITALIAN SHOT
Malta : an Italian resident is accused of plotting, so the British authorities shoot him - he dies shouting Viva l'Italia ! which rather suggests he was guilty Date: December 1942

SWEDEN BOMBED BY USSR
Gravestones in the Swedish village of Pajala, which was bombed by the Russians. Soviet radio denied the bombings, but Soviet planes and bombs were clearly seen. Date: 1940

North Africa : as the Germans and Italians are driven out of Africa, Free French troops are welcomed back to the former French territories Date: 1943

ARMOURED TRAIN
This armoured train originally made during the Revolution is once again used to transport troops and weapons : the inscription reads Death to the German Invaders Date: World War Two

SOVIET MARINES & WIRE
Soviet Marines (known as The Black Death) in action, cutting wire Date: 1942 - 1945

de Havilland Canada DHC-8-202 N8200L
United States Air Force - de Havilland Canada DHC-8-202 N8200L (msn 455), owned by Dynamic Aviation and operated by US Special Operations Command

Dornier C-146A Wolfhound 10-3068
United States Air Force - Dornier C-146A Wolfhound 10-3068 (MSN 3068, Do328-110), of Special Operations Command. 27th SOW, 524th SOS. Date: circa 2011

de Havilland Canada DHC-8Q-202 N353PH
United States Air Force - de Havilland Canada DHC-8Q-202 N353PH (msn 496), of L-3 CIS-Win Win Services, operated by the United States Air Force Special Operations Command. Date: circa 2010

Dornier C-146A Wolfhound 11-3013
United States Air Force - Dornier C-146A Wolfhound 11-3013 (MSN 3013, Do328-110), of Special Operations Command. Date: circa 2015

Pilatus U-28A 07-0779
United States Air Force - Pilatus U-28A Spectre 07-0779 (MSN 779), of Special Operations Command. Date: circa 2015

PZL C-145A Skytruck 10-0324
United States Air Force - PZL C-145A Skytruck 10-0324 (MSN AJE00324), of Special Operations Command. Date: circa 2015

Pilatus U-28A 07-0793
United States Air Force - Pilatus U-28A Spectre 07-0793 (MSN 793), of Special Operations Command. Date: circa 2015

PZL C-145A Skytruck 11-0329
United States Air Force - PZL C-145A Skytruck 11-0329 (MSN AJE00329), of Special Operations Command. Date: circa 2015

Raytheon Beech MC-12W Liberty 09-0635
United States Air Force - Raytheon Beech MC-12W Liberty 09-0635 (MSN FL-635), of the 185th Special Operations Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard. Date: circa 2015

Raytheon Beech MC-12W Liberty 09-0637
United States Air Force - Raytheon Beech MC-12W Liberty 09-0637 (MSN FL-637), of the 185th Special Operations Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard. Date: circa 2015

Raytheon Beech MC-12W Liberty 09-0681
United States Air Force - Raytheon Beech MC-12W Liberty 09-0681 (MSN FL-681), of the 185th Special Operations Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard. Date: circa 2015

Raytheon Beech MC-12W Liberty 09-0628
United States Air Force - Raytheon Beech MC-12W Liberty 09-0628 (MSN FL-628), of the 185th Special Operations Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard. Date: circa 2015

Sikorsky CH-3E 69-5798
United States Air Force - Sikorsky CH-3E 69-5798 (MSN 61642, base code FF'), of the 71st Special Operations Squadron. Date: circa 1991

British troops in gas masks charge German trenches at Loos, France, September 25 1915
KW294136 British troops in gas masks charge German trenches at Loos, France, September 25 1915, from The War Illustrated Album deLuxe, published in London, 1916 (litho) by English School

The Book of Cirurgia by Hieronymus Brunschwig (litho)
6009910 The Book of Cirurgia by Hieronymus Brunschwig (litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Book of Cirurgia by Hieronymus Brunschwig (litho)
6009934 The Book of Cirurgia by Hieronymus Brunschwig (litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho)
5989472 Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Hamleys Toy Shop catalogue, 1937.); © Look and Learn

The Operations against General Prinsloo, the Attack on the Boer Position near Fouriesburg (engraving)
1039895 The Operations against General Prinsloo, the Attack on the Boer Position near Fouriesburg (engraving) by Spence, Percy F.S

The Expedition against the Bunerwals, the Taking of the Tanga Pass, General View of the Operations (litho)
1039354 The Expedition against the Bunerwals, the Taking of the Tanga Pass, General View of the Operations (litho) by Maud, William T

The Navigation of the Danube, the Opening of the Iron Gates (b / w photo)
1051023 The Navigation of the Danube, the Opening of the Iron Gates (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Navigation of the Danube)

A Charlatan performing an Operation (engraving)
1094613 A Charlatan performing an Operation (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Charlatan performing an Operation)

House in Falmouth in which Mr Knibb commenced operations for the Baptist Missionary Society (engraving)
965083 House in Falmouth in which Mr Knibb commenced operations for the Baptist Missionary Society (engraving) by English School

The Soudan Rebellion (litho)
1063806 The Soudan Rebellion (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan Rebellion. Illustration for The Graphic)

The Recent Countryside Maneuvers, A Characteristic Attack by Cycling Bersaglieri (colour litho)
2798589 The Recent Countryside Maneuvers, A Characteristic Attack by Cycling Bersaglieri (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Before the action, the offices of an army command, while preparing an operation (colour litho)
2777548 Before the action, the offices of an army command, while preparing an operation (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Before the action)

"Appleton - either the Admiral routes the convoys further south
" Appleton - either the Admiral routes the convoys further south, or Snodgrass goes into trousers." A young woman in a naval operations room reveals her stockings while perching on a ladder

Operations against the Russian Squadron in the Pacific (engraving)
1608280 Operations against the Russian Squadron in the Pacific (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Operations against the Russian Squadron in the Pacific)

The Scene of De Wets Earlier Operations, Retiefs Nek and the Adjacent Passes from Bethlehem (b / w photo)
1600153 The Scene of De Wets Earlier Operations, Retiefs Nek and the Adjacent Passes from Bethlehem (b/w photo) by English Photographer

This is where we won the war - Ops room, Biggin Hill
Sketch by Captain Bryan de Grineau of the deserted operations room at Biggin Hill in September 1945. Date: 1945

Claridges Hotel
Claridges was founded in 1812 as Mivarts Hotel, in a conventional London terraced house, and it grew by expanding into neighbouring houses. In 1854, the founder (the father of biologist St)

Commandant and Staff of the French Department of Aviation marking the progress of a Gotha
STC359569 Commandant and Staff of the French Department of Aviation marking the progress of a Gotha raid on Paris, 1914-19 (litho) by French School

Captain Woodward, 1st Australian Tunneling Company
Captain Oliver Woodward was one of the heroes of the underground war at Hill 60. He had trained as a mining engineer and during his military career won the MC and two bars

Modern Oriental Plasterers at Work, showing some of the operations in tempering plaster (engraving)
5202114 Modern Oriental Plasterers at Work, showing some of the operations in tempering plaster (engraving) by English School

Plaque to Cruiser Montcalm, Port en Bessin Normandy
The Free French Ship Montcalm was one of the three Cruisers in Bombarding Force C which supported the American Landings on Omaha Beach. It later took part in Operations in the Mediterranean

As modern wars are waged, Marshal Oyama leads the battle of Mukden by the tens... (colour litho)
2814804 As modern wars are waged, Marshal Oyama leads the battle of Mukden by the tens... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Like modern wars)

The Cuban Insurrection, Operations against the Rebel Position at Chivas (engraving)
2773768 The Cuban Insurrection, Operations against the Rebel Position at Chivas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cuban Insurrection)

Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho)
2778284 Tank and Infantry Attack (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The attack of the tanks and the infantry)

Mesmers Tub, or, a Faithful Representation of the Operations of Animal Magnetism (engraving)
3627814 Mesmers Tub, or, a Faithful Representation of the Operations of Animal Magnetism (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mesmers Tub, or)

Fifth Congress Of Italian Firefighters, The Great Maneuver In The Milan Arena, On Last Sunday (Colour Litho)
2798217 Fifth Congress Of Italian Firefighters, The Great Maneuver In The Milan Arena, On Last Sunday (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Operations of the White Sea Squadron (engraving)
1607710 Operations of the White Sea Squadron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Operations of the White Sea Squadron)

The Civil War in America, Scene of Operations in Eastern Virginia, showing M Clellans Present Position (engraving)
1587761 The Civil War in America, Scene of Operations in Eastern Virginia, showing M Clellans Present Position (engraving) by English School

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"Operations: A Tapestry of Skill, Strategy, and Legacy" From the military badge symbolizing honor and bravery to the artistry of dry stone walling, operations encompass a diverse range of activities that shape our world. In the depths of history, WW2 posters rallied support for the valiant efforts of 52 (Lowland) Division as they carried out their crucial missions. The menacing Stuka aircraft advertised its deadly capabilities while bricklayers in 1827 laid foundations for future generations. Amidst the darkness of coal mines, Durham Pit Ponies played an integral role in ensuring smooth operations underground. Building Emp State Buil showcased grand architectural endeavors that stood tall as symbols of progress. Skilled craftsmen wielded building and masonry tools with precision, shaping structures that would withstand the test of time. In a realm where safety is paramount, air traffic control flight information strips guided planes through skies teeming with life. The compass rose served as a steadfast companion to navigators on perilous journeys across uncharted waters. The Welrod pistol whispered tales from covert operations during times when silence was golden. These snippets from various realms highlight how operations intertwine throughout history - be it military campaigns or construction projects - leaving indelible marks on society's tapestry. As we reflect upon these hints about "operations, " let us appreciate those who have dedicated their lives to executing intricate plans with unwavering dedication and ingenuity, and is through their collective efforts that we witness progress unfold before our eyes – reminding us that behind every great achievement lies a story woven by countless individuals who ensure seamless operations in pursuit of greatness.