Spotter Collection

Types of British Aircraft -- The Bristol Scout. 1914-1918

Carroll Levis, (58) the Canadian Talent Spotter and Star Maker pictured here at The Davenport Theatre, Stockport, holding the first auditions of a nationwide hunt for the new talent

WW2 - Fairey Albacore
A photograph of a British WW2 Fairey Albacore biplane torpedo bomber, used here by the Fleet Air Arm as a spotter and reconnaissance aeroplane. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Birthday Card, A Good Spotter
A WW2 birthday greetings card, a good spotter to bring you luck! The image shows a black cat symbolic of good fortune, that has climbed up the neck of a giraffe to act as a spotter with binoculars

Aircraft spotter on duty at football match, WW2
Aircraft spotter on duty at a football match Charlton v Arsenal at the Valley during the Second World War Date: circa 1940s

Ball Spotter With Hard Hat The Open, Royal Liverpool Date: 20 July 2006

Cornish "Huer"(engraving)
962173 Cornish " Huer" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cornish " Huer")

Mr Arthur Roberts in "Claude Duval"at the Prince of Waless Theatre (litho)
1048073 Mr Arthur Roberts in " Claude Duval" at the Prince of Waless Theatre (litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Making observations of the accuracy of fire of siege artillery (colour litho)
3097624 Making observations of the accuracy of fire of siege artillery (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Forward sentry in a helicopter in the year 2000 (chromolitho)
974589 Forward sentry in a helicopter in the year 2000 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forward sentry in a helicopter in the year 2000)

A member of the Royal Observer Corps wearing the new Seaborne shoulder flash during the Second World War, May 1944

Types of British Aircraft -- The Bristol Fighter. Date: 1914-1918

WW2 birthday card, dog and two cats
WW2 pop-up birthday card (inside), a spotted dog and two black cats with binoculars as fire watchers and aircraft spotters, All Good Wishes and the Best of Luck! Date: circa 1942

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England, East Sussex, Beachy Head, Plane enthusiast photographing air display with long lens on a monopod during the Airbourne airshow

Bird-Man Marquis de Bacqueville (Jean Francois Boyvin de?
Bird-Man Marquis de Bacqueville (Jean Francois Boyvin de Bonnetot) Attempts to Fly Across the River Seine in Paris in 1742 Date: 1742

Junkers Ju 90 -a small number of this type was used as an ocean going convoy spotter for the U-Boat packs

A Marine sniper team wearing camouflage ghillie suits on a training patrol at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command

A British Army sniper team dressed in ghillie suits

Pulborough Home Guard - about March 1945
Eight members of the Home Guard with their mobile anti-aircraft searchlight, outside The Swan Hotel. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N24497

Types of British Aircraft -- Handley-Page Biplane
Types of British Aircraft -- Twin-Engined Handley-Page Biplane. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The Sopwith Seaplane. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft - The Wright Seaplane, tractor type. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The Sopwith Triplane. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The Sopwith Pup. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The Nieuport Biplane. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The Sopwith Camel. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The Bristol Fighter. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The SE5. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The FE Biplane. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The RE8. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The FE8. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The Martinsyde. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The De Havilland 4. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The De Havilland 5. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The Avro. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The BE 2E Biplane. 1914-1918

Types of British Aircraft -- The BE 2C Biplane. 1914-1918

WW2 birthday card, dog and cats
WW2 pop-up birthday card, may Good Luck spot you! A spotted dog and two black cats watch the sky with binoculars, as fire watchers and aircraft spotters. Date: circa 1942

A Roof Spotter. Conor, William 1881-1968

A sniper team spotter and shooter
February 10, 2011 - A sniper team spotter and shooter prepare to provide cover fire during an urban operations training demonstration at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia

A scout sniper watches to see any position changes in his target
January 24, 2011 - A scout sniper takes an observer, watching to see any position changes in his target during the Mountain Scout Sniper Course at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center

Spotter sitting at front of safari vehicle at dusk, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Spotter sitting at front of safari vehicle, in wetland habitat with rainbow, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Taylorcraft Auster IV Aeroplane; Second World War, 1944
Illustration showing a Royal Air Force Taylorcraft Auster IV airplane, with an artillery spotter on board, pictured in action over Italy, 1944

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"Spotter: From British Aircraft to Talent Seekers, a Journey through History" Exploring the skies: Types of British Aircraft - The Bristol Scout and WW2 Fairey Albacore take flight. Celebrating history: A vintage WW2 birthday card honors the invaluable role of a good spotter. In the line of duty: An aircraft spotter keeps watch during a football match in WW2. Unveiling the rare Junkers Ju 90: Discover how this small number played a significant role. Carroll Levis, the Canadian Talent Spotter and Star Maker, captured in action at The (insert event). Safety first. Meet the ball spotter with a hard hat ensuring fair play on the field. Coastal guardians: The Cornish "Huer" engraving depicts an ancient spotting tradition by fishermen. On stage with Mr Arthur Roberts as "Claude Duval" at Prince of Wales's Theatre - an entertaining portrayal of spotting skills. Precision matters: Witness observations made on siege artillery accuracy in vivid color lithography. Glimpse into future surveillance techniques: Forward sentry spots from a helicopter in year 2000 chromolitho artwork. Flying high again. Explore Types of British Aircraft - The Bristol Fighter takes center stage. Embark on this captivating journey through time as we delve into various aspects where spotters have left their mark – from aviation marvels to talent discovery and even historical engravings or theatrical performances that celebrate their keen observation skills and dedication to their craft.