April Collection (page 18)

Royal Air Force Supermarine Swift FR. 5 WK281
Royal Air Force Supermarine Swift FR.5 WK281. Built by Vickers Armstrong and delivered on 5 November 1956, WK281 joined No 79 Squadron at RAF Gutersloh

United States Army Air Force Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain 41-18608 (MSN 4769) to USaF 25 October 1942, bailed to the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE), Boscombe Down

Convair C-131A Samaritan O-52-5805 (msn 53-25) casualty evacuation aircraft of Miltary Airlift Command somewhere in Germany

United States Air Force - Convair VT-29B O-51-3811
United States Air Force Convair VT-29B (msn 239) O-51-3811. Entering service as a standard T-29B, 3811 was converted to NT-29B with extra dorsal and ventral radomes

Westland Whirlwind Series 1 G-ANFH and Bell 47B-3 G-AKFN
Westland Whirlwind Series 1 G-ANFH (msn WA15) at Gatwick. Built 1953 and delivered from Yeovil to Gatwick on 2 November 1954 for British European Airways

Amy Johnson alongside a Zogling primary glider
Amy Johnson CBE (1903-1941) - pioneering English female pilot (the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia) standing beside a Kegel-built Zogling primary glider, near Wendover

Common merganser (Mergus merganser) female with young on back and around her, Germany, April

Italian Propaganda postcard - Invasion of Albania by Italian Tank Regiment (this card is celebrating the brave tank drivers) 7-12 April 1939

Ticket stub from the Folies Bergere, Paris, France
Ticket stub for the Orchestra Stalls at the Folies Bergere, Paris, France - April 7, 1925 Date: 1925

Avril, 1896. Creator: Eugene Samuel Grasset
Avril, 1896. From " Calendrier la Belle Jardiniere", by Eugene Grasset. [Paris, 1896]

Hymn to which the Titanic sunk and photo of the liner
Hymn to which the Titanic sunk ( Nearer, My God, To Thee ) and picture of the liner. Date: 1912

CM27 1956 Niall Dyer, Mors
Niall Dyer, Mors,s F Edge Trophy, Edwardian Cars, 77th Members Meeting, Goodwood, West Sussex, England, April 2019, Autosport, cars, circuit racing, classic cars, competition, England, fast, Fun

CJ7 7997 Richard Scaldwell, Lorraine Dietrich 130HP
Richard Scaldwell, Lorraine Dietrich 130HP,s F Edge Trophy, Edwardian Cars, 77th Members Meeting, Goodwood, West Sussex, England, April 2019, Autosport, cars, circuit racing, classic cars

CM27 1938 Guy Lachlan, Fafnir Hall Scott
Guy Lachlan, Fafnir Hall Scott,s F Edge Trophy, Edwardian Cars, 77th Members Meeting, Goodwood, West Sussex, England, April 2019, Autosport, cars, circuit racing, classic cars, competition, England

Yuri Gagarin in capsule
First manned space flight. Cosmonaut Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-68) photographed inside the capsule of the Vostok 1 spacecraft. Gagarin made the first manned space flight on 12 April 1961

Capt Virgil Ivan ?Gus? Grissom, USAF, 1926-1967, April 1961. Date: 1961

Zeppelin L15 (LZ48) foundering in Knock Deep, 12 April 1916. Date: 1916

Kellett XR-10, 45-22793, on the day of its first flight?
Kellett XR-10, 45-22793, on the day of its first flight at Kellett?s North Wales (PA) plant on 24 April 1947. From left: J.D. Driskill, Chief Test Pilot, Kellett; Col A.T. Culbertson; A.W

French April Fools Card - Flying Fish Aeroplane sending Best Wishes.....!! Date: circa 1909

Fall / Crufts Winner / 1968
CHAMPION FANHILL FAUN Breed: Dalmatian Dog standing side on Sire:Ch.Colons April Jest Owner breeder: Mrs E J Woodyatt Date: 1968

Fall / Crufts / Dalmatian
CHAMPION FANHILL FAUN CRUFTS BEST IN SHOW 1968 Head study. Sire: Ch. Colonsay April Jest Breeder and Owner Mrs E J Woodyatt. Date: 1969

Cowslips (Primula veris) on conservation headland on organic farm. Norfolk, UK, April

Afternoon in April, 1897. Creator: Albert Gottschalk
Afternoon in April, 1897

Aerial view of Tregeare Rounds Iron Age Hillfort near Pendoggett in North Cornwall, England. Spring (April) 2021

Dawn pink sky above Ilfracombe's rugged coast from Capstone Hill, Ilfracombe, Devon, England. Spring (April) 2023

Aerial view of King Alfred's Tower on the Stourhead Estate, Somerset, England. Spring (April) 2023

Lush blooming cherry trees near Frauenstein, Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

Blossoming cherry trees near Frauenstein, Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

Old standard cherry tree near Frauenstein, Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

Looking down to Llyn y Fan Fach and the Bannau Sir Gaer ridge from Waun Lefrith in the Carmarthen Fans, Black Mountain, Brecon Beacons National Park, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK. Spring (April) 2010

Abandoned tin mine engine houses and chimney stacks lie scattered over the clifftops at Botallack, St Just, Cornwall, England. Spring (April) 2010

Fishing boats and thatched cottages in the Cornish fishing village of Cadgwith, Lizard, Cornwall, England. Spring (April) 2010

Looking across Housel Bay to The Lizard Peninsula and Lighthouse, Lizard, Cornwall, England. Spring (April) 2010

The old Lizard Lifeboat Station and slipway at Kilcobben Cove, Lizard, Cornwall, England. Spring (April) 2010

Rocky cliffs of Lizard Point, Cornwall, England. Spring (April) 2010

White tulips DP139600
Walmer Castle, Deal, Dover, Kent. Detail of white tulips in the garden

Early Spider Orchid (Ophrys sphegodes), Durleston Country Park, Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Swanage, Dorset, England, UK

Late snow in April in the Rheingau-Taunus Nature Park above Engenhahn, Niedernhausen, Hesse, Germany

Tulip fields in Schagen near Alkmaar and Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands

Tulip Fields near Lisse, South Holland, Netherlands

Windmills and tulip field full of flowers in Alkmaar, Netherland. Warm sunset light

Rumbling Kern on the Northumberland coast near Howick, England

Side profile of leopard (Panthera pardus) at night, Botswana, Mashatu Game Reserve

Lioness (Panthera leo) looking around after drinking from a pool, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Windmills and tulip fields full of flowers in Netherland

Tulips and flowers at Keukenhof gardens, Lisse, Netherlands

Tulips in Lisse, Netherlands, Europe

Rolling farmland countryside near Brentor, Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England. Spring (April) 2015

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"April: A Month of Remarkable Moments and Memorable Milestones" As the rain poured down relentlessly, April seemed to be a complete wash-out, mirroring William Heath Robinson's comical illustration. However, amidst the gloom, there were shining moments that defined this month in history. In April 1960, the USS Intrepid (CV-11) stood tall as a symbol of American strength and resilience. Its presence evoked admiration and awe as it sailed through turbulent waters. The mass trespass of Kinder Scout echoed defiance against societal norms. This act of rebellion in April left an indelible mark on the fight for public access to land. Transporting us back to another era was the Monaco Grand Prix Poster from 1932. The vibrant colors and sleek design captured the essence of speed and glamour that still define this iconic race today. HMAS Melbourne (21), proudly sailing under Her Majesty's Australian Ship banner, showcased maritime prowess in April's vast oceans. It represented unity among nations while protecting their shared interests. Sir Robin Knox-Johnston embarked on an extraordinary journey around the globe during this eventful month. His courageous feat demonstrated human determination and pushed boundaries beyond imagination. An overhead view revealed Dublin during the Easter Rising—a pivotal moment in Irish history when dreams clashed with reality. The city became a battleground where hope fought against oppression. The launch of HMS Ark Royal in Birkenhead marked a new chapter for naval supremacy in April 1937. This majestic vessel embodied innovation and power as it set sail into uncharted waters. David Wright's artwork "Off with the Old, On with the New" encapsulated renewal amid change—an apt reflection for April's transformative spirit year after year. Returning once again to Monaco Grand Prix—this time from 1930—the thrill intensified as engines roared along its famous streets. Speed demons embraced danger head-on while spectators held their breaths at every turn.