Cadet Collection

Compass Drill, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
A group of boys aboard the Training Ship Arethusa receiving compass instruction. The ship received boys aged 13-16 from a variety of poor backgrounds, including the workhouse

Knotting Class, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
A group of boys aboard the Training Ship Arethusa receiving knotting and splicing instruction. The ship received boys aged 13-16 from a variety of poor backgrounds, including the workhouse

The Railway Sleeper
An exhausted conscript on Nation Service sleeps at Darlington Railway Station en rout to or from a posting to the Northern military base at Catterick, York. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Slingsby T. 31 Tandem Tutors and T. 21b Sedburghs
Slingsby T.31 Tandem Tutors and T.21b Sedburghs, 2-seat training gliders, operated by the Royal Air Force, on behalf of the Air Cadets and Combined Cadet Force. Date: circa 1980

How to recognise rank in the Royal Navy-a wartime advert for Dunlop fort tyres. Date: 1941

Russia, St. Petersburg; Two student soldiers walking in a snow storm

Met Police cadets giving a display
A group of Metropolitan Police cadets in sports gear, giving a display of their athletic skills. Seven poles are held in place so that seven cadets can climb up and sit at the top

Of the Imperial Cadet Corps, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Of the Imperial Cadet Corps, 1903. From The Durbar, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1903]

The swimming bath, Royal Navy training establishment, Shotley, Suffolk, 1936. Known within the service as HMS Ganges, Shotley was Britains largest Royal Naval training establishment from 1905 until

Boys from the Gravesend Sea School, Kent, dry their washing on a flag hoist. 5 June 1937

The new Polaris submarine HMS Revenge was commissioned at Cammell Lairds shipbuilding yards, Blrkenhead yesterday. The little lad who wanted to see his daddy, Andrew Parr aged two and a half

West Point artillery drill, 1850s
Artillery practice at the US Military Academy, West Point, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Naval Cadets Hornpipe
Naval cadets learning the Hornpipe onboard the HMS Arethusa, the cadet training ship

Success: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Success - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Its fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure. ~ Bill Gates

The sailor lads of the training ship HMS Lion at Devonport, Devon, 1896. Artist: WM Crockett
The sailor lads of the training ship HMS Lion at Devonport, Devon, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 21st August 1896

Mrs M. Knights with her son, Sen. Cadet J. R. Knights
The last day spent at Sandhurst by graduated students: Mrs M. Knights with her son, Sen. Cadet J. R. Knights at Sandhurst Date: 1952

CIVIL WAR: NEW MARKET. Young cadets from the Virginia Military Institute fighting for the Confederacy at the Battle of New Market, Virginia, 15 May 1864

The Battle of Tralee

Henry Heaths hard felts
A selection of hard felt hats made by Henry Heath of Oxford Street, London

Centenary parade of the Cadet Forces in Great Britain
H.M. the Queen taking the salute of the parade in the garden of Buckingham Palace

Young soldiers or cadets on manoeuvres
A group of young soldiers or cadets -- the one in the foreground holds a rifle and has a camouflaged face. Perhaps they are taking part in a training exercise or are on manoeuvres

National Service - cadet with a rifle
A young cadet on National Service with a rifle and a camouflaged face, perhaps taking part in a training exercise or on manoeuvres

TS Conway, 1935
Aerial photograph showing the three-masted training ship Conway, moored in the River Mersey, 1935. This photograph shows the crew of boys lining the starboard bulwarks to cheer a cadet leaving

Polish revolt against Russian domination
During the November Uprising, also known as the Cadet Revolution (1830-1831), Polish patriots attempt (unsuccessfully) to throw off Russian domination

Avro 643 Mk. II Cadet VH-AGH
Avro 643 Mk.II Cadet VH-AGH (msn 990) of Marshall Airways in Australia Date: 1960s

Louis Napoleon Photo 4
Prince LOUIS NAPOLEON as a cadet : aged only 13, he goes to war with papa. After the defeat at Sedan, he flees to Belgium and thence to England. Date: 1856 - 1879

The prototype Avro 638 Club Cadet, G-ACAY

Nurse Making a Bed
A cadet-nurse making a bed at Queen Marys Hospital, Sidcup

Children's Formation, 1909. Creator: Nikolai Georgievich Katanaev
Children's Formation, 1909. From Tipy postroek v stanitsakh Sibirskogo kazach'ego voiska (Types of construction in the villages of the Siberian Cossack Host)

Students of Koturkul'sk School, 1909. Creator: Nikolai Georgievich Katanaev
Students of Koturkul'sk School, 1909. This image is from Tipy kazakov: Sibirskie kazaki na sluzhbe i doma (Types of Cossacks: Siberian Cossacks on duty and at home)

Siberian Cadet Corps in Omsk as Viewed from the Irtysh River, 1904. Creator: Boris Vasilievich Smirnov
Siberian Cadet Corps in Omsk as Viewed from the Irtysh River, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954) was a Russian artist who in 1904 traveled by prisoner transport from western Russia across

The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)

Dutch wartime poster -- Be Brave, Be Stormers. Showing a young cadet in uniform, carrying a flag. Date: 1940s

Prince Charles makes a parachute jump off the Dorset coast during his training as an RAF cadet. 28th July 1971

Cadets "Tarzan"act. You d think these boys were sons of Tarzan
Cadets " Tarzan" act. You d think these boys were sons of Tarzan, the way they swarm up the netting to the tree tops. They are members of the 61st (Middlesex) a Cadets

Two Army Cadet Force teams from Cleveland compete a gruelling Colt Canter event, starting at Gandale Camp near Catterick Garrison and finishing near Stainton, 20th October 1979

Sea Cadets go overboard with life belt as it gives their confidence in this use of lifesaving apparatus. July 1942 P009211

Slingsby T. 7 Kirby Cadet G-ALMX
Slingsby T.7 Kirby Cadet G-ALMX of the Handley Page Gliding Club at Radlett, with Handley Page Hastings in the background awaiting flight -test - delivery. Date: 1950s

Prince Albert at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1910. Prince Albert (1895-1952, later King George VI) in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

The Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. The Prince of Wales (1865-1936, later King George V) with his son Prince Edward (1894-1972)

Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator
Prince Edward standing in front of the officers quarters of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. The prince in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. Creator
Prince Edward standing in front of the officers quarters of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, c1909. The prince in naval cadets uniform at the college where he spent two years

WW2 - R. A. F. Cadet In A Link Trainer
A photograph which portrays a British WW2 Royal Air Force cadet using a link trainer, complete with wings, propeller and scenery to simulate the movements and feel of an aircraft. Date: circa 1940s

W. A. A. F. And Air Cadet, WW2
A pair of portrait illustrations of a lady in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force and a boy air cadet. Date: 1941

Young Turkish Military Cadet - later Officer
A photographic portrait of the (later) Commander of the 11th Kafkas Regiment (3rd Platoon) whilst a young cadet. The Islamic Army of the Caucasus (Turkish)

RAF trainee pilots working out courses and speeds, WW2
RAF trainee pilots working out courses and speeds Date: circa 1941

RAF recruits undergoing mechanical training, WW2
RAF recruits undergoing mechanical training Date: circa 1941

RAF cadets, pilots of tomorrow, WW2
RAF cadets, pilots of tomorrow Date: circa 1941

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"Embarking on a journey of discipline and growth, the cadets at Compass Drill, Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent are honing their skills for a brighter future. " "In Knotting Class aboard the Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent, cadets master the art of tying intricate knots that symbolize their commitment to seamanship. " "The Railway Sleeper: A moment of respite for dedicated cadets as they rest and recharge before continuing their rigorous training at Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent. " "Unlocking the secrets of rank recognition in the Royal Navy: Cadets learn to distinguish authority through insignias and badges during their intensive training sessions. " "In an enchanting winter scene in St. Petersburg, Russia, two student soldiers bravely navigate a snowstorm as they embrace the challenges faced by aspiring cadets. " "Met Police cadets showcase their dedication and teamwork through an impressive display that exemplifies their commitment to serving and protecting their community. " "Success is not just a destination but a mindset. Inspirational quotes and motivational posters adorn the walls training centers as constant reminders to strive for greatness. " "At Cammell Laird shipyard, history is made as HMS Revenge - the new Polaris submarine - is commissioned with pride by determined naval cadets who embody excellence. " "Inspired by tradition and heritage, West Point artillery drill transports us back to 1850s where disciplined cadets demonstrate precision and unity on parade grounds. " "Dancing with grace and agility like true sailors at heart; Naval Cadet Hornpipe brings joyous camaraderie among young trainees while celebrating nautical traditions. "The sailor lads from HMS Lion proudly stand tall at Devonport's shores in Devon. Captured beautifully by artist WM Crockett; these brave cadets epitomize resilience amidst challenging seas. " "With unwavering support from Mrs. M Knights, Sen. Cadet J.