Gauges Collection

The cockpit of a P-51 Mustang

The village scholar reads a letter aloud, Germany, 1881, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th
1900s, 19th-century, 4 people, activities, activity, athletic, books, building, buildings, class, classes, communicate, communicating, communicative, digital, digitally, documents

Wine gauges and salt carriers (woodcut)
7201707 Wine gauges and salt carriers (woodcut) by French School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine gauges and salt carriers in the Royal Orders of the Provost of Paris)

Fokker T-2 Instrument Panel, 1923. Creator: Unknown
Wooden instrument panel, removed from the aircraft, which contains eight instruments which are secured to the panel with screws

Electro-Magnetic Heat and Cold Detector (engraving)
1096254 Electro-Magnetic Heat and Cold Detector (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electro-Magnetic Heat and Cold Detector)

Cab Fare and Distance Indicator (engraving)
1098275 Cab Fare and Distance Indicator (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cab Fare and Distance Indicator)

In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XI, Farms and Freighters (engraving)
1054758 In the Great North-West with the Marquis of Lorne, XI, Farms and Freighters (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

TOOLS / GAUGES ETC / 1889
Various types of saw, gauge and screwdriver. Also included is a spirit level. Date: 1889

Cockpit view of a Eurofighter Typhoon with displays running, Moron, Spain

Upgraded glass cockpit of a Romanian Air Force MiG-21 Lancer
Upgraded glass cockpit of a Romanian Air Force MiG-21 LanceR C at Camp Turzii, Romania

Interior view of an aircraft flight simulator
The Transport Systems Research Vehicle (TSRV) Simulator is a fixed base programmable simulator used for flight management research at NASAs Langley Research Center

Deep sea diver in diving bell, off The Lizard, Cornwall
Deep sea diver in a diving bell, preparing to descend to examine oil drilling equipment below the oil rig Atlantic I, 38 miles south west of The Lizard, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

A view from inside the flight deck of Space Shuttle Atlantis
May 15, 2009 - Solar panels on the Hubble Space Telescope make for unique window shades in this scene photographed from the flight deck of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle Atlantis

The cockpit view of a CV-22 Osprey from the 71st Special Operations Squadron as the pilots fly a low level training mission out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

CH-47 Chinook pilot refers to his checklist while in flight to Playas Training Area, New Mexico, during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

Diesel Fuel Injection Pump Testing
A technician tests a distributor fuel injection pump on a Hartridge machine at the CAV Engineering Centre in Acton, London

HMS Marlborough - Part of the Central engine room. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

HMS Marlborough - A section of the engine room. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

Shand Mason Horsed Steamer, Bishopsgate, London
A Shand Mason Horsed Steamer at Bishopsgate, London. Date: 1906

Operating the London Fire Brigades fireboat Massey Shaw below decks Date: circa late 1930s

Pilot sits in the pilot seat of a C-2 Greyhound
San Diego, January 22, 2013 - Pilot sits in the pilot seat of a C-2 Greyhound aircraft prior to takeoff

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

Special operations forces combat diver checks the depth gauge on his compass

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 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

Pilots at the controls of a B-52 Stratofortress
August 21, 2006 - Pilots are ready in the lower deck of a B-52 Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota

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

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

The interior cockpit of an Iraqi Air Force T-6 Texan trainer aircraft on COB Speicher

Cockpit of a P-40E Warhawk

Frank Whittles early development of the jet engine. Gouache painting

An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies past the window of a pilot
May 7, 2006 - An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies past the window of a pilot. After refueling with the KC-135 Stratotanker, the F-16 continued its close-air-support mission over Iraq

Cockpit view of an EH101 utility helicopter of the Portuguese Air Force, Montijo, Portugual

Co-pilot flying a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to Playas Training Area, New Mexico, during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

A CV-22 Osprey onducts aerial refueling with an HC-130 aircraft
A CV-22 Osprey from the 71st Special Operations Squadron conducts aerial refueling with an HC-130 during a training mission out of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

Pilot operating the cockpit of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter while en flight to Playas Training Area, New Mexico during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

A UH-60 Blackhawk flies the river to an unknown village to drop off a care package
Baqubah, Iraq - A UH-60 Blackhawk flies the river to an unknown village to drop off a care package

Two instructor pilots practice low flying operations in a UH-1H Huey helicopter
Two veteran instructor pilots of the 23rd Flying Training Squadron practice low flying operations in a UH-1H Huey south of Fort Rucker, Alabama

Pilots fly over the mountains of Afghanistan as they head back to base after refueling a B-1B Lancer

B1-B Lancer cockpit

A KC-135 boom operator watches an F-15 Eagle line up for refueling
The boom operator watches from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft as an F-15 Eagle aircraft lines up for refueling during Operation Desert Shield

CH-47 Chinook pilots in flight over Arizona enroute to Playas Training Area, New Mexico, during exercise Angel Thunder 2013

Cockpit view of a Portuguese Air Force Alpha Jet, Beja Air Base, Portugual

Inside the Pilatus PC-7 turboprop trainer of the Swiss Air Force display team
Satenas, Sweden - Inside the Pilatus PC-7 turboprop trainer of the Swiss Air Force display team, the PC-7 Team

Pilots inside the cockpit of a Royal Air Force Merlin Helicopter at RAF Lyneham

Water level depth marker in freshwater dyke, Sutton Fen RSPB Reserve, The Broads, Norfolk, England, July

Power control cabinets in Baikonur museum
Russian power control cabinets in Baikonur space museum, Kazakhstan

Apollo lunar module interior
High-fidelity model of Apollo lunar module interior. Photographed at LA Space Expo 2012

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"Gauges: A Journey Through Time and Technology" Step into the world of gauges, where history intertwines with innovation. From the sleek Nissan GT-R in Japan to the scholarly atmosphere of 19th-century Germany, these devices have played a crucial role in various aspects of our lives. In 1881, a village scholar captivates his audience as he reads aloud a letter that transports them back to an era filled with historical significance. The digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century allows us to witness this captivating moment firsthand. Woodcut illustrations depict wine gauges and salt carriers, reminding us of their importance in trade and commerce throughout history. Meanwhile, the Fokker T-2 Instrument Panel from 1923 showcases how gauges revolutionized aviation by providing pilots with vital information during flight. An engraving reveals an Electro-Magnetic Heat and Cold Detector, highlighting advancements in scientific instruments. Similarly, a Cab Fare and Distance Indicator engraving takes us back to simpler times when technology aided travelers on their journeys. The Great North-West beckons us through engravings depicting farms and freighters alongside the Marquis of Lorne. These images remind us how gauges facilitated transportation and development during this exciting period. A glimpse into 1889 presents tools/gauges that were essential for craftsmen honing their skills. This snapshot reminds us that even amidst progress, traditional craftsmanship remained integral to society's fabric. Venturing underwater brings forth images of deep-sea divers exploring off The Lizard in Cornwall using diving bells—a testament to how gauges ensured safety even in extreme conditions. On HMS Marlborough, both its central engine room section and another part showcase intricate gauge systems that powered naval might. Finally, we encounter the Shand Mason Horsed Steamer stationed at Bishopsgate in London—an emblematic image representing industrialization's impact on firefighting techniques through innovative gauge usage.