Landing Collection (page 5)

Wold meteorite
Watercolour of the Wold meteorite, Yorkshire by Hariet Topham, 1797. Image from Sowerby Collection

Spitfire with Floats
A sketch of the successful Royal Airforce fighter plane converted for landing on water

Sandhill cranes land in corn fields before heading to the Platte River in evening near Kearney, Nebraska, USA

Tringa ochropus, green sandpiper
Plate 56 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Flamborough, North Sea landing, Yorkshire, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Landing pier, Zoppot, West Prussia, Germany (i. e. Sopot, Po
Landing pier, Zoppot, West Prussia, Germany (i.e. Sopot, Poland). Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Tractor with landed fishing boat on shingle beach, Weybourne, Norfolk, England, august

APOLLO 12: ASTRONAUT carrying an experimental package

Common Buzzard - on fence post - West Wales 11544
BB-2220 Common Buzzard - on fence post West Wales Buteo buteo Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The home coming of the 210 survivors of the Titanics crew
The home coming of the 210 members of the Titanics crew aboard the Sir Richard Grenville, awaiting their landing at Plymouth

Allied Troops landing in Normandy; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing Allied troops and armour moving up one of the Normandy beaches, shortly after D-Day, 6th June 1944. At the top of the image a barrage balloon can be seen

Invasion Plan / Tunnel
When Napoleon contemplates an attack on England, a tunnel beneath the Channel is one of his options, though it is unlikely he seriously considers it

Windermere at sunset in the Lake District UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Barn owl - in hayfield at dusk Bedfordshire UK
BB-1595 Barn owl - in hayfield at dusk Bedfordshire UK Tyto alba Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

7-Spot Ladybird - In flight, landing by flower
LA-1249 7-Spot LADYBIRD - in flight, landing by flower Coccinella septempunctata Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Adult Bald Eagle - fishing the waters of Homer Alaska
JZ-1838 Adult Bald Eagle - fishing the waters of Homer Alaska. USA Haliaeetus leucocephalus Distribution: Alaska, Canada and USA Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Landing of William III
William, Prince of Orange, lands at Torbay and is greeted as the future king William III

German Paras Norway
German paratroopers landing during invasion (near Narvik)

Miners / Lift Shaft / 1855
Landing at the bottom of the shaft in a mine in Northumberland, England

Common Wood Pigeon landing in field, Columba palumbus

White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) three adults, in flight, landing to join flock containing Brent Goose (Branta bernicla), on snow covered grazing marsh habitat, Suffolk, England, february

traffic congestion on the M1 motorway at Loughborough due to sheer volume of traffic with a plane coming into land at
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A Typhoon F2 fighter jet deploys a brake parachute as it lands at RAF Coningsby

On the turning away
Tal Paz-Fridman

New Day
Tal Paz-Fridman

Winter Mood
Tal Paz-Fridman

New immigrants on American soil at Castle Garden (or Fort Clinton), in the port New York (USA)
NWI4891446 New immigrants on American soil at Castle Garden (or Fort Clinton), in the port New York (USA), circa 1880 - Colorisee engraving

France, Pays de la Loire, Loire-Atlantique (44), Nantes: The port of Nantes with crane, tug and sailboats, 1903
LUX4816753 France, Pays de la Loire, Loire-Atlantique (44), Nantes: The port of Nantes with crane, tug and sailboats, 1903; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Loire-Atlantique (44)

Expedition of Quebec in 1775. Invasion of Canada (American War of Independence 1775-1783, against the English)
JAB4121962 Expedition of Quebec in 1775. Invasion of Canada (American War of Independence 1775-1783, against the English). Engraving 1855; (add.info.: Expedition of Quebec in 1775)

Napoleon Bonaparte arriving on the island of Elba for his exile, 1814. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George
FLO4608652 Napoleon Bonaparte arriving on the island of Elba for his exile, 1814. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cruikshank from The Life of Napoleon a Hudibrastic Poem by Doctor

Tunisia, Sfax: The port. Unloading a sailboat from its load of wood, trunks arranged in piles on the dock
LUX4765859 Tunisia, Sfax: The port. Unloading a sailboat from its load of wood, trunks arranged in piles on the dock. Animated view, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: The port)

Landing the cable of the Falmouth Gibraltar and Mediterranean, 1870
3479167 Landing the cable of the Falmouth Gibraltar and Mediterranean, 1870; (add.info.: Landing the cable of the Falmouth Gibraltar and Mediterranean telegraph at Porthournew Bay, Cornwall)

The Zeppelin ZV forced to land due to damage from ground fire by the Russian cavalry after an attack on Mlawa
3252927 The Zeppelin ZV forced to land due to damage from ground fire by the Russian cavalry after an attack on Mlawa, Poland (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Space capsule manoeuvering ready for Moon landing. From Jules Verne Autour de la Lune, Paris, 1865. Wood engraving
539707 Space capsule manoeuvering ready for Moon landing. From Jules Verne Autour de la Lune, Paris, 1865. Wood engraving; (add.info.: Space capsule manoeuvering ready for Moon landing)

Christopher Columbus landing in the Americas
2912129 Christopher Columbus landing in the Americas; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus landing in the Americas, 1494); Universal History Archive/UIG

Spanish-Cuban-American War 1898: US Marines raising the stars-and-stripes on Cuban soil for the first time
528574 Spanish-Cuban-American War 1898: US Marines raising the stars-and-stripes on Cuban soil for the first time, 11 June 1898

Pavilion on the Quay, 1860
1577549 Pavilion on the Quay, 1860; (add.info.: Pavilion on the Quay. The Prince landing.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) landing at Sandwich, Kent, 14 March 1194. Wood engraving c1880
538361 Richard I, Coeur de Lion, (1157-1199) landing at Sandwich, Kent, 14 March 1194. Wood engraving c1880.; (add.info.: Richard, son of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine)

St Paul Landing at Malta, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665478 St Paul Landing at Malta, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: St Paul Landing at Malta, Illustration from the Dore Bible 1866)

Tissandier landing his balloon Neptune
3732748 Tissandier landing his balloon Neptune'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tissandier landing his balloon. Gaston Tissandier (1843-1899) a French chemist, Meteorologist, aviator and editor

Captain Cook and crew land at Botany Bay, Australia
6266201 Captain Cook and crew land at Botany Bay, Australia; (add.info.: Captain Cook and his crew land at Botany Bay, Australia)

An engraving depicting ancient Britons trying to repulse a Roman landing, 19th century
5311035 An engraving depicting ancient Britons trying to repulse a Roman landing, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1857); Universal History Archive/UIG

Tunisia, Maghreb, Tunis: The port of commerce, the liner Carthage departing, animated view with passengers, porters
LUX4767474 Tunisia, Maghreb, Tunis: The port of commerce, the liner Carthage departing, animated view with passengers, porters, customs officers and barrels

Dutch settlers unlock on Manhattan Island, around 1600 - Colorized engraving 19th century - Dutch colonists arriving
NWI4967000 Dutch settlers unlock on Manhattan Island, around 1600 - Colorized engraving 19th century - Dutch colonists arriving on Manhattan Island

Les immigrants debarquant a New York (USA), ca. 1900- Illustration colorisee
NWI4891505 Les immigrants debarquant a New York (USA), ca. 1900- Illustration colorisee, debut 20th century - Immigrants arriving in New York

Tinted lithograph of the French depot and landing place, Cherson-Cossack Bay
3077631 Tinted lithograph of the French depot and landing place, Cherson-Cossack Bay; (add.info.: Tinted lithograph of the French depot and landing place, Cherson-Cossack Bay)

Engraving depicting a gas lamp on a bracket, 19th century
5308857 Engraving depicting a gas lamp on a bracket, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a gas lamp on a bracket. Dated 19th century 01/02/1886); Universal History Archive/UIG

American Civil War 1861-1865: Second Battle of Fort Fisher, 13-15 January 1865
528735 American Civil War 1861-1865: Second Battle of Fort Fisher, 13-15 January 1865. Capture of Fort Fisher by Union (Northern) forces

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"Landing: A Journey of Triumph and Exploration" From the small airplane gracefully touching down at St. Barth's airport to the Bayeux Tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest, it has always been a pivotal moment in history, and is not just about arriving at a destination but also about conquering challenges and leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory. In times of war, deception played a crucial role in landing safely. The art of deceiving invaders as to the state of the tide ensured successful landings, as seen during D-Day when British and Canadian troops courageously landed on Juno Beach. Similarly, Bishop Rock Lighthouse stood tall amidst gales, guiding ships to safe landings even in treacherous conditions. Landing holds deep historical significance too; it symbolizes hope for new beginnings. The Mayflower passengers' arrival at Plymouth in 1620 marked the birth of a nation built upon dreams and aspirations. And who can forget that iconic painting capturing "The First Thanksgiving" where gratitude filled hearts after their arduous journey? Yet landing isn't limited to Earth alone; it extends beyond our planet's boundaries into space exploration. Astronauts like those from Apollo 17 left footprints on lunar soil, forever marking humanity's first steps towards understanding celestial mysteries. Buzz Aldrin standing proudly on the moon with Neil Armstrong reflected in his visor remains an awe-inspiring image etched into our minds. Even today, we continue pushing boundaries with technological marvels like NASA's Curiosity rover exploring Mars' surface – each landing expanding our knowledge and igniting curiosity within us all. Whether it be through aviation or space travel, landing signifies triumph over adversity and embarking upon new frontiers. It represents mankind's relentless pursuit of discovery and reminds us that no matter how far we venture or what challenges lie ahead, there will always be moments worth celebrating when we touch down on uncharted territories – both on Earth and beyond.