Maintenance Collection (page 6)

A clipped wing Spitfire of the Royal Air Force being serviced at a Fighter Command Station in England prior to a sweep of the English Channel

For month after month of intensive blitz Malta showed the world how bravely she could " take it". Now backed by men of all three services, Army, RAF and Fleet Air Arm

To maintenance units behind RAF forward airstrips in Burma come all types of aircraft needing repairs from Tigers to Thunderbolts

Sailors of the Royal Navy have been helping to repair and make habitable London homes which were damaged by flying bombs. Picture shows: Able Seaman E.J

Miss Edith Care of Evesham. Once a waitress, but now working for the ATS (The Auxiliary Territorial Service ) at the Western Command Ordinance Factory. Picture taken 5th November 1942

Shipbuilders at the King George V dry dock in Southampton replace one of the mighty propellors of the Cunard liner R.M.S. Queen Mary

The men of the bridge. Painting the Forth Bridge is a long and complex task, taking three years to complete. It requires 50 tons of paint each year and a squad of 24 men working permanently

Council workers re-painting a worn out zebra crossing on High Street West, outside the Empire Theatre, Sunderland 28th April 1954

The crew of a diving boat chat with a crew member of the Boyd Line Ltd sidewinder trawler Arctic Ranger as she lay alongside St Andrews Dock, Hull. Circa June 1948

M4 Motorway Construction, June 1971. Reading, Berkshire

Jon Bainbridge, workshop manager, at A V Dawson Ltd. Haulage Company. checks one of the this rigs tyres, Middlesbrough, 8th July 1980

Series of images for Daily Herald Feature flight to Australia. 26th June 1938 Imperial Airways staff check the Bristol Pegasus Xc poppet valve radial engines of the Shorts C Class Empire Flying Boat

The Godiva Clock, Broadgate, City Centre, Coventry, 20th December 1988. City Engineer, Frank Jeans, checks the mechanism of the old clock

Elland Road, Leeds United Ground. Keep off sign in place as improvements to the pitch are carried out. 11th June 1971

A Boeing 707 engine receiving routine maintenance at Gatwick Airport. 11/06/1979

Laurie Barnett is seen attending to Ivor Broadis football boots. October 1951 P009144

THE GREEN MACHINE AND STUART HARDEN JANUARY 1998

GREG WALKER GREEN BIKE AND STUART HARDEN JANUARY 1998 WITH HIS GREEN MACHINE ROAD CLEANER FOR ROAD RECORD

Stuart Harden street cleaning machine January 1998 road record supplement road sweeping machine edinburgh city council

GREG WALKER GREEN BIKE AND STUART HARDEN JANUARY 1998 WITH HIS GREEN MACHINE ROAD CLEANER FOR ROAD RECORD

THE GREEN MACHINE AND STUART HARDEN JANUARY 1998

A 20 ton truck of coal being completely turned over. December 1924

Greg Walker on green motorbike and Stuart Harden with his green machine road cleaner for road record January 1998

Honda TT Motorcycle Camp. 29th June 1965

Eric Lister with his 1936 Chrysler. February 1968 P005861

Planes appearing in this weeks S. B. A. C. flying display
Planes appearing in this weeks S.B.A.C. flying display. One of the rotors of the Bristol 173 twin rotor passenger plane receiving attention. August 1952 P003976

The transatlantic flying boat Clare is overhauled after her strenuous journeys, before being transferred to new Empire routes. November 1940 P004813

Transport : Road Safety. Photos taken at the Dahl Safety Kerb Demonstration which took place at Stoke Hammond on the B488 Road Near Bletchley. June 1953 D3024

Hedging and Ditching, published 1812. Creator: JMW Turner
Hedging and Ditching, published 1812

AVIA Meteor FL. 55B OE-ABS
AVIA Meteor FL.55B OE-ABS (msn 1124), undergoing maintenance. Date: circa 1970

Kawasaki Ki-100-I-Otsu (given the RAF maintenance serial 8476M). The sole surviving example at RAF Ternhill for the September 1965 Battle of Britain display

Airspeed AS. 5 Courier G-ADAY
Airspeed AS.5 Courier G-ADAY (msn 27), of Portsmouth Southsea and Isle of Wight Aviation (PSIOWA). Due to persistent maintenance problems with the retractable undercarriage

Boeing 720-023- B N7530A
Boeing 720-023(B) N7530A (msn 18016, line number 150) of the Dubai Government at London Heathrow after maintenance. Date: 1976

de Havilland DH. 106 Comet 4C
de Havilland DH.106 Comet 4C of Mexicana, undergoing maintenance in the United States. Date: 1960s

Curtiss C-46D Commando N74690 (msn 33463, ex 44-78067) of Aero Maintenance Inc, Miami Springs, FL. Delivered to U.S. Army Air Force as 44-78067 on 21 March 1945 and struck off charge on 2 May 1947

United States Navy - North American PBJ-1 Mitchell 35857 NAMU JOHNSVILLE PA of the Naval Air Maintenance Unit at Naval Air Station Johnstown PA

Vought-Sikorsky VS-44A N41881
Vought-Sikorsky VS-44A NC41881 / N41881 Mother Goose (ex Excambian) of Avalon Air Transport, tied up on the Avalon jetty at Long Beach

Man kneeling on ground and washing car
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Man at bottom of Path train escalators in New York City
adult, ascend, back view, blue collar, caucasian, climb, descend, entrance, escalators, full-length, indoor, interior, job, lifestyle, maintenance, man, mechanic, new jersey, new york, occupation

Railway enthusiast couple in Essex who ran a model railway set, doing some repair work in a workshop. Date: 1960s

Members of the Auxiliary Fire Service are responsible for the maintenance of their Auxiliary Fire Engine. Date: 1939-1945

Dutch East Indiaman, 1647. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Dutch East Indiaman, 1647

View on the French Coast, 1787. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
View on the French Coast, 1787

A Merchant Man Careened for Caulking the Hull, 17th century. Creator: Reinier Zeeman
A Merchant Man Careened for Caulking the Hull, 17th century

Earth, 18th century. Creator: Claude Augustin Duflos le Jeune
Earth, 18th century. After Francois Boucher

Well Cleaner, 1746. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Well Cleaner, 1746

Nagasaki, japan - Mitsubishi No. 3 Dry Dock Date: circa 1910s
Nagasaki, japan - Mitsubishi No.3 Dry Dock Date: circa 1910s

THAMES FIRE FIGHTERS
London fire-fighters attend to the engines of the Beta III fire float, one of several such boats used for fire cover along the river Thames. Date: June 1933

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"Preserving the Past, Ensuring the Future: The Art of Maintenance" Camden Round House: A testament to meticulous maintenance, preserving history one brick at a time. Motorway traffic cones: Silent guardians guiding us through chaos, maintained for our safety on the open road. Veedol motor oil poster: The secret behind a well-maintained engine - trust in quality lubrication for peak performance. Road works at Swanley - widening the road in 1938: Progress and development rely on careful maintenance of infrastructure, paving the way for smoother journeys ahead. A Snow plough clearing a road: Battling nature's fury with unwavering dedication, ensuring safe passage even amidst winter's wrath. Champion Spark Plugs: Igniting engines with precision and reliability since their inception – an essential part of vehicle maintenance. Royal Scot Goes by C1935: Witnessing history in motion as diligent upkeep keeps iconic locomotives running strong through generations. Main Office Entrance, Port Sunlight: An inviting gateway to excellence where every detail is meticulously maintained to create a harmonious work environment. NFS training/instructional photo during WW2 - use of hose: Heroes trained diligently to maintain fire-fighting equipment during wartime adversity, protecting lives and property against all odds. Maintenance worker greasing pivots and slides: Unsung heroes keeping machinery smoothly functioning behind-the-scenes; their expertise ensures seamless operations day after day. Rail Operations Centre (ROC): The nerve center where dedicated professionals oversee railway networks' smooth functioning – maintaining efficiency while prioritizing passenger safety above all else. Locomotive Maintenance : Skilled hands working tirelessly around-the-clock ensure that trains run like clockwork – a testament to meticulous care bestowed upon these mechanical marvels. In this world filled with constant change and progress, it is those who embrace the art that truly stand the test of time.