Observer Collection (page 9)

"Observer: Witnessing the World's Wonders through Time" Step into the realm of observation, where history unfolds before your eyes

Observer Collection: Observer Corps Centre, World War II

Observer Collection: Aircraft Observer Post, WWII

Aircraft Observer Post, WWII
Aircraft Observer Post, during World War II. Two observers with direction and height finders ready to broadcast directions to head observer command

Observer Collection: Observer asleep on a bed in Base Room

Observer asleep on a bed in Base Room
Photograph of an observer asleep on a bed in " Base Room", during investigations at Borley Rectory, 21 November 1937. HPG/1/3/7 ()"

Observer Collection: They ve Evidently Seem Me by Bruce Bairnsfather

They ve Evidently Seem Me by Bruce Bairnsfather
A later version of a " Fragment from France" drawn by the famous World War One cartoonist, Bruce Bairnsfather for the Bystander magazine

Observer Collection: British Observation Post; Second World War, 1940

British Observation Post; Second World War, 1940
Drawing showing an advanced Observation Post in the British sector of the Maginot line, March 1940. This observer, using a telescope

A French look-out
A French artillery observer on the look-out up a tree

Observer Collection: James Louis Garvin / Vf 11

James Louis Garvin / Vf 11
JAMES LOUIS GARVIN English journalist; Editor of the Observer, the Pall Mall Gazette and the Encyclopaedia Britannica

Observer Collection: Dugong, (Dugongidae). A rare encounter for a diver with a Dugong Abu Dabab Marsa Alam Red Sea

Dugong, (Dugongidae). A rare encounter for a diver with a Dugong Abu Dabab Marsa Alam Red Sea
Joe Graham / SplashdownDirect

Observer Collection: Caudron G-3 Biplane

Caudron G-3 Biplane
Caudron G-3, French two seat fighter of somewhat antiquated design : note the cut-out in the upper wing where the observer can stand to fire his machine-gun

Observer Collection: Road Traffic Control

Road Traffic Control
Traffic control from the air : the observer tells the police by radio-telephone the state of traffic, which can then be halted or diverted in case of accident or congestion

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"Observer: Witnessing the World's Wonders through Time" Step into the realm of observation, where history unfolds before your eyes. From a captivating World War II poster urging you to "Fly with the RAF, " to witnessing the bending of starlight by the sun's attraction in Einstein's groundbreaking theory. Travel back to the 19th century and marvel at artwork depicting Halley's comet, a celestial spectacle that has fascinated observers for centuries. Experience the thrill of dropping from a kite balloon in 1917, as brave souls risked their lives for vital information during wartime. Intriguingly, even during times of conflict, recruitment posters beckoned men to join forces with Royal Air Force pilots and observers who marked targets with precision. And who could forget our feathered friends? Discover how pigeons served as military observers in 1914, delivering crucial messages across enemy lines. But observation isn't limited to war; it extends beyond earthly boundaries. Behold nature's mesmerizing display as Aurora Borealis dances across darkened skies—a sight that leaves all spectators spellbound. Curiosity knows no bounds—flip open Pears Annual from Christmas 1892 and immerse yourself in its pages filled with wonderment. Marvel at an incandescent giant lamp modeled after Edison's revolutionary bulb showcased at Expo—an invention that illuminated minds worldwide. Fast forward to quantum cryptography equipment—a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of secure communication channels amidst an ever-evolving digital landscape. Through time and space, observation remains intrinsic to our existence—whether gazing upon historical events or peering into scientific breakthroughs. As we reflect on these diverse glimpses into human curiosity and progress, let us embrace our role as keen observers shaping tomorrow’s world.