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North American AT-6A Texan -this US Army advanced trainer proved vital during the early year training need

Mitsubishi B5M1 Navy Type 97 Mabel -proved inferior to the Nakajima B5N Kate, only 125 built

Messerschmitt Bf 110C -this long range twin-engined fighter proved fast but vulnerable in its early years

LeMay, Curtis, Pilot and USaF-USAF General proved himself during WW2, going on to head Strategic Air Command

Heinkel He 111H -ostensibly developed as an airliner, the He 111 proved itself it during the Spanish Civil War

Henschel Hs 123A -first flown in 1936, this single seat dive bomber proved very effective from its Spanish Civil War debut through to mid 1944

Fokker D XXXIII -a Dutch experimental fighter proved underpowered

Focke Wulf FW 191 -an experimental bomber design that proved too advanced for its time

De Havilland DH 98 Mosquito -here is the very first of this illustrious line Built mainly of wood, the Mosquito proved readily adaptable for bombing, fighting or reconnaissance

Bell XP-59 Airacomet-Americas first jet fighter was a conservative design that proved to be heavy and unpowered

De Havilland Leopard Moth G-APKH private White Waltham 1964
Bell XP-59 Airacomet-disappointing as the type proved to be, 66 were built and served as jet trainers

Arado Ar 196A seen here operating from a Mediterranean base proved to be a very effective convoy shadower

Mermoz Photo
JEAN MERMOZ French aviator who vanished into the Atlantic on what proved to be the last of his record-breaking flights. Date: 1901 - 1936

Auricular Cartouche Figures within Strapwork Frame
Artokoloro

Quentin Durward Disguised Louis XI recto Study
Artokoloro

The Sopwith Camel of the Nash Collection proved very pop?
The Sopwith Camel of the Nash Collection proved very popular inside the marquee at the 1954 Royal Aeronautical Society Garden Party at London Airport on 13 June

A return from a march or a false alarm in a country village, engraving 1799, a group of British citizens mustered in response to an alarm that the French were attacking England which proved to be

Flying Failure
19th September 1911: An armoured plane with cantilever wings and a Leon Levavasseur designed Antoinette engine which proved too heavy to fly more than a few yards

Johann Franz Encke (1791-1865) German astronomer: proved that comet of 1818 had already been observed in 1786, 1795 and 1805: since called Enckes comet. Engraving

Susanna rejecting advances of the Elders. Accused by them of fornication and condemned to death. Saved by Daniel who proved their stories false. Bible Susanna 5:22. Copperplate engraving c1804

Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-1799) Italian biologist. He worked on bacteria (disproved spontaneous generation), digestion (first to use term gastric juice)

Pierre Eugene Marcellin Berthelot (1827-1907) French organic chemist and politician. Berthelot worked on explosives and dyes

Edward Jenner (1749-1823) English physician, vaccinating his son, (c1796). Jenner by 1796 had proved that serum from Cowpox would protect from smallpox

Model of skull of Piltdown man (Eanothropus dawsoni) as reconstructed by Dr Smith Woodward. Dark areas are from the original fossil, the light are the restored areas

Maidenhead Bridge on the Great Western Railway, c1860. Bridge designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806-1859) to carry the GWR across the Thames at Maidenhead, Berkshire

A Return From A March Or A False Alarm In A Country Village, Engraving 1799, A Group Of British Citizens Mustered In Response To An Alarm That The French Were Attacking England Which Proved To Be

Grays Telephone System
A demonstration of the telephone system of Elisha Gray in New York. Gray filed a patent for the telephone on the same day as Bell, but his initial delay proved costly! Date: 1878

Sports Car Posers
A couple posing with a classic racing green MGB sports car. Introduced in 1962, the MGB was originally available only as a convertible and proved to be an immediate hit. Date: 1960s

The Leas Lifts, Folkestone, Kent. The Folkestone cliff lift is a water balanced funicular opened in 1885. This proved so popular three further lifts were added. circa 1910s

A portrait of David Wright
A photograph of David Wrigh posed in his army uniform. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Prince Albert playing tennis
Prince Albert, Duke of York, the future King George VI (1895-1952), was a keen tennis player in the 1920s; in July 1920 with his partner Louis Greig he won the RAF doubles competition

Modern magazine cover by David Wright
A front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s

Modern Weekly magazine cover by David Wright
A front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s

Home Chat magazine cover by David Wright
A front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s

Modern Chat magazine cover by David Wright
A front cover illustration from a womans magazine by artist David Wright. Wright regularly contributed to The Sketch during the 1940 s

A Present For A Good Little Girl by David Wright
An illustration of a lady inspecting a new necklace, a gift from a gentleman admirer. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Just A Piece Of Cake by David Wright
An illustration of a seductive lady, provocatively posed on a chaise lounge. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Where Did That One Go. By David Wright
A model posed in elaborate lingerie with a long train, decorated with orange flowers. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

The Last Silk Stocking. By David Wright
A lady reclining in an easy chair or chaise lounge, dressed in a negligee and inspecting the last of her stockings. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during

Landing Craft by David Wright
A lady posed on the edge of the bed putting in her earrings. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

Gilding The Lily by David Wright
A David Wright illustration of a lady wrapped in a large fur coat. She looks away from the viewer, whilst putting in here earring

A converted bus for pigeons
A motor bus converted into a home, or cote, for French carrier pigeons. Pigeons, along with dogs, proved to be a vital method of communication during battles

Fishing Up Lost Anchors, June 1885
Engraving of fishermen retrieving a lost anchor, from the Illustrated London News, 27th June 1885. Lost anchors often proved hazardous to fishermens nets

Belgian soldiers retreat
Belgian soldiers in August 1914, retreating to Antwerp, accompanied by dogs pulling machine guns. As the Germans pushed their invasion through Belgium, the Belgium army was forced to retreat

Dry digging, Turon gold fields, Australia
Dry digging on the Turon, a sketch from the Turon gold fields, New South Wales. This proved to have the richest finds on the river yielding approximately 400 ounces

Baby incubators at the Berlin Exhibition
Dr Lions baby incubators proved to be a great attraction at the Berlin Exhibition. Babies aged between five and eight months old were kept alive in warm temperatures and nourished with drops of milk

Prerogative Office
The Prerogative Office, Doctors Commons. This was the office in which wills proved in the Prerogative Court were registered

Death of the Prince Imperial; arrival of the body at Itelezi
The Prince Imperial of France was an impetuous and impulsive young man and had insisted on fighting in the Zulu war, after attending the Royal Military Academy

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"Proved: Unveiling Untold Stories from Bristol 156 Beaufighter to UFOs in Yorkshire" Step back in time as we explore the captivating world of "proved, " where hidden tales come alive. From the skies above, witness the mighty Bristol 156 Beaufighter soaring through the air, fearlessly flown by Coastal Command during its glory days. Transport yourself to Edinburgh Castle in the 1940s, a fortress steeped in history and mystery. But wait. Our journey doesn't end there. Brace yourself for an encounter with unidentified flying objects that once graced the skies of Yorkshire, England. These enigmatic sightings continue to baffle even today. Delve into another realm as you discover David Wright's masterpiece, "No Coupons. " This thought-provoking artwork will leave you pondering over its profound message. Experience a moment frozen in time as you gaze upon the Brewster F2A Buffalo of the US Navy suspended mid-air during August 1942 – a testament to courage and heroism. Intrigue awaits at Glenfinnan Church Bell; listen closely and let its chimes transport you through centuries of devotion and faith. Embark on a nostalgic ride alongside a girl cruising in her MGB during the swinging sixties. Feel the wind tousle your hair as freedom fills your heart. Prepare for visual grandeur with source size measuring an impressive 3745 x 1216 pixels – immerse yourself fully into these mesmerizing stories brought forth by "proved. " Cheesed Off by David Wright adds a touch of whimsy to our collection; be captivated by his unique perspective on life's little frustrations. Witness firsthand how barristers' wigs are meticulously crafted, each strand woven with precision and tradition – making them true symbols of justice. And finally, marvel at horses being X-rayed; see beyond their majestic exterior as science unravels secrets hidden beneath their graceful façade.