Searchlights Collection (#4)

Mons 1914
Nighttime on the battlefield at Mons on 23 August. German searchlights seek out movement on the British lines, in order to guide their artillerys fire

Searchlights over Thames Embankment, London, WW1
Searchlights over the Thames Embankment near Charing Cross, London, keeping watch for enemy aircraft in the early days of the First World War. Cleopatras Needle can be seen on the right. Date: 1914

Graumans Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, USA
A world premiere of a film taking place at Graumans Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, California, USA. Date: circa 1930s

Hollywood Boulvevard - Hollywood, California, USA. Date: circa 1931

Hollywood Boulvevard - Hollywood, California, USA. Date: circa 1940

The great Sylt raid by G. H. Davis
The great Sylt raid: a bomber attacks in the glare of searchlights, flaming onions and bursting star shells. Attacking Hornum, the seaplane base on the southern end of the German island of Sylt

Searchlights near Nancy, France, WW1
Searchlights on the lookout for German Zeppelin airships near Nancy, France, at the start of the First World War. August 1914

Air Fleet Club - Germany - Zeppelin Ride - quite what the residents of the town being illuminated from above by the searchlights thought of this is not known.... Possiby LZ-2 Date: circa 1906

London by Night - Searchlights crossing the night sky over the capital. Date: circa 1940s

Three Fluted Towers at Chicago Worlds Fair Postcard. ca. 1933, Three Fluted Towers at Chicago Worlds Fair Postcard

Ships of the British Navy: A First Class Cruiser and Torpedo Boats. Top: Signalling at night using searchlights. From Bubbles c1900 published by Dr Barnados Homes for Children. Oleograph

Airplane Listening Post and Giant Searchlights
View shows soldiers operating the airplane listening device and a giant searchlight

Heinrich Beck, German engineer C014 / 0129
Heinrich Beck (1878-1937), German engineer. Beck studied at the Berlin Institute of Technology (TU Berlin). His inventions included powerful searchlight technology

LCC-LFB - Self-contained smoke helmets (BA sets)
Self-contained smoke helmets (BA sets) were introduced for use in an atmosphere dense with smoke and dangerous fumes. A special motor appliance fitted for smoke helmet work was based at Southwark HQ

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"Guiding the Way: Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Searchlights" Step into a whimsical world where searchlights take center stage, transcending their mere practicality. In this captivating cartoon realm, mermaids and U-boats dance under the mesmerizing glow of searchlights, weaving tales of mystery and enchantment. Travel back in time to the haunting era of World War I, as zeppelins loom over the UK's skyline, illuminated by powerful searchlights. Witness St Paul's Cathedral bathed in radiant light during VE Day celebrations, symbolizing victory and hope amidst adversity. Immerse yourself in a night scene straight from the Battle of Jutland; searchlights piercing through darkness as warships clash on tumultuous seas. Explore an inter-war period British military recruitment poster that showcases these beacons as symbols of strength and resilience. As World War II unfolds its gripping narrative, discover heartwarming stories like "The Pilot's Wife's Tale, " where searchlights become a beacon of love guiding pilots safely home. Delve into "The Long Albert, " "Berlin Hotel, " and "We Lived In London" – tales that intertwine with searchlight-lit landscapes filled with courage and sacrifice. Feel your spirits soar as you join voices singing "The Ack-Ack Song, " celebrating those who manned anti-aircraft guns beneath illuminating beams during WWII. Marvel at a poignant WW2 Christmas card titled "The Optimist, " reminding us to find hope even in times of darkness. Through 150 captions brimming with historical significance and artistic imagination, embark on an extraordinary journey through time where searchlights illuminate not just physical spaces but also our collective human spirit – shining brightly against all odds.