Trainees Collection

Compass Drill, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
A group of boys aboard the Training Ship Arethusa receiving compass instruction. The ship received boys aged 13-16 from a variety of poor backgrounds, including the workhouse

Knotting Class, Training Ship Arethusa, Greenhithe, Kent
A group of boys aboard the Training Ship Arethusa receiving knotting and splicing instruction. The ship received boys aged 13-16 from a variety of poor backgrounds, including the workhouse

LCC-LFB Recruit firefighters training at Brigade HQ SE1
During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters in Lambeth. Here they are undertaking hook ladder drills on the stations nine-storey drill tower

Grassmoor colliery and training centre, Mining
Grassmoor, North Derbyshire Area Training Centre for miners was opened in 1957. A group of trainees in shorts run across a field, the colliery sits on the hillside above

Collage of air training at Hamble, Hampshire. 7th November 1962

WW2 - R. A. F. Air Aces In The Making
A photograph of some British WW2 Royal Air Force trainees taking their final course at the passing-out school, air aces in the making! Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Engine Assembly
A photograph of some British WW2 Royal Air Force trainees assembling engines. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Repairs Instruction
This photograph provides a broad view of a British WW2 Royal Air Force hangar, inside which trainees receive practical instruction of repairs. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Airspeed Dual Control Instructional Machine
A photograph of some British WW2 Royal Air Force trainees sat in the cockpit of an Airspeed dual-control instructional machine. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Wireless Operator Workshop
This photograph shows some British WW2 Royal Air Force trainees working at a wireless operator mechanics workshop. Date: circa 1940s

Training school for the Home Guard
Under-Secretary of State for War Sir Edward Grigg (1879-1955), at the opening of a new training school for the Home Guard. Date: 1940

United States Navy Reserve trainees working on a Grumman F9F
United States Navy Reserve trainees, carrying out procedures on the 20mm cannon and AN/APR-30 gun ranging radar of a Grumman F9F, at Naval Air Station Columbus, in Ohio, on 7 February 1955. Date: 1955

Trainee teachers campaigning against education cuts
Trainee teachers from the College of All Saints campaigning against education cuts, June 1976. Date: 1976

Possibly: Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune-Cookman College. Scene on the agricultural school farm]

Professor Edmond Delorme (1847-1929) demonstrating pulmonary decortication to students at Val de Grace in 1894
CHT235341 Professor Edmond Delorme (1847-1929) demonstrating pulmonary decortication to students at Val de Grace in 1894, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Delorme

Geisha Girls, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
701553 Geisha Girls, c.1870s (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Traditional Japanese entertainers.); Japanese, out of copyright

Female ambulance staff training volunteers, September 1939
An " ambulance girl" in full uniform explains the operation of the gas mask to two female volunteers in the newly formed All-India Ambulance unit

Volunteer mine-sweepers in training, Sept 1939
A scheme to train fisherman as volunteer mine-sweepers began in 1938 and was used to allow the navy to concentrate elswhere

Canada entertains Naval Trainees. October 1944, R. N. T. A. G
Canada entertains Naval Trainees. October 1944, R.N.T.A.G. School, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Off-duty moments with ratings training at the school

Proper training for boys joining the mining industry. Picture shows a class at the Easington Residential Training Centre being given a practical lecture on various types of pit lamps. Circa 1948

Sergeant Major Ray Bunting reckons he has seen it all before. But he could hardly believe his eyes when his most recent lot of recruits shambled in

H. M.s Caledonia formerly Majestic 1937
The former Cunard White Star Liner Majestic, changed to H.M.S Caledonia, was bought in 1937 by the Admiralty and was converted at a cost of 391

Soldiers of Royal Fusiliers relaxing during route march, WW1
Three young soldiers of the University Mens Corps, Royal Fusiliers, relaxing during a route march from Clipstone Camp, near Mansfield, 21 July 1915. On the left is Albert Auerbach. Date: 1915

Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas, USA, showing trainees with B25 bombers, learning the skills of aircraft assembly by night. Date: 1951

LFB firefighters receiving knots and lines training in the HQ drill yard, 9 December 1958. Date: 1958

Togetherness: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Togetherness - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. ~ Henry Ford

Naval cadets marching in Mexico City, Mexico
Naval cadets marching with a band in Mexico City, Mexico. Date: 1913

Staff and trainees of first Part II course, British Honduras
Staff and trainees of the first Part II scouting course, British Honduras (now Belize), Central America. Date: 1967

Scout Officer trainees, Ghana, West Africa
Group photo of scouts on a Scout Officers training course, Ghana, West Africa. Date: 1924

LCC-LFB trainees looking at an engine
A group of trainee firefighters and an instructor, looking at the engine of a motorised fire vehicle with an L plate on the front before setting out on the road. Date: circa 1920s

Recruits training at Lambeth HQ. Date: 1930s

Crewman Qualification Training students hitting the surf before the start of medical
San Diego, California, September 10, 2008 - Crewman Qualification Training (CQT) students hit the surf before the start of medical training instruction at the Silver Strand beach in Coronado

An Italian Air Force AMX fighter landing at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada
August 26, 2009 - An Italian Air Force AMX fighter aircraft lands at Nellis Air Force Base following a Red Flag 09-5 training mission

High angle view of Basic trainees crawling through a tactical course
September 2, 2009 - Basic trainees low crawl through a tactical course at the Basic Expeditionary Airman Training course at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

Gamebird farming, trainee gamekeeper watched by tutor, adding solulyte to water which helps prevent stress amongst young chicks in pheasant rearing sheds after transportation, England, May

Gamebird farming, trainee gamekeeper adding solulyte to water which helps prevent stress amongst young chicks in pheasant rearing sheds after transportation, England, May

Gamebird farming, trainee gamekeeper filling in animal medicine book on shooting estate, England, May

Soviet red army recruits receiving rifle training, 1930s

LCC-LFB trainees looking at an engine
A group of trainee firefighters and an instructor, looking at the engine of a motorised fire vehicle with an L plate on the front before setting out on the road

LFB firefighters receiving knots and lines training in the HQ drill yard, 9 December 1958

Handley Page plane, AFC Training Depot, UK, WW1
A Handley Page aeroplane at the AFC (Australian Flying Corps) Training Depot, Halton Camp, Wendover, UK, with crew, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Aden Patrol Training Course
Patrol Training Course held in Sheikh Othman, Aden in 1961. Attended by Arab, Indian, Somali, Jewish & British Scouters. 1961

Recruits training at Lambeth HQ

Pollution control exercise
MODEL RELEASED. Pollution control exercise. Technician explaining the use of an inflatable boom to a group during a training exercise at a beach

Pollution control
MODEL RELEASED. Pollution control. Technician inflating a boom on a shingle beach during a training exercise. A boom is an inflatable piece of equipment used in the containment of oil spills

Empire Day in Wandsworth, London
Empire Day celebrations in Wandsworth, south west London. Empire Day was celebrated between 1904 and 1958 to commemorate Queen Victorias birthday

Empire Day rehearsal, Tower of London
An Empire Day rehearsal at the Tower of London, showing Lord Roberts Boys with a specially made flag. Empire Day was celebrated between 1904 and 1958 to commemorate Queen Victorias birthday

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Trainees undergo rigorous training at the Compass Drill on board the Training Ship Arethusa in Greenhithe, Kent. They learn essential skills such as knotting in the Knotting Class, honing their abilities to secure ropes and lines efficiently. Meanwhile, LCC-LFB recruit firefighters dedicate themselves to intense training at Brigade HQ SE1. Their determination shines through as they prepare to protect lives and properties from devastating fires. At Grassmoor colliery and training centre, trainees immerse themselves in the world of mining. Equipped with knowledge and expertise, they navigate underground tunnels with precision and caution. During World War II, brave individuals were transformed into R. A. F. Air Aces through rigorous instruction. From engine assembly to repairs guidance, trainees learned invaluable skills that would shape them into formidable pilots defending their country's skies. In a different corner of wartime education, trainees gathered around an Airspeed Dual Control Instructional Machine for wireless operator workshops. These sessions equipped them with vital communication skills crucial for successful missions. Even during times of domestic crisis like WWII's Home Guard era, dedicated individuals attended training schools to safeguard their communities against potential threats. Across the Atlantic Ocean, United States Navy Reserve trainees tirelessly worked on Grumman F9F aircrafts - a testament to their commitment towards national defense. Beyond military settings, trainee teachers took up arms not against enemies but rather campaigned against education cuts. Their passion for nurturing young minds fueled their fight for quality education despite challenges faced by budget constraints. Trainees across various fields exemplify dedication and perseverance as they strive towards mastery in their chosen professions or causes - be it firefighting or teaching future generations.