Windsock Collection

Poster, JAT, Yugoslav Airlines Date: 20th century

North East Festivals The tattered and battered windsock flying from the Newcastle Civic Centre to promote the Newcastle Festival 3 October 1972

Small Aircraft Date: 1948

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ENGLAND, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Wind-sock for indicating wind strength and direction on Southsea seafront

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England, West Sussex, West Wittering Beach, Beach safety flags. White Cross on Green Flag signalling First Aid Point. Orange No Inflatables windsock

Handley Page HP-67 Hastings C-2
Men Wearing RAF Uniforms Standing by a Handley Page Hp-67 Hastings C-2 with Another Parked and a Hangar Behind Date: 1950s

Mr Churchill with a British and American gun crew, 1943-44. Winston Churchill (1874-1965) travelling to America to meet with President Franklin Roosevelt (1882-1945)

Pass card part Gulf Mexico west coast Florida Pass card
Pass card of part of the Gulf of Mexico, with the west coast of Florida Pass card of the Boght of Florida with the Canal between Florida and Cuba

Fort Rutbah Wells, British Petroleum, Western Iraq
Aerial view of Fort Rutbah Wells, British Petroleum, Western Iraq. Also visible is a livestock pen, stables and a tennis court. circa 1932

A tetrahedron wind direction indicator
At the Twentynine Palms Airport, a tetrahedron wind direction indicator stands operational after being restored. The device was used at Condor Field during World War II to aid glider pilots in

Afghan Army soldiers guard an Mi-35 attack helicopter of the Afghan National Army Air Corps at Kunduz Airfield, Northern Afghanistan

Space shuttle Endeavour is framed by a windsock at the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center
July 11, 2009 - Space shuttle Endeavour is framed by a windsock at Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida awaiting launch on the STS-127 mission

Windsock, Mt Wallberg, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Windsock on the summit of Mt Wallberg, Mt Setzberg, left, Mangfall mountains, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Tourists in helicopter, landing on snow, Devil Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, December

Windsock at edge of runway, Okavango Delta, Botswana

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"Capturing the Essence of Windsock: A Symbol of Direction and Power" Intriguing and captivating, the windsock has long been an emblem of both practicality and beauty. From its humble beginnings as a mere poster to its presence in historical events, this simple yet significant object continues to mesmerize. JAT, Yugoslav Airlines' iconic windsock fluttering proudly at Fort Rutbah Wells in Western Iraq serves as a reminder of the aviation industry's growth. As British Petroleum's stronghold, this location witnessed countless takeoffs and landings that relied on the windsock's guidance. Nature's fury is no match for the resilience displayed by windsocks. Witnessed during tornadoes in Sand Springs and Keystone Lake, these swirling forces were tamed by their watchful eyes. Dating back to 1948, small aircraft pilots trusted these fabric indicators to navigate through treacherous skies with Handley Page HP-67 Hastings C-2 leading the way. Even amidst war-torn landscapes, windsocks stood tall alongside Mr Churchill himself. With a British and American gun crew by his side during 1943-44, they symbolized unity and determination against adversity. Closer to home, North East Festivals saw a tattered yet proud windsock flying high above Newcastle. Its weather-beaten appearance mirrored the region's indomitable spirit - resilient even when faced with challenges. The significance of each image captured by EyeUbiquitous_20099302 and EyeUbiquitous_20106589 lies not only in their aesthetic appeal but also in their representation of human ingenuity harnessing nature’s power for progress. From guiding planes safely through turbulent skies to becoming an integral part of historical moments worldwide – whether it be JAT or British Petroleum – there is no denying that the windsock stands as an enduring symbol of direction and power throughout time.