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Adventure Collection (page 2)

Background imageAdventure Collection: John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown were two British fliers

John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown were two British fliers. They were the first people to fly an aircraft non-stop across the Atlantic ocean. They made their flight in 1919

Background imageAdventure Collection: Lord Carnarvon at Epsom October 1929 Lord Carnarvon

Lord Carnarvon at Epsom October 1929 Lord Carnarvon and Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered the Tomb of King Tutankhamun of Egypt

Background imageAdventure Collection: John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles pop group on a boat at their hideaway in St

John Lennon and Paul McCartney of The Beatles pop group on a boat at their hideaway in St Fillans Perthshire during their tour of Scotland October 1964

Background imageAdventure Collection: Two boys out on their bicycles near a stream in the Peak District village of Castletown

Two boys out on their bicycles near a stream in the Peak District village of Castletown in the Hope Valley Circa 1938

Background imageAdventure Collection: Aerial view of Sir Francis Chichester arriving at Plymouth to complete the final leg of

Aerial view of Sir Francis Chichester arriving at Plymouth to complete the final leg of his single handed sail around the world in his boat the Gysy Moth IV May 1967

Background imageAdventure Collection: Richard Branson Virgin boss and Per Lindstrand seen here in Japan preparing to attempt

Richard Branson Virgin boss and Per Lindstrand seen here in Japan preparing to attempt the first crossing of the Pacific by Hot Air Balloon. December 1990

Background imageAdventure Collection: One of 18 balloons competing in the Gordon Bennett Cup Balloon Race this year (1925

One of 18 balloons competing in the Gordon Bennett Cup Balloon Race this year (1925) starting point Brussels, Belgium, Sunday 7th June 1925. Our Picture Shows

Background imageAdventure Collection: Daily Mirror Treasure Hunt at Whitley Bayy, North Tyneside

Daily Mirror Treasure Hunt at Whitley Bayy, North Tyneside. Crowds of children on the beach during the event. 28th July 1960

Background imageAdventure Collection: Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Bonnett of Ely, Cambridgeshire, stop for a picnic on the roadside

Mr and Mrs Geoffrey Bonnett of Ely, Cambridgeshire, stop for a picnic on the roadside with their children Judith aged 9, Alan, 7, and Colin 5 during a day out in Dartmoor. 21st May 1961

Background imageAdventure Collection: A quiet holiday at a beauty spot away from the more crowded roads was enjoyed by

A quiet holiday at a beauty spot away from the more crowded roads was enjoyed by holidaymakers at Postbridge, Dartmoor. The thousands of years old ancient Britons Clapper Brisge is set amidst green

Background imageAdventure Collection: Fifteen year old boys Brian Tucker (leading), Peter Hopkinson and Ian Edwards of Plympton

Fifteen year old boys Brian Tucker (leading), Peter Hopkinson and Ian Edwards of Plympton, Devon pictured during their 30 mile Fend For Yourself hike in the Duke of Edinburghs Award Scheme

Background imageAdventure Collection: Young couples round the world voyage. Jane Owen aged 23 of Cardiff and Geoff Burrel

Young couples round the world voyage. Jane Owen aged 23 of Cardiff and Geoff Burrel, age 25 of Portsmouth on board the Roris a 28ft. sloop - at Barry Docks, Glam

Background imageAdventure Collection: Ducks join in the 'Duck pond regatta'of the children

Ducks join in the "Duck pond regatta"of the children
Ducks join in the " Duck pond regatta" of the childrens yachting club at Green Farm. Newbold, near Chesterfield, where grandchildren of farmer T

Background imageAdventure Collection: Left to Right. Col Sir John Hunt (of Everest Fame), Mr. Alan Derek Piggott

Left to Right. Col Sir John Hunt (of Everest Fame), Mr. Alan Derek Piggott (Holder of United Kingdom height record of 23, 200 Ft, which equals the height reached by Col Hunt on Everest)

Background imageAdventure Collection: Everest men reunion. The reunion at the Pen-y-Grwd training base at Capel

Everest men reunion. The reunion at the Pen-y-Grwd training base at Capel Curig, N. Wales. Lord John Hunt and Sherpa Tensing Norgay (Sherpa Tenzing Norgay). May 1973. P012059

Background imageAdventure Collection: Visitors at NASA Space Station in Florida, U. S. A a few hours before Apollo 12 blasted off

Visitors at NASA Space Station in Florida, U. S. A a few hours before Apollo 12 blasted off
Visitors at NASA Space Station in Florida, U.S.A a few hours before Apollo 12 blasted off on a mission to the moon. Looking at a rocket model. November 1969 Z11112-001

Background imageAdventure Collection: The Everest team attend a press conference at the Royal Geographical Society

The Everest team attend a press conference at the Royal Geographical Society, Kensington Gore. Edmund Hillary (Left) and Sherpa Tensing Norgay (Sherpa Tenzing Norgay)

Background imageAdventure Collection: London welcomes Louis Bleriot: Cheering crowds greet the intrepid aviator as he leaves

London welcomes Louis Bleriot: Cheering crowds greet the intrepid aviator as he leaves Victoria Station by motor-car for a special celebration luncheon at the Savoy Hotel. Monday 26th July 1909

Background imageAdventure Collection: Sailors and cadets of the under 21 sailing club seen here aboard the Brixham fishing

Sailors and cadets of the under 21 sailing club seen here aboard the Brixham fishing trawler Terminist. October 1952 C4799-001

Background imageAdventure Collection: Young couples round the world voyage. Jane Owen aged 23 of Cardiff and Geoff Burrel

Young couples round the world voyage. Jane Owen aged 23 of Cardiff and Geoff Burrel, age 25 of Portsmouth on board the Roris a 28ft. sloop - at Barry Docks, Glam

Background imageAdventure Collection: Peter Le-Warner, (33) travelling to Australia & Back on motorised Butchers Bicycle

Peter Le-Warner, (33) travelling to Australia & Back on motorised Butchers Bicycle. March 1952 D1474

Background imageAdventure Collection: Test pilot Neville Duke in the cockpit of a Hawker Hunter jet fighter for an attempt

Test pilot Neville Duke in the cockpit of a Hawker Hunter jet fighter for an attempt on the Worlds airspeed record. On 7 September 1953, flying the all-red Hunter WB188

Background imageAdventure Collection: Test pilot Neville Duke in the cockpit of a Hawker Hunter jet fighter for an attempt

Test pilot Neville Duke in the cockpit of a Hawker Hunter jet fighter for an attempt on the Worlds airspeed record. On 7 September 1953, flying the all-red Hunter WB188

Background imageAdventure Collection: Explorer Sabastian Simon at a press conference. September 1952 C4444

Explorer Sabastian Simon at a press conference. September 1952 C4444

Background imageAdventure Collection: Visitors at NASA Space Station in Florida, U. S. A a few hours before Apollo 12 blasted off

Visitors at NASA Space Station in Florida, U. S. A a few hours before Apollo 12 blasted off
Visitors at NASA Space Station in Florida, U.S.A a few hours before Apollo 12 blasted off on a mission to the moon. Visitors look toward the launch pad from where the Saturn V rocket will launch



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