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Inspection Collection

Background imageInspection Collection: The Mayor of Reading, Councillor W. E. C. McIlroy, inspecting members of the Auxiliary

The Mayor of Reading, Councillor W. E. C. McIlroy, inspecting members of the Auxiliary
The Mayor of Reading, Councillor W.E.C. McIlroy, inspecting members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) at a display in the city centre during the Second World War. 11th June 1942

Background imageInspection Collection: Lady Leverhulme, vice-chairman of the National Association of the Women

Lady Leverhulme, vice-chairman of the National Association of the Womens Junior Air Corps (WJAC), inspecting the Hoylake unit of the corps at the County School Grounds, West Kirby

Background imageInspection Collection: R. A. F. armourers working with 12, 000 lb bombs. Lancaster Bombers have been

R. A. F. armourers working with 12, 000 lb bombs. Lancaster Bombers have been
R.A.F. armourers working with 12, 000 lb bombs. Lancaster Bombers have been using these bombs with great success. Picture taken 14th October 1944

Background imageInspection Collection: Women night workers at Texas Instruments Ltd in Bedford Circa February 1970

Women night workers at Texas Instruments Ltd in Bedford Circa February 1970. Workers seen here grading transistors and integrated circuit boards

Background imageInspection Collection: Quality control at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham seen here inspecting

Quality control at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham seen here inspecting the front forks for BSA motorcycles. Circa 1965

Background imageInspection Collection: Quality Control at the end of the production line at the BSA Factory, Small Heath

Quality Control at the end of the production line at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham. Circa 1965

Background imageInspection Collection: Bilston Pottery 1958 A worker inspects the controls for the electrical operated

Bilston Pottery 1958 A worker inspects the controls for the electrical operated kiln at the Bilston Pottery

Background imageInspection Collection: The Mayor of Stratford Upon Avon, Councillor Patrick Dare

The Mayor of Stratford Upon Avon, Councillor Patrick Dare, pictured with Major General THF Foulkes, representing the Commandant of the Corps of Royal Engineers

Background imageInspection Collection: Making bowls is a fine art. At Messers Clapshaw and Cleave works, Coventry Road

Making bowls is a fine art. At Messers Clapshaw and Cleave works, Coventry Road, Birmingham where woods for the game of bowls are made

Background imageInspection Collection: Customers at the secondhand gramophone record stall at the flea market in Club Row

Customers at the secondhand gramophone record stall at the flea market in Club Row, Bethnal Green, E1 London 1st March 1955

Background imageInspection Collection: The Queen inspects the 1st Battalion and Argyll Sutherland Highlanders at Catterick

The Queen inspects the 1st Battalion and Argyll Sutherland Highlanders at Catterick Garrison. 9th November 1978

Background imageInspection Collection: Queen Elizabeth II visits Hartlepool during her Silver Jubilee tour. 14th July 1977

Queen Elizabeth II visits Hartlepool during her Silver Jubilee tour. 14th July 1977

Background imageInspection Collection: Model Ashleigh Summers checks under the bonnet of the new TVR V8S at the 1991 Motor Show

Model Ashleigh Summers checks under the bonnet of the new TVR V8S at the 1991 Motor Show 16th October 1991

Background imageInspection Collection: Merchant Navy Training June 1944 The lads have their feet inspected The

Merchant Navy Training June 1944 The lads have their feet inspected The lads put their best foot forward

Background imageInspection Collection: Night Clubs. Bunny Girls in the office having their tails looked at

Night Clubs. Bunny Girls in the office having their tails looked at. August 1974 P018497

Background imageInspection Collection: His Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth meet members of the emergency

His Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth meet members of the emergency and voluntary service in the city of Coventry. 26th February 1942

Background imageInspection Collection: Mrs. Jean Knox, Director of the Auxiliary Territorial Service

Mrs. Jean Knox, Director of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, inspects the women of the ATS in Cardiff during the Second World War. August 1941

Background imageInspection Collection: The Mechanised Transport Corps, a British womens organisation that initially

The Mechanised Transport Corps, a British womens organisation that initially provided its own transport and uniforms and operated during the Second World War

Background imageInspection Collection: Squadron Leader L. A. Childs and Flight Lieutenant Sir M. Bruce of the R. A. F

Squadron Leader L. A. Childs and Flight Lieutenant Sir M. Bruce of the R. A. F
Squadron Leader L.A. Childs and Flight Lieutenant Sir M. Bruce of the R.A.F. regiment examine the remains of two flying bombs shot down by their squadrons. 30th June 1944

Background imageInspection Collection: His Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth meet members of the emergency

His Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth meet members of the emergency and voluntary service in the city of Coventry. 26th February 1942

Background imageInspection Collection: Cadets on guard duty being inspected by a Senior Officer. 6th August 1942

Cadets on guard duty being inspected by a Senior Officer. 6th August 1942

Background imageInspection Collection: American General Dwight D. Eisenhower, accompanied by General Henri Giraud

American General Dwight D. Eisenhower, accompanied by General Henri Giraud, leader of the Free French Forces, inspects a Guard of Honour formed by British Army soldiers during victory celebrations in

Background imageInspection Collection: Gen. Sir Henry Wilson inspecting a guard of honour of British Cavalry on his arrival in

Gen. Sir Henry Wilson inspecting a guard of honour of British Cavalry on his arrival in Beirut. Circa July 1941

Background imageInspection Collection: Secretary of State for War Mr Oliver Stanley inspects the gas protective clothing during

Secretary of State for War Mr Oliver Stanley inspects the gas protective clothing during his visit to Canadian troops at Aldershot. 23rd February 1940

Background imageInspection Collection: US Marines examine a Yokosuka MXY7 Mark 11 K-1 OHKA Baka

US Marines examine a Yokosuka MXY7 Mark 11 K-1 OHKA Baka piloted suicide weapon on the island of Okinawa. This rocket powered flying bomb was slung underneath a bomber and released over the target

Background imageInspection Collection: Gen. Safik Chakmak, Chief of the Turkish Air Staff, led a party of Turkish air

Gen. Safik Chakmak, Chief of the Turkish Air Staff, led a party of Turkish air and tank officers on a recent visit to British forces in the Middle East

Background imageInspection Collection: Gen. Catroux and Gen. Le Gentilhomme (in rear) inspecting a guard of honour on arrival at

Gen. Catroux and Gen. Le Gentilhomme (in rear) inspecting a guard of honour on arrival at Government house. 15th July 1941

Background imageInspection Collection: Some members of the RAF regiment who took part in the battle of Patras were inspected

Some members of the RAF regiment who took part in the battle of Patras were inspected shortly afterwards by the C-in-C Land Forces. Adriatic, on the quayside of the captured port

Background imageInspection Collection: General Sir Alan Gordon Cunningham, GCMG, KCB, DSO, MC. Was a senior officer of

General Sir Alan Gordon Cunningham, GCMG, KCB, DSO, MC. Was a senior officer of the British Army noted for his victories over Italian forces in the East African Campaign during the Second World War

Background imageInspection Collection: General Sir John Dill with Czech troops in the Western Command. December 1940

General Sir John Dill with Czech troops in the Western Command. December 1940

Background imageInspection Collection: Princess Arthur alighting from the train after inspection. October 1939

Princess Arthur alighting from the train after inspection. October 1939

Background imageInspection Collection: The Emperor of Abysinnia, Haile Selassie, inspects a battalion before they depart

The Emperor of Abysinnia, Haile Selassie, inspects a battalion before they depart. 8th February 1941

Background imageInspection Collection: Lieut. Gen Sir Richard McCreery, new 8th army commander, visits brigade HQ

Lieut. Gen Sir Richard McCreery, new 8th army commander, visits brigade HQ. With Major Mills, M.C, inspecting a knocked out Tiger tank at Riccione. Circa 1940s

Background imageInspection Collection: Polish President Reviews Polish Troops in Scotland. President Wladyslaw Raczkievicz

Polish President Reviews Polish Troops in Scotland. President Wladyslaw Raczkievicz of Poland, reviewed a Polish unit in an undisclosed location in Scotland

Background imageInspection Collection: The King of Greece inspecting a light A. A gun during a tour he made of an R. A

The King of Greece inspecting a light A. A gun during a tour he made of an R. A
The King of Greece inspecting a light A.A gun during a tour he made of an R.A.F, aerodrome. 12th December 1940

Background imageInspection Collection: The Challenge Cup. W. A. A. F. during drill inspection. (These W. A. A. F

The Challenge Cup. W. A. A. F. during drill inspection. (These W. A. A. F
The Challenge Cup. W.A.A.F. during drill inspection. (These W.A.A.F. will be competing for the Challenge Cup every three months. The Director of the W.A.A.F)

Background imageInspection Collection: Hull, Yorkshire, during World War Two. There are no details or date

Hull, Yorkshire, during World War Two. There are no details or date available for this picture. It shows officials inspecting a motorised contraption

Background imageInspection Collection: France celebrates Bastille Day in London. Picture shows General Vigarie

France celebrates Bastille Day in London. Picture shows General Vigarie inspecting the French ATS. (Auxiliary Territorial Service). ***note - some artist pen markings are left on this print

Background imageInspection Collection: Indian Troops in camp in Derbyshire. Picture shows The Risalder - Major

Indian Troops in camp in Derbyshire. Picture shows The Risalder - Major. A Senior Indian Officer at the camp. Though he is not named in this picture

Background imageInspection Collection: Indian Troops in camp in Derbyshire. The officer commanding the unit

Indian Troops in camp in Derbyshire. The officer commanding the unit, inspecting the quarter guard. They are members of the Royal Indian Army Service Corps (RIASC), mainly from the Punjab

Background imageInspection Collection: Indian Troops in camp in Derbyshire. Picture shows King George VI

Indian Troops in camp in Derbyshire. Picture shows King George VI and his wife Elizabeth Angela Marguerite Bowes-Lyon (Queen Elizabeth) accompanied by RS Hille

Background imageInspection Collection: The Kandy branch of the Ceylon Red Cross at an inspection by Her Excellency Lady Moore

The Kandy branch of the Ceylon Red Cross at an inspection by Her Excellency Lady Moore, President of the Ceylon Red Cross, uring the Second World War. 7th February 1945

Background imageInspection Collection: A 3. 7 inch Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull

A 3. 7 inch Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull
A 3.7 inch Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire of England during World War Two. Anti-aircraft warfare or counter-air defence is defined by NATO as " all

Background imageInspection Collection: The Postmaster-General (Mr. W. S. Morrison) inspecting Cardiff Central Post-office A. R

The Postmaster-General (Mr. W. S. Morrison) inspecting Cardiff Central Post-office A. R
The Postmaster-General (Mr. W.S. Morrison) inspecting Cardiff Central Post-office A.R.P workers. Circa 1940s

Background imageInspection Collection: A Lewis gun party of the East Yorkshire regiment having a preliminary trial prior to

A Lewis gun party of the East Yorkshire regiment having a preliminary trial prior to the inspection of the battalion by Major General W N Herberts who was accompanied by Colonel J Underwood

Background imageInspection Collection: Tyres checked on the assembly line at the Triumph car factory in Coventry

Tyres checked on the assembly line at the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23 September 1931

Background imageInspection Collection: Fabric is measured and checked for imperfections at John Heathcoats factory in Tiverton

Fabric is measured and checked for imperfections at John Heathcoats factory in Tiverton. 10th November 1949

Background imageInspection Collection: Motor-cyclists of the 4th Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, on parade for inspection

Motor-cyclists of the 4th Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, on parade for inspection. 15th June 1939



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