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Mechanics Collection

Background imageMechanics Collection: Campbell Aird, a hotelier from Moffat, Scotland, using his new limb in August 1998 -

Campbell Aird, a hotelier from Moffat, Scotland, using his new limb in August 1998 - the worlds first bionic arm. In August 1998 the worlds first bionic arm was fitted to Campbell Aird at

Background imageMechanics Collection: TV Programmes Dr Finlays Casebook Actor Bill Simpson (Left

TV Programmes Dr Finlays Casebook Actor Bill Simpson (Left) seen here having a spot of trouble with his car during the filming of Dr Finlays Casebook. April 1963

Background imageMechanics Collection: A mechanic of the Auxiliary territorial Service (ATS) busy at work on repairs to a

A mechanic of the Auxiliary territorial Service (ATS) busy at work on repairs to a vehicle at a department near Nottingham during the Second World War. 3rd March 1941

Background imageMechanics Collection: Alan Baker (left) with students Dave Banks (centre) and Gary Lewis

Alan Baker (left) with students Dave Banks (centre) and Gary Lewis. Knowsley Community Colleges Kirkby centre. 22nd May 1991

Background imageMechanics Collection: Women at work at Chiswick Bus Depot in West London during the Second World War

Women at work at Chiswick Bus Depot in West London during the Second World War. Left is Mrs Florence Brown with Mrs Ann Dennis at work on one of the bus chassis while it moves along the conveyor

Background imageMechanics Collection: R. A. F. AT Advanced airfield in Italy. R. A. F. fitters busily at work on an aircraft

R. A. F. AT Advanced airfield in Italy. R. A. F. fitters busily at work on an aircraft
R.A.F. AT Advanced airfield in Italy. R.A.F. fitters busily at work on an aircraft on an advanced airfield in Italy. The potential Christmas dinners stroll around unconcernedly. 29th November 1945

Background imageMechanics Collection: Wireless experts of a West Country Tank Corps unit practicing wireless telephony at their

Wireless experts of a West Country Tank Corps unit practicing wireless telephony at their West Country Headquarters during the Second world War. 15th July 1940

Background imageMechanics Collection: Maze of wires inside a tank presents no problems to these members of a West Country Tank

Maze of wires inside a tank presents no problems to these members of a West Country Tank Corps unit. Each day they take lessons on the intricate electric wiring system of a tank at their West Country

Background imageMechanics Collection: A sectionised old bus engine is used to teach these members of a West Country Tank Corps

A sectionised old bus engine is used to teach these members of a West Country Tank Corps unit all about the mechanics of their vehicles at their West Country Headquarters during the Second World War

Background imageMechanics Collection: Female member of the British Army, possibly part of the ATS

Female member of the British Army, possibly part of the ATS, The Auxiliary Territorial Service) fixing or maintining the ending of a Typhoon Aircraft

Background imageMechanics Collection: Mobile transport workshops are a feature of the Army in France

Mobile transport workshops are a feature of the Army in France. Here you will see one of those workshops stopping at a French village to make the necessary repairs to a machine belonging to one of

Background imageMechanics Collection: A few years ago, schoolgirls did needlework and domestic science but today

A few years ago, schoolgirls did needlework and domestic science but today (23rd January 1968) a few girls have lessons in car maintenance in their school rota

Background imageMechanics Collection: The West Yorkshire training group has won an award from the Fawcett Society for

The West Yorkshire training group has won an award from the Fawcett Society for organising training places for female mechanics.. 20th January 1986

Background imageMechanics Collection: Competitors prepare their cars for the next stage of the Daily Mirror World Cup Rally

Competitors prepare their cars for the next stage of the Daily Mirror World Cup Rally. The capton with this image indicates that the photograph was taken in Montevideo, Uruguay. May 1970

Background imageMechanics Collection: A Morris Austin Minor car having repairs carried out in the mobile garage

A Morris Austin Minor car having repairs carried out in the mobile garage. 6th October 1952

Background imageMechanics Collection: Samuel Cody was born in the USA in 1867 but immigrated to England in the early 1890s

Samuel Cody was born in the USA in 1867 but immigrated to England in the early 1890s. At the start of the 20th century he was hired by the British Military as Chief Kiting Instructor

Background imageMechanics Collection: 1900 Georges Richard-Brazier in need of repair during the 1950 Veterans car run from Hyde

1900 Georges Richard-Brazier in need of repair during the 1950 Veterans car run from Hyde Park to Brighton. It was the cars first journey since 1910

Background imageMechanics Collection: Who pinched the lorry? ATS girls at Western Command Ordinance factory rolling out tyres

Who pinched the lorry? ATS girls at Western Command Ordinance factory rolling out tyres for Army trucks. Every bit of rubber helps the war effort. October 1942 P010061


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