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River Humber Collection

Background imageRiver Humber Collection: Framed by old timbers at Sammys Point, Hull, the New Holland ferry Wingfield Castle

Framed by old timbers at Sammys Point, Hull, the New Holland ferry Wingfield Castle berths alongside the pontoon at Corporation Pier. 9th May 1961

Background imageRiver Humber Collection: Aerial view of Riverside Quay, Hull. 21st April 1958

Aerial view of Riverside Quay, Hull. 21st April 1958

Background imageRiver Humber Collection: Aerial view of Saltend BP Chemical Works near Hull. 1st March 1974

Aerial view of Saltend BP Chemical Works near Hull. 1st March 1974

Background imageRiver Humber Collection: A gunner checks the Coventry Ordnance Works C. O. W 37 mm autocannon in the bow gunners

A gunner checks the Coventry Ordnance Works C. O. W 37 mm autocannon in the bow gunners
A gunner checks the Coventry Ordnance Works C.O.W 37 mm autocannon in the bow gunners position of a Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron being prepared for a test flight at the Blackburn works at

Background imageRiver Humber Collection: King George and Queen Elizabeth Docks, Hull seen from the cockpit of a RAF Jaguar

King George and Queen Elizabeth Docks, Hull seen from the cockpit of a RAF Jaguar reconnaissance aircraft travelling at 400 mph above the port

Background imageRiver Humber Collection: The first Blackburn Perth flying boat seen here on the slipway at the Blackburn works at

The first Blackburn Perth flying boat seen here on the slipway at the Blackburn works at Brough after being christen by Lady Atkins. 9th October 1933

Background imageRiver Humber Collection: A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron seen here being prepared for a test flight

A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron seen here being prepared for a test flight from the sea near the Blackburn works at Brough. Circa January 1934

Background imageRiver Humber Collection: A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 204 Squadron seen here being launched from the slipway of

A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 204 Squadron seen here being launched from the slipway of the Blackburn works at Brough. Circa 16th April 1934

Background imageRiver Humber Collection: A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 204 Squadron seen here taking off from the sea near

A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 204 Squadron seen here taking off from the sea near the Blackburn works at Brough. Circa 16th April 1934

Background imageRiver Humber Collection: Workers at Brough watch a Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron seen here during a

Workers at Brough watch a Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron seen here during a test flight. Circa January 1934

Background imageRiver Humber Collection: A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron seen here taking off from the sea near

A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron seen here taking off from the sea near the Blackburn works at Brough. Circa January 1934


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