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A Royal Observer Corps spotter scans the skies of London. Battle of Britain air observer keeping watch over London Stock Photo

RMER405A–A Royal Observer Corps spotter scans the skies of London. Battle of Britain air observer keeping watch over London

art berlin observer viewer public auditory visitor auditor artist painter man Stock Photo

RFJ544M3–art berlin observer viewer public auditory visitor auditor artist painter man

A woman reading the Observer newspaper magazine ad book sitting outside at a table in her garden on a sunny Sunday morning in summer UK KATHY DEWITT Stock Photo

RMAM3CA5–A woman reading the Observer newspaper magazine ad book sitting outside at a table in her garden on a sunny Sunday morning in summer UK KATHY DEWITT

A spectator in a theatre sits in the front row in front of the stage. Stock Photo

RMB459KM–A spectator in a theatre sits in the front row in front of the stage.

A journalist character covering the battles in the Civil War reenactment at the Wade House Greenbush Wisconsin Stock Photo

RMB63AXT–A journalist character covering the battles in the Civil War reenactment at the Wade House Greenbush Wisconsin

Observer in natural blind looking for birds Summer Lake State Wildlife Refuge Oregon Stock Photo

RMA1FM6D–Observer in natural blind looking for birds Summer Lake State Wildlife Refuge Oregon

RMMKM327–Observer Gunner

Sailing - Single-Handed Transatlantic Yacht Race - Plymouth. Yachts leaving Plymouth at the start of The Observer Single-Handed Transatlantic Race. Stock Photo

RMG8ARNT–Sailing - Single-Handed Transatlantic Yacht Race - Plymouth. Yachts leaving Plymouth at the start of The Observer Single-Handed Transatlantic Race.

1960s UK Observer Magazine Magazine Cover Stock Photo

RMEXPCGJ–1960s UK Observer Magazine Magazine Cover

Returning from a U-Boat scouting party. Aerial naval observer coming down from a 'Blimp' type balloon after a scouting tour somewhere on the Atlantic Coast. 1918 Stock Photo

RM3C42XX5–Returning from a U-Boat scouting party. Aerial naval observer coming down from a 'Blimp' type balloon after a scouting tour somewhere on the Atlantic Coast. 1918

Aircraft Observer Post, WWII Stock Photo

RMDRABC3–Aircraft Observer Post, WWII

German balloon observer, 1918 Stock Photo

RMCPHWMG–German balloon observer, 1918

Women's Army Corps (WAC), Woman's place in War, Weather Observer, American WW2 female war work poster, 1941-1945 Stock Photo

RM2FK007H–Women's Army Corps (WAC), Woman's place in War, Weather Observer, American WW2 female war work poster, 1941-1945

A French observer up a tree during First World War. Stock Photo

RMBHAGBM–A French observer up a tree during First World War.

Badge worn by an Officer Observer of the Fleet Air Arm. Dated 1941 Stock Photo

RMF7NB9T–Badge worn by an Officer Observer of the Fleet Air Arm. Dated 1941

RMMBJY8K–Trailing Observer

VANITY FAIR SPY CARTOON James Louis Garvin '?-!' The Observer. Newspapers 1911 Stock Photo

RF2XDBYBR–VANITY FAIR SPY CARTOON James Louis Garvin '?-!' The Observer. Newspapers 1911

Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester visiting Royal Observer Corps in Coventry 1946 Stock Photo

RMF9B4FB–Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester visiting Royal Observer Corps in Coventry 1946

British WW11 Royal Observer Corps operators. This service monitored enemy aircraft to give advance warning of bombing raids. Stock Photo

RMCBCDC6–British WW11 Royal Observer Corps operators. This service monitored enemy aircraft to give advance warning of bombing raids.

CLARK GABLE (1901-1960) US film actor at RAF Polebrook, England, in 1943 as an observer-air gunner with USAAF 351st Bomb Group Stock Photo

RMC5MWT0–CLARK GABLE (1901-1960) US film actor at RAF Polebrook, England, in 1943 as an observer-air gunner with USAAF 351st Bomb Group

East London Observer No. 1, 19 Sept. 1857 Stock Photo

RMJ3C3BX–East London Observer No. 1, 19 Sept. 1857

A man inside a traffic observer Stock Photo

RMF5HGX4–A man inside a traffic observer

German Artillery Observer in barn Winter Russian Front 1943 Stock Photo

RFG2059W–German Artillery Observer in barn Winter Russian Front 1943

A Luftwaffe Observer Badge embroidered version for officers historic, historical, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only Stock Photo

RMTAEJH8–A Luftwaffe Observer Badge embroidered version for officers historic, historical, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only

Vintage historic WW2 Black and White image of Observer Corps during the Battle of Britain, in April 1941 the Observer Corps was granted the title 'Royal' by King George VI, and the Royal Observer Corps (ROC) became a uniformed civil defence organisation administered by RAF Fighter Command. A first line of defence to spot and report German Nazi enemy aircraft as they approached the British Isles Stock Photo

RMMDG0KK–Vintage historic WW2 Black and White image of Observer Corps during the Battle of Britain, in April 1941 the Observer Corps was granted the title 'Royal' by King George VI, and the Royal Observer Corps (ROC) became a uniformed civil defence organisation administered by RAF Fighter Command. A first line of defence to spot and report German Nazi enemy aircraft as they approached the British Isles

Mars Map. Richard Anthony Proctor (March 23, 1837 - September 12, 1888) was an English astronomer. He is best remembered for having produced one of the earliest maps of Mars in 1867 from 27 drawings by the English observer William Rutter Dawes. Proctor earned a scholarship at St John's College, Cambridge. He graduated in 1860 as 23rd wrangler. He read for the bar, but turned to astronomy and authorship instead, and in 1865 published an article on the Colors of Double Stars. Stock Photo

RMT96436–Mars Map. Richard Anthony Proctor (March 23, 1837 - September 12, 1888) was an English astronomer. He is best remembered for having produced one of the earliest maps of Mars in 1867 from 27 drawings by the English observer William Rutter Dawes. Proctor earned a scholarship at St John's College, Cambridge. He graduated in 1860 as 23rd wrangler. He read for the bar, but turned to astronomy and authorship instead, and in 1865 published an article on the Colors of Double Stars.

Queen Elizabeth II makes her inspection when she reviewed the Royal Observer Corps at the headquarters of Royal Air Force Fighter Command, Middlesex. Stock Photo

RMG54C1A–Queen Elizabeth II makes her inspection when she reviewed the Royal Observer Corps at the headquarters of Royal Air Force Fighter Command, Middlesex.

1970s UK Observer Magazine Cover Stock Photo

RMEXPE6R–1970s UK Observer Magazine Cover

1098 News & Observer History Rewrite Stock Photo

RMPBK6JH–1098 News & Observer History Rewrite

RMDRABJ4–Aircraft Observer Post, WWII

German observer with carrier pigeon, 1917 Stock Photo

RMCPHWN6–German observer with carrier pigeon, 1917

A View of His Majesty’s Brigg Observer, Commanded by Lieut. John Crymes engaging the American Privateer Ship Jack, John Ropes (commander), by Night on the 29th of May 1782, Off the Harbour of Hallifax, Nova Scotia Stock Photo

RME9P55F–A View of His Majesty’s Brigg Observer, Commanded by Lieut. John Crymes engaging the American Privateer Ship Jack, John Ropes (commander), by Night on the 29th of May 1782, Off the Harbour of Hallifax, Nova Scotia

pritish nandy and mf husain, sunday observer officer, mumbai, maharashtra, India, Asia Pritish Nandy, Indian poet, painter, journalist, parliamentarian, media, television personality, animal activist, maker of films, TV, streaming content, India Stock Photo

RMJ9M3YF–pritish nandy and mf husain, sunday observer officer, mumbai, maharashtra, India, Asia Pritish Nandy, Indian poet, painter, journalist, parliamentarian, media, television personality, animal activist, maker of films, TV, streaming content, India

Diagram explaining why the observer observes his image to be diminished. Principal focus at C, virtual focus A, B. Dated 19th century Stock Photo

RMMR6WDH–Diagram explaining why the observer observes his image to be diminished. Principal focus at C, virtual focus A, B. Dated 19th century

Advanced Observer/Russia/1941-42. Stock Photo

RMB3EKCG–Advanced Observer/Russia/1941-42.

VANITY FAIR SPY CARTOON William Henley 'The National Observer' Newspapers 1892 Stock Photo

RF2XDB1T7–VANITY FAIR SPY CARTOON William Henley 'The National Observer' Newspapers 1892

This image of a U.S. Army observer represents the military's strategic roles in historical and contemporary contexts. The figure exemplifies the various duties and responsibilities of military personnel during key moments in history. Stock Photo

RMHE454B–This image of a U.S. Army observer represents the military's strategic roles in historical and contemporary contexts. The figure exemplifies the various duties and responsibilities of military personnel during key moments in history.

RMCBCDBD–British WW11 Royal Observer Corps operators. This service monitored enemy aircraft to give advance warning of bombing raids.

RMC5MWBP–CLARK GABLE (1901-1960) US film actor at RAF Polebrook, England, in 1943 as an observer-air gunner with USAAF 351st Bomb Group

Charlotte Sunday Observer front page May 27 1917, Twenty Century Dream of Israel May Be Realized by America's Entry into War Stock Photo

RMJ38W45–Charlotte Sunday Observer front page May 27 1917, Twenty Century Dream of Israel May Be Realized by America's Entry into War

Photographic observer for FIAT G.80 aircraft, Italy, 1950s Stock Photo

RMKMMWNN–Photographic observer for FIAT G.80 aircraft, Italy, 1950s

Military Observer hangs from a Balloon by guide wires looking over battlefield Stock Photo

RMM0B9WA–Military Observer hangs from a Balloon by guide wires looking over battlefield

A Luftwaffe Observer Badge embroidered version for NCOs historic, historical, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only Stock Photo

RMTAEJY7–A Luftwaffe Observer Badge embroidered version for NCOs historic, historical, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only

Woman using Kindle application of read digital edition of The Observer newspaper on an iPad mini tablet computer Stock Photo

RMD0T17E–Woman using Kindle application of read digital edition of The Observer newspaper on an iPad mini tablet computer

WW2 Observer on rooftop with sound detection equipment Stock Photo

RMB4K8WY–WW2 Observer on rooftop with sound detection equipment

RMG8BGK0–Queen Elizabeth II makes her inspection when she reviewed the Royal Observer Corps at the headquarters of Royal Air Force Fighter Command, Middlesex.

1970s UK Observer World Suicide Magazine Cover Stock Photo

RMEXRAG1–1970s UK Observer World Suicide Magazine Cover

1098 News and Observer 24 Aug 1898 Stock Photo

RMPBAEBH–1098 News and Observer 24 Aug 1898

RMDRABJ0–Aircraft Observer Post, WWII

German artillery observer on the Western front, 1945 Stock Photo

RMCPJ43R–German artillery observer on the Western front, 1945

German observer in the snow, during World War I. Post card of German Red Cross ' 'Kriegsfürsorgeamt'. Stock Photo

RMERGFPG–German observer in the snow, during World War I. Post card of German Red Cross ' 'Kriegsfürsorgeamt'.

27 April 2025. The first edition of The Observer newspaper after its split from The Guardian following its sale by the Scott Trust to Tortoise Media. Stock Photo

RM3B23MET–27 April 2025. The first edition of The Observer newspaper after its split from The Guardian following its sale by the Scott Trust to Tortoise Media.

Photograph of a First Army Bren gunner and his observer posted in the hills near Matuer, Tunisia. Dated 1942 Stock Photo

RMF7NC2N–Photograph of a First Army Bren gunner and his observer posted in the hills near Matuer, Tunisia. Dated 1942

RMB3EKCX–Advanced Observer/Russia/1941-42.

Radar Chain & Observer Corps Network, July 1940. Battle of Britain. WW2 1957 map Stock Photo

RFT2JR3B–Radar Chain & Observer Corps Network, July 1940. Battle of Britain. WW2 1957 map

This artwork, 'The Observer PE Cape Colony 1877,' depicts a historical scene set in Cape Colony in 1877. It captures the atmosphere of the period and offers insights into the life and environment of the region during colonial times. Stock Photo

RMHKFH93–This artwork, 'The Observer PE Cape Colony 1877,' depicts a historical scene set in Cape Colony in 1877. It captures the atmosphere of the period and offers insights into the life and environment of the region during colonial times.

RMCBCDBJ–British WW11 Royal Observer Corps operators. This service monitored enemy aircraft to give advance warning of bombing raids.

RMC5MWR4–CLARK GABLE (1901-1960) US film actor at RAF Polebrook, England, in 1943 as an observer-air gunner with USAAF 351st Bomb Group

Arthur Fremantle was a British officer and diarist known for his accounts during the American Civil War. He was an observer for the British government and documented key events and battles, providing insight into the conflict from a foreign perspective. Stock Photo

RMJ7WPYE–Arthur Fremantle was a British officer and diarist known for his accounts during the American Civil War. He was an observer for the British government and documented key events and battles, providing insight into the conflict from a foreign perspective.

The Observer Book of Aircraft 1970s FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Stock Photo

RMA4HW2R–The Observer Book of Aircraft 1970s FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Kings place building in Kings Cross where the Guardian and Observer newspapers are based Stock Photo

RMFKH7R9–Kings place building in Kings Cross where the Guardian and Observer newspapers are based

RMTAEJFR–A Luftwaffe Observer Badge embroidered version for officers historic, historical, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only

RMD0T16P–Woman using Kindle application of read digital edition of The Observer newspaper on an iPad mini tablet computer

L.F.S HQ Observer post and fire watchers. Stock Photo

RMEMWNYG–L.F.S HQ Observer post and fire watchers.

An observer sits on a chair on the steps of the Libyan People's Bureau at the end of the 11 day siege following the shooting of WPC Yvonne Fielding. Stock Photo

RMG6W5PG–An observer sits on a chair on the steps of the Libyan People's Bureau at the end of the 11 day siege following the shooting of WPC Yvonne Fielding.

The Charlotte Observer newspaper building in downtown Charlotte, South Carolina, USA Stock Photo

RMDJECKR–The Charlotte Observer newspaper building in downtown Charlotte, South Carolina, USA

Cover of Haileybury Observer . 1894 184 Haileybury observer Stock Photo

RMP7XYMP–Cover of Haileybury Observer . 1894 184 Haileybury observer

RMDRABCH–Aircraft Observer Post, WWII

German artillery observer on the Eastern front, 1943 Stock Photo

RMCPM5F1–German artillery observer on the Eastern front, 1943

A scout observer applies camouflage paint after donning his homemade ghillie suit. Stock Photo

RMG400JB–A scout observer applies camouflage paint after donning his homemade ghillie suit.

RM3B23MF8–27 April 2025. The first edition of The Observer newspaper after its split from The Guardian following its sale by the Scott Trust to Tortoise Media.

Illustration depicting a Rangefinder, a device that measures distance from the observer to a target, in a process called ranging. Dated 19th Century Stock Photo

RM2JYWB44–Illustration depicting a Rangefinder, a device that measures distance from the observer to a target, in a process called ranging. Dated 19th Century

2 G55 O1 1917 6 German observer in trench WWI 1917 History World War I Eastern Front German observation soldier with a battery c Stock Photo

RMB5M95N–2 G55 O1 1917 6 German observer in trench WWI 1917 History World War I Eastern Front German observation soldier with a battery c

LONDON WW2 1940's Royal Observer Corps in City of London with dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral watching for German bombers in the Battle of Britain blitz Stock Photo

RME2464B–LONDON WW2 1940's Royal Observer Corps in City of London with dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral watching for German bombers in the Battle of Britain blitz

'Der Kunstliebhaber' by H von Ossowski-Dolega is a classic painting representing the appreciation of fine art. The piece showcases an individual immersed in the act of viewing art, capturing the deep connection between observer and masterpiece. Stock Photo

RMHM2ACK–'Der Kunstliebhaber' by H von Ossowski-Dolega is a classic painting representing the appreciation of fine art. The piece showcases an individual immersed in the act of viewing art, capturing the deep connection between observer and masterpiece.

RMCBCDBC–British WW11 Royal Observer Corps operators. This service monitored enemy aircraft to give advance warning of bombing raids.

RMC5MWC9–CLARK GABLE (1901-1960) US film actor at RAF Polebrook, England, in 1943 as an observer-air gunner with USAAF 351st Bomb Group

'New China and Old' is a personal account written by an observer who spent thirty years in China, providing insights into the country's transformation during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The work is illustrated, adding visual context to the observations. Stock Photo

RMJ53FW5–'New China and Old' is a personal account written by an observer who spent thirty years in China, providing insights into the country's transformation during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The work is illustrated, adding visual context to the observations.

The Observer Book of Ships 1970s FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Stock Photo

RMA4HW2W–The Observer Book of Ships 1970s FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

RM2A58DA0–U.S. Army observer

RMTAEJWX–A Luftwaffe Observer Badge embroidered version for NCOs historic, historical, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only

RMD0T163–Woman using Kindle application of read digital edition of The Observer newspaper on an iPad mini tablet computer

Nov. 11, 1976 - Vietnam's Observer at the UN. Ding Ba Thi. Stock Photo

RME11B88–Nov. 11, 1976 - Vietnam's Observer at the UN. Ding Ba Thi.

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay who said in an interview in the Observer Food Monthly that he planned to drug-test every new member of staff starting work at one of his restaurants. * The move follows the death last month of David Dempsey, head chef at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, west London. The 31-year-old Scot fell 40ft from the second floor an apartment block off the Kings Road in Chelsea after smashing up one of the flats with a golf club in what witnesses said appeared to be a drug-induced rampage. Father-of-four Ramsay, who played for Glasgow Rangers before giving up football at Stock Photo

RMG6D5HM–Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay who said in an interview in the Observer Food Monthly that he planned to drug-test every new member of staff starting work at one of his restaurants. * The move follows the death last month of David Dempsey, head chef at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay in Chelsea, west London. The 31-year-old Scot fell 40ft from the second floor an apartment block off the Kings Road in Chelsea after smashing up one of the flats with a golf club in what witnesses said appeared to be a drug-induced rampage. Father-of-four Ramsay, who played for Glasgow Rangers before giving up football at

Chancellor Hitler, who is soon to be joined by Signor Mussolini, is already a close observer of the combined land, sea and air manoeuvres of the German forces in Mecklenburg and Pomerania and off the Baltic coast of North Germany. The exercises are being supervised by Field Marshal von Bloomberg, the German War Minister (centre). 23 September 1937 Stock Photo

RM2BW22M4–Chancellor Hitler, who is soon to be joined by Signor Mussolini, is already a close observer of the combined land, sea and air manoeuvres of the German forces in Mecklenburg and Pomerania and off the Baltic coast of North Germany. The exercises are being supervised by Field Marshal von Bloomberg, the German War Minister (centre). 23 September 1937

1125 Observer, pilot, and Bristol Fighter F2B aircraft Stock Photo

RMPB5XMP–1125 Observer, pilot, and Bristol Fighter F2B aircraft

RMDRABBY–Aircraft Observer Post, WWII

German observer after landing with a parachute, 1918 Stock Photo

RMCPHWM7–German observer after landing with a parachute, 1918

RMG400JD–A scout observer applies camouflage paint after donning his homemade ghillie suit.

Air observer receiving bombing training, 1940. Artist: Unknown Stock Photo

RMHT1Y9N–Air observer receiving bombing training, 1940. Artist: Unknown

RM2YRYPD9–Observer Magazine cover: Profile of Pol Pot the Cambodian (Khmer Rouge) dictator. by Dennis Bloodworth, 20 January 1980

UN observer Frank Begley at an Arab gunpost at the old city wall, Jerusalem, Israel 1948 Stock Photo

RM2A8TYP2–UN observer Frank Begley at an Arab gunpost at the old city wall, Jerusalem, Israel 1948

An air duel in progress, British observer using an automatic gun against a German Albatross. Stock Photo

RM3CDXN8C–An air duel in progress, British observer using an automatic gun against a German Albatross.

A vintage photograph of a cheerful pilot and observer, accompanied by their mascot pup, preparing for a flight. The image reflects the lighthearted spirit of aviation from the early 20th century, possibly during the World War era. Stock Photo

RMHE46E6–A vintage photograph of a cheerful pilot and observer, accompanied by their mascot pup, preparing for a flight. The image reflects the lighthearted spirit of aviation from the early 20th century, possibly during the World War era.

World war 2 , anti-aircraft precautions -- WWII - British Royal Observer Corps soldiers manning a field watching-post. Stock Photo

RM2JH7849–World war 2 , anti-aircraft precautions -- WWII - British Royal Observer Corps soldiers manning a field watching-post.

RMC5MY1R–CLARK GABLE (1901-1960) US film actor at RAF Polebrook, England, in 1943 as an observer-air gunner with USAAF 351st Bomb Group

The Observer PE Cape Colony 1877, written by Merriman and Griffiths, offers an insightful examination of the events and developments in the Cape Colony during that period. This historical work highlights the region's political and social dynamics, providing a key understanding of colonial life and governance in southern Africa. Stock Photo

RMJ42GAJ–The Observer PE Cape Colony 1877, written by Merriman and Griffiths, offers an insightful examination of the events and developments in the Cape Colony during that period. This historical work highlights the region's political and social dynamics, providing a key understanding of colonial life and governance in southern Africa.

The Observer Sunday Newspaper, Now Owned by Tortoise Media, an Online News Company. Stock Photo

RM2YYG7KK–The Observer Sunday Newspaper, Now Owned by Tortoise Media, an Online News Company.

RM2A58D9Y–U.S. Army observer

RMTAEJMB–A Luftwaffe Observer Badge embroidered version for officers historic, historical, 20th century, Editorial-Use-Only

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