Goggles Collection (#41)

A snowboarder riding powder snow off the top of the famous Grand Montets ski area, high above Argentiere, Chamonix Valley, Haute Savoie, French Alps, France, Europe

Swimmer, France, Europe

Formula One World Championship: A reflection of Lewis Hamilton McLaren MP4 / 25 in a mechanics helmet
A reflection of Lewis Hamilton (GBR) McLaren MP4/25 in a mechanics helmet. Formula One Testing, Day Four, Barcelona, Spain, Sunday 28 February 2010

Veteran Motorcycle Rally, Gt Whitley, Worcestershire
Veteran Motorcycle Rally at Great Whitley, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Boy swimming with school of silvers. Papua New Guinea
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

A mountaineer in the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland in winter, UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Mountaineers surviving atrocious conditions on Cairngorm Scotland UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

An RAF Sea King Helicopter whinch a casualty from a mountain rescue casualty site on loughrigg in the Lake
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Members of a mountain rescue team onboard an RAF Sea King Helicopter
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Members of a mountain rescue team board an RAF Sea King Helicopter
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Cement plant workers, Gujarat state, India, Asia

German Loads up Grenades
A German fighter plane loads up with hand-grenades before a mission

German Naval Patrol
Before take-off, a German naval pilot contemplates the mission before him

Scott / Comet Plane
Charles William Anderson Scott and his Comet: he made several record flights

Bentley / Dh Moth
Richard Read Bentley, Canadian aviator, and his De Havilland Moth

Broadbent / Percival Gull
Harry Frank Broadbent, Australian aviator, and his Percival Gull, in which he made several record flights

Bruce / Lambert Cig 1935
The Hon Mrs Victor Bruce, British aviator, the first person to fly from England to Japan

Bruce / Windhover
The Hon Mrs Victor Bruce, British aviator, and her Windhover in which she was the first person to fly from England to Japan

Bonny / Gipsy Moth
Mrs Harry Bonny, Australian aviator, and her De Havilland Gipsy Moth

Byrd / Curtiss Wright
Admiral Richard E Byrd, American aviator, and his Curtiss Wright biplane in which he flew to the Poles

Batten / Lambert Butler
Jean Batten: she made several long-distance flights

Batten / Percival Gull
Jean Batten and her Percival Gull: she made several long- distance flights

Agello / Macchi-Castolde
Warrant officer Agello, Italian aviator, with his record-breaking Macchi- Castolde

Wrapped for the Drive
A lady must take care of her complexion, avoiding wind and sun - so if she goes driving, veils, goggles and bonnets are de rigueur. The dog can look after itself

Girl Snorkeller
A young woman, in a bikini, prepares to go snorkelling by putting on her rubber flippers. Her goggles & snorkel are worn on her head ready for the first dive

Continental Motor Coat
An American motor coat - the Continental" : full-length, double-breasted with stand- fall collar & adjustable straps at the cuffs. N.B peaked cap with ear-flaps

Woman & Dog in Open Car
A young woman and a white bulldog in an open car. The dog wears goggles to keep the dust out of his eyes!

Full Speed / Motor / Kunst
" In voller Fahrt" (at full speed)

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"Goggles: The Unsung Heroes of Adventure and Courage" From the daring RAF pilots who earned Churchill's praise to the fearless mountaineers like Sir Edmund Hillary conquering Mount Everest, they have been a constant companion in their extraordinary journeys. These humble yet essential accessories shielded their eyes from harsh winds, blinding snowstorms, and relentless sun rays. In the Corps of Military Police recruitment poster, a soldier donning goggles symbolizes vigilance and readiness to protect. Similarly, Heinz celebrated these versatile eyewear by featuring them in an advertisement that showcased how they enhance every culinary experience. Amy Johnson, the pioneering English pilot known for her record-breaking flights across continents, trusted her goggles to navigate through treacherous skies. As depicted in Sir Alan Cobham's National Aviation Day Campaign poster, goggles became synonymous with aviation enthusiasts embracing freedom above clouds. Not limited to aviators alone, motor racing enthusiasts of the 1930s recognized the importance as they sped around tracks at exhilarating speeds. Even man's best friend joined in on the action - a basset hound wearing goggles and a helmet epitomized canine charm and style. The Brooklands Race Poster captured the essence of speed and danger while emphasizing racers' reliance on protective gear like helmets and goggles. Amelia Earhart herself understood this necessity all too well; she fearlessly soared through uncharted territories with her trusty pair shielding her vision from wind gusts high above ground. Even beyond Earth's atmosphere, during the 1962 Belgian GP race or Amy Johnson CBE standing proudly next to her plane as shown in photographs - it was clear that these small but mighty accessories played an indispensable role in ensuring safety amidst thrilling pursuits and can more than just practical tools; they represent courage, determination, and innovation throughout history. Whether soaring through skies or speeding along racetracks – those who wear them embody adventure itself.