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PMR-D12818 Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Speyer: D-ILUX Aero Commander 680F (c-n 1087-65) in the Technikmuseum. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation
PMR-D12318 Germany, Bavaria, Augsburg: N449LC Aero Commander 690A (c/n 11187) of T J Air Holdings Inc. at Augsburg airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, turboprop
PMR-D12317 Germany, Bavaria, Augsburg: N449LC Aero Commander 690A (c/n 11187) of T J Air Holdings Inc. at Augsburg airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, turboprop
PMR-D12283 Germany, Bavaria, Augsburg: D-EHXX Rockwell Commander 112A (c/n 279) at Augsburg airport. Keywords: aeroplane, air transport, aircraft, airplane, aviation, lightplane
PMR-D10106 England, Oxfordshire, Oxford: G-BOLT Rockwell Commander 114 (c/n 14428) at Kidlington. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, lightplane
PMR-D9439 Germany, Lower Saxony, Hannover: 4X-CKE IAI/Aero Commander Westwind 1124 (c/n 181) at the Internationale Luftfahrt Ausstellung (ILA1978). Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane, executive jet, bizjet
PMR-D9264 Germany, Bavaria, Jesenwang: D-EHLP Aero Commander 100 Darter Commander (c/n 085). Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport, lightplane
PMR-D9259 Germany, Bavaria, Jesenwang: D-EHLP Aero Commander 100 Darter Commander (c/n 085). Keywords: aircraft, lightplane, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D7849 England, London, Biggin Hill: G-ASJU Aero Commander 520 (c/n 82) of Interflight in storage at Biggin Hill airport. Keywords: aircraft, aeroplane, airplane, aviation, air transport
PMR-D7812 England, West Sussex, Gatwick: G-ARDK Aero Commander 560F (c/n 560F-992-6) of the United Electronic Corporation at Gatwick airport. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D7787 England, Warwickshire ,Gaydon: 52-0344 Boeing B-47E Stratojet (c/n 152) of the U.S.A.F. Strategic Air Command (SAC) at RAF Gaydon for the 1959 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, nuclear bomber, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D7774 England, Warwickshire ,Gaydon: 52-0344 Boeing B-47E Stratojet (c/n 152) of the U.S.A.F. Strategic Air Command (SAC) at RAF Gaydon for the 1959 Battle of Britain Display. Keywords: aircraft, bomber, air transport, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D6462 England, West Sussex, Shoreham: G-OLFT Rockwell Commander 114 (c/n 14274) at Shoreham airport. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D6210 Germany, Bavaria, Augsburg: D-EHXX Rockwell Commander 112A (c/n 279) at Augsburg airport. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane
PMR-D6113 England, West Sussex, Shoreham: G-RJRC Rockwell Commander 114B (c/n 14615) at Shoreham airport. Keywords: aircraft, air transport, airliner, aviation, airplane, aeroplane

Travel (45 files)

PMR-D11813 Germany, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stralsund (Hansa Town): handsome facades on the Alter Markt. The grey building displaying a coat of arms in the gable, Alter Markt 14, is the former residence of the Swedish garrison commander, during the Swedish occupation. Keywords: architecture, colourful, culture, Hanseatic League, heritage, mediaeval, picturesque, UNESCO World Heritage
PMR-D8517 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: memorial statue to General Johann Tserclaes Tilly, commander in the 30.years war, who died from his wounds at the Battle of Rain in 1632. In the background is the 18th century Rathaus (Town Hall). Keywords: historic, bronze figure, monument, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, heritage
PMR-D8515 Germany, Bavaria, Rain am Lech: memorial statue to General Johann Tserclaes Tilly, commander in the 30.years war, who died from his wounds at the Battle of Rain in 1632. Keywords: historic, heritage, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, monument, bronze figure
PMR-D8318 Greece, Island of Symi, Gialos: a handsome, domed, Orthodox church commands the harbour from on high. Keywords: Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Hellas, island hopping, architecture, picturesque
PMR-D7988 Germany, Bavaria, Wurzburg: inside the Marienberg Fortress: the mediaeval Scherenberg Gate originally commanded a drawbridge. St. Killian's Tower behind. The fortress was stormed by the Swedes in 1631 and the 600-man garrison was massacred. Keywords: defence, Romantische Strasse, Romantic Road, culture, Franconia, mediaeval, picturesque, national heritage, architecture, fortifications
PMR-D7914 Germany, Baden-Württemberg, Weikersheim: a stone angel commands the fountain in the Marketl Square with the late Renaissance palace of the Hohenlohe family on the far side. It replaced an original castle dating from 1586. Keywords: picturesque, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture, statues, carvings, sculptures, Tauber Valley
PMR-D6425 Germany, Bavaria, Unterfranken, Röttingen: Schneckenturm ("Snail Tower") stands on the northernmost corner of the town wall and commands a view in three directions. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D6011 Oman, Sumhuram Archeological Park: the excavated remains of a city, dating back to the 3rd century BC, and abandoned in the 5th century AD, a major port for the export of frankincense by the sultans of Hadhramaut. View of the city on its commanding position on high ground, surrounded by impregnable walls of limestone slabs, originally maybe 10m high. Keywords: Islam, Muslim, Arab state, Middle East, Gulf State, sultanate, historic, heritage, ruins, preservation, defence, fortifications
PMR250-08 Italy, Lazio, Cassino: famous for its Abbey, the scene of a major battle in World War II, with major loss of life on both sides (alone 1,100 Poles fell in the battle of Monte Cassino). The Abbey was completely demolished during the war, but subsequently rebuilt on modern lines. Commanding position occupied by the Abbey over the surrounding countryside. Keywords: historic, Benedictine, Catholic, war history, onslought, tragedy, culture, war cemetery, memorial, architecture, hilltop-site
PMR237-11 Romania, Transylvania: Bran Castle, traditional home of Bram Stoker's Count Dracula stories, was built in 1377 to command the trade route and now contains an extensive museum. Keywords: fortifications, defence, mediaeval, architecture, rustical, rural, landscape, countryside, picturesque, vampires, Vlad the Impaler
PMR194-06 Italy, Campania, Sorrento: camping at Villaggio Santa Fortunata in an old olive grove overlooking the Bay of Naples. Keywords: commanding view, picturesque, tent, open air, leisure, travelling
PMR194-04 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: Faraglioni Rocks, with part of the coast, from the gardens of the Certosa Monastery. Keywords: commanding view, picturesque, colourful, nature, seascape, geology
PMR194-03 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: view of the town of Capri from the pine-shaded terrace on the summit of Mount Solaro (589 metres). reached from Anacapri by chairlift. Keywords: commanding view, picturesque, seascape, panorama
PMR194-02 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: view of the town of Capri, the Faraglioni Rocks, and the Sorrento Peninsula, from the flower-covered hillside of Mount Solaro (589 metres). reached from Anacapri by chairlift. Keywords: commanding view, picturesque, colourful, flowers, nature, wildflowers, seascape, coast, broom flowers
PMR194-01 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: view of the town of Capri, Mount Tiberius, and the Sorrento Peninsula, from the flower-covered hillside of Mount Solaro (589 metres). reached from Anacapri by chairlift. Keywords: commanding view, picturesque, colourful, flowers, nature, wildflowers, seascape, coast
PMR193-12 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: view of part of the town of Capri, the Faraglioni Rocks, and the Sorrento Peninsula, from the flower-covered hillside of Mount Solaro (589 metres). reached from Anacapri by chairlift. Keywords: commanding view, picturesque, colourful, flowers, nature, wildflowers, seascape, coast
PMR193-11 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: view across the Marina Grande to Mount Tiberius from the terrace of the Villa San Michele, home of the Swedish doctor-writer Axel Munthe, who died in 1949. The town of Capri lies to the right. Keywords: commanding view, author, literature, books, panorama, scenic
PMR193-09 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: a pergola in the garden of the Villa San Michele, home of the Swedish doctor-writer Axel Munthe, who died in 1949. Keywords: commanding view, author, literature, books, turquoise sea
PMR193-08 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: an ancient sphinx looks out towards the Sorrento Peninsula from the Villa San Michele, home of the Swedish doctor-writer Axel Munthe, who died in 1949. Keywords: commanding view, author, literature, books, antique, antiquity
PMR193-07 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: view of the Marina Grande from the Villa San Michele, home of the Swedish doctor-writer Axel Munthe, who died in 1949. Keywords: commanding view, author, literature, books
PMR192-02 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: the Sorrento Peninsula shimmers in the distance beyond the brooms of Mount Tiberius. Keywords: commanding view, picturesque, colourful, flowers, yellow and blue, seascape
PMR191-11 Italy, Campania, Isle of Capri: Villa Iovis (Jupiter's Villa), the former palace of Tiberius, surmounting Mount Tiberius (275 metres). Marina Grande lies below. Keywords: steep, heritage, Roman, ruins, archeology, architecture, commanding view
PMR-D2127 Oman, Muscat: Forts Jalali and Mirani, built by the Portuguese in the 16th century, command the entrance to the "hidden harbour". Keywords: modern architecture, oil wealth, emirate, desert city, Islam, Muslim, Arab state, sultan, Middle East, Gulf State
PMR505-05 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view in the lower enceinte, with the belvedere of the middle ward nearest. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR505-04 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: wild flowers in the lower enceinte, looking towards the buildings of the middle ward. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR505-03 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: wild flowers in the lower enceinte, looking towards the barbican. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR505-02 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: the lower enceinte, showing the outer wall and barbican, the main entrance. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR505-01 Cyprus (North); St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: part of the lower enceinte and corner watch tower, with Giant Fennel flower (Ferula communis). Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR504-12 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: Prince John's Tower, from whence this monarch's bodyguard were forced to jump in 1373, for suspected treasonous intentions! Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR504-11 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: the upper enceinte or courtyard may have been planted with useful herbs in Byzantine times. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR504-10 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of the village of Karmi through "the Queen's Window", where, it is said, the queen was wont to pass the time. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR504-09 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of the village of Karmi through a Gothic window frame in the former royal apartments. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR504-08 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: the remains of one of the west-facing rooms, built into the rock, with part of the coastal plain in the background. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR504-07 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view to the north over a jumble of rocks. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR504-06 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view to the west with the village of Karmi and the north coastal plain. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR504-05 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view from the highest point, showing the approach road and Kyrenia Mountains. The level area was used by the Crusaders for jousting tournaments. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR504-04 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of Girne/Kyrenia, with a few blackened trees still visible from the great bush fire of 1995. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, crag, commanding view, ruined castle, fortifications
PMR504-03 Cyprus (North): St. Hilarion Castle, "a picture-book castle for elf-kings" (Rose Macaulay). Named after a seventh-century hermit, the almost impregnable site has been a monastery, a fortress and a royal palace, occupied by Crusaders, Lusignans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly used as a Turkish retreat from EOKA attacks in 1964. Here: view of Girne/Kyrenia and the north coastal plain. Keywords: rocky pinnacle, fortifications, ruined castle, commanding view, crag
PMR496-07 Island of Crete, Aptera: the old Turkish fortress commands the passage of all shipping into and out of Soudha port. Keywords: national heritage, vantage point, castle, fortifications, defence, historic
PMR516-04 Italy, Campania, Flegrean Fields (Campi Flegri): the Castle of Baia, from its strategic vantage point, commands the Gulf of Pozzuoli. Keywords: landscape, picturesque, volcanic, defence, fortress, fortifications
PMR118K-20 Jordan: Umm Qais, in the north of the country, dates back to the 7th century BC, and was formerly called "Gadara" (cf. the "Gadarene Swine" of the Bible). The black basalt Theatre, built in the 2nd century AD, commands a spectacular view of the countryside. Keywords: Roman architecture, archeological site, national heritage, classical architecture, archeology, excavations, ruined city, Gadara
PMR092K-22 Turkey, Gallipoli Peninsula: Turkish military cemetery "57 Alay" (the 57th regiment was commanded by Mustafa Kemal "not to fight, but to die for your country" and was wiped out to the last man). Keywords: First World War, Mustafa Kemal, Atatürk, WWI Battlefields, Memorials, Military Graves, Military Cemeteries, Battlefields, Allied landings, 25th April 1915, ANZAC, Dardanelles Campaign
PMR638-08 Montenegro: Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage site, has a history going back to Roman times when it was known as Acruvium. High above the town, the 17th century church of Our Lady of the Remedy (Crkva Gospa od zdravlja) commands a fine view of the Gulf of Kotor. Keywords: picturesque, port, historic city, bastions, ramparts, fortifications, fortress, national heritage, mediaeval
PMR617-10 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Essing: The wooden bridge which crosses the River Altmühl to provide access to the village of Essing, with the old gate tower commanding the entrance. A ruined tower sits atop the lofty cliff behind. Keywords: limestone cliffs, Altmühl Valley, Fränkische Schweiz
PMR617-09 Germany, Bavaria, Franconia, Essing: Swans by the wooden bridge which crosses the River Altmühl to provide access to the village of Essing, with the old gate tower commanding the entrance. A ruined tower sits atop the lofty cliff behind. Keywords: limestone cliffs, Altmühl Valley, Fränkische Schweiz

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