Robins have a rich cultural history that spans the globe – although the different species with ‘robin’ in their name often have little to do with each other, even representing different families. But one thing some of them do have in common is intelligence, as well as their ability to recognise humans. They are thought…
The Supermarine Spitfire
The cockpit of the Spitfire is remarkably compact, it’s controls ergonomically designed with pilot efficiency in mind. The instrument panal is arranged to provode all necessary information at a glance, and the spade Grip (a loop-shaped variant of a joystick) allows for intuitive control. The Rolls-Royce Merlin 27L liquid cooled V12 engine powered many of…
The Supermarine Spitfire
History Single Seat Photography of Spitfire ML 407, taken at Burghley House, Stamford, UK by CRUSH Photography© Extract taken from Wiki Warbirds
Peony (Paeonia)
Slow-growing but rewarding, peonies are aristocratic plants with a brief but keenly anticipated flowering in late spring to early summer. Bowl-shaped, white, cream, pink, yellow or red flowers, often spicily scented, are either loosely crammed with petals or more open. Extract taken from: RHS Gardening Images By CRUSH Photography©