Defensive Collection

Spitfires over Forth
German Heinkel IIIs over the Forth Bridge are intercepted by Spitfires - the first defensive aerial action of the war

England, Northumberland, Bamburgh Castle. Bamburgh Castle and dunes near Bamburgh village

Typhoon FGR4 at RAF Leuchars
A Royal Air Force Typhoon aircraft is pictured at RAF Leuchars in Scotland. Typhoon provides the RAF with a multi-role combat aircraft

Aleppo, Syria - The Citadel - Gatehouse and Entrance. Date: circa 1930s

Botanik Digitalis purpurea L. Fingerhut 160: 1
Foxglove leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a leaf from a foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) plant, showing its hairs (trichomes)

Bar inside a martello tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
View of a stylish circular bar which was built inside a martello tower at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Martello towers were small defensive forts

Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niliticus) on shore of Mara River with open jaws, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Glenveagh castle on lake Lough Beagh in the Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal, Ulster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) adult male, charging, Etosha N. P. Namibia
Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) adult male, charging, Etosha N.P. Namibia

Common opossum {Didelphis marsupialis} playing dead as defence strategy

Inflated spotted porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix), Maui, Hawaii

The Boys Of The New Home Guard
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Boys Of the New Home Guard, printed as a contibution to the Home Guard Spitfire fund

Common eider duck (Somateria mollissima) female defending her nest from arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus). Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen. June

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) resting on top of the two halves of an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. These octopus regularly carry pieces of shell so they can use them as protective

Murmuration of Common starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) with Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) hunting them, The Netherlands, November

Edwards Atlas Moth (Attacus edwardsii) in defensive posture, Bhutan, June

Typhoon from 29 (R) Squadron based at RAF Coningsby performs at RIAT 2014. The Typhoon FGR4 provides the RAF with a highly capable and extremely agile multi-role combat aircraft

Syria. Krak des Chevaliers. Castle built in the twelfth century by the Knights Hospitaller during the Crusades to the Holy Land

Bactrian Camel. Ukraine
Bactrian Camel (Camelus Bactrianus) at the Genoese Fortress. Sudak. Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Ukraine

Green tree ants (Oecophylla smaragdina) defending their leaf nest, Daintree River, Wet Tropics World Heritage area, Queensland, Australia

Dartmouth Castle guarding the entrance to the river Dart, Dartmouth, Devon, England

Rhodes Town, Rhodes, Greece

Framlingham Castle, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, UK, 25 / 5 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
Framlingham Castle, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, UK, 25/5/10. 12th century Framlingham Castle, built by the Earl of Norfolk, in the market town of Framlingham, Suffolk, England, UK

Macrophage engulfing TB bacteria, SEM
Macrophage engulfing TB bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a macrophage white blood cell (purple) engulfing a tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) bacterium (pink)

Trap-jaw ant (Odontomachus hastatus) with mandibles open, Los Amigos Biological Station, Peru

Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. Grade I listed Westgate, a medieval gatehouse in the city walls of Canterbury were built from Kentish ragstone c1379. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

WW2 - Laundry - It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line
WW2 humour - " Two British soldiers doing their laundry comment that " It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line!". Date: circa 1944

Agios Nikolaos Lighthouse & entrance to Mandraki Harbour, Rhodes Town, Rhodes, Greece

Muskoxen (Ovibos moschatus)
A small herd of muskoxen stand together in a defensive formation.Dovrefjell National Park

Tallinn, Estonia - Defensive moat around the old town Date: 1902

Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton, in a straw hat, c. 1782-94 (oil on canvas)
HEH416343 Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton, in a straw hat, c.1782-94 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 76.2x63.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Hunyadi Castle or Corvins Castle illuminated at dusk, Hunedoara, Transylvania, Romania

Roman soldiers making a tortoise with their shields, 1605. This tactic of the Roman infantry was intended to protect the soldiers from projectiles

Map of Yugoslavia by G. H. Davis
Map of Yugoslavia, Britains latest ally in the Second World War: her defensive mountains and valleys. Mountainous Yugoslavia, her valleys and airfields. Date: 1941

Monnow Bridge and Gate, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales. Built across the River Wye, circa 1270, a rare survival of a bridge with a defensive gateway. Date: 13th century

Hulluch underground system 1918
Hulluch underground system known as Charing Cross near Loos. The 3rd Australian Tunnel Company engaged in defensive work on the Western Front in France during World War I in January 1918

A battle flag, the Union Jack is held by a horseman on top of a mound in a London News illustration
Illustrated London News record of Transvall War 1899-1900. The achievements of the home and colonial forces in the great conflict with the Boer Republics. Spencer Wilkinson record. Sons of the Blood

Chepstow Castle, Wales - Viewed from the Bridge
Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire, Wales - Viewed from the Bridge Date: 1893

The Fort at Chitral
The Chitral Expedition: the fort at Chitral as seen from the river

Aerial image of Wansdyke (from Wodens Dyke), an early medieval series of defensive linear earthworks, Tan Hill, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Accumulation of land snails (Euryptyxis labiosa), escaping the desert heat by resting on a shrubs bark, Ayn Sahnawt, Sultanate of Oman, February

Armadillo Lizard (Cordylus cataphractus) biting its own tail while trying to roll into a defensive ball, captive, from South Africa

Armadillo girdled lizard (Cordylus cataphractus) coiled up in defensive posture in persons hand. Elands Bay, South Africa

Frill-neck Lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), displays on a termite mound. Northern Territory, Australia

Fosa / Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) male snarling, dry deciduous forest, Kirindy Forest, Western Madagascar, IUCN vulnerable species

Illustration depicting the survivors of the defence of Lucknow, India
3523055 Illustration depicting the survivors of the defence of Lucknow, India; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the survivors of the defence of Lucknow, India)

Engraving depicting a view of Wansdyke, a series of early medieval defensive linear earthworks in the West Country of
5308723 Engraving depicting a view of Wansdyke, a series of early medieval defensive linear earthworks in the West Country of England

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"Defensive: A Glimpse into Nature's Protective Strategies" Spitfires over Forth: Witness the majestic Spitfires soaring through the skies, a symbol of England's defensive prowess during World War II. Bamburgh Castle and dunes near Bamburgh village, Northumberland: Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes, this ancient castle stands as a testament to centuries fortifications. Typhoon FGR4 at RAF Leuchars: Marvel at the sleek and powerful Typhoon fighter jet, ready to defend the skies with its advanced technology and formidable capabilities. Bar inside a martello tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex: Step back in time as you enjoy a drink within the walls of this historic tower that once served as protection against potential invaders. Black Rhinoceros charging in Etosha N. P. , Namibia: Witness nature's ultimate defense mechanism as an adult male rhino charges forward to protect its territory from any potential threats. Nile crocodile on shore of Mara River with open jaws: Behold the fearsome sight of a Nile crocodile basking on the riverbank, showcasing its impressive defensive display with wide-open jaws. Aleppo Citadel - Gatehouse and Entrance in Syria: Explore the ancient fortress that has stood tall for centuries, safeguarding Aleppo against countless invasions throughout history. Glenveagh Castle in Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal: Discover Ireland's enchanting castle nestled by Lake Lough Beagh—an architectural marvel built to withstand external forces while offering breathtaking views. Botanik Digitalis purpurea L. : Delicate yet resilient, this purple foxglove plant showcases nature's own defense mechanisms through its toxic properties—a reminder that beauty can often be protective too. Inflated spotted porcupinefish in Maui, Hawaii.