Firing Collection (#77)

Woman buying marigolds tied up in cloth and sacking, flower market, Bari Chaupar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Marigolds tied up in sacking ready for sale, flower market, Bari Chaupar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

A starting pistol at Ambleside Sports Lake District UK
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Jet d eau (water fountain), Geneva, Switzerland, Europe

Fantasia for the moussem, El Jadida, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Battle of Rosebecque
The French assist the Count of Flanders in battle against the rebel forces at Rosebecque during the 100 Years War

Smokeless Powder 2 of 2
Gunfire using Vieilles smokeless powder - a vast improvement on normal powder (2 of 2)

Smokeless Powder 1 of 2
Gunfire using normal powder, creating a cloud of smoke (1 of 2)

Fighting in Latvia
2nd Baltic Front Soviet Gunners firing on German positions at the town of Ogre (Latvia)

Potery / Ancient China
Pottery production in ancient China - firing the pots in a kiln (4 of 4)

Griffin Fires Guns
Warship of the English navy, depicted firing her guns

French Planes in Action
A French two-seater aircraft downs a German plane : note how the gunner is standing up and firing his machine gun just as if he were standing on the ground

Cyclist Manoeuvres
The Compagnie Cycliste of the French Army take part in the annual manoeuvres, pedalling rapidly to the high ground before firing on the enemy

Spanish Galleons Firing
Spanish galleons attempt to ward off rivals for the New World

Algerian Fantasia
The Mozabites of Biskra, Algeria, celebrate with a fantasia, or mock-fight, which involves firing guns close to the feet of your opponents, both crazed with excitement

Picking up his Cap
An incident of the street fighting - a boy who has dropped his cap runs to pick it up though guns are firing all around him !

Sveaborg Bombardment
The bombardment of Sveaborg (Sweaborg) -- the French battery

Duel / Constant
Duel with pistols between Benjamin Constant and Forbin des Issarts - firing from chairs

Battle of Lepanto 1571
BATTLE OF LEPANTO Don Juan of Austria defeats the Turkish fleet and ends Turkish naval supremacy in the Mediterranean

Royalists attack Jacobites at Glen Shiel, Scotland
Scottish Jacobites are attacked by Royalists at the Battle of Glenshiel (Glen Shiel), in the western highlands of Scotland. The Royalists won

Russian travellers defending themselves against wolves
Russian travellers in a troika defending themselves against a pack of wolves

Futuristic seabed fishing -- the fishermen are all wearing diving helmets and oxygen packs, and are firing harpoons at the fish

Futuristic underwater warfare, with UFO-shaped submarines and soldiers (or sailors) in diving gear on the seabed

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"Firing: A Powerful Display of Strength and History" Step back in time as the HMS Victory proudly stands tall, her cannons firing with a thunderous roar, reminding us of the might and resilience of the British Navy. Amidst fluttering flags and Admiral Nelson's iconic quote, "England expects that every man will do his duty, " we witness history come alive through the Civil War re-enactment by the Sealed Knot near Edgehill, Warwickshire. G. H. Davis introduces us to innovation with the new British Sten gun, its rapid-fire capability revolutionizing warfare and leaving an indelible mark on military history. From the Second World War era, behold HMS Duke of York unleashing a devastating broadside upon her enemies; a testament to Britain's unwavering determination in times of conflict. In Arnhem's battlegrounds, a soldier from the British First Airborne springs into action during intense combat - showcasing bravery amidst chaos. Witnessing HMS Dragons Lynx Helicopter firing flares overhead is nothing short of awe-inspiring; a display that illuminates both skillful piloting and advanced technology merging seamlessly together. Delve into fantastical realms as Amazing Stories sci-fi magazine cover presents The Mad Robot - captivating our imagination with tales beyond our wildest dreams while exploring themes of artificial intelligence gone rogue. The Easter Rising 1916 echoes through time as we stand before Diana's fountain statue in Mexico City; an enduring symbol commemorating those who fought for freedom against oppressive forces. A Dreadnought fires her great guns - their deafening boom resonating across oceans - exemplifying Britain's naval supremacy during an era where battleships ruled supreme on vast seas. British gunners at Battle of Somme during WW1 epitomize courage under fire; their steadfastness amid unimaginable horrors forever etched in our collective memory as they valiantly fought for king and country.