Firing Collection (#9)

Challenger 2 Tank Firing a Shell
A Challenger 2 tank on Castlemartin Ranges in Pembrokeshire, Wales fires a Squash-Head practice round. The newly amalgamated Royal Tank Regiment exercised Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks

Army Apache Helicopter Fires 30mm Cannon During Exercise from HMS Ocean
An Apache attack helicopter from 656 Squadron Army Air Corps fires her 30mm cannon during an exercise conducted from HMS Ocean

HMS Edinburghs Lynx Helicopter Opens Fire with her. 50 Cal Machine Gun
HMS Edinburghs Lynx helicopter engages a target with her side door.50 calibre machine gun during a firepower demonstration in the South Atlantic in 2007

A Harrier GR7 of 800 Naval Air Squadron (NAS) is shown firing decoy flares. This Harrier GR7 was part of the first detachment of Harriers to 800 NAS from Royal Air Force Cottesmore

U. S. Army soldiers firing a 120mm mortar during combat operations in Afghanistan
October 23, 2007 - U.S. Army soldiers fire a 120mm mortar during combat operations in the Da udzay Valley in the Zabul Province of Afghanistan

Firing a Whitehead torpedo Royal Navy

Dropping target for gun prictice Battleship Royal Navy

Royal Navy battleship firing a broadside

British battleship firing a broadside during WW1

English artillery firing at a Turkish Fort during WW1 Date: circa 1916

WW1 English artillery firing at a Turkish Fort Date: circa 1916

The Battle of the Nile 1798
The Battle of the Nile Date: 1798

British artillery firing at night during WW1

Australian soldiers firing a machine gun during WWI
Australian soldiers firing a machine gun during the First World War

WW2 - The Merchant Service Fights Back
An illustrated front cover for an educational WW2 children's book, The Merchant Service Fights Back, told by Wilson Macarthur

WW2 - Outlaw Squadron
A front cover illustration for a WW2 children's story book, Outlaw Squadron, written by Erroll Collins. The image shows a German plane falling in flames from the firing of fighter planes

WW2 - Firing An Automatic Rifle
An illustration for a WW2 children's short story, Strangers Of The Sea, written by Arthur Groom. The image portrays a military naval man firing an automatic rifle. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - The Splendid Book For Boys
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's short story book, The Splendid Book For Boys. The image shows some British soldiers firing an anti-aircraft gun towards the enemy

WW2 - Dave Dawson With The R. A. F
An illustration for a WW2 story book, Dave Dawson With The R.A.F. written by R. Sidney Bowen. The image shows a British airman gunner firing in an aerial conflict. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Hawker Hurricane Attacks
A WW2 children's short story illustration showing British WW2 Hawker Hurricane fighter plane firing it's guns in a diving trajectory, towards some enemy armoured cars. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Machine Gun Practice
A striking photograph which portrays a British WW2 Royal Air Force air observer performing machine gun practice, firing with a camera gun, an exact replica of an actual machine gun

Ancient Egypt - Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Queen hunting
Ancient Egypt - Pharaoh Tutankhamun and his Queen (Ankhesenamun - his half-sister) out hunting

Japanese Navy
Lieutenant and men on deck with 6 inch quick firing gun. Date: 1903

Dr Hugh Redmayne, architect
Caricature of Dr Hugh Redmayne, architect, by Philippe Ledoux Date: circa 1930

The Heroic Stand of L Battery, RHA, at Nery, France
The Heroic Stand of L Battery, RHA, skirmish at Nery, northern France, part of the Retreat from Mons, 1 September 1914, First World War Date: 1915

British Infantry storming a village, WW1
British Infantry storming a village during the First World War Date: 1915

Bringing the gun into firing action, WW1 Date: circa 1916

Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Vent your Red Hot Anger (on the enemy) Date: circa mid-1970s

Artillery At Night
This piece shows the firing of heavy artillery guns set in a clearing of a dark woodland in the evening. Date: circa 1918

Placing white tiles for firing, Alfred Meakin
Placing white tiles for firing of the Glaze Date: 1913

Placing decorated ware in kiln, Alfred Meakin
Placing decorated ware in enamel kiln before final firing Date: 1913

Finishing pottery previous to firing, Alfred Meakin
Finishing pottery previous to firing in Bisque oven Date: 1913

Enamel kilns for firing tiles, Alfred Meakin
Enamel kilns for firing coloured glazes on tiles Date: 1913

The Battle of Inkerman, Crimean War Date: 1854

Journey of the King and Queen of Spain to Galicia (August 9, 1881). Galicia, La Coruna province, Ferrol. The corvette Tornado, leading to King Alfonso XII and Queen Maria Cristina

Long range French guns in action on Western Front, WW1
Long range French guns in action on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Pottery Making scenes Date: 1874

Japanese Bizen Ware Sacred Horse and Attendants - earthenware item dating back to the early 18th century, when ovens were established at Korakuen for firing pottery

The South African Holiday Advertisement
An illustration for an advertisement for The South African Holiday. The picture shows cupid firing his arrow through South Africa and the sun

Caricature illustration of toothache cure, by Heath Robinson. Showing prehistoric man with string tied to tooth and tree stump, firing bow and arrow from top of a cliff

Gallant Affair of the Hecla and Arrogant, 20 May 1854 - cutting out a Russian barque from under the batteries of Eckness. The Arrogant, anchoring off the batteries, kept up a furious cannonade

John Hawkins at the Battle of San Juan de Ulua
John Hawkins at the Battle of San Juan de Ulloa (Ulua), part of the second Anglo-Spanish trade war, New Spain (now Veracruz, Mexico), 24 September 1568. Date: 1568

Firing the salute at the opening of Tower Bridge, London. Date: 30th June 1894

WW1 - British soldiers firing from a captured German trench
WW1 - British soldiers firing from a defensive position in a captured German trench, strewn with the bodies of their vanquished foe. Date: circa 1916

A position held by Carlist Requetes of the Nationalist army during the Spanish Civil War. One of the men can be seen firing a light automatic machine gun through a hole in the parapet

Two Nationalist soldiers firing their weapons from a bell tower, with a woman reloading their rifles, during the Spanish Civil War, 1937

Soldiers of the International Brigade; Spanish Civil War, 19
Photograph showing two soldiers of the Abraham Lincoln Battalion firing at Nationalist positions on the Morata Front, during the Spanish Civil War, 1937

Republican Field Artillery firing near Toledo; Spanish Civil
Photograph showing a piece of Republican artillery being fired at Nationalist forces near Toledo, during the early stages of the Spanish Civil War, 1936. Date: 01/08/1936

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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.