Images Dated 4th August 2009

Mr Fleming and His Falconer James Anderson

Oil on canvas 20 x 25 ins
This painting by Howe was completed in about 1811 and shows Mr Fleming seated on his horse with his hooded falcon on his fist. With him is his falconer, James Anderson, considered one of the last of the old Scottish falconers, Anderson's assistant George Harvey and an assortment of dogs. The red and white spaniels, forerunners of the Welsh Springer Spaniel, have been depicted in falconry paintings since 15th century

German Navy frigate FGS Hessen and the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group

June 19, 2010 - The German Navy air defense frigate FGS Hessen (F221), right, breaks formation to cruise past the guided missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71), left, the guided missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79), center, and the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) while underway in an undisclosed location

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Hms Alexandra 9490 Tons Twin Screw British Battleship Launched 1875 From The National Encyclopaedia Published By William Mackenzie London Late 19Th Century

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