Images Dated 15th May 2014

Mortar, 2 In Mk Vii* Airborne

Mk VII* 2 in mortar. Used by airborne forces during World War Two, 1945 (c). The 2 inch Mortar, introduced into service in 1938, was a light weapon designed for close support fire for infantry. Originally equipped with a base-plate and sights, it was modified during the war to a very simplified form. This model, produced in 1944 for use by airborne troops, is simply a metal tube with the sighting reduced to a white line on the barrel. The High Explosive or Smoke bomb is dropped down the barrel and fired by a simple lever. The maximum range is 430 metres (500 yards). Date: circa 1945

© The National Army Museum / Mary Evans Picture Library

is Alcazar Fortress Churches Cathedral Medieval City Tagus River Toledo Spain

Fortress, Medieval City, Tagus River, Toledo, Spain. Toledo Alcazar built in the 1500s, Destroyed in Spanish Civil War and then rebuilt after war. Unesco historical site, Tagus is longest river in Spain

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1971 Italian Grand Prix.
Monza, Italy. 5th September 1971.
Peter Gethin (BRM P160), Ronnie Peterson (March 711-Ford Cosworth), Francois Cevert (Tyrrell 002-Ford), Mike Hailwood (Surtees TS9-Ford) and Howden Ganley (BRM P160) cross the line with Gethin just finishing in 1st position, action.
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