Anti Aircraft Gun Collection

Anti-aircraft gun, 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Anti-aircraft gun, 1918. American marine in France with an anti-aircraft gun during World War I.

Defense against aeroplanes with French "155", 9 Oct 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Defense against aeroplanes with French "155", 9 Oct 1918 (date created or published later). French soldiers with the Canon de 155 Grande Puissance Filloux (GPF) mle.1917, a 155 mm cannon

Latest French anti-aircraft gun, 1917 29 Nov 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Latest French anti-aircraft gun, 1917 29 Nov 1917. A French 75mm field gun which has been mounted for use as an anti-aircraft weapon, during the Salonika Campaign during World War I.

Germans watching for aeroplanes, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans watching for aeroplanes, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers with a anti-aircraft machine gun, looking for airplanes during World War I.

Marines' anti-aircraft gun, 2 Apr 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Marines' anti-aircraft gun, 2 Apr 1918 (date created or published later). U.S. Marines using an anti-aircraft gun during World War I.

U.S. Army - Motorized Anti-Aircraft Battery, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S
U.S. Army - Motorized Anti-Aircraft Battery, 1910. [Signal corps in Cadillacs, men and boys look on]

Soldiers of an anti aircraft battery in the West Midlands, seen here training. 12 December 1941

Women of the ATS operating the height finder optics at an anti aircraft battery in the West Midlands. 12 December 1941

Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull and Yorkshire, or East Riding, area of England during World War Two. Anti-aircraft warfare or counter-air defence is defined by NATO as " all measures

Anti Aircraft Defences, Birmingham, 10th May 1941. World War Two Air Raids, Birmingham

Nordenfelt anti-aircraft gun in V Shop, Swindon Works c. 1915
This striking image shows a newly made 6 pdr Nordenfelt anti-aircraft gun complete with mounting platform and protective skirting

WW1 US Navy Recruitment Poster, published 1918 (colour litho)
1275166 WW1 US Navy Recruitment Poster, published 1918 (colour litho) by Preissig, Vojtoch (1873-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

French soldiers using an anti-aircraft gun on manoeuvres (colour litho)
2779964 French soldiers using an anti-aircraft gun on manoeuvres (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

British 3. 7 inch anti-aircaft gun in action, World War II, 1939-1945 (b / w photo)
6015291 British 3.7 inch anti-aircaft gun in action, World War II, 1939-1945 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Women of the ATS working theEpredictors at an anti aircraft battery in the West Midlands. 12 December 1941

Women of the ATS operating a identification telescope at an anti aircraft battery in the West Midlands. 12 December 1941

Rocket projector drill for the Home Guard during the Second World War. West Midlands. 5th July 1942

Heavy Anti Aircraft Batteries situated close to the City of Birmingham for the defence of the munition, aircraft, and tank factories dotted around the city

A gunner of an RAF Regiment Anti-Aircraft Flight mans a 20mm Hispano-Suiza anti-aircraft gun from the back of a lorry, while securing a desert landing ground in Egypt

British troops at Crete. a gun on the look out for Italian raiders. December 4th 1940

R. A. F. manning an anti-aircraft gun. Pictured in Great Britain, possibly England
R.A.F. manning an anti-aircraft gun. Pictured in Great Britain, possibly England. Picture taken 3rd December 1942

Gunners of Anti-Aircraft command in a tug-o-war near Edinburgh. 5th August 1943

A. T. S. girls work with a guns. 23rd April 1941
A.T.S. girls work with a guns. 23rd April 1941

A Regiment of the Royal Artillery (attached to the New Zealand Division) has captured several 88 mm German guns and they are now being used against the enemy

Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull area of England during World War Two. Anti-aircraft warfare or counter-air defence is defined by NATO as " all measures designed to nullify or reduce

A 3. 7 inch Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull
A 3.7 inch Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire of England during World War Two. Anti-aircraft warfare or counter-air defence is defined by NATO as " all

Militiamen in training 27th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Oswestry camp receiving training on different types of anti-aircraft gun

Militiamen in training 27th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Oswestry camp receiving basic training. The Militiamen were the result of The Military Training Act 1939 which was an Act of Parliament

Militiamen in training 27th July 1939 On parade at Oswestry camp.in the background are several classes on different types of anti-aircraft gun

Anti Aircraft gun crew seen here in a demonstration just prior to the outbreak of war September 1939

A 3. 7 inch anti aircraft gun crew ready for inspection in the East Riding of Yorkshire
A 3.7 inch anti aircraft gun crew ready for inspection in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Circa August 1940

Abyssinian War September 1935 A anti-aircraft mobile column of the Abyssinia army seen here making its way to the Ogaden front

1939 - just at the outbreak of war - shows Royal Naval reservists undergoing gunnery practice on board HMS Flying Fox at Mardyke Wharf

World War Two - Second World War - ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) girls at a mixed anti-aircraft station in the North-East, run to their action stations after the sounding of an alarm

A British 13 pounder anti aircraft gun a on Daimler Mk. 3 Lorry seen here in action at
A British 13 pounder anti aircraft gun a on Daimler Mk.3 Lorry seen here in action at night near Wailly, 16th April 1916

World War One mobile anti-aircraft gun is driven along a flooded road beside an ammunition dump near Ypres August 1917

Anti aircraft spotters and gunners of the Britsh Army on the look out for enemy aircraft during the Second World War. 24th May 1940

Crew of a Royal Navy minesweeper seen here at action stations during coastal convoy duty off the south west coast of England. September 1942

Scamp a rough haired terrier has attached himself to a Midlands A. A Unit
Scamp a rough haired terrier has attached himself to a Midlands A.A Unit. He helps spotters and barks when a plane appears. 14th May 1940

World War II Women. A. T. S. on a lonely gun-sight pass the hours between alarms by
World War II Women. A.T.S. on a lonely gun-sight pass the hours between alarms by embroidery work. March 1943 P010160

An Ack Ack gun mounted on top of one of the forts ready to give a warm welcome to any maurauder note the tubular bridge connecting the forts each with its neighbour. November 1944 P005171

Machine Gun Mounted On Wheel... (1919). Creator: Unknown
Machine Gun Mounted On Wheel So That Gunner May Easily Swing Round and Follow Enemy Aeroplanes, (1919). British soldiers with anti-aircraft gun mounted on an ingenious piece of makeshift equipment

Hostile Aircraft Sighted, (1919). Creator: Unknown
Hostile Aircraft Sighted, (1919). Men rushing to their positions - outside Armentieres [northern France]. An anti-aircraft unit, scene from the First World War, 1914-1919

WW1 US Navy Recruitment Poster, 1918
WW1 US Navy Recruitment Poster, pub. 1918 (colour lithograph). Find the Range of your Patriotism by enlisting in the Navy

Instruction for air gunners, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Instruction for air gunners, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Coastal defence, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Coastal defence, 1941. Men manning an anti-aircraft gun. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

On Board H. M. S. Nelson, members of the South African division of the RNVR, 1941
On Board H.M.S. Nelson, members of the South African division of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve with the Fleet are ammunitioning ship with 16-in. shells, 1941

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"Guarding the Skies: A Glimpse into the World of Anti-Aircraft Guns" H. M. S. Chatham Type 22 (Batch 3) Frigate, 1996: A powerful anti-aircraft gun stands tall on the deck of H. M. S. Chatham, ready to protect against aerial threats and ensure maritime security. Nordenfelt anti-aircraft gun in V Shop, Swindon Works c. 1915: An antique Nordenfelt anti-aircraft gun proudly displayed at V Shop in Swindon Works, serving as a reminder of the technological advancements made during World War I. Soldiers of an anti-aircraft battery in the West Midlands, seen here training: Dedicated soldiers from a West Midlands' anti-aircraft battery engage in rigorous training exercises to sharpen their skills and defend against enemy aircraft during times of conflict. Women of the ATS operating height finder optics at an anti-aircraft battery: During World War II, courageous women from the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) take charge of height finder optics at an anti-aircraft battery, playing a vital role in protecting cities from devastating air raids. Anti Aircraft Defences, Birmingham, 10th May 1941 - World War Two Air Raids: The night sky over Birmingham is ablaze with fierce bursts of light as brave defenders manning anti-aircraft guns unleash their firepower to repel enemy bombers during one fateful night amidst World War II air raids. The sky over Sanaa is illuminated by anti-aircraft fire during a Saudi-led airstrike: In a turbulent time marked by conflict and tension, intense flashes pierce through Sanaa's darkened skyline as determined forces employ their antiaircraft guns to counter hostile airstrikes and safeguard lives below. WW1 US Navy Recruitment Poster published 1918 (colour litho).