Gunner Collection (page 6)

Glorious L Battery, Gunner Derbyshire, Driver Osborne
Three members of " L" Battery, Royal Horse Artillery, which gallantly maintained fire using three guns against surprise fire from a strong German force comprising ten field guns

Lone British gunner near Mons, Belgium, WW1
The Last Gunner -- a lone British gunner of the Royal Field Artillery in action near Mons, Belgium, during the First World War. He carried on valiantly after all his colleagues had fallen

A crew chief mounts a M134 Minigun
August 20, 2014 - A crew chief mounts a M134 Minigun during a moving target exercise at the Yodaville Urban Target Complex, located in the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona

Night vision view of U. S. Special Forces on patrol
Night vision view of U.S. Special Forces on patrol in a special operation vehicle

A HH-60G Pave Hawk gunner fires his GAU-17 machine gun
An HH-60G Pave Hawk gunner of the 512th Rescue Squadron, fires his GAU-17/A during live fire exercises at the White Sands Missile Range, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

WORLD WAR I: GUNNERS. American troops firing a one-pounder gun during a winter battle of World War I. Photograph, c1917

German gunners preparing 25cm heavy trench mortar, WW1
German gunners in a gun emplacement, preparing a 25cm muzzle-loading heavy trench mortar for firing during the First World War

American soldiers at Watou, Flanders, Belgium, WW1
American soldiers in action in a shallow trench at Watou, West Flanders, Belgium, during the First World War. Date: 9 July 1918

Russian heavy field artillery, WW1
Russian heavy field artillery during the First World War, with a curved set of tracks laid on the ground for manoeuvrability. Date: 1914-1918

German gunners in action with 105mm howitzer, WW1
German gunners in action with a 105mm 98/09 light field howitzer gun on the Western Front during the First World War. It was designed and manufactured by Krupp. Date: 1914-1918

Serbian machine gunners near Obrenovici, Serbia, WW1
Serbian gunners with Russian machine guns in firing position near Obrenovici, Serbia, during the First World War. Date: 1915-1917

French gunners in Battle of Doiran, Macedonia, WW1
French gunners operating a 75mm gun during the Battle of Doiran, Macedonian Front, in the First World War. This was a battle between Bulgaria and allied French and British forces. Date: August 1916

Turkish artillery in action, WW1
Turkish gunners and artillery in action during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Horses moving artillery, Becourt Wood, France, WW1
Horses moving artillery into the forward area at Becourt Wood, northern France, during the First World War. Date: September 1916

British artillery in action near Kirkuk, WW1
British 18 pound artillery guns of the 55th Brigade, RFA (Royal Field Artillery), in action near Kirkuk (now in Iraq) during the First World War. Date: May 1918

Sighting a British 8 inch Howitzer, France, WW1
Gunners sighting a British 8 inch Howitzer in northern France during the First World War. Date: 1915-1918

8 inch Howitzer and gunners near Carnoy, France, WW1
An 8 inch Mark V Howitzer in a camouflaged emplacement near Carnoy, northern France, during the Battle of Albert, First World War. The gunners are all looking at the camera. Date: July 1916

Royal Horse Artillery on parade with gun carriages, WW1
Men of the Royal Horse Artillery on parade, with horses and gun carriages, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Firing a heavy howitzer in France, WW1. 1914-1918

A British heavy gun in action, WW1. 1914-1918

Gunner in a fighter plane
The man behind the air gun. A gunner in the cockpit of a fighter plane. Date: 1932

Interior of a French tank in World War One
On board a land-ship in action: the interior of a French tank in 1917 during World War One. Gunners in the centre and machine-gunners on the right, one firing forward, the other laterally. Date: 1917

Naik Shahamad Khan, manning a Vickers-Maxim gun
Photograph of Naik Shahamad Khan, Machine Gunner, manning a Vickers-Maxim. 303 machine gun, 89th Punjabis. Associated with World War One, Mesopotamia (1914-1918)

Group photo, No. 4 Mountain Battery RGA cricket team, India
Group photo, No. 4 Mountain Battery Royal Garrison Artillery cricket team with sports shields and guns, Rawalpindi, India. Date: circa 1923

Concealed machine gun position in the jungle Date: unknown

Florence Upton playing cards - Weg with Fuse. circa 1900s

WWII - Barricade in the Cite District - Liberation of Paris
" Man the barricades!" This cry which rang out on Monday, August 21st, 1944. This absolutely terrific photograph shows the men manning a barricade in the Cite District manned by some suave

Russian machine gunners near Kalisz, Russia, WW1
Russian machine gunners near Kalisz (now in Poland) on the Eastern Front, Russia, during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

Russian gunners at the eastern front, Russia, WW1
Russian gunners at the eastern front during the First World War, their guns camouflaged with sacking and straw against aerial observation. Date: circa 1917

Hunt by French anti-aircraft gunners for Taube Aircraft
On the main highways - the hunt by mobile French anti-aircraft gunners for German Taube aircraft Date: 1915

Cartoon, The speech is in the cannon, WW1
Cartoon, The speech is in the cannon. A comment on the frequent speeches of Charles Humbert, owner of Le Journal newspaper, calling for more munitions. Date: 1917

No. Gunner John Charles Greeley, enlisted in RFA - WW1. Date: 1914

WW1 - British and German aircraft in action, 1917
WW1 - The illustration captures a birdseye view of a vast landscape where British aeroplanes are in action, attacking German infantry

WW1 - German airmen in combat
WW1 - A drawing from a German artist for a German newspaper who witnessed the airmen in a battle royal in mid-air. The two German officers in a biplane attack the French captive balloon shown below

WW1 - Aircraft in battle, 1915
WW1 - A depiction of an aerial duel, with the gunner from the aeroplane in the foreground, firing at its enemy from above at a distance. Date: 1915

WW1 - French monoplane armoured and armed with machine gun
WW1 - The pilot is seen here clear above the armoured body of the plane, where the gunner stands behind a shield on which the machine-gun can pivot

Voisin Triplane Bomber Seen with a modified nose having open front gunner and pilot cockpits

SPAD A II a two seat scout first flew in May 1915 Unusual in having propeller behind the gunner to give a good field of fire 99 built for France and Russia

Macchi M8 two seater with gunner in front

Ilyushin Il-2M -vulnerable to attack from behind, the rear gunner version entered service in Summer 1942 Nearly 36, 200 built

Bristol S2 A two-seat fighter, unusual in that pilot and gunner sat side by side. Seen here is serial no. 7836, which first flew in May 1916

WW1 Battle of the Marne - The Last Gunner at Morin
World War 1 Battle of the Marne - The Last Gunner at Morin, England. Artist C Clark Date: 1914

WW1 Gunners in Trench & Horses
World War 1 Gunners in Trench & Horses, England. Showing Corporal East, Gunner Nicholson & Drivers Gardener, Clark & Taylor Date: 1910s

WW1 - Russian Front - Soldiers with Colt Heavy Machine Gun Date: circa 1916

Gotha giant biplane, WW1 diagram
The new German raider, the Gotha giant biplane, diagrammed in The Graphic, which described by the paper as typically Teutonic in its lack of finesse. Date: 1917

Near the village of Monchy - Aeroplane in the sky
A scene near the village of Monchy. Aeroplane in the sky. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Slag heap and mining complex around Loos February 18
Slag heap and mining complex around Loos. February 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Hangard from German lines - Aeroplane in the sky
Hangard from German lines, August 18. Aeroplane in the sky. Annoted on reverse - The hill up which the 43rd and 116th went on August 4th. Also tanks and cavalry

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"Join the Royal Artillery and Become a Gunner: Answer the Call to Serve in WW1" Immerse yourself in history with this captivating recruitment poster, inviting brave souls to join the prestigious Royal Artillery. Step into the shoes of those who fought valiantly on the Western Front, as depicted in Hs Power's powerful painting showcasing artillery and horses amidst the chaos of Ypres during World War Witness another masterpiece by Hs Power, capturing the grim reality of war. Feel your heart pound as you envision yourself amidst the deafening sounds and blinding flashes that defined this era. Marvel at a British Army Foden 6x6 heavy recovery vehicle, exemplifying resilience and determination as it pulls a field gun stuck deep within treacherous mud on the Western Front. Experience firsthand how these soldiers overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles for their cause. Transport yourself back to 1914-18 with an evocative black-and-white photograph displaying British 18-pounder field guns thundering into action along the Western Front. Admire their precision and strength as they unleash devastation upon their enemies. Cross continents to witness Canadian gunners fighting fiercely at Vimy Ridge in France during WW1. Be inspired by their unwavering courage and unity against all odds. Discover aviation's role in warfare through Boulton Paul Overstrand Bomber - RAF, reminding us of aerial support crucial for victory. Witness American machine gunners stationed at Grandpre, France during WW1; marvel at their unwavering resolve while defending freedom on foreign soil. Journey forward to Burma in 1944 alongside a Bren Gunner from 7th Gurkha Rifles. Appreciate his dedication while wielding his weapon with expertise amid challenging terrains – a testament to bravery beyond measure. Finally, pay homage to British artillery men resolutely handling shells during WW1 – unsung heroes whose tireless efforts ensured the safety and success of their comrades.