Target Collection

Curling in Scotland 1869
A curling match in Scotland

Royal Air Force Display Poster, Hendon, showing a biplane against a stylised red, white and grey background. 1933

RAF Bombers over Berlin; Second World War, 1943
Illustration showing Royal Air Force bombers heading towards their target of Berlin during the Spring of 1943

Royal Air Force Display Poster, Hendon, showing a pilot in flying gear, gesturing towards three biplanes in flight. 1934

Markham Colliery, Mining
Markham Colliery near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. A smiling coal miner stands in front of a production table notice, which states target, and actual outputs

Military aircraft cockpit with head-up display. Photographed at the 2009 Paris Air Show

Soldiers doing target practice on a shooting range
A group of men doing target practice on a shooting range before the outbreak of the First World War. Their success or otherwise is written up on various blackboards

Archery Meeting 1822
The Meeting of the Royal British Bowmen in the Grounds of Erddig (Erthig) Park, Denbighshire, Wales - the seat of Simon Yorke Esq

View of sandy beach and raised beach huts, Holkham Bay, Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

RAFs new gyro gun sight by G. H. Davis
Details of the RAFs new gyro gun sight, which makes every fighter pilot an accurate marksman

French Soldier Sniping
An infantryman gets a target in his sights during the Franco-Prussian war Date: 1870

Colt Guns and Rifles - breech-loading arms. circa late 19th century

Miles Monitor -another, even more expensive dedicted target tug from the Miles stable

Rooftop Rifle Range
18th June 1940: London workers at lunchtime target practice on the roof of their office building. (Photo by Gerry Cranham/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

The Globe KD2G-2 Firefly target drone was powered by a Solar PJ32 8 pulsejet

Northrop T-38A-10-NO Talon 58-1194, Buzz Number TF-194. The first production aircraft, with the rear cockpit canopy blanked off for flight testing

Map of Sicily by G. H. Davis
A contour map of Sicily, giving the shortest air distances from Cape Bon and Malta

Rifle fete at Ecclesbourne, near Hastings, 1860. Creator: W Thomas
Rifle fete at Ecclesbourne, near Hastings, 1860. The contest was chiefly among the members of the Cinque Ports Corps...The first prize was a Lancaster rifle, value ten guineas, which was won by Mr

Practicing on the archery range at Camp Fern Rock
Bear Mountain, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Fern Rock, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service, practicing on the archery range

Bristol Beaufighter TT Mk. 10 RD758, Bahrain
Built as a Beaufighter TF.X (Torpedo Fighter version) RD758 was converted to a TT.X, for target towing Date: 1956

Duties of a large bombers crew by G. H. Davis
The duties of a large bombers crew of seven during the Second World War. Every man has a special task allotted to him. Showing a 27-ton heavy bomber over its target in Germany. Date: 1942

Vintage World War II poster featuring bombs falling. It reads: Remember Pearl Harbor Enlist Now! United States Coast Guard

WW2 Valentines Day card, You are my target
WW2 Valentines Day card (inside), You are my target for today. Date: circa 1942

Volley firing by Scott Method by G. H. Davis
The gunnery experiment of which all the naval world is talking: the six-to-one superiority of volley firing by the Scott Method

WASHINGTON D. C. : ARCHERY. Four young women from the Marjorie Webster school identified
WASHINGTON D.C.: ARCHERY

Archery at Ranelagh. H A Cox, champion archer of England. 23 May 1929

RAF Lancasters over Berlin; Second World War, 1943
Illustration showing Royal Air Force Lancaster heavy bombers heading towards their target of Berlin, during the Autumn of 1943

FENCING TARGET PRACTICE
A fencer practises his thrust by aiming at a mounted target. Date: 1570

WW1 - Royal Air Force - Pilots and Observers mark targets
WW1 - Royal Air Force - Pilots and Observers mark enemy german targets and positions. Date: circa 1918

Sharp shooters, Sea Girt, New Jersey, USA
Sharp shooters in action, firing at targets in Sea Girt, New Jersey, USA. Date: circa 1910

Pen-and-ink drawing by Albert Edward Sterner, 1886
ARCHERY, 1886. Pen-and-ink drawing by Albert Edward Sterner, 1886

Clan Mackinnon
Clan MAC KINNON engaged in archery practice

M4 special forces assault rifle in tan color isolated on a white background

Rules of game, target for shooting competition
DGA5184787 Rules of game, target for shooting competition, July 10, 1793, painting by Niels Henninglen, Denmark, 18th century; Palaesamlingerne, Roskilde, Denmark; (add.info.: Rules of the game)

India, Meghalaya, Shillong, Bola archery gambling game, officials counting number of arrows in target

Paris, France. 31st Aug 2024. Yassine Ouhdadi El Ataby of Team Spain
Paris, France. 31st Aug 2024

Pistol bullets, handgun and handcuffs on black table

Mischievous schoolboy pleased with his direct hit. Date: 1904

The concept of carbon neutral and net zero

Taking off
Qing Zhao

Taking off
Qing Zhao

Exercise of the quintain. Medieval chivalry training
Exercise of quintain. Medieval chivalry training. A dummy, mounted on a rotating pivot with a shield, was used by mounted riders to simulate real combat situations

9mm pistol in a metal case, isolated on white

Business strategy icon. Business strategy website button on white background

Target shooting. Silhouette of a man with gun in his hand, criminal, delinquent. Target on his chest and head

Picture series specialities theatre, art shooter, Liebig picture, digitally restored reproduction of a collector's picture from around 1900, public domain, exact date unknown

The Rosalia Grotto, Rosalia Grotto, on Monte Pelegrino, Palermo, Italy, 1880, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, Europe

State Street, seen from Madison, Chicago, United States, 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, seen from Madison, United States, Historic

The Auditorium and Annex, Chicago, United States, 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, United States, Historic

Masonic Temple, Chicago, United States, 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Masonic Temple, United States, Historic

Beside the Temple, Salt Lake City, United States, 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Beside the Temple, United States, Historic

The Bee Hive House, Salt Lake City, United States, 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, The Bee Hive House, United States, Historic

Parliament buildings, Quebec, Canada, 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original Parliament buildings, Canada, Historic

The citadel, Quebec, Canada, 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original The citadel, Canada, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original

Basilica Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, Basilique Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre, is a basilica set along the Saint Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada, 1890, Historic

Randolph Street East, seen from La Salle, Chicago, United States, 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original Randolph Street East, seen from La Salle, United States

Illinois Trust and Saving Bank, Chicago, United States, 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original Illinois Trust and Saving Bank, United States, Historic

The Lion House, Salt Lake City, United States, 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original The Lion House, United States, Historic

The Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, United States, 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original The Tabernacle, United States, Historic

Entrance Pavilion at the North Hall, Library of Congree, Washington, United States, 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original Entrance Pavillion at the North Hall

Second floor, Central Stair Hall, Library of Congree, Washington, United States, 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original Second floor, United States, Historic

North Staircase, Central Stair Hall, Library of Congree, Washington, United States, 1890, Historic, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original North staircase, United States

Schuetzenfest, marksmen's festival, Bern, Switzerland, 1857, Europe

Wall surrounding the Medina at Rabat

Historic photograph, athletes arriving at the finish line, around 1912

At the finish of the 400 m run, Archie Williams, USA (2nd from left) wins ahead of Brown, Great Britain and Lu Valle, USA, North America

Woodruff, USA, 2nd from right, ran towards the finish of the 800 m run, North America

Jesse Owens tears the finish tape in the 100 m, final run

At the finish of the woman 100 m run: Helen Stephens (Poland) (left) (Germany), tears the finishing tape with a big lead over Stella Walasiewicz and Kaethe Krauss, USA, North America

The champion runner Margot Moles de Pina (Spain), reached the finish at Kreuzeck completely exhausted, through which she fell more than she ran

The finish of the downhill race at the Kreuzeck valley in the second day of the IV Olympic Winter Games

Sport, Women at archery, Archery, 1930s, exact place unknown, Germany, Europe

The city of Wuppertal, seen here in 1966, has always been a delightful destination. Children use a steel artwork as a playground, Germany, Europe

The city of Wuppertal, shown here in 1966, has always been a worthwhile destination for excursions, Germany, Europe

The city of Wuppertal, seen here in 1966, has always been a delightful destination. Children use a steel artwork as a playground, Germany, Europe

The city of Wuppertal, shown here in 1966, has always been a worthwhile destination for excursions, Germany, Europe

The city of Wuppertal, shown here in 1966, has always been a worthwhile destination for excursions, Germany, Europe

The city of Wuppertal, seen here in 1966, has always been a delightful destination. Children use a steel artwork as a playground, Germany, Europe

The city of Wuppertal, shown here in 1966, has always been a worthwhile destination for excursions, Germany, Europe

Two female runners at the finish line, sports, athletics, 1930s, exact location unknown, Germany, Europe

The city of Wuppertal, seen here in 1966, has always been a delightful destination. Children use a steel artwork as a playground, Germany, Europe

The city of Wuppertal, shown here in 1966, has always been a worthwhile destination for excursions, Germany, Europe

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"From the skies of Berlin to the heart of Scotland, targets have always played a vital role in history. In 1943, RAF Bombers soared over Berlin, their sights set on strategic targets that would change the course of the Second World War. Fast forward to 1869, where curling enthusiasts aimed for precision on icy Scottish rinks, perfecting their aim with every slide. Even in 1822, archery meetings brought together skilled marksmen who honed their accuracy and focus. Meanwhile, military aircraft cockpits became command centers for pilots aiming at enemy positions during intense battles. Deep underground in Markham Colliery mineshafts, miners skillfully hit their target veins of coal to fuel industries. On shooting ranges worldwide, soldiers diligently practiced target practice to sharpen their skills and protect lives on the battlefield. Royal Air Force display posters showcased aerial acrobatics and pinpoint accuracy as pilots showcased their mastery over targets from above. In another era altogether, Colt Guns and Rifles became synonymous with hitting bullseyes both on hunting expeditions and competitive shooting events. Even French soldiers relied on sniping techniques to precisely eliminate threats from afar. Imagine a rooftop rifle range where urban sharpshooters took aim at distant marks while surrounded by city skylines - a testament to human precision amidst bustling landscapes. And even love found its way into targeting imagery during WWII when Valentines Day cards expressed sentiments like 'You are my target, ' symbolizing affectionate aims straight from the heart. " Through time and across various contexts - be it war or sport - "target" has remained an enduring symbol of focus, determination, skillfulness, and sometimes even romance.