Gunner Collection (page 15)

Removing a field gun, Western Front, WW1
Men removing a field gun with the help of a team of horses on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Gunners with Howitzer named Bunty, Western Front, WW1
British gunners posing for their photo with a 12 inch Howitzer named Bunty, on the Western Front in France during the First World War. The crew are stripped to the waist, ready for hot work

British artillerymen outside a dugout, Western Front, WW1
British artillerymen outside a dugout, somewhere on the Western Front during the First World War. They are surrounded by debris from damaged buildings. Date: 1914-1918

British artillerymen in a wood, Western Front, WW1
British artillerymen with their field gun set up in a wood, somewhere on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

340 mm gun on Western Front, northern France, WW1
A 340 mm gun in action on the Western Front in northern France during the First World War. One of the gunners (centre right) has his fingers in his ears. Date: 26 September 1918

Holt tractor transporting heavy artillery, WW1
A Holt tractor transporting heavy artillery (probably a Howitzer) along a country road during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Howitzer about to fire, Ravin de Proyart, Somme, WW1
A 370 mm Howitzer about to fire at Ravin de Proyart, Somme, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 24 June 1916

British 8 inch Howitzer, near Henin-sur-Cojeul, France, WW1
A British 8 inch Mark V Howitzer in action near Henin-sur-Cojeul, on the Western Front in northern France during the Battle of Vimy Ridge, First World War

Australian field gun firing, Bullecourt, France, WW1
An Australian 18-pound field gun firing at Bullecourt, northern France, on the Western Front during the First World War. A large stack of shells can be seen in the foreground, ready for use

Italian 149 mm gun in action, Italian Front, WW1
An Italian 149 mm gun in action on the Italian Front during the First World War, with gunners loading shells. Date: 1914-1918

British 60 pounder gun in action, Samarra, WW1
A British 60 pounder gun in action at Samarra, Mesopotamia (now Iraq) during the First World War. 1918

German machine-gunner
A German machine-gunner and riflemen, in Poland on the Eastern Front

D-Day - American troops taking cover
American troops, including a heavy machine gunner (r) take shelter behind an earth bank during the assault on the normandy coast

Home Front World War II
A party of London Anti-aircraft gunners watching a dogfight on the Home Front in England during World War II

Battle of Arras 1918
Portuguese gunners receiving instruction at a 9.2 inch Howitzer gun actually in action at the Battle of Arras on the Western Front in France during World War I in July 1918

Lewis gunners 1918
British Lewis gunners of the 12th Royal Scots wearing box respirators in action in a front line trench during a gas attack on the Western Front in France during World War I in June 1918

Children Play on Tank
Following the US pullout from Vietnam, children play on an abandoned American tank in a North Vietnam Street. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

French anti-aircraft gunners - WWI
World War One - French Army with anti-aircraft guns and their spotter with a large telescope! Date: circa 1906

Female Russian Pilot / Gunner
Female Gunner of the Red Airforce adjusting her flying helmet and goggles

French machine-gunners 1916
French machine-gunners, Aisne, on the French front during World War I in 1916

French machine-gunner 1916
French machine-gunner of the 10th Army with a CSRG Chauchat machine gun in the Somme area on the French front during World War I in August 1916

Dug in - D-Day - Machine Gun Team
A British machine gun team dug in on a Normandy beach during the assault phase of Operation Overlord - the allied D-Day landings in France on 6th June 1944

Canadian Gunner with German Munitions, France; Second World
Photograph showing a Canadian gunner inspecting some captured German 14-inch shells, Boulogne, 1944. The shells shown in the picture would have been used to fire at Dover

French Artillery - 15
Loading a French muzzle- loading obusier from the Napoleonic era (1802/3) : a gunner of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale feeds a ball into the barrel

French Artillery - 14
Charging a French muzzle- loading obusier from the Napoleonic era (1802/3) : a gunner of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale passes a ball to his mate

French Artillery - 11
One gunner of the foot artillery of the French Garde Royale steps back after loading the gun : his mate places the powder which will fire the cannon

French Artillery - 16
A gunner of the horse artillery of the French Garde Royale positions a ball in the barrel of a French muzzle-loading obusier from the Napoleonic era (1802/3)

French Artillery - 10
While enemy cavalry attack, a gunner of the foot artillery of the French Garde Royale uses his ramrod to ensure the charge is home in the barrel of his muzzle-loading gun

Thrilling Action in Air
High drama above the clouds as a gunner fires in pursuit of an enemy plane

GUNNER
A Gunner from the Royal Horse Artillery, the right of the line and the pride of the King

Ww1 Machine Gunner
The machine-gunner in position on a French Deperdussin monoplane, exposed to the elements as well as to the enemy

Shooting from a Taube
A German rear gunner takes careful aim with his rifle, shooting from an Etrich Taube

Indian Gunner / 1911
A Gunner of the Mountain Battery, holding his rifle. Mountains and two cannons are in the background

1916 / French Gunner
A lone French machine-gunner makes a brave stand against overwhelming German forces

Caproni Ca-3 Bomber
Italy is one of the first to build purpose-designed bombers, notably the inno- -vative Caproni whose twin booms allow space for a third motor with a gunner above it

Gunner and Gun
A gunner uses his ramrod to load a field gun

French Planes in Action
A French two-seater aircraft downs a German plane : note how the gunner is standing up and firing his machine gun just as if he were standing on the ground

German Surrendering
At bayonet point, a German machine gunner surrenders to two British soldiers at Croiselles

German Air Gunner 1940
German machine-gunner in the cockpit of a bomber - probably a Heinkel HE-111

Ethiopia Attack Amba Alg
Italian air gunner Dalmazio Birago wins posthumous medal for bravery in an attack on Amba Alagi

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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.