Range Finder Collection

Two members of the Young Soldiers unit in the British Army train on the range finder of a 2 inch mortar. Picture taken 5th July 1942

A close-up view of the Range Finder and the men who work it. 20th February 1940

On Board The Ark - on watch... c1940, (1942). Creator: Unknown
On Board The Ark - on watch in one of the Arks anti-aircraft direction and range-finders, c1940, (1942). A British Royal Navy aircraft carrier of the Second World War

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Diagram of the HMS Repulse, a Renown-class battlecruiser. From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram HMS Emerald Emerald-class Light Cruiser
Diagram of HMS Emerald, an Emerald-class light cruiser. From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram HMS Devonshire County-class Heavy Cruiser
Diagram of the HMS Devonshire. County-class heavy cruiser of the London sub-class. From British Warships, published 1940

20th Century Archival Archive Athwartships Catapult
Diagram of the HMS Berwick, pennant number 65, a County-class heavy cruiser of the British Royal Navy, part of the Kent subclass. From British Warships, published 1940

York-class Lead Ship Heavy Cruiser HMS York (90)
Diagram of the HMS York (90). From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram HMS Arethusa Arethusa-class Light Cruiser
Diagram of the HMS Arethusa, a Royal Navy light cruiser. Launched in 1913, she was wrecked after being damaged by a naval mine in 1916. From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram HMS Belfast Royal Navy Town-class Light Cruiser
Diagram of the HMS Belfast, a Royal Navy Town-class light cruiser. From British Warships, published 1940

HMS Renown Renown-class Battle-cruiser Battlecruiser
Diagram of the HMS Renown. The battle-cruiser which fought the Scharnhorst in a snowstorm off Narvik. From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram Battlecruiser HMS Hood British Warship
Diagram of the battlecruiser HMS Hood. From British Warships, published 1940

HMS Barham Queen Elizabeth-class Battleship Battleships
HMS Barham, a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship. From British Warships, published 1940

HMS Warspite Queen Elizabeth-class Battleship
HMS Warspite, a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship. From British Warships, published 1940

HMS Royal Sovereign (pennant number 05). Revenge-class aka Royal Sovereign and R-class battleship of the Royal Navy. From British Warships, published 1940

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On Board The Ark - on watch. . C1940, (1942). Creator: Unknown. Two members of the Young Soldiers unit in the British Army train on the range finder of a powerful weapon that will shape their destiny. With intense focus and determination, these brave soldiers learn to operate this intricate device with precision and accuracy. A close-up view reveals the complexity of the Range Finder, showcasing its finely calibrated mechanisms and delicate controls, and is through their mastery of this instrument that they gain an edge over their enemies, ensuring victory for their nation. As we delve into history, we encounter diagrams depicting renowned warships like HMS Emerald and HMS Devonshire. These vessels were equipped with advanced Range Finders that played a crucial role in naval warfare during World War II. From Athwartships Catapults to York-class Lead Ship Heavy Cruiser HMS York (90), each diagram unravels the intricate workings behind these mighty war machines. The significance of accurate targeting becomes evident as we explore more diagrams featuring ships such as HMS Arethusa and HMS Belfast Royal Navy Town-class Light Cruiser. These vessels relied on precise measurements from their Range Finders to strike enemy targets effectively while navigating treacherous waters. Amongst them all stands out one legendary ship – HMS Renown Renown-class Battle-cruiser Battlecruiser. This behemoth exemplified power and dominance on the seas, armed with state-of-the-art Range Finders that elevated its strategic capabilities to unparalleled heights. Lastly, our journey takes us to a diagram showcasing none other than Battlecruiser HMS Hood – a symbol of British naval might during wartime. Its awe-inspiring presence was matched only by its cutting-edge technology, including an advanced Range Finder system capable of delivering devastating blows upon adversaries. In this captivating collection from 20th Century Archival Archive emerges not just machinery but tales of courage, sacrifice, and innovation driven by men who worked tirelessly behind these Range Finders.