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Historical Military Equipment

Images featuring various military equipment, including heavy machine guns, gun mechanisms, and naval components, highlighting historical war technology.

Making A "Burglar Proof Lock" -- Strange product for a lock company is this 3-inch anti-aircraft gun, shown mounted on its carriage at the plant of the York safe and lock company at York., PA. This company manufactures these guns for the U.S. Defense program designed to keep out any international bandits who might attempt a little house-breaking in uncle Sam's neck of woods. August 15, 1940. (Photo by International News Photos).

Heavy bombing attacks by USAAF Flying Fortresses damaged the dummy plane plant of Dijon in Northeastern France. The Nazis used these dummy planes to attract Allied bombs thereby preventing their use on real targets.

Detail closure piece 15 cm gun on the back deck of cruiser Hr.Ms. Java (1925-1942)

Of Spey-Class Fregat Hr.ms.thok Hiddes (1967-1986). On board

AOR-2 Milwaukee , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Royal Navy during the Second World War At HMS ELFIN, the submarine base in Blythe, Northumberland trainee submariners learn their trade in the engine room of a training submarine.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Royal Navy engineers must be capable of tackling the heaviest types of job before leaving the college. Here are some at work on a marine steam turbine out of a destroyer at the Royal Naval Engineering College, Keyham, Devonport. Here officers are trained for the engineering branch of the Royal Navy.

Field Cinema Vehicle No. 15 Ernemann Rex appliance; probably Klagenfurt; photographer: 10. Armeekommando.

Aircraft, Burma, India &PHOTOGRAPHY, CAMERAS,STILL War

Military transport on the line between Nässjö - Falköping.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The torpedoes fired from HMSM SNAPPER being examined after their run, on board the target ship.

The torpedo room.BB page between Torp.-magazine and tubes .. Kockums AB (depicted name), shark (depicted name)

The torpedo room.BB page (between Torp.Tub.) Seen for on .. Kockums AB (depicted name), shark (depicted name)

1 PDR ballon gun M/E , Ordnance industry, Arms & armament, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

A complete 20 mm grenade with a cross-sectional view of the pushing and explosive charge. Ammo for aerlikon and polish (air goal).

ATC-CCB Boats , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

AMS-77 Macaw , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

12/31/1928. Rivera's cousin general in Getafe.

The hunter (depicted - name).The hunter (depicted - name)

Anefo photo collection. Visit Prince Bernhard to Jaarbeurs and Mexican minister. March 31, 1954

Off.Rum.Spt.42 seen for .. Kockums AB (depicted name), shark (depicted name)

Parachute Mine -- Here's one that fell through the roof of a house in Russel Square and came to rest on the stair head. The policeman stands guard over the huge lethal missile as calmly as if it was a can of beans. It happened on night of 16/10/40.It can now be revealed that the Germans dropped parachute mines on London and other cities in England during the "Blitz" days of 1940. September 25, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

DM-SN-87-01644. Base: Poahakuloa Training Area State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War On board the submarine HMS TRIBUNE at Scapa Flow. The motor room and engine room. A submariner stands by awaiting orders.

Anefo photo collection. Exhibition of the domestic armed forces in department store De Bijenkorf in Amsterdam. Photo collage. October 1945. Amsterdam

AMS-60 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

A1C Mark L. Sayke and Thomas A. Driskell load laser-guided bombs on a trailer during the 48th Munitions Maintenance Squadron's first build-up exercise. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Jeeps loaded aboard a landing craft (LCU) that is housed in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during the 36th Marine Amphibious Unit exercise. Base: Cape Cod State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-89-02136. Base: USS Ingersoll (DD 990)

Edda (depicted - name).Edda (depicted - name)

V 6166. Hurty (depicted - name)

ASPB MK 2 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

220727-N-VM474-1015 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 27, 2022) From left, U.S. Navy Aviation Ordnaceman Airman Hayden Arnett, Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Charles Lawson and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jacobo Chavira test a LAU-61 rocket launcher aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) July 27, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

Work Technical Service on board Wolf-Class Frigate Hr.Ms. Jaguar (1954-1983), 1977

AMS-79 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. Sint Nicolaas cakes DueceKater. December 4, 1945

USS Indiana (BB-1) , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Bridges about the Haringvliet to facilitate the Delta Works by soldiers of 462 Pontonniersbataljon.

Detail image of Gengasaggat.

Drs. W.K. Hoekzema, State Secretary for Defense looks at a dummy torpedo in a hangar at MarineVliegkamp de Kooy.

SSGT Ron Lowery checks a quick loader of 20mm rounds to ensure proper clipping. SSGT Lowery is a loading crew supervisor preparing to load the rounds into an F-4 Phantom II aircraft nose gun. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

A complete 20 mm grenade with a cross-sectional view of the pushing and explosive charge. Ammo for aerlikon and polish (air goal).

Student officer 9.5 shop , Armories, Ordnance industry, Arms & armament, Cadets, Military officers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Anefo photo collection. Opening war museum by leading Prince Bernhard. 22 June 1956. Leiden, South Holland

A view of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB 62) forward deck and 16 inch guns. The NEW JERSEY is entering the upper level, east chamber of Gatun Locks during its transits of the canal. State: Canal Zone Country: Panama (PAN)

Technical recording of a part of a Westland SH-14D Navy Lynx Subdue boat control helicopter of airplane squadron 360 (VSQ 360) of the Marine Air Carring Service (MLD) in April 1990.

Two Photograph of the Catwalk on the USS Akron. undefined. Dirigible Disasters.

Photograph of the precautions taken against bank robbers in America during the 1920's. A steel armoured tower hides two armed guards to defend the building. Date: 1920

ARB- Miscellaneous 19-NN-ARB- Miscellaneous-19-NN-274-8 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

DM-SN-89-01652. Country: Unknown

Fire lines radar AA 3MK7 in position. This radar was used in the air cooling gun 90 mm.

Night War Maneuvers At Mitchel Field - Crew of soldiers working on an amplifier which detects sound of approaching planes.General Headquarters air War practice in this area reached a spectacular high with the staging of night demonstrations at Mitchel field May 13. While high army officials watched, forces carried out realistic rehearsal of defense against enemy craft. May 13, 1938. (Photo by ACME).

Erlander, Tage (depicted - name).Erlander, Tage (depicted - name)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Army school technical service in Batavia downtown. February 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Inner portion of the fire line radar AA 3MK7. This radar was used in the air cooling gun 90 mm.

A photographer records the damage to the hull of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) sustained when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs. Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR)

NATO Airbase in France. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Historic photographs of the Norfolk Naval shipyard located in the Fifth Naval District. Operating under the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy.

AMS-75 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Torpedoatelier at the Royal Institute for the Marine (Kim) in Den Helder with instructor and some nobility breasts, 1957.

This photo taken during World War I shows the interior of a submarine, showing the pilot's wheel.

Photographs Relating to the Minor Nuremberg Trials

Anefo photo collection. Embarking first equipment for the Dutch UNIFIL troops sent to Lebanon in Helihaven in Rotterdam. 13 February 1979. Rotterdam, South Holland

DF-SN-86-11999. Base: Los Angeles State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A close-up view of a Modular Universal Laser Equipment (MULE) ground laser designator. The MULE is a portable device used for targeting laser-seeking tactical weapons. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Women's Auxiliary Air Force, 1940 A group of repair workers mend a damaged barrage balloon as part of their duties with the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF), 8 March 1940.

The ancient cannons captured from foreign states / Abdullah Frères, Constantinople

SGT Munn hangs a wet parachute in the chute tower of the Survival Equipment and Accessories Branch. The sergeant is a member of the 52nd Component Repair Squadron. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

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