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Click for a larger version of this image FMA Pucara, No. A-522
The Pucara is a ground support and counter-insurgency aircraft used in various airforces around the world, most notably by the Argentinian Air Force d...
Click for a larger version of this image The Oto Melara 105mm pack Howitzer
A light artillery piece made in Italy during the 1950's to fire standard 105mm ammunution but still be either towed by a jeep or broken down and carri...
Britain
Click for a larger version of this image "Yomper" - The Royal Marines Falklands War Monument
The statue outside the former Royal Marines Eastney barracks near Portsmouth dedicated to those who fought in the Falklands War 1982. It is based on a...
Click for a larger version of this image Aldershot Army Barracks through the ages.
Two depictions of the kind of living quarters that soldiers would have had in two periods in Aldershot's life. One shows the barracks during the Victo...
Click for a larger version of this image Alvis Saladin Armoured Car
Click for a larger version of this image Alvis Saracen Armoured Car
Click for a larger version of this image Alvis Scorpion CVR(T) Light Tank - 1974
Protected by aluminium armour and mounting a 76mm main gun.
Click for a larger version of this image Ark Royal, Anchor Cables
The cable locker, and anchor chains on board the Ark Royal
Click for a larger version of this image Ark Royal, Anti-ship missile defense gun.
The Raytheon Systems, Phalanx Close In Weapons System was first developed in 1977, and began to be deployed in the US Navy from 1980. It fires 20mm sh...
Click for a larger version of this image Ark Royal, deck lift
A view from below decks, looking up through one of the aircraft lifts
Click for a larger version of this image Ark Royal, Flight Deck facing the stern
Taken from the 'ski-jump' the view of the flight-deck and stern gives some impression of the ship's size.
Click for a larger version of this image Ark Royal, Flight Deck looking forward
This view of Ark Royal's flight deck clearly shows the take-off route for the ship's complement of Sea Harrier FA.2 aircraft. The 'ski-jump' at the en...
Click for a larger version of this image Ark Royal, stern.
The stern and white ensign of the Ark Royal, with the older Type 23 'Duke' class frigate, HMS Westminster moored astern, and the harbour entrance in t...
Click for a larger version of this image Ark Royal, superstructure
The superstructure, bridge and masts of the Ark Royal.
Click for a larger version of this image Ark Royal,Chaff dispenser
One of the chaff dispensers on board the Ark Royal, designed to eject huge quantities of aluminium foil in a cloud to confuse a radar-guided missile a...
Click for a larger version of this image BAe Systems Sea Harrier FA 2 - XE 694
Click for a larger version of this image Blackburn Buccaneer S2b
This Buccaneer 'XX901' served with the RAF in the 1st Gulf War, 1991, and is pictured here in those colours.
Click for a larger version of this image British 1,000lb bomb
A de-activated example of the ubiquitous British 1,000lb bomb carried by most of the RAF's ground-attack aircraft and although not sophisticated, effe...
Click for a larger version of this image British 5.5 inch medium gun.
Click for a larger version of this image British 5.5 inch Mk III Medium Gun
A medium cailbre artillery piece brought into service in 1941 (this one dates from 1942) was still being used in the 1970's. It could fire a 45.4 kg s...
Click for a larger version of this image British Army 'Falklands War' personal kit and equipment
A display of the equipment as carried by the soldiers and marines who fought in the Falklands War, 1982. It includes all his webing, spare clothing...
Click for a larger version of this image British Army Lynx AH7.
The army's primary battlefield utility helicopter seen here with the improved rotor tips.
Click for a larger version of this image British Army Mk4 LCVP
This LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel), from 17 Royal Logistics Corps Port and Maritime Regiment can transport a platoon of Soldiers or, as in th...
Click for a larger version of this image British Army of the Rhine, circa 1970
A selection of re-enactors representing the British Army of the Rhine during the 1970's. They are dressed and equiped for the period in British DPM ca...
Click for a larger version of this image British Fox CVR(W)
An image of a Fox Combat Vehicle, Reconnaissance (Wheeled) or CVR(W) formerly in service with the Queens Own Yeomanry, a British Territorial Army or v...
Click for a larger version of this image British Fox CVR(W)
An image of a Fox Combat Vehicle, Reconnaissance (Wheeled) or CVR(W) formerly in service with the Queens Own Yeomanry, a British Territorial Army or v...
Click for a larger version of this image British FV432 armoured personnel carrier
Click for a larger version of this image British General Purpose Machine Gun, or GPMG
The main light machine gun used by the British army since the 1960's. A 7.62mm, belt-fed workhorse that can lay down a heavy supporting fire from an i...
Click for a larger version of this image British Light anti-armour weapons
A display of 2 light anti-armour weapons used by the British Army in the 1970's and 80's. The larger of the two is the Carl-Gustav 84mm recoilless ...
Click for a larger version of this image British military Series 3 Land Rover - MUR3_landrover1
The classic British 4x4 of the 1970s with Sankey trailor
Click for a larger version of this image British military Series 3 Land Rover - MUR3_landrover2
The classic British 4x4 of the 1970s with Sankey trailor
Click for a larger version of this image British MOBAT anti-tank weapon
An artillery piece looked after by members of the 20th Century Revisited group. It was a prominent infantry fire support weapon from the 1960's. It...
Click for a larger version of this image British MOBAT Anti-tank weapon in action
A re-creation of a crew of British Army personnel working a Mobat recoilless anti-tank weapon of the 1970's. Crew'ed by members of the 20th Century...
Click for a larger version of this image British Saladin Armoured Car
This 6 wheel drive armoured car was produced by Alvis Ltd during the 1960's and served with British forces into the 1970's. It had a top speed of 45mp...
Click for a larger version of this image British Saladin Armoured Car - turret and rear details
This 6 wheel drive armoured car was produced by Alvis Ltd during the 1960's and served with British forces into the 1970's. It had a top speed of 45mp...
Click for a larger version of this image British Saracen APC - head on detail
Built on the same basic chassis as the Saladin Armoured Car (see entry), this 6 wheel drive APC was designed in 1952 and has served with the British a...
Click for a larger version of this image British Saracen Armoured Personnel Carrier
Built on the same basic chassis as the Saladin Armoured Car (see entry), this 6 wheel drive APC was designed in 1952 and has served with the British a...
Click for a larger version of this image British Scimitar CVR(T)
The current vehicle used by the Queens Own Yeomanry, although this particular vehicle is on loan from the Guards, the Scimitar is a variant of the Sco...
Click for a larger version of this image British Scimitar CVR(T) - turret detail
A close-up view of the turret of the Scimitar (see other entry for details) showing the targeting equipment and smoke grenade launchers, as well as th...
Click for a larger version of this image British Scorpion CVR(T) - turret detail
This head-on view of the British Scorpion light tank or Combat Vehicle, Reconnaissance (Tracked) shows clearly it's sloped aluminium armour and 76mm m...
Click for a larger version of this image British SLR rifles
A pair of British SLR rifles as used by the British Army during the 1970's and 80's. They were a 7.62mm semi-automatic, single shot version of the ...
Click for a larger version of this image British Type 42 destroyers
British Type 42 destroyers, HMS Edinburgh (foreground), York & Manchester.
Click for a larger version of this image British Vector 6x6 Armoured Patrol Vehicle
A new vehicle entering service with the British Army as a patrol vehicle and convoy escort. It has better armour and protection than a snatch landrove...
Click for a larger version of this image Chieftan Tank
An unusual prototype of this British battle tank of the 1960's mounting a 120mm gun
Click for a larger version of this image Daimler Ferret Mk 1/2 armoured scout car
Click for a larger version of this image EH101 Merlin Helicopter
An Augusta Westland EH101, in service with the Royal Naval Air Service as a Merlin HM.1 No. R269. It's primary roles are anti-submarine and Anti-surfa...
Click for a larger version of this image English Electric Lightning F6
This Lightning, 'XS903' was built in 1966 and flew with No. 5 Sqn at RAF Binbrook and Akrotiri, Cyprus and with 11 Sqn at Coningsby until 1987.
Click for a larger version of this image Falklands Memorial to the Royal Marines.
A memorial to the Royal Marines who fell in the Falklands War 1982 presented by the people of the Falklands themselves. It is situated outside the for...
Click for a larger version of this image Ferret Armoured Scout Car Mk 2
A lovely example of the Mark 2 Ferret displayed at the Imphal open day. Used in the 1960's, this one mounts a .30 calibre Browning MG.
Click for a larger version of this image Foden, 8x6 IMMLC with Cobra radar
The Foden based Improved Medium Mobility Load Carrier mounting the Cobra radar array as used by the British Army for counter battery artillery locatio...
Click for a larger version of this image GAM BO1 20mm gun
Based on the Oerlikon 20mm cannon, the GAM BO1 is fitted to most ships of the Royal Navy for smaller-caliber gunnery duties. It has a range of 2km and...
Click for a larger version of this image Gloster Javelin FAW Mk5 XA 699
The first twin engined delta-winged jet, the Javelin saw sevice with the RAF from 1956-68. An impressive all-weather fighter, nearly 400 were built, a...
Click for a larger version of this image Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)
The Royal Artillery's main long range weapon system capable of launching 12 guided rockets, each delivering a 200lb warhead up to 300 miles range.
Click for a larger version of this image Hawker Hunter E-419
First introduced in the early 1950's and still serving with various airforces around the world right into the 1990's, the Hunter has been described as...
Click for a larger version of this image Hawker Sea Hawk FGA 6 - WV797
This aircraft served with the Royal Navy and is painted in the Suez Invasion colour scheme from 1956.
Click for a larger version of this image Hawker Siddeley (Blackburn) Buccaneer S2
This 2-seat low-level strike aircraft 'XN974' was the first production S2 and made its maiden flight on 5th June 1964. It served with the Fleet Air Ar...
Click for a larger version of this image Hawker Siddeley (Blackburn) Buccaneer S2
This 2-seat low-level strike aircraft 'XN974' was the first production S2 and made its maiden flight on 5th June 1964. It served with the Fleet Air Ar...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Antelope - F170
An Amazon Class [Type 21] Frigate sunk in the Falklands Campaign. Built. 1975 by Vosper Thornycroft to a commercial design and subsequently bought by...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Argonaut - F56
A Leander class [Exocet conversion] Frigate Built 1967 by Hawthorn Leslie. Displacement 2,860tons Dimensions 113m x 12m x 5m. Speed 27 knots. Complem...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Ark Royal
Ark Royal, moored alongside the Portsmouth dockyard.
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Ark Royal
The carrier Ark Royal during a visit to Malta (courtesy of J. Williamson)
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Ark Royal
Several views of the Carrier HMS Ark Royal, moored in Portsmouth harbour, photographed from the regular fleet boat tours run from the Historic Docks.
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Ark Royal
One of Great Britain's last big carriers, the previous Ark Royal was laid down in May 1943, launched May 1950 but was not completed until 1956 to revi...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Bacchante
Leander Class Frigate H.M.S. Bacchante, built in 1969 by Vickers. Disposed of 1983. Armament : Twin 4.5"" guns, 2 x 20 mm, 1 Sea cat missle system, 1 ...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Brave - F94
Type 22 Frigate [Batch 2]. Built 1985 by Yarrow. Displacement 4100tons Dimensions 143m x 15m x 6m. Speed 30 knots. Complement 290. Armament 4 Exocet...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Cardiff
HMS Cardiff, Type 42 'Sheffield' class destroyer.
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Glasgow
D88, HMS Glasgow (type 42 destroyer) with Victory in the background.
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Illustrious
The carrier Illustrious returning from Middle East deployment
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Invincible
HMS Invincible moored alongside the Portsmouth quayside. The first of the Invincible class light carriers, she saw service as the flagship in the Falk...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Invincible
HMS Invincible moored alongside the Portsmouth quayside. The first of the Invincible class light carriers, she saw service as the flagship in the Falk...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Leander - F109
Name ship of the Leander class of Frigates. Converted to carry Ikara Anti-Submarine Missile System [1973-76] Built 1963 by Harland and Wolf. Displace...
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Ocean
The latest British assault carrier HMS Ocean (L12) in dock
Click for a larger version of this image HMS Westminster
The Type 23 Frigate Westminster, moored in Portsmouth during an Assisted Maintenance Period. Her 4.5 inch Mk 8 gun with 2 quad Harpoon missile launche...
Click for a larger version of this image Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - generator and air pumps
Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
Click for a larger version of this image Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - main entrance
Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
Click for a larger version of this image Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - main situation display
Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
Click for a larger version of this image Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - operators consoles
Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
Click for a larger version of this image Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - ops room
Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
Click for a larger version of this image Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - radiation detectors
Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
Click for a larger version of this image Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - spartan decontamination area
Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
Click for a larger version of this image Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - stairs up to the entrance
Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
Click for a larger version of this image Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - the air filters
Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
Click for a larger version of this image Inside Yorks Cold War Bunker - the main underground corridor
Views from a tour around the York Cold War Bunker
Click for a larger version of this image L1 BAT (Battalion Anti-Tank) Recoilless Rifle
Click for a larger version of this image Land-Rover S2A - SAS version
An excellent example of the 'Pink Panther' style Land Rover as used by the SAS for desert reconnaissance and special operations. The superstructure ha...
Click for a larger version of this image Lee Enfield, Jungle Carbine. Malaysia 1951-54
This image shows several objects used by the Manchester's Regiment during the Malaysia campaign 1951-54. The main item is a specially designed Lee Enf...
Click for a larger version of this image Leyland DAF 4x4 GS Truck
The army's current 'workhorse' 4 ton truck.
Click for a larger version of this image Martin-Baker ejector seats
An essential piece of kit in any modern military aircraft, this image shows a pair of Martin-Baker ejector seats, the likes of which have saved many a...
Click for a larger version of this image MV Hartland Point
This merchant vessel is one of six strategic sealift Ro-Ro ships contracted by the Ministry of Defence for use by the Royal Navy when required. She is...
Click for a larger version of this image Navy 'Goalkeeper' CIWS
This Dutch-built Close in Weapons System (CIWS) provides a fully autonomous weapon designed to shoot down missiles and aircraft from between 350m and ...
Click for a larger version of this image PIAT infantry anti-armour weapon
The Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank weapon or PIAT for short was used by British forces during and after World War 2, particularly by paratroopers when...
Click for a larger version of this image RAF Chinook HC2 Helicopter
The RAF's largest helicopter, tasked with support transport, can accommodate 54 equiped troops or a 10 tonne payload. The load bay is large enough to ...
Click for a larger version of this image RAF Linton-on-Ouse - Servicing Tucanos
A row of Tucano T1's undergoing line servicing inside one of the hangars at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. The hangars have changed little in 65 years.
Click for a larger version of this image RAF Linton-on-Ouse, 1930's Hangars
These two hangars still used to house RAF Linton-on-Ouse's complement of Tucano T1 training aircraft are the original hangars built when the station f...
Click for a larger version of this image RAF Tucano T mk 1 Trainers
These two pictures show aircraft from the two squadrons comprising No.1 Flying Training School at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. The aircraft themselves are Tuca...
Click for a larger version of this image RAF Tucano T1
This picture of a Tucano of No.72(R) Sqn taxiing to the hold on the main runway at Linton-on-Ouse prior to a training exercise vividly shows off the R...
Click for a larger version of this image RFA Fort Austin, Fort Class Stores Vessel
The Fort Austin, Fleet Stores Vessel served in the Falklands War of 1982 and continues in service with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. She displaces 23,38...
Click for a larger version of this image Royal Navy Sea Dart Missile System
Two views of the Sea Dart medium range area defence anti-aircraft missile system in it's dormant, unloaded state. The two outer mounting points take m...
Click for a larger version of this image Sea Cat Anti-Aircraft Missile System
A close range anti-aircraft missile used by the British Royal Navy. Its guidance was by radio-controlled visual tracking and its propulsion was by sol...
Click for a larger version of this image Sea Harrier FA 2
The only fixed-wing, carrier-borne aircraft left in service with the Royal Navy. The Sea Harrier, built by BAe Systems provides fleet defence and stri...
Click for a larger version of this image Sea King AEW2 Helicopter
After the Falklands War it became clear that the Royal Navy lacked and Airborne Early Warning radar capability. This version of the trusty Sea King he...
Click for a larger version of this image Spanish Civil War Monument
A monument to more than two thousand British volunteers of The International Brigade who felt compelled to fight against the facist forces in the Span...
Click for a larger version of this image The 'V' Bombers - Avro Vulcan B.2
The most famous of the V bombers, and an aircraft to stir the heart of many an airman and enthusiast alike, this Vulcan XL319 served with the famous 6...
Click for a larger version of this image The 'V' Bombers - Avro Vulcan B.2 - underside
A photograph of the 'belly of the beast'. The underside of the Vulcan clearly shows the bomb-bay doors between the two pairs of engines which would ha...
Click for a larger version of this image The 'V' Bombers - Handley Page Victor K2
Actually a re-design from the original B2 bomber of the 1960's, this K2 designed in 1971 is an in-flight refueling tanker and has prolonged the servic...
Click for a larger version of this image The Cenotaph, London.
The symbolic 'empty tomb' in Whitehall, London which is the focus of Remembrance Day commemorations in the UK. It was designed in 1919 by Sir Edwin Lu...
Click for a larger version of this image The Control Tower, RAF Linton-on-Ouse
This picture shows the various developments in control tower design over 65 years. The steel and glass construction in the centre is the modern contro...
Click for a larger version of this image The Humber Pig
Shown in it's later, Northern Ireland configuration including 'bull-bars' at the front for clearing barricades and smoke grenade launchers.
Click for a larger version of this image The Land Rover 'Piglet', 1972
Developed to replace the Humber Pig, for use in Northern Ireland it is a standard Land Rover fitted with a VPK or Vehicle Protection Kit to provide pr...
Click for a larger version of this image The Sea Vixen - MIDS_seavixen1
Click for a larger version of this image The Sea Vixen - MIDS_seavixen2
Click for a larger version of this image Troopers of the Household Cavalry.
Photographs of members of the Household Cavalry taken during a photo-shoot for the companies at Hyde Park,
Click for a larger version of this image Twin 30mm cannon
Two views of the Royal Navy's twin 30mm GCM - A03 mounted Oerlikon guns as fitted to Type 22 frigates and other ships such as LPD's. Each gin has a ra...
Click for a larger version of this image Type 21 Frigates.
2 Type 21's shortly after their return from the Falklands War. Note the pennant numbers still painted out
Click for a larger version of this image Type 23 'Duke' class Frigates
British type 23 'Duke' class frigates Westminster (foreground) with Richmond and Iron Duke astern.
Click for a larger version of this image Vickers Mark 8 naval gun.
The ‘standard’ 4.5 inch/114mm gun fitted in Type 42 Destroyers, Batch 3 of Type 22 Frigates and all Type 23 Frigates. Capable of firing a range of amm...
Click for a larger version of this image Vickers Mk1 Medium machine gun
The main Medium MG used by the British Army from 1912 through to 1966. It was tripod-mounted, water-cooled and belt fed. It could fire up to 450 round...
Click for a larger version of this image Views of the York Cold War Bunker
York Cold War Bunker - the No.20 Group Royal Observer Corps bunker built in 1961 to monitor nuclear bombs in the event of war
Click for a larger version of this image Views of the York Cold War Bunker
York Cold War Bunker - the No.20 Group Royal Observer Corps bunker built in 1961 to monitor nuclear bombs in the event of war
Click for a larger version of this image Views of the York Cold War Bunker
York Cold War Bunker - the No.20 Group Royal Observer Corps bunker built in 1961 to monitor nuclear bombs in the event of war
Click for a larger version of this image Warship Rear Gunner
The actual ship concerned is not known, but our best guess is that this is the stern of a Leander class Frigate photographed in 1984 [or 1983] a singl...
Click for a larger version of this image WE-177 Tactical Nuclear Weapon (Training round)
This WE-177 nuclear bomb training round (never armed with atomic material) is an example of part of Britain's nuclear deterrent from 1966 up the the 1...
British
Click for a larger version of this image English Electric Lightning F53
The classic lines of the British Lightning interceptor, which was in use across the world from the late 1950's into the 1980's. It's 'party piece' was...
Click for a larger version of this image Fairey Gannet AEW.3
The airborne early warning radar aircraft used by the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm during the 1960's. It's highly distinctive shape includes novel coaxi...
France
Click for a larger version of this image Dassault Mystere Mk IVa 70
French fighter-bomber of the 1950's up the the 1970's
Click for a larger version of this image Dassault Mystère Mk IVa number 146
The Mystère first flew on 28th Sept 1952, and more than 480 of these single-seat fighter-bombers flew with the French, Indian and Israeli Air Forces i...
Click for a larger version of this image French AMX 10 Light Tank
An AMX 10 Light Tank of the French Foreign Legion, probably the 1st REC, as part of the Coalition forces against the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Note t...
Click for a larger version of this image French AMX 30 Main Battle Tank
An AMX 30, crewed by French Foreign Legionaires showing the human side of war. Even in war, kit and equipment needs to be maintained, and gun barrels ...
Germany
Click for a larger version of this image German 88mm Anti-Aircraft Gun and Argentine 20mm AA gun
The premier, multi-purpose gun of the second world war, the German 88 was respected and feared wherever it was encountered. A high muzzle velocity, go...
Iraq
Click for a larger version of this image Wrecked Iraqi T72 Tank
The wreck of an Iraqi T72 tank following the US left flanking attack into the Iraqi desert to surround and destroy Sadaam Hussein's Republican Guard u...
Russia
Click for a larger version of this image GAZ-46 Russian amphibious vehicle
The GAZ 46 was inspired by US amphibious vehicles supplied to Russia during the War, but entered service in the 1950's an has been used by many easter...
Click for a larger version of this image Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 - SPS 959
The classic fighter-bomber of the Soviet Cold-War days, this example served with the East German Army Air Force fro 1968 until the late 1980's
Click for a larger version of this image Mil Mi-24 "Hind D"
This impressive Russian combat helicopter has served with 30 countries and saw particular service in Afganistan during the Russian Occupation. This ex...
Sweden
Click for a larger version of this image Bofors 40mm light Anti-Aircraft Gun
The 40mm L/60 automatic anti-aircraft gun was designed in Sweden by Bofors in 1928. It became so successful it was simply known as a 'Bofors gun' and ...
Switzerland
Click for a larger version of this image Swiss Pz 61 Main Battle Tank
These images are of a rare Swiss tank dating from the 1970's. Up to the 1950's, Switzerland relied on imported tanks to furnish their army, but the Fe...
USA
Click for a larger version of this image Desert Storm, Wrecked Bradleys
The wreckage of two US Bradley AFV's of the 2nd Armoured Cavalry Regiment, knocked out during operation Desert Storm, in the 1st Coalition's war again...
Click for a larger version of this image Huey Cobra attack helicopter
A Cobra attack helicopter of the 4th squadron, 2nd Armoured Cavalry.
Click for a larger version of this image Lockheed F-104-G Starfighter 64-17756
Although not popular with the USAF, the F104 (in it's C variant) flew in Vietnam in 1965. It saw most service, however, with European air forces in it...
Click for a larger version of this image M24 Chaffee light tank
Developed during WW2 as a replacement for the out-gunned Stuart Light Tanks, it was designed ito carry a heavier 75mm gun to take on the German armour...
Click for a larger version of this image M561 Gama Goat 6x6 truck
An unusual 6 wheel drive, roll-articulated vehicle designed in the US in the 1970's as an all-terrain transport. It is fully amphibious, and the joint...
Click for a larger version of this image McDonnell F-101-B Voodoo 6-0312
Another iconic 1960's US fighter/interceptor which served with distinction in the photo-reconnaisance role into the 1980's. This example is painted in...
Click for a larger version of this image McDonnell F-4C Phantom II 63-7699
One of the most successful fighter aircraft of the latter 20th Century, the F4 saw service with many airforces across the world including the RAF and ...
Click for a larger version of this image Mine clearing M1A1 Abrams MBT
A good shot of a specialist mine clearance tank of the 2nd Armoured Cavalry Rgt. Taken after the Battle of 73rd Easting, some slight damage to the bar...
Click for a larger version of this image North American F-100-D Super Sabre 54-2174
An iconic fighter-bomber of the Vietnam war era which could carry 7,500lbs of bombs on 6 underwing pylons along with 4 x 20mm cannon mounted in the fu...
Click for a larger version of this image North American F-86 A Sabre 48-0242
Iconic of the Korean War, the F86 Sabre was one of the most successful of the post-WW2 jet fighters and had a kill:loss ration in Korea of 10:1
Click for a larger version of this image North American F-86D Sabre
The evocative Sabre of the Korean War, this was one of the most famous fighters of the late 1940's and 1950's. This is an F86D, the all-weather interc...
Click for a larger version of this image US Armour - Night convoy
Two images of armoured vehicles loaded aboard their transporters being moved into positions prior to attacking Iraqi defences during operation Desert ...
Click for a larger version of this image US Bradley Armoured Fighting Vehicle
These two images show the American Bradley AFV as used by the 2nd Armoured Cavalry and other units in the First Gulf War. The first image shows Iraqi ...
Click for a larger version of this image US M113 APC
An M113 APC of 2nd Armoued Cavalry carrying a heavy mortar section, 'Ghost Troop'. The M113 has proved the US's most adaptable and longest lasting APC...
Click for a larger version of this image US Multi Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
A long distance shot of an MLRS battery providing heavy artillery support during Operation Desert Storm.

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