Armed Forces Collection

Rime of the Ancient Mariner - I shot Albatross
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore of a scene from the Rime of the Ancient Mariner, With my crossbow I shot the Albatross. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is the longest major poem by the English poet

The Military Tattoo, Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States of America, North America

USS Randolph underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults, 1962
February 27, 1962 - USS Randolph (CVS-15) underway at sea with two S2F airplanes on its catapults

Large circular aerial at RAF Chicksands, a communications centre operated by the U.S. Air Force, near Shefford, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Wessex helicopter winching up survivior in rescue from sea

Grenadier Guards, famous the world over, are now, as part of their mechanisation, equipped with motor cycles on which tommy guns are mounted

Two Royal Australian Air Force F / A-18 Hornets
February 13, 2013 - Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets form up in preparation to conduct in-flight refueling while participating in Cope North 13 near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

A British Army Foden 6x6 heavy recovery vehicle

Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
The Australian War Memorial is Australias national memorial to the members of its armed forces and supporting organisations who have died or participated in wars involving the Commonwealth of

Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States of America, North America

Vercingetorix surrendering to Julius Caesar
Illustration of a Vercingetorix surrendering to Julius Caesar

American M1 Abrams army tank with soldier in the hatch by machine gun

Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2 of the Royal Air Force taken on its base at RAF Kinloss, Scotland

Soldiers at Trooping the Colour 2012, The Queens Birthday Parade, Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Unimog truck of the Belgian Army

War In Vietnam
Marines of G Company, 4th Marines are pictured climbing a hill in preparation for attack against the North Vietnamese. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)

Portrait of a guard in a bearskin busby standing in front of a sentry box outside Buckingham Palace, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Beefeaters from the Tower of London
Yeomen Warders of the Tower of London, popularly known as the Beefeaters, are ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London. The Graphic, 1888

Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon from the Royal Air Force at full afterburner during takeoff
Eurofighter EF2000 Typhoon from the Royal Air Force taken at full afterburner during takeoff at the Farnborough Air Show 2010

Battle of Britain memorial near Folkestone, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bagpipe Player
24th September 1955: A bagpipe player of Princess Louises Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders wearing the Sutherland tartan at Stirling in Scotland

Trooping the Colour, Horseguards Parade, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Horse Guards at Trooping the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Trooping the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Petty Officers and Seamen of the Royal Navy, 1891
Vintage colour engraving of Petty Officers and Seamen of the British Royal Navy, dressed in various styles of military uniform. The Graphic, 1891

Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson
Engraving From 1873 Featuring Lord Nelson Who Was An Officer In The British Royal Navy. He Is Missing An Eye And An Arm From Injuries In Battle. Lord Nelson Lived From 1758 Until 1805

RAF Scramble
RAF fighter pilots run for their planes. (Photo by Reg Speller/Getty Images)

U. S. Navy SEALs combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules
U.S. Navy SEAL combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from a C-130 Hercules

Special operations forces soldier equipped with night vision and an HK416 assault rifle

Queens Guards, London, England, UK

Naval Battle on the Mississippi, 1861 Civil War Engraving
Engraving of the great Naval battle on the Mississippi, passage of the Second Division of the Federal Squadron past St. Philip, April 24, 1862

Battle of Gettysburg Map, July 3, 1863 Civil War Engraving
Engraving of the Map of the Battle of Gettysburgs, Pennsylvania, July 3, 1863 Civil War Engraving from Famous Leaders and Battle Scenes of the Civil War, Published in 1864

Illustration Of Black Union Regiment, Civil War, 1860s
Recruitment illustration of a Black Union regiment of soldiers and their White commanding officer, labeled Come and join us, brothers, 1860s. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Unimog truck of the Belgian Army

American Civil War print featuring the Battle of Missionary Ridge
Vintage American Civil War print featuring the Battle of Missionary Ridge, which took place during the Chattanooga Campaign

Civvy Street
26th January 1946: Egerton Savory, whose progress during World War II was documented by Picture Post, returning home after being demobbed from the army, the day he dreamed of if full of doubts

Europe, UK, England, London, Queens Life Guard (Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment) on duty at Horse Guards. Ceremonial royal guard in uniform

The Mayor of Reading, Councillor W. E. C. McIlroy, inspecting members of the Auxiliary
The Mayor of Reading, Councillor W.E.C. McIlroy, inspecting members of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) at a display in the city centre during the Second World War. 11th June 1942

Ancient Egypt warrior army
Illustration of a Ancient Egypt warrior army

Practice: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Practice - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect. ~ Vince Lombardi

Turkish Army UH-60 Blackhawk for Speical Forces during Exercise Isik 2016, Konya, Turkey

Tornado GR4 of the Royal Air Force at RAF Lossiemouth
Tornado GR4 of the Royal Air Force on the airbase at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland

Smoke and dust billow upward during a successful attack by United States Army Air Force B-17 Flying Fortresses, after five minutes of concentrated bombing on Toulon harbour

Sergeant S. W. Loader of New Barnet climbs into his Spitfire to join a Channel sweep
Sergeant S.W. Loader of New Barnet climbs into his Spitfire to join a Channel sweep during the Second World War. February 1944

Daylight attack on the power station at Pont A Vendin and the factories at La Basse in enemy occupied Northern France during the Second World War

General Themistocles
illustration of a General Themistocles

DANIEL MACLISE Wellington and Blucher battle waterloo
The Meeting of Wellington and BlAOEcher after the Battle of Waterloo

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"Armed Forces: A Glimpse into History and Valor" Step back in time to witness the Attack of the Ulster Division on 1 July 1916, a haunting image captured by James Prinsep Beadle in the 1930s. The bravery and sacrifice of these soldiers echo through generations. Feel the energy and pride as you immerse yourself in The Military Tattoo, an awe-inspiring display of precision and skill that showcases the strength of our armed forces. Stand in solemn reverence alongside a Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Their memory lives on forever. Marvel at USS Randolph underway at sea with two S2F airplanes poised on its catapults in 1962. This powerful image symbolizes naval supremacy and technological advancement. Discover secrets hidden within RAF Chicksands' large circular aerial, a communications center operated by U personnel. Witness firsthand how intelligence plays a vital role in safeguarding nations. Admire Two Royal Australian Air Force F / A-18 Hornets soaring through the skies, representing modern air power's agility and strength. These aircraft are guardians of our skies. Witness heroism unfold as a Wessex helicopter winches up survivors during a daring rescue from treacherous seas. Our armed forces go above and beyond to protect lives even amidst adversity. Uncover history's forgotten heroes with The Westland Lysander from 1941—an enigmatic creation whose creator remains unknown but whose impact is undeniable. Remember those unsung warriors who fought valiantly behind enemy lines. Reflect upon Samuel Taylor Coleridge's Rime of Ancient Mariner - I shot Albatross—a timeless reminder that actions have consequences even amid turbulent times when moral compasses may waver. Pay homage to Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze's iconic painting Washington Crossing the Delaware from 1851—a testament to leadership, resilience, and the unwavering spirit of our armed forces.