Tactical Collection (page 5)

The Battlefield of Blenheim, c1895, (1903). From Social England, Volume IV, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]

Unfix Bayonet 3rd Motion, 1798 (1909). Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Unfix Bayonet 3rd Motion, 1798 (1909). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

The Light Infantry (1846), c1846 (1909). Artists: Unknown, William Walker
The Light Infantry (1846), c1846 (1909). Light infantry (or skirmishers) are soldiers whose job was to provide a skirmishing screen ahead of the main body of infantry

A Game of Chess, 1948. Artist: George Cruikshank
A Game of Chess, 1948. From British Chess, by Kenneth Matthews. [Collins, London, 1948]. (Colorised black and white print)

Eighteenth-Century Chessmen in Blue and White Stoneware, 1948. From British Chess, by Kenneth Matthews. [Collins, London, 1948]

Seventeenth-Century Ivory Chessmen and Board, 1948. From British Chess, by Kenneth Matthews. [Collins, London, 1948]

A Game at Chess: Lord Grey Playing William IV, 1948. Artist: John Doyle
A Game at Chess: Lord Grey Playing William IV, 1948. From British Chess, by Kenneth Matthews. [Collins, London, 1948]

Turned Them Round And Poured Grape and Chain-Shot Into The Rear Of The Victorious British, 1902. Artist: AP
Turned Them Round And Poured Grape and Chain-Shot Into The Rear Of The Victorious British, 1902. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. I

Civilis, Tutor, Classicus, ende andere Triersche comen t samen secretelyck in een borghers huys bin Artist
Civilis, Tutor, Classicus, ende andere Triersche comen t samen secretelyck in een borghers huys binnen Ceulen ?, 1612. Illustration depicting an episode from the Batavian rebellion leaded by Gaius

Preparation: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Preparation - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Its not the will to win that matters. Its the will to prepare to win that matters. ~ Paul Bear Bryant

1S91 Radar for the SA-6 Gainful missile system
1S91 (SURN vehicle, NATO designation Straight Flush) with the radar for the SA-6 Gainful system, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic

Soldiers during World War One sychronising their watches with a clock mounted on a post in the camp. This was vital to obtain unanimity of movement and perfect co-operation before an attack

Engraving depicting a reconstructed Roman ballista, an engine used by ancient Romans to fire arrows. Dated 19th century

Airstrip B3 Memorial, Free French Sqns, Ste Croix
The first Free French planes landed here on Liberated soil on 13 June 1944 as part of 2nd Tactical Airforce RAF. Present at the unveiling of the Memorial Area was Wing Cdr Johnnie Johnson

Mareth Line, Tunisia, by G. H. Davis
A large-scale contour map of the complicated Mareth Line in Tunisia, North Africa, where General Montgomery stated that the enemys fate would be decided

Intelligence: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Intelligence - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: If you do not know others and do now know yourself, you will be in danger in every single battle. ~ Sun Tzu

Solution: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Solution - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: To every problem there is already a solution whether you know it or not. ~ Grenville Kleiser

U. S. Army soldiers power-up a MIM-104 Patriot Missile System
August 29, 2009 - U.S. Army soldiers power-up a MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia

Combined Civil Defence exercise, WW2
Civil defence rescue workers carrying a casualty from the exercise site. A policewoman and a nurse are with the rescue team

Japanese Vice-Admiral Togo and Signal men. Heihachiro, Marquis Togo (1838 - 1934) - Japanese naval commander whose defeat of the Russian fleet at Tsushima (in May 1905 - interestingly)

Plotting room at the Royal Naval tactical school, Greenwich
At the Royal Naval tactical school, Greenwich: WRENS plotting the movements of opposed fleets on a transparent screen. 1947

Fiesler Fi 156 Storch-used for tactical reconnaissance and special operations

WW1 - Scene at a German HQ - Moving flags on a map Date: 1914

Lieut. -General Sir David Henderson by Percival Anderson
Lieutenant General Sir David Henderson KCB, KCVO, DSO, LLD (11 August 1862 17 August 1921), British Army officer who came to be considered as the leading authority on tactical intelligence during

Tactical Developments by Bruce Bairnsfather
Tactical Developments Private 9998 Blobs has always thought a machine for imitating the sound of ration parties (and thus drawing fire) an excellent idea, but simply hates his evening for working it

WORLD WAR II. German army tactical exercises

An E-2C Hawkeye aircraft flies over the Pacific Ocean
November 20, 2012 - An E-2C Hawkeye aircraft flies over the Pacific Ocean near Ventura, California

Talon remote-controlled robot investigates an improvised explosive device
Naval Support Activity, Bahrain, March 6, 2012 - A Talon remote-controlled robot investigates a simulated improvised explosive device during an emergency response training event

The Spirit of Denali flies over the Alaska Range
June 11, 2007 - The Spirit of Denali flies over the Alaska Range en route to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs fly over mountainous landscape
April 24, 2007 - A-10 Thunderbolt IIs break over the Pacific Alaska Range Complex and one aircraft drops a flare during live-fire training

Explosive ordnance disposal technician investigates an IED
Naval Support Activity, Bahrain, March 6, 2012 - Senior Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician investigates a simulated improvised explosive device during an emergency response training event

Pararescuemen perform a static-line jump out of a C-130 Hercules over water near Kadena Air Base, Japan

Air crewmen wave from their F-14D Tomcat as they taxi
Virginia Beach, Virginia, September 16, 2005 - Air crewmen wave from their F-14D Tomcat as they taxi at the conclusion of their tactical flight demonstration at 2005 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show

An RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle positioned on its catapult
April 4, 2011 - An RQ-7 Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) positioned on its trailer-mounted pneumatic catapult at an airfield near Wellton, Arizona

Sailors carry stretchers in response to a mass casualty drill
Pacific Ocean, May 6, 2013 - Sailors carry stretchers in response to a mass casualty drill on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz

A C-130 Hercules is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean

A CV-22 Osprey flies over a C-130 Hercules
April 30, 2007 - A CV-22 Osprey flies over a C-130 Hercules at the air tanker base in New Mexico

Members of the Mexican Navy approach a German combat support ship
April 26, 2009 - A Mexican boarding team member climbs onto the deck of the German navy combat support ship Frankfurt Am Main (A 1412)

Jedburghs get instructions from briefing officer in London flat, England, ca. 1944

MV-22B Ospreys fly over U. S. Navy Hospital Corpsman as he acts as an injured pilot
Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, October 23, 2007- MV-22B Ospreys fly over a U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman as he acts as an injured pilot waiting to be rescued during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft

A CV-22 Osprey prepares to take off as an A-10 Thunderbolt II flies overhead
A CV-22 Osprey, a tilt-rotor aircraft, prepares to take off as an A-10 Thunderbolt II flies overhead. The two aircraft flew together recently as part of training opportunity at Hurlburt Field, Florida

A RQ-8A Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle in flight
St. Inigoes, Maryland, June 27, 2005 - A RQ-8A Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV)

A line of C-130 Hercules taxi at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
November 18, 2009 - A line of C-130 Hercules taxi during a Mobility Air Forces Exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

Pararescuemen jump out the back of a C-130 Hercules
September 24, 2008 - Pararescuemen jump out the back of a C-130 Hercules during jump training over southwestern Germany

Airman performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130 Hercules
Ramstein Air Base, Germany, September 18, 2008 - United States Air Force Airman performs a pre-flight inspection on a C-130 Hercules

Santa arrives by a C-130 Hercules
Ramstein Air Base, Germany, December 12, 2004 - Santa arrives by a C-130 Hercules

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"Tactical Excellence: A Journey Through Aviation History" U. S. Air Force C-17 Globemasters soar through the skies, showcasing their strategic capabilities and unrivaled versatility. Reflecting on a bygone era, a World War Two recruitment poster inspires bravery and patriotism in the face of adversity. The Boer War's Tweebosch battle serves as a poignant reminder ingenuity and resilience in challenging circumstances. An A10 Thunderbolt II gracefully maneuvers down Bagram Air Field, embodying power and precision in every taxi. USAFE F-111F stationed at RAF Lakenheath symbolizes international cooperation and joint military operations for enhanced tactical effectiveness. Cutting-edge technology takes flight as a U. S Army RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aerial vehicle soars above, revolutionizing reconnaissance strategies. Witness the breathtaking sight of a C-17 Globemaster III releasing flares over the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean - an awe-inspiring display of defensive tactics. With unwavering determination, an A-10 Thunderbolt II emerges from Whiteman Air Force Base's hot pit, ready to take on any mission that lies ahead. Celebrating the legacy of Air Vice Marshal Sir Arthur Mary Coningham - his visionary leadership shaped tactical aviation forevermore. Douglas R5D-3 Skymaster 56549 City of London stands tall as a testament to logistical prowess during critical times in history. A P-51 Mustang, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-15 Eagle, and A-10 Thunderbolt II unite in formation - an extraordinary showcase of diverse aircraft working together tactically. The Supermarine Swift FR. 5 7712M-WK281 exemplifies speed and agility while pushing boundaries with cutting-edge design. In this captivating journey through aviation history, we witness how these tactical elements have shaped the skies and continue to inspire future generations of warriors.