Target Collection (#2)

An engraving depicting William Henson's design for a steam-powered aeroplane in 1844, 19th (engraving)
5311622 An engraving depicting William Henson's design for a steam-powered aeroplane in 1844, 19th (engraving); (add.info.: g William Henson's design for a steam-powered aeroplane: 1844)

Children playing with a crossbow (chromolitho)
8677273 Children playing with a crossbow (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing with a crossbow)

Method of laying an artillery piece on target using Gunner's scale, paths of trajectories
541539 Method of laying an artillery piece on target using Gunner's scale, paths of trajectories and various ammunition shown. 18th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Targeting
Qing Zhao

The Target
Rayees Rahman

Royal Air Force de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk. XV high-altitude fighter. This is an example of the rare NF Mk. XV with the extended wing-span wings, pressurised cockpit, 70 series Merlin engines

The target. Or sniper's meal 2
Victoria Glinka

The Hon. Artillery Company of London Practising with the Rifle at Seaford, Sussex, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Hon. Artillery Company of London Practising with the Rifle at Seaford, Sussex, 1858. A detachment of the Honourable Artillery Company of London...has been for some days past stationed at Seaford

Meeting of the Worcestershire Archery Society in the Grounds of Lea Castle, Wolverley... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of the Worcestershire Archery Society in the Grounds of Lea Castle, Wolverley, near Kidderminster, 1858. Women shooting with bow and arrow

Plan and arrangements of the rifle-shooting contest on Wimbledon Common, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Plan and arrangements of the rifle-shooting contest on Wimbledon Common, 1860. National Rifle Association event in London

The Battle of La Malmaison; During our artillery fire: explosion of a large French shell... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of La Malmaison; During our artillery fire: explosion of a large French shell on the concrete casemates of the German machine gunners of Mont-des-Singes, 1917

At sea; A sailboat is boarding: during the whole visit, the ship remains under the cannon... 1917. Creator: Unknown
At sea; A sailboat is boarding: during the whole visit, the ship remains under the cannon of a patrol boat, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

Gun practice on board H.M.S. "Brilliant", 1860. Creator: Unknown. Gun practice on board H.M.S
Gun practice on board H.M.S. "Brilliant", 1860. British seamen in the Naval Reserve: scene showing...a gun's crew at lever target-practice - in the act of laying the gun for

Destruction of the Martello Tower, Eastbourne, Sussex, by Sir W. Armstrong's guns, at a... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Destruction of the Martello Tower, Eastbourne, Sussex, by Sir W. Armstrong's guns, at a distance of 1032 yards, 1860. The guns employed were a 40-pounder of 31 cwt. an 80-pounder of 63 cwt

The recent Tir National at Vincennes, near Paris - from a drawing by J. A. Beaucé, 1860. Creator: Smyth
The recent Tir National at Vincennes, near Paris - from a drawing by J. A. Beauce, 1860. The English volunteer and the British officer in undress, with the military attendant carrying his rifle

The Electric Target invented by Lieut. Chevalier, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Electric Target invented by Lieut. Chevalier, 1860. Self-recording target invented by Lieutenant Chevalier of the 1st West India Regiment

View of a tournament school, 1700-1799. Creator: Unknown
View of a tournament school, 1700-1799. Men on horseback doing target practice

Esquisse pour la mairie d'Arcueil-Cachan : Le Tir, 1888. Creator: Paul Albert Baudouin
Esquisse pour la mairie d'Arcueil-Cachan : Le Tir, 1888

The Young White King at the Butts, 1514/1516. Creator: Leonhard Beck
The Young White King at the Butts, 1514/1516

Chase, Diana, Miss, doing archery, 1933 June 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Chase, Diana, Miss, doing archery, 1933 June 22

Chase, Diana, Miss, doing archery, 1933 June 22. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Chase, Diana, Miss, doing archery, 1933 June 22

Portrait d'un maître et de son élève, c1700. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portrait d'un maitre et de son eleve, c1700

Grand National Archery Meeting on the Race-Ground, Shrewsbury, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Grand National Archery Meeting on the Race-Ground, Shrewsbury, 1854. During the shooting of the arrows at the hundred yards distance, and which occupied until nearly two o'clock

Takata Riding Grounds (Takata no baba), from the series “One Hundred Famous...”, 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Takata Riding Grounds (Takata no baba), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Takata Riding Grounds (Takata no baba), from the series “One Hundred Famous...”, 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Takata Riding Grounds (Takata no baba), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857

Ladies at Archery, n.d. Creator: William McTaggart
Ladies at Archery, n.d

Pheasant and Hunter, 1825-1877. Creator: Charles B Newhouse
Pheasant and Hunter, 1825-1877

Target
Thoth Adan

Second Annual Competition of the Edinburgh and Midlothian Rifle Association, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Second Annual Competition of the Edinburgh and Midlothian Rifle Association, [Scotland], 1862. The ranges this year were on a lower level

HMAS Yarra - River-Class Torpedo Destroyer
Royal Australian Navy - HMAS Yarra / HMS Yarra, a River-Class Torpedo Destroyer, making way at speed, on the River Clyde during manufacturers trials in 1910. Yarra was built by William Denny & Bros

Photograph of Target PH, Northolt (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Origin of croquet and billiards, 14th century
Game played with ball, stick, hoop and target (the origin of billiards and croquet), 14th century. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Battle of the Oued Zarga, Medjez El Bab Road. When they had gained their immediate objective, the hill town of Chaouach, the 1st Army put out patrols to discover the extent of the the German retreat

Lady archers at Beddington Park, Friday 28th June 1907

Bob Thomson, deputy site manager celebrating safety success. For the first time in 30 years, ICI Wilton works has for a month churned out chemicals nonstop without an accident

Radioplane OQ-19D aerial target. The OQ-19 was a low-speed target used for gun and missile anti-aircraft training. Radioplane, a division of the Northrop Corporation

Royal Navy - de Havilland DH. 82 Queen Bee K8671
Royal Navy - de Havilland DH.82 Queen Bee K8671 (msn 5204), being recovered by cruiser HMS Newcastle after a live-fire anti-aircraft gunnery practice

United states Navy - Grumman F7F-2D Tigercat 80335
United States Navy - Grumman F7F-2D Tigercat 80335 of VU-3 at Miramar NAS. Built as an F7F-2N, the majority of the -2Ns, including 80335

Naked archers shooting at a target attached to a herm, Cupid sleeping below, possibly an allegory related to vice, ca. 1540-60

Short S. 38 - SA. 1 Sturgeon S. 1 RK797
Short S.38/SA.1 Sturgeon S.1 RK797, the first prototype of a new carrier-borne strike and reconnaissance aircraft for the Royal Navy

Titanine Aircraft Finishes, 1941. Creator: Unknown
Titanine Aircraft Finishes, 1941. Second World War advertisement for aircraft finishes made by Titanine Ltd of Colindale, London: Supplied for over 25 years

The Agincourt Target, experimented on by the Mackay Gun, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Agincourt Target, experimented on by the Mackay Gun, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. J. Wilson of tests on...the gun invented by Mr

Police demonstrate a water cannon equipped vehicle at the compound of the Police Tactical Unit in Hong Kong, China August 12, 2019. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

HMS Exeter is shown towing the splash target for the bombing runs of the Sea Harriers of 801 NAS from HMS Illustrious. Having spent two years embarking periodically in HMS Invincible as

Summer, Travel, Vacation and Holiday concept - Wooden pier between sunset in Phuket, Thailand

Golden eyes on the hunt
Yves Adams

Point of Balance
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Retro Landscape
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"From the skies of Berlin to the heart of Scotland, targets have always played a vital role in history. In 1943, RAF Bombers soared over Berlin, their sights set on strategic targets that would change the course of the Second World War. Fast forward to 1869, where curling enthusiasts aimed for precision on icy Scottish rinks, perfecting their aim with every slide. Even in 1822, archery meetings brought together skilled marksmen who honed their accuracy and focus. Meanwhile, military aircraft cockpits became command centers for pilots aiming at enemy positions during intense battles. Deep underground in Markham Colliery mineshafts, miners skillfully hit their target veins of coal to fuel industries. On shooting ranges worldwide, soldiers diligently practiced target practice to sharpen their skills and protect lives on the battlefield. Royal Air Force display posters showcased aerial acrobatics and pinpoint accuracy as pilots showcased their mastery over targets from above. In another era altogether, Colt Guns and Rifles became synonymous with hitting bullseyes both on hunting expeditions and competitive shooting events. Even French soldiers relied on sniping techniques to precisely eliminate threats from afar. Imagine a rooftop rifle range where urban sharpshooters took aim at distant marks while surrounded by city skylines - a testament to human precision amidst bustling landscapes. And even love found its way into targeting imagery during WWII when Valentines Day cards expressed sentiments like 'You are my target, ' symbolizing affectionate aims straight from the heart. " Through time and across various contexts - be it war or sport - "target" has remained an enduring symbol of focus, determination, skillfulness, and sometimes even romance.