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Background imageExplosion Collection: Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmundson as the Dangerous Brothers on Saturday Live

Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmundson as the Dangerous Brothers on Saturday Live. 28th March 1986

Background imageExplosion Collection: The moment of detonation of the second test of Britains Hydrogen bomb

The moment of detonation of the second test of Britains Hydrogen bomb. As seen by members of the press and naval ratings aboard HMS Alert 35 miles offshore of Malden Island

Background imageExplosion Collection: The nuclear mushroom cloud rising over the Japanese city of Nagasaki following

The nuclear mushroom cloud rising over the Japanese city of Nagasaki following the dropping of the plutonium implosion bomb codenamed Fat Man on the city on the 9th August 1945

Background imageExplosion Collection: Escapologist Mike Costello known as Blondini seen here being blown up in a box by his

Escapologist Mike Costello known as Blondini seen here being blown up in a box by his wife Sally. August 1973

Background imageExplosion Collection: The demolition of the 60-year-old Rising Sun Colliery, Wallsend in 1974

The demolition of the 60-year-old Rising Sun Colliery, Wallsend in 1974

Background imageExplosion Collection: General Bernard Montgomery seen here posing for a photograph on the El Alamein

General Bernard Montgomery seen here posing for a photograph on the El Alamein battlefield quite unconcerned about enemy shells falling close behind him November 1942

Background imageExplosion Collection: Eight people died in a gas explosion in London yesterday morning

Eight people died in a gas explosion in London yesterday morning. A further seven people were injured in the blast, which destroyed a block of flats three storeys high, in Putney

Background imageExplosion Collection: The Royal Berkshire Regiment in training. (Picture

The Royal Berkshire Regiment in training. (Picture) Infantry and Bren Gun Carriers advancing under realistic conditions. 22nd June 1942

Background imageExplosion Collection: Skua planes of the Fleet Air Arm attack oil tanks and the jetty at Dolvik, near Bergen

Skua planes of the Fleet Air Arm attack oil tanks and the jetty at Dolvik, near Bergen, Norway. August 1940

Background imageExplosion Collection: Mosquito fighters of RAF Coastal Command intercept and destroy nine German torpedo

Mosquito fighters of RAF Coastal Command intercept and destroy nine German torpedo bombers near the Scottish coast after an anti-shipping sortie in the Kattegat

Background imageExplosion Collection: A German tank is destroyed in desert during the Second World War. 8th November 1942

A German tank is destroyed in desert during the Second World War. 8th November 1942

Background imageExplosion Collection: A German bomb explodes on a British ship of the R royal Navy during an engagement in

A German bomb explodes on a British ship of the R royal Navy during an engagement in the Mediterranean Sea during the Second World War. 2nd June 1941

Background imageExplosion Collection: RAF Beaufighters attack oil storage tanks at Sadaing Tank Farm, Yonangyaung, Burma

RAF Beaufighters attack oil storage tanks at Sadaing Tank Farm, Yonangyaung, Burma. World War Two. No actual year given for this picture, but Mirrorpix will suggest 1943

Background imageExplosion Collection: R. A. F. daylight attack enemy ships at Rotterdam port, Holland

R. A. F. daylight attack enemy ships at Rotterdam port, Holland
R.A.F. daylight attack enemy ships at Rotterdam port, Holland. Picture taken 1st September 1941

Background imageExplosion Collection: Russians attack a German position during the Second World War. 17th April 1942

Russians attack a German position during the Second World War. 17th April 1942

Background imageExplosion Collection: Attack on barracks near Mellaha, Libya by the R. A. F. 29th November 1941

Attack on barracks near Mellaha, Libya by the R. A. F. 29th November 1941
Attack on barracks near Mellaha, Libya by the R.A.F. 29th November 1941

Background imageExplosion Collection: A British shell finds its mark at Fort Maddalena during the Second World War

A British shell finds its mark at Fort Maddalena during the Second World War. Circa August 1940

Background imageExplosion Collection: Depth charges straddling the U-boat U-266 during an attack by a Handley Page Halifax GR

Depth charges straddling the U-boat U-266 during an attack by a Handley Page Halifax GR Mk II of No.58 Squadron in the Bay of Biscay, 15 May 1943

Background imageExplosion Collection: Motorised infantry move through enemy minefields whilst under artillery fire

Motorised infantry move through enemy minefields whilst under artillery fire. 29th October 1942

Background imageExplosion Collection: Australian troops dig in to foxholes around El Alamein. 17th July 1942

Australian troops dig in to foxholes around El Alamein. 17th July 1942

Background imageExplosion Collection: British infantry take cover from a bomb near El Alamein. 5th August 1942

British infantry take cover from a bomb near El Alamein. 5th August 1942

Background imageExplosion Collection: British assault troops land on Walcheren at dawn on 1 November 1944 the first stage of

British assault troops land on Walcheren at dawn on 1 November 1944 the first stage of Operation Infatuate. The landings were supported by fire from British warships

Background imageExplosion Collection: Demolition by Royal Canadian Engineers of a wireless station in the Svalbard Islands

Demolition by Royal Canadian Engineers of a wireless station in the Svalbard Islands during the Spitzbergen Raid. 3rd September 1941

Background imageExplosion Collection: Three stills from a film taken from Avro Lancaster Mark I, DV380 AJ-N, of No

Three stills from a film taken from Avro Lancaster Mark I, DV380 AJ-N, of No. 617 Squadron RAF, flown by the Squadron commander, Wing Commander G L Cheshire

Background imageExplosion Collection: British advance south of Caumont. A Bren gun crew move cautiously forward through

British advance south of Caumont. A Bren gun crew move cautiously forward through the devastated village of Jurques. Circa August 1944

Background imageExplosion Collection: Allied troops make their way inland after landing in Rangoon

Allied troops make their way inland after landing in Rangoon. (Picture) An explosion fills the air with debris as Allied troops make their way inland in Rangoon during Second World War. 18th May 1945

Background imageExplosion Collection: Fire burning at the Creditual Minier plant in Romania after a 9th Airforce

Fire burning at the Creditual Minier plant in Romania after a 9th Airforce, US bombing raid over Ploiești, Romania on 1st August 1943 Picture taken circa 1st August 1943

Background imageExplosion Collection: A mine exploded in the north sea by machine gun fire from British reconnaissance aircraft

A mine exploded in the north sea by machine gun fire from British reconnaissance aircraft. 4th May 1940

Background imageExplosion Collection: British destroyer dropping depth charges at Catania. Answering a call from

British destroyer dropping depth charges at Catania. Answering a call from the army a British battleship hurled tons of shells at enemy troops at Catania. Circa 1940s

Background imageExplosion Collection: At least 36 bombs explode during a successful raid on the docks at Den Helder in Holland

At least 36 bombs explode during a successful raid on the docks at Den Helder in Holland by RAF Ventura planes on the 23rd of December 1942

Background imageExplosion Collection: The crater which was approximately 20 ft deep by 30 ft in diameter

The crater which was approximately 20 ft deep by 30 ft in diameter. Mystery explosion, Stanely Road, Chiswick, London. 9th September 1944

Background imageExplosion Collection: Bombing Raid on Burma Front. Photograph taken from one of the attacking

Bombing Raid on Burma Front. Photograph taken from one of the attacking liberators during the raid shows the brilliant glare of an ammunition dump that blew up

Background imageExplosion Collection: A salvo of bombs dropping into the sea off a South East coast town during Second World

A salvo of bombs dropping into the sea off a South East coast town during Second World War. 14th August 1940

Background imageExplosion Collection: Gallant London Fire Service. During a recent air raid incendiary bombs fell in

Gallant London Fire Service. During a recent air raid incendiary bombs fell in London causing some fires which were soon extinguished by the splendid work of Londons firemen

Background imageExplosion Collection: Beau-fighters Torpedo Emery Ships. (Picture) two heavily laden merchant ships were

Beau-fighters Torpedo Emery Ships. (Picture) two heavily laden merchant ships were hit by torpedoes and at least three others, in addition to all five in the escort vessels

Background imageExplosion Collection: Sabotage of the Artillery Park at Grenoble on the night of 13th / 14th November 1943 by

Sabotage of the Artillery Park at Grenoble on the night of 13th / 14th November 1943 by the French Resistance. Detonations were put in position near some 30 tons of powder

Background imageExplosion Collection: Fleet air arm over Norwegian coast. Skua aircraft of the fleet air arm attack on an

Fleet air arm over Norwegian coast. Skua aircraft of the fleet air arm attack on an emery supply ship off the Norwegian coast

Background imageExplosion Collection: Skuas of the fleet air arm attack oil tanks and Admiralty Jetty at Dolvik near Bergen

Skuas of the fleet air arm attack oil tanks and Admiralty Jetty at Dolvik near Bergen, as announced in Admiralty communique on August 8th. All our aircraft returned safely

Background imageExplosion Collection: Fleet Air Arm Shatter Emery Convoy. As the aircraft turned for home a troopship

Fleet Air Arm Shatter Emery Convoy. As the aircraft turned for home a troopship (centre, near shore) with bows only showing, is still burning, hiding an armed trawler on fire. Circa August 1940

Background imageExplosion Collection: Some fighters of an eastern escort carrier make their first kill

Some fighters of an eastern escort carrier make their first kill. (Picture) View from the carrier a escorting destroyer put up a smoke screen. 27th May 1945

Background imageExplosion Collection: Secretary of State for Education and Science Keith Joseph at the Conservative Party

Secretary of State for Education and Science Keith Joseph at the Conservative Party Conference, Brighton, following an IRA bomb explosion at the Grand Hotel, where the party members were staying

Background imageExplosion Collection: Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and husband Denis at the Conservative Party Conference

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and husband Denis at the Conservative Party Conference, Brighton, following an IRA bomb explosion at the Grand Hotel, where the party members were staying

Background imageExplosion Collection: Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at the Conservative Party Conference, Brighton

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at the Conservative Party Conference, Brighton, following an IRA bomb explosion at the Grand Hotel, where the party members were staying. 13th October 1984

Background imageExplosion Collection: Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher speaks at the Conservative Party Conference, Brighton

Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher speaks at the Conservative Party Conference, Brighton, following an IRA bomb explosion at the Grand Hotel, where the party members were staying. 13th October 1984

Background imageExplosion Collection: A mushroom cloud rises over the Pacific moments after the detonation of Britain

A mushroom cloud rises over the Pacific moments after the detonation of Britains second Hydrogen bomb. As seen by members of the press

Background imageExplosion Collection: Members of the press and naval ratings aboard HMS Alert 35 miles offshore of Malden

Members of the press and naval ratings aboard HMS Alert 35 miles offshore of Malden Island, Kiribati. Seen here dressed in protective suits known as Goon Suits

Background imageExplosion Collection: A Sunderland aircraft of 422 Sqn RCAF from RAF Castle Archdale seen here attacking German

A Sunderland aircraft of 422 Sqn RCAF from RAF Castle Archdale seen here attacking German U-boat U-625 in the North Atlantic west of Ireland 10th March 1944 Picture shows

Background imageExplosion Collection: The bombardment of Cherbourg as seen from H. M.s Enterprise. Captain H. T. W Grant DSO, RCN

The bombardment of Cherbourg as seen from H. M.s Enterprise. Captain H. T. W Grant DSO, RCN
The bombardment of Cherbourg as seen from H.M.S Enterprise. Captain H.T.W Grant DSO, RCN. The bombardment which is reported to have silenced serial forts. 27th June 1944



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