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Automatic 25mm gun firing from the bow of a warship.

Sailors firing a .50cal machine gun at a target.

Rounds splash around a remote controlled target boat.

Round splashes straddle a target at sea.

Today is St Barbara’s Day, and she is the Patron Saint of Gunners. To mark the day, here are some photos of gunnery exercises onboard HMCS Margaret Brooke during Op Nanook 2022. A privilege to watch but LOUD! #photography #gunnery #navalgunnery #royalcanadiannavy #hmcsmargaretbrooke #opnanook