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[–] stopdropandprole@lemmy.world 58 points 1 week ago (8 children)

The photo was taken by the Irish photographer Colman Doyle. The original caption: “A woman IRA volunteer on active service in West Belfast with an AR18 assault rifle”.
The IRA regularly conducted “show of arms” displays, showing off their modern and numerous weapons.

source: rarehistoryphotos.com

[–] Bellingdog@lemmy.world 26 points 1 week ago (7 children)

Pardon me, I believe you mean SIR Arthur Colman Doyle.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 5 points 1 week ago

Fuck the British monarchy and its titles.

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