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View a selection on images from a day with the Hampden shoot in Buckinhamshire
View a selection of images from the Hampden shoot in Buckinghamshire
A drive at Hampden shoot
The Gun party setting off
Hitting a high pigeon with his first shot of the day was the perfect start for James Oliver
An ancient but serviceable Bedford truck transports the beaters to the start of each drive
Charles Oliver makes his contribution to the gamecart
Eric Cross, headkeeper, and Keith McKechnie (left)
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