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British Military Leaders Portraits

Black and white portraits of British Air Force officials in uniform, showcasing their rank and medals, reflecting mid-20th century military attire.

Vice-Chief of Air Staff: Air Chief Marshal The Hon. Sir Ralph A. Cochrane, G.B.E., K.C.B., A.F.C., A.D.C. (Member Air Council). April 1, 1951.
Vice-Chief of Air Staff: Air Chief Marshal The Hon. Sir Ralph A. Cochrane, G.B.E., K.C.B., A.F.C., A.D.C. (Member Air Council). April 1, 1951.
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Portrait photography of Captain H. Antoni Motifs: Portrait photography of Captain H. Antoni, division manager at Kalmar fly fleet, F 12, 1948-1949.
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Bayotened 4 Japs ***** M.C. -- Latest picture of ***** Singh Randhawa, M.C., who won the ***** for an assault on the Palel, Tamu Road, in which he bayotened four Japs. He led his men against an enemy post, and captured it. Every Jap was killed. January 25, 1945. (Photo by Interservices Public Relations Directorate).
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Top: Flight Lieutenant Caesar Hull of No. 43 Squadron RAF at Wick, Caithness, 1940. Bottom: Royal Australian Air Force pilot Paterson Clarence Hughes, 1940.
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Werner Baumbach (27th December 1916 - 20th October 1953) was part of the German 'Luftwaffe' (Airforce) during the Second World War. Dated c1940
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Liu Bocheng (1892 - 1986) Chinese Communist military commander and Marshal of the People's Liberation Army.
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CDR Elizabeth K. Ledbetter, USN (covered). Country: Unknown
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Reserve Second Lieutenant Flyer KL / Coat of Arms of Military Aviation H. (Harke) Nienhuis, born on 19-8-1908 in Voorburg. Nienhuis belonged to a group of kites that had been placed for 1940 as an adspiring reserve officer KL at the flight courses in Haamstede and Souburg. After their evacuation to England, they were posted by 1-9-1940 at the KM as ADSP. CMR. They received their further primary training at the MLD Fly School Morokrembangan / Surabaya. M.i.v. 1-6-1941 followed their appointment to reserve second lieutenant kite at the weapon of military aviation. The group left by 5-9-1941 Batavia with destination UK, where the continued flight training in RAF connection took place. As of 1-4-1942, they were assigned the GMVB, after which they were classified as OVL3 kmR at 320 Squadron. Nienhuis became commander by 1-12-1944 commander of military transport plane department T.B.V. The military authority in the Netherlands.
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US Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) Captain (CPT) Cockhill, Commander, A/Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion (LAR), poses for a photograph at Camp Pendleton, California (CA), in preparation for mobilization in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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NATO Women at SHAPE. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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Field Marshal Thanom Kittikachorn (August 11, 1911 - June 16, 2004) was a military dictator of Thailand. A staunch anti-Communist, Thanom oversaw a decade of military rule in Thailand from 1963 to 1973, until public protests which exploded into violence forced him to step down. His return from exile in 1976 sparked protests which led to a massacre of demonstrators, followed by a military coup. In October 1976, Thanom returned to Thailand as a novice monk at Wat Bowonniwet. His return triggered student protests which took place on the campus of Thammasat University. The far right, aided by government security forces, stormed the campus and massacred protesters on 6 October 1976. That evening, the military again seized power from the elected civilian government. Thanom soon left the monkhood but never took a role in politics again. Later in his life, he made an effort to rehabilitate his tarnished image and recover properties that had been seized when he was overthrown. In March 1999, Th
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The Women's Royal Naval Service on the Home Front, 1917-1918 A portrait of Miss Isobel Crowdy, the Assistant Director Inspector of Training WRNS, at her desk.
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Col E.S. Bowe, Deputy Matron-in-Chief, LHQ. January 1, 1955.
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Anefo photo collection. Explanation defense budget Secr. gene. (R) Huyser (Chef Def. Staff). September 16, 1988
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DA-SC-85-00899. Country: Unknown