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Historic Naval Operations and Aircraft

Black-and-white images depicting historical naval operations, including aircraft and ships in action during World War II, showcasing the maritime military heritage.

Dutch Destroyer H.M.L.N.S "Banckert" exercises with ***** Jervis Bay. February 24, 1951.
Dutch Destroyer H.M.L.N.S "Banckert" exercises with ***** Jervis Bay. February 24, 1951.
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The Royal Navy during the Second World War- Madagascar, April - May 1942 A Grumman Martlet fighter of 888 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm from the aircraft carrier FORMIDABLE flying over HMS WARSPITE while circling to land during operations round Madagascar. The force left Colombo on 24 April and put into the Seychelles on 1 May. The Fleet Air Arm carried out extensive searches and patrols over a wide area during the operation. The covering force then put into Mombasa on 10 May after the operation was concluded.
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An aerial port bow view of the USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62), during the launching of a Tomahawk missile from one of the eight armored box launchers aboard the battleship. The NEW JERSEY is underway off the coast of Southern California, from where the missile will travel approximately 500 miles to it's target at the Tonopah Test Range, Nevada. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)
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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2015) An F/A-18C Super Hornet attached to the Valions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 15 takes off as an F/A-18F Hornet attached to Fighting Black Lions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213 prepares to take off from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is conducting training operations in the Atlantic Ocean.
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An aerial view of the overturned Filipino frigate RPS DATU KALANTIAW (PS-76) lying on its side among the rocks. The ship was overtaken by Typhoon Clara. Base: Calayan Island Country: Philippines
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At the aircraft deck of the aircraft camp hr.ms. Karel Doorman (R 81, ex-venerable) with O.A a Grumman TBM-3S2 Avenger Subdue boat control plane where patterns are loaded, 1958.
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U.S. Marines disembark from utility landing craft 1657 (LCU-1657) during landing operations. U.S. Marines have been assigned to Lebanon as part of a multinational peacekeeping force following a confrontation between Israeli forces and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Base: Port Of Beirut Country: Lebanon (LBN)
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Guardians of Our Coast, Silent Service - Submarines
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A starboard bow view of the Netherlands auxiliary replenishment oiler ZUIDERKRUIS (A-832) underway. The ship is taking part in Exercise Teamwork '92. Teamwork is a multinational NATO exercise involving 45,000 troops, 170 ships, and 300 aircraft from 11 nations in martime and air operations along the Norwegian coastline. Subject Operation/Series: TEAMWORK '92 Base: Trondheim Fjord Country: Norway (NOR)
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A Royal Navy Grumman Martlet fighter on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Formidable (R67) in North African waters during 'Operation Torch'.
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The Royal Navy during the Second World War- the Campaign in Normandy, June 1944 The King tours the invasion beaches. The motor launch carrying the King from the ARETHUSA to a waiting DUKW or 'duck' off shore making its way through craft of all kinds to the beach. The ML is in the centre with the Union Jack flying at the bows. Note the various types of landing craft that are moored off the invasion beaches some of which have signs on saying what supplies they hold (petrol and water). A large number of barrage balloons can be seen in the distance.
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A tanker, carrying partially dismantled planes, arrived at a port in Algeria in 1944. The planes will be assembled by men of the 36th Air Depot Group at the airdrome at Maison Blanch, Algeria.
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LVTP-7 tracked landing vehicles come ashore during a beach assault, part of Operation Ocean Venture '82. Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '82 Base: Vieques Island State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Truck, Tractor Await Supplies From LST At AP Amama -- A Truck and Tractor, deep in the water, stand by for Cargoes from an LST at AP Amama Atoll, which Marines took from the Japanese last month. Because of hidden reefs Cargoes from the LSTs deten must be hauled considerable distance through the water. December 25, 1943. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).
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No Time to Admire the Sand. SeaBees at work on the beach at Tarawa unloading much needed supplies to help clean out the Japanese.. 1946-01-01T00:00:00.
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Floating Drydocks Serve U.S. Fleet In Pacific -- Two battle-damaged U.S. Navy ships receive simultaneous attention in this huge ten-section floating drydock. Floating machine shops secured alongside provide additional facilities. The huge drydocks, towed in sections to Pacific combat areas, save damaged ships the long trip back to the U.S. for repairs. July 18, 1945. (Photo by U.S. Office of War Information Picture).
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The Norwegian Campaign 1940 A Dornier Do 18 flying boat seen from an RAF Blenheim during a combat over the North Sea, 26 April 1940. The Blenheim was one of a number returning from a raid near Bergen. The Dornier was shot down.
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Bombardment of Matanzas, (1898), 1920s. Artist: Unknown
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Coast Guard in Greenland. This image depicts a Coast Guard officer studying a threatening iceberg.
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CA 134 Des Moines 19-NN-CA 134 Des Moines-136385 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy
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DN-SN-88-01922. Subject Operation/Series: ELCAS (ELEVATED CAUSEWAY) Base: Naval Operating Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Utter (depicted - name).Utter (depicted - name)
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WRNS Boarding Officers With the Naval Control Service- the work of the Women's Royal Naval Service, UK, 1944.
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HMS BELFAST leaving Iceland on 21 February 1943 to escort convoy JW53 to Russia. War Service 1942-1944 Arctic Convoys: HMS BELFAST leaving Iceland on 21 February 1943 to escort convoy JW.53 on its voyage to Russia.
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A view of damage caused to the tail section and right wing tip of an F-4 Phantom II aircraft when the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) collided with the Panamanian freighter CACTUS. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)
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The Royal Navy during the Second World War A Fairey Albacore of 820 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm about to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier VICTORIOUS (not in view) during a Home Fleet convoy to Russia, note the arrestor hook hanging down from the bottom of the aircraft.
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H.M. Submarine 'A13' Royal Navy, postcard c1910 Photographed by Ernest Hopkins of Southsea Sold from the Oscar Parkes collection
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AGB-3 Atka , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy
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The Royal Navy during the Second World War A motor boat patrol of the Royal Naval Auxiliary Patrol can be seen turning for home (possibly Plymouth). Note the different types of guns fitted to the boats.
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DN-SN-90-00377. Base: Port Everglades State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Hr.ms.waardvis, (s 806) at sea
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The Royal Navy during the Second World War The German battleship ADMIRAL GRAF SPEE in flames after being scuttled in the River Plate Estuary off Montevideo, Uruguay.
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DN-SN-88-09308. Country: Unknown
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PORTAVIONES 3ªFLOTA-ARMADA DE USA INDISPENSABLE EN CONQUISTA DE ISLAS.
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DD-823 Samuel B. Roberts , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy
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Demonstrations Marines during fleet days Den Helder 1958
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AS-16 Howard W. Gilmore 19-NN-AS-16 Howard W. Gilmore-135986 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy
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U-boat surrenders At Gibralter - The U-boat steered under British orders, steams, into Gibraltar. When news was received that U. 541 commanded by a much-bemedalled German officer, was heading towards Gibralter in compliance with Doenitz's orders she was instructed to proceed to a pertain position in the straits. Britain naval vessels then set out for the rendezvous. The leading British destroyer. H.M.S. Malcolm, made contact and a party led by two British submarine officers boarded the U-boat from a Whaler. Members of the German crew were transferred to the destroy destroyer and British navel to the U-boat to man her for the journey into port. July 30, 1945. (Photo by British Official Photograph).
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An M-923 5-ton cargo truck is offloaded from the utility landing craft LCU-1633 during Cobra Gold '90, a combined Thai/U.S. exercise. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '90 State: Rayong Province Country: Thailand (THA)
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Marines of the 2nd Light Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, sit atop their vehicles as they ride toward the beach at Vieques, Puerto Rico, in a utility landing craft (LCU) during Fleet Ex 1-90. In the foreground is an LAV-25 light armored vehicle and behind it is an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) equipped with a tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW) anti-tank missile launcher. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Caribbean Sea
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Loading A British Bomber -- A long line of bombs is snaked under the nose of a Stirling bomber in an Raf station somewhere in England. The bombs are hoisted into the racks by motor power and the plane is Credited with being Capable of carrying from three to nine times more bombs than other English bombing planes. British sources said the plane was being loaded for a raid on Germany. October 18, 1941. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).
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Submarine hr.ms.waardvis (s 806) at sea
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An EMV class of the fleet is in line with LCPRs for bivalon exercise at the Aoktexel
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DN-SN-89-03535. Country: Unknown
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The Royal Navy during the Second World War Picturesque, but cold: a member of crew on the snow covered deck whilst HMS SCYLLA is on patrol in the North Atlantic.
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Photograph of Anchusa class sloop HMS CANDYTUFT sinking after a U-boat attack.
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Republic of Korea marines move into position as US and Republic of Korea landing craft approach the beach during a TEAM SPIRIT '84 amphibious landing. TEAM SPIRIT is a joint/combined operation designed to improve techniques to defend the Republic of Korea Peninsula and increase combat readiness of Republic of Korea and US armed forces. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '84 Base: Tok Sok Ri Beach Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)
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Trip to Maryland, New York Florida: USS Observation Island, launching of a Polaris Missile, 11:45AM. During a visit aboard the United States Naval ship USS Observation Island (EAG-154), President John F. Kennedy (bottom right) watches a demonstration of the firing of a Polaris A-2 missile from the submarine USS Andrew Jackson (SSBN-619), at sea off the coast of Florida.
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Anefo photo collection. Waves, storms. December 29, 1955
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***** Salute For The King - ***** fly past the Royal ***** Fleet Air Arm in the Coronation Review at Spithead, May. 20th. Picture taken from one of the "Swordfish" squadrons taking part. May 20, 1937. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency Limited).
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1940s WWII AERIAL VIEW CIRCLING NAVY HIGGINS BOATS MARCH 1944 OFF OF EMIRAU ISLAND IN PACIFIC OCEAN PRIOR TO LANDING OPERATION