Historical Military Aviation and Technology

A collection of images depicting historical military aircraft, missile launches, and aerial battles. The tone is dynamic, showcasing technological advancements in military aviation.

Vintage Photograph. Martin Matador tactical missile TM-61B.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Aviation day military aviation at Kemajoran airport. Fly show. Parachutists jump from Dakotas in the foreground aircraft gun. March 9, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Kemajoran, Dutch East Indies

Air Force technicians make final checkout of rocket vehicle and its launch of the Farside missile prior to loosing it beneath its carrier balloon which lifts the missile to a launching altitude of 100, 000 feet. On 10/21. the Farside missile rocketed to a height of between 1,000 and 4,000 miles above the Pacific in a record breaking run to man's greatest achieved altitude. October 24, 1947. (Photo by U.P. Telephoto).

WW1 - A photograph from an aerial viewpoint of a British biplane fighter aircraft S.E.5 (Scout Experimental 5), and a German LVG (Luft-Verkhers-Gesellschaft), in air battle. Date: circa 1915

Ships Sunk - Destroyed By The Enemy (Includes Survivors - Sea Rescues Explosions) - British Navy. February 10, 1942. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.).

The War in the Far East- the Burma Campaign 1941-1945 Logistics: Sepoys of the Air Supply Corps load a parachute container onto an aircraft at an airfield in India.

Vintage Photograph. Martin Matador tactical missile TM-61B.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure air landing troops of Semarang. Supplies per parachute. December 19, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

08/31/1936. Republican aviation during a flight over its Enemy.

Anefo photo collection. Repatriation center in Eindhoven. Eindhoven airport. A sick or wounded is loaded from an ambulance and transferred to a ready plane. 1945. Eindhoven

"Gift" From Heaven - Welcome present from the skies for hard-pressed United Nations forces in Korea, a 105-mm. ***** is dropped from an American C-119 Flying Boxcar Plane.Three 100-foot parachutes lower the 5,000-pound artillery piece gently to earth.UN ground forces in a tight corner can request air delivery of practically any weapon they might need. January 02, 1952. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Photograph of Military Individuals Climbing on Damaged Japanese Zero Airplane.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Kampongs around Cheribon. Failed recording? A water tap for steam locomotives is still visible. October 29, 1947. Cirebon, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Paratroops Demonstrate for Prime Minister and French Air Craft --Paratroops as they descended from three Dakotas of Royal Air Force Transport Command during the display. fifteen fully-squipped men-all instructors from No.1 Parachute Training School - leaped from each plane 700 feet above ground level and landed on the airfield.Britain's Prime Minister, Mr. Clement Attlee, was accompanied by British and French air experts - including General J.L Piollet, Chief of the air staff of France -when he watched a flying demonstration by aircraft of the Homs Commands, Royal Air Force, at the Royal Air Force Station, Halton, Buckinghanshire.Aircraft taking part ranged from Sunderland flying-boats to Vampire and Meteor jet fighter planes. April 19, 1947.

WW1 - A dramatic and impacting photograph capturing the moment a German Albatros J.I. falls from the sky. The severely damaged aircraft leaves a trail of heavy black smoke in the clear sky as it descends. The pilot has also fallen from the aircraft, leading to his death. Date: circa 1915

Spielerkampf on 8.2.1916. .

Balloon Department I / 1 at Ovcja Draga, lifting the balloon, 16.4.16. .

March 23, 1951 - Paratroopers of the 187th Regimental Combat Team float earthward from C-119's to cut off retreating enemy units south of Munsan, Korea.

Artwork: "The ALQ-172 Collection" Artist: Dick Kramer, US Air Force Art Collection. Country: Unknown

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Jumping exercise at Andir at Bandoeng. A Dakota flies low over. 25 June 1948. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

A view of damage caused to the port amidships section of the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV 41) when it collided with the Panamanian freighter CACTUS. Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Drexel, Latham, Brookins, White

I Norrköping shoulder carrier.Norrköping (pictured - name)

R.A.F. Attack On Oil Storage Depots At Pauillac And Bec D'Ambes. Aircraft of R.A.F. Bomber Command on the evening of August 4th attacked two oil storage depots at Pauillac and Bec D'Ambes in the estuary of the Gironde just north of Bordeaux. The second attack in daylight by aircraft of R.A.F. Bomber Command was carried out on an oil storage depot at Bec D'Ambes situated in the Gironde estuary at the confluence of the River Garonne and Dordogne. This was the longest daylight attack matte by Bombe

04/30/1959. Maneuvers during the tactical course called "operation Tentacle" carried out by the Seventh Reinforced Company of the 2nd parachute flag of the Army "Roger de Lauria" in the vicinity of Fuentidueñas del Tajo (Madrid).

World War One; In the Compeigne region of France lies the wreckage of a German aircraft shot down

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Fleet Air Arm Supermarine Walrus amphibious aircraft based at Arbroath, flying in close formation.

Extra High Dive - With a colossal splash, Royal Marines in underwater swimming kit, plummet into the sea from an R.A.F. Hastings transport aircraft during a routine exercise off Southsea, Hampshire, today (Tuesday).A landing craft stand by. August 31, 1954.

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War The army airship Beta II on the ground with a group of handlers.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Action southwest of Indramajoe after a railway. In early October, treatment actions were held southwest of IndramaJoe in order to free this area of terrorist gangs. A bridge must be achieved for the intended terrain. A 'break down' proves good services. October 19, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

WW1 - Two military biplanes in an air battle, where Von Falkenhayn is killed by a gunner seen in the enemy plane from above. A dramatic illustration of Von Falkenayn's final moments in action. Date: 1915

Black and white photograph of World War II (1939-1945) showing a field littered with parachutes outside the Dutch city of Arnhem, where the Battle of Arnhem was fought 17-26 September 1944.

WW1 - The pilot is seen here clear above the armoured body of the plane, where the gunner stands behind a shield on which the machine-gun can pivot. The monoplane was intended for use against air-ships carrying machine-guns. Date: 1914

DN-SN-90-02184. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

1977 - A left side view of two vehicle-mounted Soviet SA-3 Goa surface-to-air missiles.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

Before the enemy flight. .

This Little Bomb Went To Hamburg An English squadron of i3omber Command bombing-up their Hampdens in the snow with new bombs before a recent trip to Germany which had Hamburg as its principal objective. It will be noted that 4110w has not interfered with the work of Bomber Command. February 06, 1942. (Photo by Central Press Photos Ltd.).

Propaganda image depicting successful agriculture sector of the North Korean Economy, 1970. The North Korean famine was a period of mass starvation and a general economic crisis from 1994 to 1998 in North Korea. Between 240,000 and 3,500,000 North Koreans died from starvation or hunger-related illnesses.

At the start of the war, the technique of dropping bombs was primitive, and even flying at low level, precision was out of the question.

There he was 205 ft. up waiting for a bowl of soup being sent up by Del Stroud, who is acting as Lee's cook. May 12, 1955.

Prefabricated U-boats On Bremen Docks - An R.A.F. officer inspects the torpedo chamber of one of the prefabricated U-boat sections found on the quays of the Europa dock at Bremen. Dozens of prefabricated sections of U-boats ready for assembly were found on the quays of the Europa Dock at Bremen, Germany. In addition, sixteen completed and many nearly-completed large ocean going U-boats were captured. July 2, 1945. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

battery of Katyusha launchers fires at German forces during the Battle of Stalingrad, 19th November 1942

A drone launched from the deck of the frigate USS JESSE L. BROWN (FF-1089) is lifted back aboard with the use of a winch during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Valparaiso Country: Chile (CHL)

Flight Sub-Lieutenant Warneford VC bombs and destroys Zeppelin airship 1915 He received the Victoria Cross for his action From The War Illustrated Album deLuxe published London 1916

School children visiting F 2, 1939 Children gathered around aircraft S 9 when visiting F 2 Roslagens flying fleet, 1939.

Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.

The Dutch army is practicing in La Courtine. Pay attention! The above description is a generic series description based on the information stated by the army film and photo service. In the long term, this global description will be specified.

English Woman 'Floats In Heaven': The balloon Mrs. Pritchard went up in.Neatly dressed in a dove grey costume and a hat with spreading seagullwings, Mrs. Mary Pritchard stepped into a balloon at White Waltham (Berks), yesterday afternoon.Fifty minutes later, she stepped out into a field of barley twenty-five miles away at Mortimer, near Reading-and not a feather in her hat was disturbed. "It was just like floating in heaven," she said. "It was marvellous, unreal. All you could hear was dogs barking below and the church bells.'Mrs. Pritchard, 51, wife of the secretary of the Royal Aeronautical Society, is the first Englishwoman to make a Balloon flight for thirty-six years. She went as a passenger with M. Charles Dollfuss, leading French balloonist. May 15, 1950.

Vintage photograph. Bell helicopter performing Black fly fogging operations

Some Parachute exercises at Hendon.The Royal Air Force pageant took place at Hendon today, June 29, and the "air boys" showed their stuff in no uncertain manner. July 22, 1935. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Illustration of FROG tactical nuclear surface-to-surface missile. Country: Unknown

Aviation in Britain Before the First World War Cody kites in flight (according to the caption supplied one is fitted with a braking system possibly the top panel). According to Cody he was fascinated by kites from a young age, when he saw the Chinese cooks who worked on the cattle drives making and flying toy kites. Like many of Cody's tales of his early life, it is difficult to say whether this is true or not.. In friendly competition he and his sons used to build kites and fly them to great heights. They began building larger and larger versions until Cody decided to try and construct a man carrier. After many trials and the occasional accident Cody designed and built a system that could easily carry a man to a height of over 2500 feet and hold him suitably stable whilst he was in the air. His design was purchased by the war office and Cody was employed as kiting instructor. Whilst man-carrying kites had been built previously, Codys use of a series of pilot kites to carry a cable al

Damaged Plane On The Graf Spee -- One of the shell-Raked seaplanes of he German pocket battleship the Admiral Graf Spee, which was forced into this port Dec. 13 after an all-day running fight with the British cruisers Exeter, Achilles and Ajax. The plane's engine and tail were shot away. The other place of the raider was also damaged. December 15, 1939. (Photo by Wide World Radiophoto).

Artwork: "Buttoning Up for a Storm, F-4 at Rickenbacker" Artist: Dick Kramer. Country: Unknown

The combat cameraman of the Army Air Forces is at home on the land or in the air. A member of the First Motion Picture Unit of Culver City, California, gives us a bird-eye view of an aerial photographer in action. Circa 1942.

The Stern of the vessel was blown off by the torpedo explosion. This is what was left. September 13, 1942.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspection travel General P.L.G. Doorman (September-October 1946). Gun dome in nose bomber. September 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Airborne Japs Wreck U.S. Planes On Okinawa: Two American transport planes (background) burn after being wrecked by Japanese airborne suicide troops that made a night attack on Yontan Airfield, Okinawa. Ten of the enemy's troop-lade planes were destroyed short of their target, but a few enemy troops managed to crash land on the field. June 04, 1945. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. General rehearsal of the flying party at Soesterberg Belgian parachutists in action. July 3, 1958. Soesterberg, Utrecht

The Battle For Crete, 20 - 31 May 1941 Invasion: A German troop-carrying aircraft (JU-52) shot down by anti aircraft gunfire near Heraklion, Crete on 20 May 1941. Smoke and flames pour from the German plane as it loses altitude. On that morning 3000 German paratroops landed at Maleme, Rethymno, Chania and Heraklion.

Arwad (formerly named Aradus). June 13, 1941.

Segovia, 1906 (CA.) Artillery practices. The Alfonso XIII comet balloon rising to explore the batteries.

A photograph of an observation balloon being filled from a small 'nurse,' balloon. Date: 1916

Armorship boosts.Sweden (depicted - name)

U.S. Superfortress Loaded In China -- U.S. ground crewmen load bombs in an American ***** Superfortress bomber (background) which is poised on a recently completed airfield in China from which it took off the blast military targets in Japan. The June 15, 944 bombing of the Japenese Imperial Steel works on the enemy home island of Kyushu was carried out by a task force of Superfortresses, largest and most powerful bombers in the world. Six major U.S. aircraft factories American aircraft production figures show an increase in the output of four-motored bombers, including the superforterss which U.S. secretary of War Henry L. Stimson characterized develop." July 28, 1944.

Cumberland Landing, Virginia Federal encampment on Pamunkey River, Virginia; another view. Civil war photographs, 1861-1865 , Selected Civil War Photographs, 1861-1865. United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865, Military facilities, Peninsular Campaign, Va, 1862, Military camps, United States, Virginia, Cumberland Landing.

Photo collection Government information service. German raid Meidagen 1940. German paratroopers above Rotterdam. May 1940. Rotterdam, South Holland

05/31/1960. Instruction of the Spanish Soldiers in the Pentómioca and armored Disióm of Madrid.

Thule (depicted - name).Thule (depicted - name)

Exercises of the Italian poor in Rome. May 13, 1935. (Photo by Atlantic Photo)

British Big Gun: This Howitzer Mounted on a Railway car is named "His majesty's gun Buche-Buster," according to British sources which said the gun is used by the south Eastern command. September 15, 1941. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

The Imperial German Army 1890 - 1913 A Zeppelin and an airship fly over the manoeuvres of 1905.

A view of Soviet MiG-23 Flogger aircraft in Cuba. Country: Unknown

These are the first pictures of a test in flight of an explosive seat device by which an airman can bale out of his aircraft while travelling at high speed's. They were taken by a Meteor pilot flying at 950 mph alongside the test Meteor. The top picture shows the ejection of pilot and seat, aided by an explosive charge. The second and third show the path of pilot and seat as they are shot into the air clear of the fuselage. The bottom picture shows parachute opening. August 04, 1946. (Photo by The Associated Press Photo).

The rubble of dr. Thulin aircraft at his overthrow over the Öresundy's boap beds in Landskrona on May 14, 1919.

09/01/1936. Militias Reading the ABC during a moment of rest on the Navalmoral front.

Britain's Paratroops In Training -- A paratrooper descending. These pictures taken at an R.A.F. Station where parachute troops are in training show the varied activities of members of Britain's newest "Army" who are training for the important part they will have to play when Britain takes the offensive on land. October 24, 1941. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

First World War (1918). Supplying for the English army coming from a parachute. Drawing.

Members of the 2nd Honduran Airborne Battalion are air dropped from a C-130 aircraft during the AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE) operation. Subject Operation/Series: AHUAS TARA II (BIG PINE) Base: Comayagua Country: Honduras (HND)

Artwork: "Out of Action" Artist: Robt Caples. Country: Unknown

10/31/1916. Canadians at War. A Captive balloon, for Observations, at the time of landing.

Photo collection First World War. The British Advance in The West. Kite balloon ascending 10/7/16. July 10, 1916

Ministry of Information Second World War Official Collection A siren controlled by police from a police public call box.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Exercise drops of stocks by plane. Dropping with three parachutes. November 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

An enemy aeroplane during a reconaissance tour over the Italian positions between the peaks of the Dolomites being shot by anti-aircraft batteries, Italy, World War I, drawing by Aldo Molinari (1885-1959) from L'Illustrazione Italiana, Year XLII, No 42, October 17 1915.

Anefo photo collection. Nato Fly Party Soesterberg 40 years of military aviation. Nato Fly Party Soesterberg 40 years of military aviation. Shedding parachutists by a C-119 packet of the USAF. July 18, 1953

DN-SN-85-05704. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Armourers 'bombing up' a Handley Page Halifax Mk II of No. 405 Squadron RCAF at Pocklington in Yorkshire, August 1942. Armourers wheel a trolley of 1,000-lb MC bombs into position for hoisting into Handley Page Halifax Mark II, 'LQ-Q' of No. 405 Squadron RCAF, at Pocklington, Yorkshire. On the right, another armourer is fitting the release gear to Small Bomb Containers (SBCs) filled with 30-lb incendiary bombs.

DD-ST-88-09457. Base: Unknown

US Army Soldiers jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft to setup their M119-A1 Howitzer (not shown) for support fire during Exercise NORTHERN EDGE 2000 at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN EDGE 2000 Country: United States Of America (USA)

Artwork: "Stuka Attack on a Russian Warship" Artist: K. Lorenz. Country: Unknown

British R.A.F. planes dropping high-explosive bombs on a Nazi rail centre during WWII. From The War in Pictures, Fifth Year.

Anefo photo collection. "The four windows" Dutch stunt team with jet hunters led by Major Wansink. Shooting of aircraft "The four windows". July 14, 1953

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