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Historical Military Parades

Images showcase various military parades featuring soldiers in uniform, saluting, and marching during significant ceremonies across different decades.

Yatta political drama, Dec. 18, 1938, West Bank, Yatta, Middle East

Fotocollectie Eerste Wereldoorlog. The visit of her majesty the Queen. Girl clerks waiting to see the Queen.. 1914-1918}

Legion Rally: Royal Inspection. -- The Duke of Connaugh inspecting standard bearers when he attended the British Legion's Guildford rally. (Photo by Central News). August 01, 1932. (Photo by Central News)

Queen's Day at the Royal Netherlands Marine in Amsterdam. After the ceremony in Marine Barracks Amsterdam (MKAD), a military parade follows outside the marine site to participate in four companies of the Royal Netherlands Marine (km).

Anefo photo collection. Swing a hundred Adelborbsten MOC. Overview. January 12, 1948

Ceremonies Anniversaires Debarquement Sud France. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Yatta political drama, Dec. 18, 1938, West Bank, Yatta, Middle East

Sydney. November 26, 1934.

Poll photo collection. Repatriation service India. The female help corps in Ataka has been attached to the arrival of a ship. December 1945. Ataka, Egypt

Anefo photo collection. Fifty years of the Royal Netherlands Air Force. Defile on Soesterberg inspection honorary guard. July 1, 1963. Soesterberg, Utrecht

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Staff discussion in Bandoeng. Arrival of army commander, General S.H. Track, followed by General de Waal?. July 1947. Bandoeng, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. Independence Day (May 15). Soldiers of different army components, including Marines, with the rifle at the foot with Israeli flags and decorations in the background. Israel

Poll photo collection. Independence Day (May 15). Military unit in jeeps with waving banners, the grandstand passing the prominents among whom Israel President Ben Ben Zvi and the Prime Minister Ben Gurion decrease the military parade. Israel

Armical on the occasion of Liberation Day in the Vlasakkers in Amersfoort.

Anefo photo collection. Exercises air target artillery England-Holland Schalkhaar. June 16, 1949. Overijssel, Schalkhaar

USIS, Tours, Library and Cultural Center. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Photo made during the tattoo in Delft. These are probably the so-called hats of the Marines Corps.

Anefo photo collection. Fourth day of the visit of King Baudouin Homage at the Vrijthof by the Maaslanden. July 11, 1959

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Two years SOBM III. The SOBM, in Kampong Baroe in Medan, has celebrated the two-year anniversary. On the occasion of this, some festivities were organized .Appèl in the courtyard. November 10, 1948. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

On the march..

Anefo photo collection. Scottish military music corps parades past tram rails. Artillery shed is drawn up in the background. 1945

DAF YA 616 Artillery tractors of 44 Veldartillerie department pass the downfall with O.A. H.M. Koningin Juliana and Z.K.H. Prince Bernhard during the Parade in Ede on the occasion of Liberation Day.

Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, external marina (depicted, town).Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Opening day of Shell at Haifa. 1934, Israel

Duke of Devonshire, the Under Secretary For India, Visits Members of Hm Royal Indian Navy, at a Base. 1941. Ratings of the Royal Indian Navy cheering the Duke when he left.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Parade and DEILER Surabaya. A detachment royal navy. March 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

Holiday Camp Gets Going Again- Everyday Life at a Butlin's Holiday Camp, Filey, Yorkshire, England, UK, 1945 A team of twelve Red Coats stride towards the camera, arm-in-arm in the sunshine, as they prepare for another days work at the Butlin's Holiday Camp at Filey. The job of the Red Coats, according to the original caption, is 'to see to it that each individual camper has a jolly time, twelve hours on end, each day of the Butlin hospitality'. They are walking past the Gloucester House Dining Hall, located on the south side of the camp.

Anefo photo collection. Marvobegrafenis Sergeant Marinier R. Ursimius, Willem de Zwijger 20 Doorn. September 5, 1957. Doorn

Britain's Paratroops in Training -- Paratroops before emplaning.These Pictured 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 in 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.).

Here Comes the Band. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Purification of naval officers at Kattenburg. December 15, 1948

Lotto at Arena..

Anefo photo collection. Funeral Westerveld Marvo Lieutenant at sea. September 6, 1949. Noord-Holland, Velsen, Westerveld

Arm exercise on the Alexanderkazerne in The Hague. The attitude: "Over - weather" and "to the right - aim".

Jewish Supernumerary Police, line of about 50 men marching on Julian Way, Nov. 5, 1938, Jerusalem, Israel

Barcelona, 01/21/1977. Tragic accident in the port of Barcelona. An American barge collided with a merchant ship entering the port. In the image, the funerals aboard the helicopter carrier "Guam".

Estimation of members of the women's auxiliary corps (VHK) at the Julianakamp.

Anefo photo collection. Queen Beatrix handled Vaandel to the Korps Nat. Reserve in Amersfoort I.A.V. Almost the entire corps (6,000 volunteers). November 3, 1984. Amersfoort

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reportage Dajeuhkolot (Bandoeng sector). DEILER Stuart tank of Eskadron Fighting trails. 19 February 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Marvobegrafenis sailor-3 H. A. Neins in Teteringen. July 4, 1957. Noord-Brabant, Teteringen

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival of the ship Volendam with the Prince Bernhard Chapel on board. The Prince Bernhard Chapel plays on the quay. Chapel master Lieutenant De Graaf. November 12, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Poll photo collection. Rome: The papal Swiss Guard in Vatican City. Peloton salutes and kneels in exercise-out with rifle. 1938. Italy, Rome, Vatican City

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. detachment marines command transfer. 28 February 1955. Hollandia, Guinea

Anefo photo collection. Work by the War Foster Children Foundation in the field of children's care of N.B.-ers. Reporting the work of the War Foster Children Foundation in the field of children's care of N.S.P. October 1945

Anefo photo collection. Military greeting Superior () Talanan in Haarlem. May 29, 1957. Haarlem

Anefo photo collection. Unveiling of the war memorial to Koningsplein in Maastricht. The sculpture group is from the artist Charles Eyck. September 13, 1952. Limburg, Maastricht

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Funeral General Track. Funeral General S.H. Platform on ereveld Menteng Pulo. 28 May 1949. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. Prince Bernhard visits Dutch troops on their army base in Great Britain during the Second World War. Prince Bernhard inspects the troops. 1940. Great Britain

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.

A new unit takes possession of its flag. The Eastern Command Army Service Corps, now in camp at Rosebery Racecourse, honoring its first flag to-day. It was presented to the unit by the officers. March 25, 1940.

Farewell to Lgen C.J. Falcon to Budel.

Anefo photo collection. Farewell fifth battalion 8R-i in Amersfoort. February 19, 1948. Amersfoort

Anefo photo collection. State visit Indonesia. State visit from Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard to Indonesia. Queen Juliana and Suharto walk along the honorary guard. August 27, 1971. Indonesia

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Bevetrange Tjililitjan. Reading award ceremony to 83 student kites by Generaal Major E.T. Kengen, chef military aviation and and attachment of 6 officers. September 20, 1946. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Tjililitan

Anefo photo collection. Funeral Westerveld Marvo Lieutenant at sea. September 6, 1949. Noord-Holland, Velsen, Westerveld

Anefo photo collection. The commander of the Marine in Surabaya, Captain at sea P. Koenraad, appeals to the newly appointed officers. 1940-1942}. Indonesia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

High Commisioners. Coming & departing Sir Arthur Wauchope the retiring High Commissioner arriving at the Railway Station Square for the ceremony of taking leave, March 1, 1938. His Excellency inspecting Guard of Honour. Sir Arthur Wauchope at the Railway Station Square in Jerusalem. 1938, Israel

Anefo photo collection. Military funeral England (General Noothoven van Goor). {1940-1945}

Like this Back straight, head back, arms swinging, this soldier typifies the "correct posture". October 9, 1944.

Jewish anti Palestine White Paper demonstrations. Women's demonstration on May 22, 1939. British constables lined up to keep procession within prescribed route. 1939, Jerusalem

MDAP Minesweepers Transferred to French Navy. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Close-up of military & police raid for arms on Arabs at Damascus Gate, Sept. 9, 1938. Black Watch officer & troops. 1938, Jerusalem, Israel

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Flag award Balong at Madioen by Gen. MAJ. Baay. On Tuesday, General Major W. J. K. Baay on behalf of Z.K.H. Prince Bernhard a flag to a peloton of 2nd Cie., 422nd bat. Inf. to Balong (O. Java). The flag was donated as a result of a letter to Prince Bernhard of the Sold. H. J. Chaudron from Leiden. The prince asked the entire peloton to come up with the flag on soestdijk after returning to the home country. The flag was adopted by the Pelotons commander, the 1st lieutenant r.d.d. Giesen from Doesburg. The whole was graced musically by the piper corps of the A-division .. September 13, 1949. Balong, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

New Drill For New Rifle - Recruit from the guards depot at Caterham, Surrey, demonstrate the new "Port Arms For Inspection" position to be used by the British Army with the new Belgian "F.N." Rifle which has been adopted by the nato armies.The demonstration was given before infantry commanders attending a display and conference at the School of Infantry, Warminster, Wiltshire, today October 12. No longer will British troops "Slope Arms" as they March - The new rifle will be held upright at the side, with the but resting in the hand. October 12, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Arab recruits in Nablus, Middle East, May 6, 1941. 1941, West Bank, Nablus, Middle East

On the exercise site of the Van Braam Houckgeestkazerne (VBHKAZ) in Doorn, the swearing takes place of a large number of new officers of the Mariniers by the commander of the Marines Corps (CKMARNS) General-Major der Mariniers (Ganmajmarns) J.G.M. Nass. The sworn officers are all second-liexide of the Mariniers (tltmarns).

Anefo photo collection. Installation Adelborsten Den Helder. September 12, 1951. Den Helder

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Parade in Poerwakarta (sports competitions). Traffic jam. April 30, 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Line-up..

Line-up..

'Bobbie' Leads The Royal Warwicks In Jerusalem -- Bobbie, the black duck Mascot, of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment now stationed in Jerusalem, Marches proudly in step at the head of the Regimental band, along King George Avenue, Jerusalem.He is held on lead by Private John Poolton from Spring Hill, Birmingham, (left), and Private William Hammond from King standing, Birmingham.Before joining the British Army, Bobbie was at the Cairo Zoo. October 15, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Feature Photo).

Poll photo collection. Netherlands Antilles and Suriname at the time of the royal visit of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard in 1955. Honor guard upon arrival at the Royal couple at the Beatrix airport of Aruba. October 24, 1955. Aruba

Anefo photo collection. Decision 35 Officeral health Ede. October 7, 1949. Ede

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Presentation in Bandoeng van de Bronzen Leeuw on Timoryes Sergeant French Timothy. Traffic jam. Universal Carriers. July 21, 1947. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The French Color Guard of the Lafayette Escardrille received the American Flag during presentation of Curtiss P-40 "Warhawks." North Africa.

Retention of the Hr.MS flight camp vessel again. Karel Doorman (R 81) after a renovation (1955-1958) at the Schiedam Wilton Feijenoord N.V.

Sailors at March ...

Italy's Soldier-Boys. Making a grave show in their ***** uniforms, white slats, and rifles, these Italian schoolboys are on parade in Rome, during the ceremonies which accompanied the start of the scholastic year. They belong to the military movement of their school. November 22, 1938. (Photo by Keystone)

Military people on march..

American flags on display during the annual safety parade down Constitution Avenue Washington D.C. circa 1938.

Inspection by Anton Mussert; NSB. On his birthday on 11 May 1941, Anton Mussert inspects his troops from a car. Prepared by the side of the road: WA, Dutch SS and (not visible) the youth storm. Mussert brings them the NSB.

Anefo photo collection. Soesterberg is a fly base. August 30, 1951. Soesterberg, Utrecht

Naval Recruits Take the First Steps To Seamanship. 12 January 1943, Devonport, New Recruits of the Royal Navy Are Posted To HMS Raleigh For Their Initial Training. A guard of new entries on the march. Their average age is 18 years.

The Allied Operation In North Africa -- Heaven by "old Glory" These American Troops set off for Maison blanche ***** which was soon in this possession. November 18, 1942. (Photo by British Official Photo).

LTS and LES EXIT.Samed to Air Force electronic and technical school. On December 4, 1959, the commander laid down the technical school, the Colonel J.L.W. Rhaesa, its function, with which the existence of the LTS was officially ended. At the same time, the air force was elected electronic school, also to be divised. It was also the moment at which both units were merged into one training institute, the air force electronic and technical school (lets). With the command about this, the former commander of the lesson, The Lieutenant Colonel observer NJ Rommes.

12/11/1959. Delivery of the Land, Sea and Air Dispatches to Prince Juan Carlos de Borbón at the General Military Academy of Zaragoza. In the Image, the Prince, in the company of Lieutenants of Different Arms, after placing a laurel wreath before the monolith of the Fallen.

Parades & Marches - Aust. Military. ***** country passed through. July 10, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Female help corps in Australia. 1945. Australia, Melbourne

Guards Home From Malaya -- People line the pavements to watch the 3rd Bn. Grenadier Guards leaving Waterloo Station to-day en-route for Chelsea Barracks.The 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards, the first unit of the Guards Brigade to return home form Malaya, reached Waterloo Station, London to-day (Thursday) from Southampton where they arrived yesterday aboard the troopship 'Dilwara'. On leaving the station the troops marched along York-road, Lambeth Palace-road, Vauxhall Bridge and Grosvenor-road en-route for Chelsea Barracks where they will be quartered. August 18, 1949. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Farewell fifth battalion 8R-i in Amersfoort. February 19, 1948. Amersfoort

A veteran AAF evacuation nurse team which has flown the difficult Aleutian chain more than a year evacuating wounded and sick was honored for the work this week when the entire group were awarded Air Medals at an Alaskan Air Base. Standing in parade

Performance of the Marinierskapel during the 1989 fleet days in Den Helder.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Presentation in Bandoeng van de Bronzen Leeuw on Timoryes Sergeant French Timothy. Sergeant F. Timotheus (left) salutation. Right (salutation) The Commander Infantry V Major A. van Santen. July 21, 1947. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

War cemetery consecration, Gaza, April 28, 1925. 1925 Strip, Middle East

Navy midshipmen drilling ca. 1935.

Presentation of French awards to more than 200 Dutch people at the King Willem III-Kazerne in Apeldoorn by the French General E. de Larminat. The awards (reconnaissance francaise) were awarded to men and women (soldiers, politicians, bankers, clergy, civil servants, civilians), for their commitment during the Second World War.

More Canadian Airmen -- Royal Canadian Air Force flyers at camp Borden, swing smartly past a line of Yale intermediate training planes after presentation of wings to the first group of Non-commissioned pilots in Training.May 10, 1940. (Photo by ACME).

Anefo photo collection. Koks in Eefde. July 10, 1948. Eefde

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