Historical Military Personnel Activities

Black and white images of military personnel engaged in various activities, emphasizing training, maintenance, and developments in the military field.

Hard To See The Look-Out -- Like the Finns who wore white cloaks to blend with snowy backgrounds, this British desert fighter wears coveralls that merge with the sand. His Bren Gun is similarly covered to prevent spotting from the air. September 19, 1941. (Photo by ACME).

DN-SN-88-02643. Base: Naval Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. BALIKPAPAN General curls explains an installation of the BPM. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Evacuation of TNI units from Tjandjoer to Cheribon. Two Indonesian soldiers at a train wagon. February 3, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC tour through West Java through the Hussars van Boreel (reproduction). Krawang: The reserve eskadron armored cars of the Hussars van Boreel regiment makes a fourteen-day exploration through West Java. March 13, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Krawang, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Anti-aircraft guns HR. Ms. Jan van Brakel. Crew weapon. 1944. United America

Look To The Skies -- Pvt. Donald R. Carver, Topeka, Kansas, is checking target ranges on the plan position indicator scope of the radar installation while Pfc. Marvin G. Bergmann Logs operations. Both men are members of battery B, 531st anti aircraft artillery battalion, Fort Bliss, Texas. December 06, 1954. (Photo by Official U.S. Army Photo).

A Pilot Of The 94Th Fighter Squadron, 1St Fighter Group, On His Lockheed P-38 Lightning At An Air Base Somewhere In Italy.

Hard To See The Look-Out -- Like the Finns who wore white cloaks to blend with snowy backgrounds, this British desert fighter wears coveralls that merge with the sand. His Bren Gun is similarly covered to prevent spotting from the air. September 19, 1941. (Photo by ACME).

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.

Sir Harry Chauvel February 17, 1941.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Parachutists in action during the 2nd police action. Parachutist leaves aircraft. December 19, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Warranty section of HR. Ms. The seven provinces (1953-1975) from April 6 to June 2, 1954. On the bridge wing, the Minister of Marine, Ir. C. Staff, looks out the seagat. Is part of the AVDKM 540216 to 540344 object series, portion AVDKM 540216 to 540225, excl. 540219.

United States marines are now learning, to land by parachute. Here one is seen on wires suspended from the top of a tower waiting the order to drop and pull the ripcord of his parachute. July 14, 1942. (Photo by Interphoto News Pictures, Inc.).

Aircraft, Burma, India &Fields & Installations,MISCELLANEOUS War

Fishing Trawler: The Skipper watches anxiously as the trawl is shot again. June 27, 1942. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Shoe cutters in Stockholm around 1935.

Japan - Repatriates From Australia - War File. March 10, 1946.

Gen Joseph D. Caldara - USAF. January 01, 1950.

06/30/1937. Republican Artillerists Placing a Battery Against the Positions of the National Troops.

Anefo photo collection. Police action in Indonesia. December 30, 1948. Indonesia

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Driver Willinck v.h.k women's assist corps. Woman help corps female driver willinck. December 1948. Bogor, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Repatriated Prisoners In The Home Countries - MB/RS. - A girl porter at the station rushed to kiss Corporal Alderson from York. The boys back from Germany arrived this morning at a station in the home Countries, where they left for a Convalescent camp. October 26, 1943. (Photo by Fox Photos).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival of the ship Johan van Oldenbarnevelt. From poll and the farmer on the gangway. November 4, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

The Royal Navy during the Second World War A lookout on board a minesweeper, stood on the side of the vessel holding on to some of the rigging.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC (Alloy new troops D-division "palm tree"). A soldier calms out on a british. June 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

New Guinea. Milne Bay: A Japanese bicycle used during the unsuccessful Japanese attack on Milne Bay. October 5, 1942. (Photo by Department Of Information Film).

Anefo photo collection. Dutch farmers are going to set up a company in France. A farmer talks to his arms cross before the breast. August 1945. France

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Armers and artillery: Ambarawa, Bringin, Salatiga. Weapon maintenance on board a ship. July 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC School Reserve officers Infantry (S.R.O.i.) in Bandoeng. Storm track. June 1947. Bandoeng, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

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.

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.

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 Palembang. A soldier commits maintenance to his follower. December 15, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Utility Underwear- Clothing Restrictions on the British Home Front, 1943 A man wearing Utility pyjamas opens the curtains to a new day. The pyjamas are flannelette and cost 10/ 8d and 8 coupons.

Chairman Mao reviews the army 1950. Mao Zedong (1893 - September 9, 1976), was a Chinese communist revolutionary who became the founding father of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which he ruled as the Chairman of the Communist Party of China from its establishment in 1949 until his death

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Women plumber fixing electric light holder.

American Cook In Western Desert -- Every day is washing day at the cookhouse which serves ground crews of one of the squadrons of Mitchell (B.25) bombers, manned by Americans, which are now in action in the Western Desert. The cook finds that the searing winds dry his utensils in a few minutes. December 7, 1942. (Photo by British Air Ministry Official Photograph).

Tall Man From Down Under -- A tall Australian, member of a squadron of the royal Australian air force which arrived at a port in the Middle East, has a cool drink before boarding a train for his new head-quarters. October 18, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Mr. Winston Churchill As Air Commodore -- Mr. Winston Churchill getting out of the the plane on arrival at Kenley today. Mr. Winston Churchill has been appointed honorary air commodore force, and in this capacity he flew to the Royal Air Force station at Kenely today for a tour of inspection. April 16, 1939. (Photo by Keystone).

Anefo photo collection. Recording of the Floris youth series by the NTS at Doornenburg Castle in the Betuwe. Soldiers are on the drawbridge in the weather with a bucket. September 19, 1968. Doornenburg, Gelderland

Anefo photo collection. Anti-aircraft guns HR. Ms. Jan van Brakel. Schutter looks visor. 1944. United America

Man with cinematograph Description: 'Photograph (Cinematograph Film) entitled 'With Captain Scott Royal Navy to the South Pole (British Antarctic Expedition)'. 'Man with Cinematograph Camera descending steps on board Steam Yacht 'Terra Nova' No 1' by Herbert Ponting (1870-1935). Date: c.1911 southpole, captainscott, britishantarcticexpedition, cinematograph, herbertponting

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.

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption: "Talking about". 26, 1942

Survivors Of Allied Ships Torpedoed By Japanese - British Navy. May 04, 1943. (Photo by The Telegraph Feature Service, Brisbane).

Aussie Veterans Prepare For Royal Review.Group Captain Brian Eaton, D.S.O., D.F.C., gives last minute briefing to his deputy, Squadron Leader John (Boy) Adams (in cockpit) before taking off for a rehearsal flight to-day at Horsham St. Faith. Eaton is from Melbourne, and at 35 is the youngest Group Captain in the R.A.A.F. Adams, who holds the D.F.C., and A.F.C., is also from Melbourne.Led by last war and Korea veteran Group Captain B.A. Eaton, 78 Fighter Wing of the Royal Australian Air Force has flown from Malta and is now preparing at Horsham St. Faith R.A.F. field, Norwich, for its part in the Royal Air Forces Review by the Queen at Odiham on July 15. June 23, 1953.

AO-99 Canisteo , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. Cabinet crisis 1966: The night of Schmelzer. Dr. P.A.J.M. (Piet) Steenkamp (KVP) arrives at the house of Drs. W.K.N. (Norbert) Schmelzer (KVP). October 31, 1966. The Hague, South Holland

At left: Loyal troops stand with rifles at the "ready", while others lift a wounded rebel from a plane which had been shot down near Madrid. August 21, 1936. (Photo by The Associated Press of Great Britain Ltd.).

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.

Ministry of Information Second World War Official Collection; Captain Simon Astley IB606

Anefo photo collection. Repatriation: Amsterdam C.s .. Repatriering Dutch people arrive in Amsterdam, etc. 1945. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Borneo (1947 February). The officer of the Government Marine on the ship Bengkalis at De Reling. February 1947. Borneo, Indonesia, Kalimantan, Dutch East Indies

07/31/1936. Militia Greeting Her Comrades of the Mangada Column, with the Republican Flag, Catching the National Troops Who Masqueraded as Republicans, with Greetings and Emblems of the Popular Front, to Deceive Them.

afghanistan, prigioniero afghano con le gambe vincolate da un aparecchio metallico, 1920 1930

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC School Reserve officers Infantry (S.R.O.i.) in Bandoeng. Storm track. June 1947. Bandoeng, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Anti-Aircraft Camp of Narrabeen -- Protection from Suburban while using the "sight to discuss whether an approaching plane is force land. February 01, 1939.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Three soldiers with a radio wagon. December 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

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.

Young Fox - Sapper O'Neill

A Portable Electric Megaphone. A portable electric megaphone is demonstrated by Commander Robert E. Coombs, Coast Guard Assistant Chief of Merchant Marine Inspection. The megaphone, having a self-contained amplifying unit, is used in cases of power failure aboard ships, to give commands from the bridge.

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

Working visit of the State Secretary for Defense (StasDEF) J. van Houwelingen to the Standard Fregat of the Kortenaer class (S-FREGAT), HR.MS. Callenburgh (1979-1994). The StasDEF is sitting here with other guests in the Westland-Lynx onbijkehelikopter.

Madrid, 09/10/1981. A group of workers removes the boxes containing the canvas and its respective sketches from the plane's hold.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Train trip Departure 2-7 R.I (the Amsterdam Battalion). Two soldiers look out of the windows of a rail wagon. A sergeant eats a banana. 13 July 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Soldier and supplies , Soldiers, Equipment, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

Stokers in the boiler room on board HMT STELLA PEGASI, Scapa Flow, 6 June 1943. A scene in the boiler room showing a bare chested stoker raking his fire while a similarly dressed shipmate takes a breather on board HMT STELLA PEGASI based at Scapa Flow.

Anefo photo collection. Assignment Zaanlandse. Trial run "Leonard Bohmer". October 10, 1967

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.

Royal Air Force Operations in the Middle East and North Africa, 1939-1943. Fitters inspect a damaged Bristol Hercules VI engine, removed from Bristol Beaufighter Mark VIF, V8447 'S' 'Slippery Ship II', of No. 89 Squadron RAF (seen in the background), at Castel Benito, Libya. The aircraft was flown by the successful night fighting team of Flying Officer M C Shipard RAAF and Pilot Officer D Oxby, who achieved 13 confirmed victories together.

Soldiers With Gun and Sword c.1957

33d New York Infantry. No. B914, Title from item, Mounted with five other photographs, Gift; Col. Godwin Ordway; 1948. United States, Army, New York Infantry Regiment, 33rd (1861-1863) , United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865.

Bombardier Billy Wells, English boxer, preparing in Rye, N.Y., for fight with Al Panzer

Hopes To Net Deep Sea AnimalsReady for two year trip to Antarctic R.C. Hunter Chief petty Officer of the research Ship "Discovery II", is ready for the ships voyage to the Antarctic. The vessel, now at West India Dock, London, will leave on Monday, April 17th., and will first cruise off the south of Ireland to test her gear here chief Petty Officer Bunter is seen with a net which will catch sea animals 1,500 Meters beneath surface. It has a Special closing Apparatus which will help the experts to tell at what depth the animals were caught. April 14, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.)

Anefo photo collection. Navy Navy Anefo London series. board Dutch cruiser southwest Pacific Ocean. Crew lookout strong binoculars. immediately report they're noticeable. {1940-1945}

Firemen, Paris Headquarters. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Royal Navy. Three crew members of a small vessel. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Two members Hitler and time captured in Middle East Berry being ***** in Sydney. August 23, 1941.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Military hospital in Medan. DEILER IN MEDAN. Vandaardwacht Ereveld Medan. March 13, 1948. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sport exercises Depot Special troops. Instructor discloses his arm of a soldier. June 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Exercise of medical troops. An exercise wounded is transported with a cable car over a water nuisance.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Anti-aircraft guns at action stations during an alert on board a Free French Destroyer, part of the Free French Navy.

A member of the AIF backing his way through a heavy way jungle with a cane knife at a camp in Australia. December 15, 1942.;A member of the AIF backing his way through a heavy way jungle with a cane knife at a camp in Australia.

'BOOTS, boots, boots, boots, moving up and down again..', 1941. Artist: Unknown.

Anefo photo collection. Port strike Rotterdam 1979. Members of the mobile unit rest. September 20, 1979. Rotterdam, South Holland

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit Dutch journalists to East Java. Dutch journals relax in a swimming pool. April 14, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Adm. Wemyss

Poll photo collection. Rome: The papal Swiss Guard in Vatican City. Coat of armor in the arms room with a high gala helmet in hand. 1938. Italy, Rome, Vatican City

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.

HMS Manxman Takes Relief Supplies To Malta. November 1942. An R A F Officer talking to the air escort.

Butt Stroke - "Stupid". August 27, 1950.

Diver aboard diving vessel Nautilus.

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. Sinterklaas celebration. December 5, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Postman delivering mail

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Exercises December 7 Division Environment Kebajoran. Bailey bridge. June 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Men smothered in fuel oil taking a breath of fresh air on the flight deck of the cruiser HMS MANCHESTER after being rescued from below deck. One of them is wearing a life preserver. Whilst taking part in convoy duty to Malta in the Mediterranean, the cruiser had been hit by an aerial torpedo and the rescue party was bringing up crewmen trapped below decks.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Banjoemas Red Cross team. Banjoemas. Female patients leave the clinic. September 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

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