Historical Military Technology

Images depicting significant military technology milestones, including early space ventures and nuclear preparedness, showcasing the evolution of military operations.

FLORIDA - 1969 - NASA technicians take notes and close astronauts into a command module.

SS-1C Scud B missiles on transporter-erector-launcher. Courtesy of Soviet Military Power, 1984. PHOTO No. 50, page 53. Country: Unknown

Front View of a C-7A. Front View of a C-7A. "Pleiku AB, Republic of VietnamFront view of a U.S. Air Force C-7A aircraft, nicknamed "Beverly Jean," being fueled." Photographer: Sgt. Robert W. Ingianni

On Board Hm Submarine Tribune, September 1942 A scene in the motor room of HMS TRIBUNE.

Civilians wearing life preservers and cranial helmets wait for the word to board a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197) during Operation Sharp Edge. The civilians, who will be flown to Freetown, Sierra Leone, were brought to the BARNSTABLE COUNTY after being evacuated from the midst of the civil war in Liberia. Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

On Board Hm Submarine Tribune, 1942 A scene in the motor room of HMS TRIBUNE. The badge on the petty officer's sleeve indicates that he is a Leading Torpedo Operator.

Members of the Site Activation Task Force begin inspection of the Ground Launch Cruise Missile Launch Control Center upon its arrival at the air base. Base: Raf Greenham Common Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

DF-ST-89-00782. Subject Operation/Series: SHADOW HAWK Base: Azarq Air Base Country: Jordan (JOR)

Members of the 497th Engineer Company use compressed air power tongs to assemble a fuel pipeline during the construction of a temporary terminal for exercise BOLD EAGLE '84. Subject Operation/Series: BOLD EAGLE '84 Base: Sata Rosa Island State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

1960S Two Men Fencing Protective Suits Mask Swords Epees

A Panama Defense Force soldier is checked by an instructor from the 2/187th Airborne, as they prepare for a jump into the Gatun Drop Zone during training exercises conducted by the 193rd Infantry Brigade. Base: Fort Clayton Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-ST-85-12701. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A sailor in a proximity suit stands by with fire-fighting equipment in a crash truck on the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64) during PACEX '89. Subject Operation/Series: PACEX '89 Base: USS Constellation (CV 64)

DA-ST-85-12355. Subject Operation/Series: SPEARPOINT '84 / REFORGER '84 Country: West Germany (FRG)

DA-SC-89-07281. Country: Unknown

Diving suit in window display , Window displays, Diving suits. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

The Royal Navy, November 1943 A naval gunner, wearing anti-flash gear holding a shell.

EXCAVACION-ARQUEOLOGOS DESENTERRANDO UNA ESCULTURA DE SOLDADO-S III A J.C. Location: MAUSOLEO DE QIN SHI HUANG. China.

ADOLPH CAESAR in A SOLDIER'S STORY (1984), directed by NORMAN JEWISON.

A1C Douglas Handke wears a safety harness as he hands bolts to another maintenance squadron member while removing the stabilizer actuator panel from a 96th Bomber Wing B-1B bomber aircraft. Base: Dyess Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)

SMSGT Ralph Kelly, Detachment 3, 1361st Audiovisual Squadron, Rhein-Main Air Base, West Germany, operates a video camera used in conjunction with an Aerospace Audiovisual Service (AAVS) television van to cover the events of Air Fete '80. Subject Operation/Series: AIR FETE '80 Base: Mildenhall State: Suffolk Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Travel photos Egypt. Alexandria. Port. Two dockers

Artwork: "Teamwork". Artist: Alex Young. U.S. Air Force Art Collection. Country: Unknown

Artwork: "COL John 'Mr. Death' Whitehead" Artist: Roy LaGrone. Country: Unknown

Two people are searched by an English soldier in the Falls Road area. Belfast (Northern Ireland), July 1970.

On Board a Battleship, November 1942 Sailor in overalls about to heave a line.

SSGT Charles Sumerlin of the Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (ARRS) stands by to load a DATU KALANTIAW survivor aboard an HH-3 Jolly Green Giant helicopter, after the Philippine destroyer escort ship capsized. Base: Cayalan Island Country: Philippines

DF-ST-85-11772. Base: Dobbins Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Marching band member at reenactment of Paul Revere's ride, Somerville, Massachusetts , Historical reenactments, Clothing & dress, Holidays, Patriots' Day. Edmund L. Mitchell Collection

S65-32993 (7 June 1965) --- Astronauts James A. McDivitt (left), Gemini-Titan 4 command pilot; and Edward H. White II, pilot, are seen talking to personnel on the recovery ship USS Wasp.

SENIOR CHIEF Machinist's mate Dennis Cutler and Boilerman Technician 2nd Class Thomas Coppie converse as they watch the sun rise over the Sinai Peninsula from the deck of the guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44). The PRATT, flagship of the Maritime Interdiction Force, has been enforcing U.N. trade sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea

Αθηναι - Εὔζων τῆς ἀνακτορικῆς φρουρᾶς - Athens Evzone of the king's body-guard , Soldiers, Shoes, Greece. Stratos. Euzōnoi. Nicholas Catsimpoolas Collection

030309-F-2706D-005. Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

000517-F-2902B-506. Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2000 Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

Sgt. Max Partch Of Columbus, Wi Preparing To Mount A Quetzal, Nationa Bird Of Guatemala. Panama.

(12-14 September 1992) --- Astronaut candidate Koichi Wakata gathers his parachute following a simulated chute drop at Vance Air Force Base..

The Lone Ranger, mascot of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), rides along the pier following the vessel's arrival in port. The RANGER has returned to Naval Station, North Island following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A diver prepares his diving equipment aboard the salvage ship USS PRESERVER (ARS-8) during salvage operations for the space shuttle orbiter Challenger. Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

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