Historical Naval Aircraft and Equipment

Black and white images documenting early naval aviation, equipment stands, and firefighting at sea, reflecting a historical military context.

The dragon (depicted - name).DRISTANT (depicted - name)

Knatchbull M (capt the Hon) Collection No. 5 Squadron R. N. A. S. B. E. 2C. Aeroplane which caught fire on landing: Tenedos, Gallipoli.

T109 Mike stand and rocket stand M.M.T 109 (depicted - name)

The dragon (depicted - name).DRISTANT (depicted - name)

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

T102 Fixing at sea.Plejad (depicted - name)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC General Track in Palembang: posts in West Sumatra. General track is on the deck of a vessel. June 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, Sumatra

Air Ministry Second World War Official Collection Wireless operator with aldis lamp on board a Short Sunderland.

Malta's Air Offensive- Night Take-off. Fleet Air Arm Station, Malta, Gc. Night take off.

Anefo photo collection. Amsterdam fire department. Firefighter with mask and oxygen circulation device. 4 February 1946. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Soviet sailors wind a line around a capstan near the bow of the Slava class guided missile cruiser MARSHAL USTINOV as the ship ties up at the pier. The MARSHAL USTINOV, the guided missile destroyer OTLICHNYY and the replenishment oiler GENRIKH GASANOV are making a five-day goodwill visit to the naval station. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption "On Board Dutch Trawler" on board Dutch distrewler. October 1943. Britain

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Field artillery in action. September 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Armorship boosts.Sweden (depicted - name)

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. On Dutch passenger ship employed troop transport. 1944. Canada

Anefo photo collection. Although the smuggler is still so fast. June 6, 1947

Oscar II (depicted - name).Oscar II (depicted - name)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Infantry v Klil and 4th Eskadron armored cars in the Bandoeng area. Driver and commander armored car. July 1947. Bandung, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

T 41 (depicted - name).T 41 (depicted - name)

Jap Plane Hits Destroyer -- Off Kyushu -- The after deck of the U.S. destroyer Halsey Powell shows clearly where a Jap suicide plane crashed and almost sank the little warship, off the enemy home island of Kyushu last March 20. Fuselage tore through into the crews' quarters below, and then through the side of the ship were made by wing armamment, or small bombs. The Halsey Powell was able to get back to the U.S. for repairs. June 28, 1945. (Photo by ACME).

North Africa Pix - Parrenin, Tunisia. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

British Army's Latest Weapons Demonstrated To Members of Parliament At Aldershot -- British "Tommies demonstrating a new circular saw, during the visit of British members of Parliament to Aldershot today Feb. 22. A large party of members of parliament today Feb. 22, paid a visit to miles hill, Aldershot, where a special demonstration was staged for their benefit of the latest types of army weapons, vehicles, and other equipment. The items in the display numbered over sixty, and gave some idea of the magnitude of the task of re-equipping the British army. November 17, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

V 6110. Hurty (depicted - name)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. The rims of a leg truck are sprayed. February 1949. 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.

Nazi Ack-Ack Gun In Marseilles: After the Nazi sweep through hitherto unoccupied France a German Anti-Aircraft gun is set up on the Mediterranean waterfront at Marseilles, according go caption with this German picture which reached London and New York from a neutral source. December 28, 1942. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

RICHARD BURTON in THE DESERT RATS (1953), directed by ROBERT WISE.

Allied Occupation Of Germany - War File Germany. December 3, 1945. (Photo by Central Press Photos Ltd.).

I Norrköping shoulder carrier.Norrköping (pictured - name)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Republican authorities. A Japanese air goal mitrailer, which fell into the Dutch troops .. December 19, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Military-General - Guns-Australian. August 26, 1954.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Shipping from the U-Brigade from Batavia to Padang (3rd series). On the quay of Padang is a rifle on the metal leg of a harbor crane. A rumpled Dutch flag is leaking out of the loop. November 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Padang, Sumatra

T 47 View stand and rocket stand.T 47 (depicted - name)

Anefo photo collection. Destruction: Beesd. Destroyed bridge. 1945. Beesd

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.

Divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Two, Detachment 40 (EOD-2, Detachment 40) arm two Mark 77 mine-neutralization charges while aboard the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13) during exercises conducted by Mine Countermeasures Task Group 1-81 (MCMTG 1-81). The task group, consisting of navy units from seven NATO countries, was formed to increase their mine countermeasures capabilities. Base: USS Nashville (LPD 13) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Load Atomic Cannon -- Soldiers load a 12-inch shell in the army's new big atomic cannon during a demonstration of the weapon at the Aberdeen, Md., Proving Ground. The shell can be fired 20 miles and the army says the gun is extremely accurate at long range. September 29, 1952. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Army Sgt. Ryan Duginski, right, with the Tennessee Army National Guards H Troop, 2nd Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, hands a training Sabot round to Pfc. Harlan Troutman, with the same unit, as they prepare their M1A1 Abrams tank for the days events while competing in the Gen. Gordon Sullivan Cup best tank crew competition at Fort Benning, Ga., Tuesday, May 3, 2016. The Sullivan Cup tests tank crews from throughout the Army on everything from gunnery to mounted land navigation, maintenance and combat casualty care in a variety of physically and mentally challenges setting to determine the Armys best tank crew.

Anefo photo collection. Mounting a bridge arch from the "water olobridge" in the bridge at Oosterbeek. October 1945. Oosterbeek

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC New Guinea series. American aircraft dump on the island of Biak. Dutch Dutch Air Force Soldier between war aircraft wrecks,. October 1948. Biak, New Guinea

Crewmen aboard the guided missile destroyer USS DEWEY (DDG-45) disconnect a fuel hose and drain the excess fuel into a container, as underway refueling operations take place during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Robinson Crusoe Island Country: Chile (CHL)

Royal Air Force- France, 1939-1940. Salvage crews dismantle a Junkers Ju 88, brought down during the the Luftwaffe's attacks on RAF airfields in France, between 10 and 12 May 1940.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Arrival of packages with KLM devices. Japanese prisoners of war pick up the bags from the plane. December 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Reunion In The Atlantic -- Straining their numbed fingers these British merchant seamen managed to hold on to their life raft just a little longer. A sub-hunting U.S. Coast Guard cutter had been ready to rescue them once, when it interrupted its mission and disappeared on the Horizon. It came back, later after fighting a sub, and finished its rescue work. The cutter is pictured on the right after its return trip. Despite the desperate wait, the British merchantmen understood and did not complain. May 11, 1943. (Photo by U.S. Coast Guard Photo).

A Marine Coprs LVTP-7 personnel tracked landing vehicle, maneuvers on the beach during an amphibious assault exercise. Country: Unknown

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Security by tanks from the road to Cheribon, Semalinations, Salatiga, Ltd. 70. Soukey entrance. A tank of the 1st eskadron combat cars in camouflage arrangement along the convoy road to Cheribon .. October 13, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Environment Tjikempek, Telaga Sari. Grawls and mud in the running work of the Universal Carrier. December 10, 1947. Cikempek, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Fire brigade extinguishing a fire on a factory site. April 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

1St Lt. Elbert F. Lonzes Of New Orleans, La., Bombardier, Scrutinizes The Bomb Salvo Handles Which He Found In The Melted Wreckage Of His Ship, The Consolidated B-24 Liberator "Vadie Raye." After A Successful Attack On Hamm, Germany, 22 April 44, The Lib

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Republican authorities. A Japanese air goal mitrailer, which fell into the Dutch troops. December 19, 1948. Djokjakarta, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

How to Beat the Heat - First, Find an Iceberg. This picture, taken aboard a Coast guard combat cutter, may be a bit confusing at first until you realize that the subject is an iceberg. That makes it interesting in this sweltering weather. Coast Guardsman Alfred P. Wiezalis, quartermaster second class, (look sharp in foreground) is demonstrated his "Beat the Heat" formula: First, get yourself a good sized iceberg; second, perch a life raft on deck close to the berg; third, pack the raft with ice chunks; fourth, snuggle up in the chunks with your magazine and relax. Coast Guardsman Wiezalis lives at 1140 E. Chestnut Street, SUNBURY, PA. and is serving in the far North Atlantic.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene Brigade. Dutch soldiers training. Soldier busy repairing truck engine .. 1943. 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.

DN-SN-85-09424. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-86-06906. Base: Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Prince Carl bottom damage.Prince Carl (pictured - name)

04/30/1914. The rebellion in Albania. The Albanian Monarchs Embarking on a Steam Launch to Head to the Italian Cruise Ship "Misurata", Where They Take Refuge. Photo: Lamp -Approximate date.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Republic: Sidamanik and Bah Bonton (tea factory) east of Siantar. The total due to fire destroyed tea factory Bah Boeton (surroundings Sidamanik) the vandals of an infiltrated TNI gang. October 27, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting army technical service in Meester Cornelis (Batavia). Workplace. February 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Andrew's Camp on White Island - After thirty-three years: One of the boxes on the afterdeck of the Bratvaag containing the remains of the members of the Andree expedition. October 15, 1930. (Photo by The Times).

Damage in the Machine Room of the Submarine Hunter Hr.Ms. Friesland (D 812), June 1975.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspection travel General P.L.G. Doorman (September-October 1946). General Doorman in a machine gun. September 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

French Train as NATO Paratroopers at Pau. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

The Second Boer War, 1899-1902 Fleet Surgeon on board of one of the Royal Navy vessels.

Segunda guerra mundial (1939-1945). Interior de un buque destructor alemán; preparativos de un torpedo en 1943.

Soldiers conducting maintenance activities on military equipment during the Vietnam War in September 28, 1970.

Two members from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Two, Detachment 40 (EOD-2, Detachment 40) work from an inflatable raft while participating in exercises conducted by Mine Countermeasures Task Group 1-81 (MCMTG 1-81). The task group, consisting of navy units from seven NATO countries, was formed to increase their mine countermeasures capabilities. Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

87b - American Buzz Bomb. June 20, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Artillerymen Stage Mimic Battle -- A gun team loading A 25-Pounder gun during the Mimic Battle. A Big Mimic Battle staged purposely to practice the Artillery of a division in deployment and support of an attack, was held at a military training centre "Somewhere In England." A Creeping Barrage was put down during the battle and machine gun nests and other strong points were attacked. Shells shrieked over the infantrymen in training, giving them a realistic experience of an Artillery Barrage. March 11, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press).

Makeshift Machine Gun Nest -- The caption on this picture approved by the United States censor reads, "Soldiers on lookout for enemy planes in Makeshift Machine Gun Nest. There is no explanation or identification of the wrecked airplane motors in the picture. Scene is at Hickam Field, Hardhit by the Japanese attack Dec.7. March 12, 1942. (Photo by U.S. Army Signal Corps Photo).

Anefo photo collection. Alderman Verhey stores last post for new barter races in Artis. July 26, 1972. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Large purification action in the W-Brigade area. Middle Java: Purification campaign in the area of the W-Brigade 1-II RI took 2 weeks out. By Kali's, over shaky bridges and by abandoned Kampongs. For example, the infanterist shows what he is worth! Back in the inhabited world the messtins are washed. March 15, 1948. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

ARVN soldiers from the Republic of Vietnam and Vietnamese marines participate in military activities in 1962 during the Vietnam War.

DN-SN-89-02401. Base: USS Sumter (LST 1181) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Royal Air Force Fighter Command, 1939-1945. A Hurricane Mk IIB of No. 3 Squadron RAF is re-armed at Hunsdon, Hertfordshire. An armourer is feeding .303 ammunition into the magazine of the furthest of the port outer pair of Browning machine guns: the uncovered breeches and magazines of the four innermost guns are in the foreground.

Allies In Flying Bomb Country: Many VI Sites CapturedCanadians inspect the wing of a ***** bomb found on the site they gap ***** South of Dieppe. Many VI Sites Captured. September 5, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Aircraft, Burma, India & INDIA,BOMBS War

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. A group of militaire engaged in the staining of a landing craft?. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

World War II, ground crews of American Air Forces keep the engines tuned up for the Flying Tigers. Corporals J.B. Woodville, R.W. Berlansky, C.E. Lehman, and Sergeant C.E. Hoffman overhauling a P-40 after a flight, circa 1942.

08/31/1918. On the German front. Giant English cannon, Intact, Conquered by the Germans. Approximate Date.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The time fuse detonator being removed by the RMS and BDO (Render Mines Safe and Bomb Disposal Officer) from a German G mine recovered from under a road junction. It weighed just under a ton and contained 1600 lbs of explosive. Note the damaged buildings in the background.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Palembang. A Nedderland's sentry on a jetty in a fishing village on a river. September 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Palembang, Sumatra

T108, T109, T110 Detail of plate column.Altair (depicted - name)

Elsevier photo collection. HR. Ms. Torpedo boat hunter "Evertsen" participate fight Korea coast. Dock Hong Kong. "Give maintenance" torpedoes. December 8, 1950. Korea

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Quarterly Master General to Prize. Two automotor engaged in the engine of a Willy Jeep. July 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

The ROKs Have a Fighting Navy - ROK Navy men assigned to the frigate in the background scrub down their clothing. The frigate is one of two recently given to the Republic of Korea on loan by the USA. The scene is at a port on the south coast of Korea.The Republic of Korea has a Navy of approximately 50 ships and ten thousand officers and men. Whatever the ROKs lack in numbers they more than make up for in fighting spirit. To the ROKs falls the lion's share of the close inshore patrol and blockade of the long Korean coastline, a job that calls for their shallow draft craft and their aggressive sailors. Commando and behind-the-lines operations are a day in and day out job of the ROK Navy and Marine Corps. June 18, 1951. (Photo by Official U.S. Navy Photograph).

Photo made during the renovation of the cruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (1954-1975) at the Rotterdamsche Drydok Maatschappij (RDM) on the Heijplaat in Rotterdam. With this renovation, the Terrier guide weapon system is constructed.

Shot of an Australian anti-aircraft ***** somewhere in New Guinea. This battery is manned ***** by Victorians using guns manufactured in a Victorian ***** and their bag of enemy planes to date is 43. November 16, 1942. (Photo by Commonwealth Department Of Information).

Marshall Islands, May 1944. American soldiers unload supplies and material on the island of Kwajalein Atoll, during World War II.

Armaments waist gunners. April 14, 1939.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Wearing anti flash gear S Bell, of Thornaby, Yorks (the Torpedo Trainer) left, and J Beck, of Wakefield, at their action stations at the torpedo tubes on board HMS JAMAICA at Scapa Flow after the sinking of the German warship, the SCHARNHORST on 26 December 1943.

A Navy diver is assisted in removing his Mark 12 gear at the completion of his dive to recover victims and wreckage from Flight 90, the Air Florida Boeing 737 that crashed into Rochambeau Bridge (14th Street). The divers are from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal School at Indian Head, Maryland and Harbor Clearance Unit Two, from Little Creek, Virginia. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. The EC is taken in progress. March 19, 1947

Anefo photo collection. Mn Merchant Navy / Anefo London series. Caption: "On Board Dutch Trawler" aboard Dutch distrewler. October 1943. Britain

Sweden (depicted - name).Sweden (depicted - name)

STAFF Sergeant Steve Colson, an M-60 tank commander with the 3/37th Armor, adjusts a Hoffman tank gunfire simulator during a training exercise. The barrel-mounted device simulates the firing of the tank's main gun. Base: Fort Riley State: Kansas (KS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Red Cross: Post Ten Boer (Groningen). In Ten Boer, Prof. Eerland from the Academic Hospital in Groningen in a school set up a forward red edge station that was led by Dr. Wehberg. This post was fine and helped flow refugees, who were injured by grenadescherverner for the retreating Germans. May 1945. Groningen, Ten Boer

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

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