Military Ceremonies and Meetings

Black and white images of military figures in formal settings, engaging in ceremonies, greetings, and discussions during the mid-20th century.

Duke's Pre-Flight Talk With Air Race Crew -- The Duke of Gloucester talking with the crew of the Royal Australian Air forces Canberra No. 5 before the take-off in the race to-day.Eight planes, the fastest hoping to make Christchurch with in 25 hours, were flagged off from London Airport to-day (Thursday) by the Duke of Gloucester at the start of the great 13,000 miles air race to New Zealand.Three of the planes, a Bea Viscount, a Douglas Liftmaster, and a Royal New Zealand air forces Hastings, are in the transport *****, the remaining five Canberra, contest in the speed division. October 8, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

286-MP-FRA-6277_6293. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of Military William Order by Prince Bernhard to General-Major of the Infantry of the KNIL S. de Waal (left) and Major der Mariniers C.G. Lems in the Mariniershaven Rotterdam .. September 13, 1949. Rotterdam, South Holland

The Polish Air Force in Britain, 1940-1947 Kingsley Wood, the Secretary of State for War, talking with newly arrived Polish Air Force officers in a hangar at Eastchurch, the receiving centre for PAF personnel in the United Kingdom, 27 January 1940.

D-Day 10th Anniversary Celebrations in Normandy. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

French National Honors Eisenhower (Military Model). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Exercise La Courtine, Minister S. van der Berg Visit La Courtine. July 7, 1959

Duke's Pre-Flight Talk With Air Race Crew -- The Duke of Gloucester talking with the crew of the Royal Australian Air forces Canberra No. 5 before the take-off in the race to-day.Eight planes, the fastest hoping to make Christchurch with in 25 hours, were flagged off from London Airport to-day (Thursday) by the Duke of Gloucester at the start of the great 13,000 miles air race to New Zealand.Three of the planes, a Bea Viscount, a Douglas Liftmaster, and a Royal New Zealand air forces Hastings, are in the transport *****, the remaining five Canberra, contest in the speed division. October 8, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Field Marshal Smuts Arrives In Great Britain -- Field Marshal Smuts being greeted at the airfield, where he arrived, by Air Commodore Brackley. Field Marshal Smuts, Prime Minister of South Africa, arrived in Gt. Britain to-day to attend the London Conference of Empire and Commonwealth delegates to San Francisco, World Peace Conference. April 3, 1945.

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

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of honors of marine heroes. 2 June 1947

French Planes for SHAPE Flying Club. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Entertainment: Carré "Meet The Navy". Show "Meet The Navy" organized by the Canadlan Leave Center in the Theater Carre in Amsterdam. July 1945. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

A Member Of The 571St Bomb Squadron, 390Th Bomb Group Is Congratulated After Receiving An Award During A Ceremony At An Air Base Somewhere In England. 11 March 1944.

Royal Air Force Fighter Command, 1939-1945. Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding talking with Group Captain D R S Bader and other veteran fighter pilots before they took off from North Weald, Essex, for the Battle of Britain Anniversary fly-past over London. They are (left to right); Wing Commander J Ellis, Wing Commander T A Vigors, Wing Commander D Crowley-Milling, ACM Lord Dowding, Group Captain D R S Bader, Squadron Leader R Buch, Wing Commander B Drake (partially behind Buch), Wing Commander P M Brothers, and an unknown pilot (behind Brothers).

Anefo photo collection. Arrival General Konig. April 19, 1948

Air Display for U.N.O. Delegates -- Mr. Eric Greenwood (left), the Famous jet-plane test pilot, describing his meteor Mark IV jet-plane to a group of Russian Air Force Officers at the display to-day (Sunday).An air display for the benefit or U.N.O. General Assembly delegates organised by the Ministry of Aircraft production, took place at Radlest, Herts, aerodrome to-day (Sunday). February 10, 1946.

Norwegian prisoners of war, released from the Nazi detention camp Grini after Germany's capitulation. Here at Charlottenberg station.

Award ceremony by the commander of naval power in the Netherlands (czmned) schout-at-night G.B. Fortuyn (1907-1972, center) at the marine sport championships in 1956.

Left to right: Major-General Roger Evans, Lieutenant-General Sir John Crocker, Major-General Meade Edward Dennis. The generals are attending a ceremony to for the opening of the Army Cadet Force Centre, in South-Western District, 1945.

Anefo photo collection. General von Kielmansegg inspected the new headquarters in Brunssum, right General Lemnitzer. January 17, 1967. Brunssum

Anefo photo collection. Cup for the Dutch Air Force at the NATO competition. During the ceremony. April 22, 1963

The King and President Truman Meet on H.M.S. Renown in Plymouth Sound:President Truman is piped aboard H.M.S. Renown and received by the King.The King, on board the British battle-cruiser H.M.S. renown in Plymouth Sound, received President Harry S. Truman, who had flown to England after the Potsdam conference. The historic meeting took place within 4,000 yards of Mayflower Steps, where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail for New England in 1620. August 02, 1945.

Lt. Col. D. Goslett, Francis, Maj. Gen. Bridgeford. June 7, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Parent day Bergen op Zoom. November 3, 1949. Bergen op Zoom

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard presents awards. October 6, 1947

Anefo photo collection. General Eisenhower has arrived at Schiphol today. He was received General Mr. H.J. Curls (right). January 10, 1951. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Mr. Churchill's Visit To Iceland -- The Prime Minister inspects American Marines. On the return journey from his historic meeting in mid-Atlantic with President Roosevelt, Mr. Churchill visited Iceland at Reykjavik, where he was given an enthusiastic welcome. Addressing the cheering crowd of Icelanders, the Prime Minister told them that Great Britain and American would defend Iceland and after the war assume her independence. August 25, 1941. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Major General Ira C. Eaker Addressing The Crew Of The Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" "Memphis Belle" Before It Left For America. Bovington, England. June 1943.

Visit from the Canadian General Charles Foulkes (center) to the Netherlands in May 1948. The Dakota plane has landed at Valkenburg flying camp.

On September 19, the Marijnen cabinet (1963-1965) will sail with the aircraft camp hr.ms. Karel Doorman (R 81) Van Den Helder to Rotterdam. Transport to the Doorman goes per helicopter and a rescue vest is required.

King Visits Battlefronts In France - General Eisenhower relating an amusing incident to the King on the steps of the U.S. headquarters during his visit to the American front. On left is General Omar Bradley and right General Courtney Hodges.The King has been making a tour of the battle fronts in France in company with the supreme Commander, General Dwight Eisenhower. October 16, 1944. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Anefo photo collection. General von Kielmansegg inspected the new headquarters in Brunssum. January 17, 1967. Brunssum

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Ceremony T.G.v. Grant awards. A decorated shakes the hand of the relevant officer. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Admiral A. W. Radford U.S.N. meets the Captain of the Naval Air Station at Nowra NSW an arrival by air from Canberra for an informal inspection.May 11, 1950.

Z.K.H. Prince Bernhard visits the Soesterberg airbase during the National Youth Aviation on April 4, 1956.

12/31/1931. General Cabanellas, new director of the Civil Guard, with the Generals of said Institute, upon taking charge of command.

Gen. Alphonse Juin. December 9, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Decision Marine Officers MOC Hilversum. October 14, 1952. Hilversum

Anefo photo collection. Liberation management market Amsterdam. 11 May 1953. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Visits Berlin -- Dr. H.V. Evatt, Australian Deputy Prime Minister (left) and his wife, being guided around Gatow Airfield, Berlin, by Group Captain Yard (right) Commander of Gatow.Mr. H.W. Evatt, Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Australia arrived at Gatow airfield here accompanied by his wife, on a private trip to Berlin. They were received at the airfield by Major-General F.G. Galleghan, Chief of the Australian Military Mission to Berlin, who will entertain Mr. and Mrs. Evatt during their stay, and by group Captain Yard, commander of Gatow airfield. June 5, 1949. (Photo by Pictorial Department)

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

Australian Troops Inspected at Tokyo -- Maj. Gen.M.C. Chase (Center), Inspects Units of the 66th Australian Infantry Battalion during a formal guard mount at Tokyo, Japan. February 4, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo)

Anefo photo collection. Farewell to Comm. T. P. Gaaikema from the Central Board of the police. Comm. Gaaikema, Hoofdommandant H. J. van der Molen, Comm. Rozema. April 18, 1961

Crest Presented To West Riding Squadron RAF The West Riding Auxiliary Squadron of the RAF has been presented with a crest which has been approved by the King. It shows two hunting horns surmounted by the White Rose of Yorkshire. This image shows the Officers present at the ceremony, left to right: Flight Lieutenant J D Bisdee, DFC, Squadron Leader Paul Richey, DFC, Group Captain P R Barwell, DFC, Wing Commander Michael Robinson, DSO, DFC, Sir Roy Robinson (Father of W/Cdr. Michael Robinson).

The Minister of War and Marine Ir. C. Staff (1905-1973, ongoing left front) visits the Marine Training Camp (Mok) in Hilversum in January 1955.

SHAPE Exercise CPX-4. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Colonel Murray C. Woodbury Congratulates A Member Of The 353Rd Fighter Group After Presenting Him An Award During A Ceremony At An Air Base In England. January 1945.

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard inspection. {1940-1945}

Anefo photo collection. Arrival by new Amsterdam from new American ambassador. November 22, 1953. New Amsterdam

S/Sgt. Sparacino Of The 390Th Bomb Group Is Congratulated After Receiving The Distinguished Flying Cross During A Ceremony At An Air Base Somewhere In England. 30 July 1944.

Anefo photo collection. Debarkse Johan van Oldenbarnevelt Visit Dr. Beel. May 19, 1948

Anefo photo collection. Hie Holland England / Anefo London series. Visit Prince Bernhard Belfast T.G.V. Dutch exhibition Marine officer brings greeting, citizens him. 1943. Belfast, Britain

IKE on The Morgan LineGeneral Dwight D. Eisenhower chief of staff of the U.S. Army, is seen addressing men of the U.S. 351st regiment, 88th division at a Morgan Lake outpost during his tour of Venezia Giulia, October 16. October 19, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Sir Winston Dugan - Victorian Governor. Lady Dugan ( Red cropp outfit) economy Red Cros, from Head quarters :- Lahole St. Melbourne. February 15, 1940.

Anefo photo collection. First German soldiers in Budel, Major E. C. Poorter greeted the German Hauptman Erich Pohl. May 20, 1963. Budel

Allied Control Council Coordinating Committee In Berlin -- Ranking members of the coordinating committee during the opening of the Allied Control Council Coordinating Committee, May 28. Left to Right, They Are: General of the Brigade Bapst & Representing France, Soviet Representative Lt. Gen. M. I. Frativin & Deputy Military Governor; British Representative, Lt. Gen. Sir Brian Robertson, Deputy Military Governor; U.S. Representative Maj.-Gen. Frank A. Keating, Deputy Military Governor. May 30, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

High military..

Elsevier photo collection. After a few days of vain waiting is the governor general of the Dutch East Indies Jhr. O.W.L. Tjarda van Starkenborgh Stachouwer arrived in the company of Lieutenant General H. ter gates at Welschap airport at Eindhoven, where he was welcomed by Princess Juliana and various ministers. September 9, 1945. Eindhoven

Front cover from The Sphere of Princess Elizabeth talking to the cadets at The Royal Merchant Navy School, Bearwood, Wokingham. Date: 1947

Royal Air Force 1939-1945- Fighter Command Hurricane pilots of No 73 Squadron entertain a Greek newspaper correspondent at their base at Rouvres, December 1939.

Officials at SHAPE. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Image of the meeting between the commanding officer of the 49th Reconnaissance Regiment (Polar Bears), LT.Col. J.P.F. Miles D.S.O. (Central) and Hauptmann Behrje (2nd from left), adjutant of the Ortskommandant Major F. Cremer, on the landing of the town hall (Stadhuis bridge 1) in Utrecht during the entry of the Allies.

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill stands to receive an ovation during a visit to a North African City. General Sir Bernard Montgomery, now Commander of British invasion forces under Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, sits in foreground. Lt. Gen. Sir Oliver Leese, who succeeded Montgomery as British Eighth Army Commander, is at right. January 17, 1944. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Anefo photo collection. Trix Terwindt (secret agent in the 2nd World War) gets Basic Medal. January 18, 1947

The Commander of Seaworthy forces (BDZ) vice admiral H.H.L. Pröpper (1906-1995, left) and State Secretary by Marine (Stasmar) H.C.W. Moorman (1899-1971) receive a company at the Ministry of Marine in The Hague, including an American captain-Sea (center), which will be awarded a distinction, 1957.

General Henry Arnold Addresses Aviation Cadets circa 1942.

Anefo photo collection. Arrival of Eisenhower in The Hague. General Eisenhower is received at a station by Prince Bernhard. October 6, 1945. The Hague

Anefo photo collection. Montgomery arrives at Valkenburg airport. Montgomery with a commander airport. January 15, 1949. Valkenburg, South Holland

SHAPE Medical Conference. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Col. Mesick with officers , Military officers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational

King Peter II conferring with the Prime Minister of the Yugoslav Government in Exile, Dr Ivan Subasic, following the latter's first meeting with Marshal Tito at Bari, Italy. June 21, 1944

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard visiting 4th division of the Royal Netherlands Army. September 27, 1961

Anefo photo collection. English garrison in Hoek van Holland raised. September 25, 1961. Hoek van Holland

Anefo photo collection. Indian Colonel C. J. R. Ailicus employs 50 years. March 7, 1949

H. E. Admiral Sir Hugh Binney Gov. of Tasmania meet the member of Havant Vietnam Regatta Committee. January 01, 1946

In the dining room, a colleague congratulates the separating Dutch territorial commander.

Anefo photo collection. Decision officers Amersfoort. March 9, 1950. Amersfoort

Anefo photo collection. General von Kielmansegg inspected the new headquarters in Brunssum, v.L.n.R. Generaal Lemnitzer, General von Kielmansegg and an English General /. January 17, 1967. Brunssum

***** Marshal Juin as Commander of Allied Land Forces, Central Europe, Pictured on his arrival at London Airport today (Monday).He is accompanied by Lieutenant - General Sir Harold Redman, Vice-Chief of the Imperial General Staff, who met him. September 28, 1953.

Anefo photo collection. New Sisterhouse Military Hospital Utrecht. April 4, 1950. Utrecht

Anefo photo collection. Vefokdag (1945). Farmers or animal dealers in conversation. 1945

Anefo photo collection. Journey from Queen Wilhelmina by liberated southern Netherlands (Zeeland, Brabant and Limburg). Tilburg. For the town hall, the queen speaks with two British officers. In addition to her mayor Jan van de Mortel. March 1945

Poll photo collection. Prince Bernhard visits Dutch troops on their army base in Great Britain during the Second World War. Prince Bernhard shares a signature from a soldier. 1940. Great Britain

Farewell to Lgen C.J. Falcon to Budel.

Siamese Prime Minister Arrives For Five Day State Visit -- Marshal Pibul Songgram inspecting the Guard of Honour mounted by the Royal Air Force. June 17, 1955. (Photo by Peter Abbey, Camera Press).

Anefo photo collection. Second day visit King Hakon to Stavenisse, O.A. Visit Hakonstraat. August 13, 1954. Stavenisse, Zeeland

Marshal Erich von Manstein (left) welcomes Marshal Ion Antonescu, Prime Minister of Romania, to the field airfield. In the background, a visible fragment of the Junkers Ju-52 transport aircraft ca. June 1943.

Admiral Binney talking to Tasmanian airmen at a reception at ***** Hotel, Hon, given by Sir Claude James. A. G. for Tasmania to 1 new Governor *****. October 18, 1945.

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard extends Vaantje to 27 depot Comm. July 1, 1949

Z.K.H. Prince Bernhard During his working visit to the airbase of September 27, 1955.

Distribution of medals ...

Anefo photo collection. Arrival of the royal company at the Marineliegveld Valkenburg. July 9, 1959

Royal Air Force- 2nd Tactical Air Force, 1943-1945. Four Norwegian fighter pilots standing to attention following the presentation of awards to each by Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Expeditionary Air Force, at North Weald, Essex. They are (left to right): Lieutenant-Colonel K Birksted, Commander of the Norwegian Wing, presented with the DSO; Major A Austeen, Commanding Officer of No. 331 (Norwegian) Squadron RAF, presented with the DFC; Major W Christie, Commanding Officer of No. 332 (Norwegian) Squadron RAF, presented with the DFC; and Captain N K Jorstad, flight commander of No. 331 (Norwegian) Squadron RAF, presented with the DFC.

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

Anefo photo collection. Reconstruction railway accident at Wezep, in the middle acting public prosecutor Mr. P. J. Stigter, took right commissioner K. N. Korteweg. October 12, 1958. Gelderland, Wezep

Anefo photo collection. unknown . Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard visiting 4th division of the Royal Netherlands Army. September 27, 1961

UNO Military Staff Committee Meets -- Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Moore, chairman of the Military Committee (standing, extreme right), conferring with (left to right): Vice-Admiral Bogdenko, Russian Navy (standing); Lieut-Gen. A. Vasiliev, Russian Army and Major-General Sharapov, Russian Air force, in Church House, Westminster, February 4.The Military Committee of the Security Council of the United Nations organisation met in London for the first time today, February 4, when Vice-Admiral Sir Henry ***** Moore (British Royal Navy), was appointed Chairman of the Committee. February 4, 1946. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Elsevier photo collection. occasion Year, national commissioner occupied Dutch area, Rijksminister Dr. A. SEYSS-INQUART Hague leading personalities Wehrmacht state, including Generalkommissar Schmidt, Brigadeführer Rauter, Ministerialrat Dr. Fink GeneralArbbeitsführer Zur Loye . January 1, 1941. Hague, South Holland

At the Marines Corps, in the Van Braam Houckgeestkazerne (VBHKAZ) in Doorn, a medal presentation takes place. The Commander of Seaworthy forces (BDZ) vice-admiral (VADM) A.H.J. Van der esteemed Olivier pinches the cross of merit (kv) at a Sergeant-Major Kite (SMJRV) of the Royal Navy. This cross of merit is awarded "because of courageous and policy action in Dutch New Guinea".

A Member Of The 390Th Bomb Group Is Congratulated After Receiving An Award During A Ceremony At An Air Base Somewhere In England. 5 October 1943.

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