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Images of military personnel at work, showcasing equipment, safety gear, and involvement in logistical activities during operational settings.

Vic *****, George Dent, Jimmy Arnes. February 04, 1946.

Poll photo collection. Rome: The papal Swiss Guard in Vatican City. Soldier poses in daily out. December 1937. Italy, Rome, Vatican City

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

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sport exercises Depot Special troops. Instructor in two-fighting. June 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Canadian Troops - Arctic & Ski Troops - Foreign Troops. April 23. 1951. (Photo by Wartime Information Board).

DN-SN-89-09309. Base: Mcmurdo Station Country: Antarctica (ATA)

An apple for each prisoner. Four of the German internees who have been landed in Sydney from Britain in the second batch to be sent to an inland camp for the duration of the war. They joined a ferry under guard eating, apples and oranges. September 26, 1940.

In Flight 'C' Area Of The 163Rd Liaison Squadron An Outdoor Kitchen Is Provided For The Men. Here, A Gi Takes Advantage Of The Facilities. Okinawa, Ryukyu Retto. 1945.

Arrival of repatrants from Indonesia in camp. Budel. Soldiers help out of the bus.

Anefo photo collection. Film recording for ¨theirs is The Glory¨ (Battle of Arnhem). Figurants in the film. August 1945. Arnhem, Gelderland

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Quarterly Master General to Prize. Military is on a british. July 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Camping life of IV-8 Regiment Infanterie in Klender (last Sawit, East Jakarta). Soldiers drink tea. May 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Crewmen take pictures while touring the city during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Robinson Crusoe Island Country: Chile (CHL)

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

Elsevier photo collection. Exercises civilian defense Provinces Utrecht North South Holland. commandobunker province, leadership hands Queen's Commissioner. bunker Noordwijk, J. Klaasesz (South Holland) birth coming crowds grateful rest bed. 9, 1968. Noordwijk

White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) staff and facilities, Otis Air Force Base and Hyannis Port, Massachusetts; preparations for birthday party for President Kennedy, Commonwealth Armory, Boston, Massachusetts. White House Army Signal Agency (WHASA) staff prepare for President John F. Kennedy's birthday party celebration at the Commonwealth Armory in Boston, Massachusetts. WHASA staff member, Anthony S. Suglia, speaks on telephone at left.

DN-SN-89-10444. Base: USS Lexington (AVT 16)

War Prison exchange in Trelleborg.

The deckles sew false bottoms on to the nets to prevent chafing on the ocean bed. June 27, 1942. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Student on Agricultural School Farm, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, Gordon Parks, U.S. Office of War Information, February 1943

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

From Here to Eternity is a 1953 drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann and based on the novel of the same name by James Jones. The picture deals with the tribulations of three soldiers stationed on Hawaii in the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Noted for its 'beach kiss scene', starring Frank Sinatra, Deborah Kerr, Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift and Donna Reed.

Anefo photo collection. Navy Navy Anefo London series. Submarine HR. Ms. "O21". Neptune festival passing equator. Neptune, queen bookkeeper. {1940-1945}. Indian Ocean

DN-SN-85-08586. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Warding off a frontal knife attack, Chief Kessler stops Rollston's descending hand with a quick left.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Staff Music KNIL. Staff music knascin tuba player. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Commander J. Durnford - R.A.N. March 18, 1941.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene Brigade training camp midlands. injured hand motorcyclist viewed accident .. August 1943. Britain

When Breathing Is An Art. This image depicts a Coast Guardsman at an East Coast training station.

SSGT John Rogers, a reservist with Marine Air Base Squadron 41, puts on his asbestos fire retardant suit prior to putting out an oil fire during his annual two-week training. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) pilot is reunited with his wife and children. VF-114 and the other squadrons of Carrier Air Wing II (CVW-11) are returning to their home air stations after a deployment aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65). Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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 Landing in Djambi; Before the departure of Palembang. Military film cameraman. December 30, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Anefo photo collection. Liberation market Amstelveld. May 13, 1957

The Dutch army is practicing in La Courtine. Pay attention! The above description is a generic series description based on the information stated by the army film and photo service. In the long term, this global description will be specified.

These two Canadian airmen stationed in Iceland claim the world's finest pin-up collection. February 01, 1945. (Photo by Canadian W.I.B.).

A participant in the 18th annual Navy Junior Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) Gulf Coast Regional Field Meet, Southeastern District, passes a judges stand during the obstacle course competition. Twelve high school teams are taking part in the NJROTC event, which includes competition in academics, extracurricular activities and athletics. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War The wounded pilot of a Chance-Vought Corsair hit by flak, Sub Lieutenant P A Swift, of Uxbridge, has his head dressed by a Sick Berth Attendant (SBA) in the sick bay on board ship after landing on the aircraft carrier HMS VICTORIOUS. He was involved in an attack by aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm that wiped out a German convoy north east of Stadlandet, off the Norwegian coast.

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.

Monument in the stadium at Smolensk Operation Barbarossa - German Invasion of Russia, 1941 - 15th Infantary Division of the Thuringia-Kurhessen Division

Anefo photo collection. Insignia for Prince Bernhard Fund. 17 June 1948

Coronation 'Solo' -- Waxed moustaches peak about his trumpet as student bandmaster A. Parker of Belfast sounds a fanfare at Kneller Hall - the Army musicians school at Twickenham, Middlesex, where trumpeters are training for Coronation duties in Westminster Abbey. January 29, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Red Cross workers aboard children's vacuating trains from Finland, March 1944.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Patrolgang of 1-1 Regiment Infantry KNIL. A woman and a girl posing in a jeep. June 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Steel-Helmeted Premier Watches Air Battle -- Mr. Winston Churchill in the observation post from which he witnessed an air battle. The Mayor of Dover is on left. Mr. Winston Churchill, the Premier wore a steel helmet while watching air battles during his visit to Dover. The Premier also inspected air raid damage at Dover and Ramsgate despite the fact that there was an almost continuous air raid warning during his visit. The Premier saw an air battle in which two machines were shot down. August 30, 1940. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

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 Sport and field post. Three Dutch soldiers take a sunbath in wicker armchairs. August 31, 1948. Bogor, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Airport. Soldier drags with something. A hangar with a plane behind him. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

A member of the WAAF (Women's Auxiliary Air Force) machine-stitching a patch onto a kite balloon at an RAF station, May 1940. A member of the WAAF machine-stitching a patch onto a kite balloon at an RAF station.

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.

Awaits Repatriation -- Maj. Gen. Willliam F. Dean of Berkeley, Calif., takes walking exercise clad only in short and combat boots. According to communist correspondent Wilfred Burchett who provided this picture, Gen. Dean is held at a "Special Vila" at Kaesong, apart from other POWs awaiting repatriation. Gen. Dean was captured in 1950. September 03, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

CPT Craig Higgins, the chief of the contract programming for the 52nd Civil Engineering Squadron, is assisted by his crew chief, SGT Fred Venecia, prior to test driving his Formula Ford Royale race car on a road near the base. Base: Spangdahlem Air Base Country: West Germany (FRG)

DN-SN-90-02170. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-89-10514. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sport exercises Depot Special troops. Instructor in two-fighting. June 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

A landing signal officer (LSO) and his assistant monitor the approach of an aircraft from the LSO platform aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during FLEET EX 1-90. Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Leather Jacket Worn By Crew Members Of The Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" 'Hi Ho Silver' Of The 401St Bomb Group Stationed At An 8Th Air Force Base In England, 16 May 1944.

Coat Of Arms -- Allied and enemy units who have long since laid down their arms are commemorated on the leather jerkin of ATS Corporal Driver Julie Ridley, of Hove, Sussex. She has over 150 insignia stitched on the lining of her jerkin, representing units of British, American, French, Polish and German armed forces. March 29, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

A Navy diver in scuba gear (minus mask) participates in the operation 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)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Relaxation resort "The Resting Warrior" in Bandoeng. Soldiers sit on a veranda. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. day - 9.30 am - 10.30 pm - Radiotelual contact sought Hollandia. However, connection leaves lot desired. December 1953. Guinea

Here Comes the Band (Dutch Marine). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

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

1940S Two Smiling Boys Wearing Military Uniforms Sitting On Front Stoop Side By Side

Misc-Toyy-dolls-China. November 17, 1947.

Anefo photo collection. Kop lady command Volkskrant. April 15, 1956

Recruits for the Bay of Pigs invasion. The CIA opened recruiting offices in Miami where refugees volunteered to fight against Castro. This photo shows a group of recruits at one center as they received their physical. Aug. 1960-April 1961.

Face-off at the old livery stable: capturing the essence of the Wild West in black and white

Vintage photograph. Photo illustration of Lincoln Memorial Statue in front of Large American flag

DF-SN-86-11358. Base: Moody Air Force Base State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Women's Royal Naval Service: Parachute packing. Wrens being instructed by a leading seaman in folding the panels of a parachute, of which there are 24, at a Fleet Air Arm establishment.

Typical members of black watch band - Piper John McNine.Tradition: The unique sound of a Scottish piper. March 14, 1951.

Zeppelin Commander Awarded Geographic Medal For World Flight -- Dr. Hugo Eckener, (left) Commander of the Graf Zeppelin, Being Presented with the Gold Medal of the National Geographic society Dr. Gilbert Grosvenor, president of the Society. In Recognition of his Zeppelin flight around the world. The presentation was Witnessed by A Distinguished group of Diplomats, high ranking military officers and Government officials. The medal which Dr. Eckener received has been awarded to only ten other men whose achievements stand foremost in the history of the world. March 27, 1930. (Photo by International Newsreel Photo).

Shelter of the Bijenkorf on the occasion of ten years of women in the armed forces. On the right a luva and a Milva.

A Most Unusual Overall -- Mrs. Holgate wearing her decorated overall at the British Columbia Services Canteen, London, where she is canteen worker. Mrs. Holgate, a volunteer worker in a canteen, has a most remarkable overall. It is covered back and front, the belt and the sleeves, with regimental badges and devices. They even include a sergeant's stripes - stitched however on the bodice. Mrs. Holgate has never asked for any of these souvenirs. In three years, she has fed a great many hungry men. The first badge or two were tokens of thanks, after that it became almost a point of pride to contribute to the collection. February 24, 1943. (Photo by Fox Photos)

The Unknown Girl Behind the Sea Battle- the work of the Women's Royal Naval Service, 1942 Wren Unknown enjoys a relaxing swing in a big tree near to HMS EAGLET, as another Wren push the swing higher. A tennis racket can be seen at the base of the tree, indicating that sport is clearly important to these women when off duty.

Belgian Commandos in Training in Britain, 1945 A Belgian Commando trainee, described in the original caption as a 'beginner', crosses a yard by sliding across a rope 20 feet above ground level. He is resting his stomach on the rope, but his body remains vertical. Another trainee can be seen looking out of the window of the building to which the rope is tied, preparing to take his turn on the rope.

DN-SN-88-10146. Country: Unknown

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Nikola Drakulic (photographer). Locals. A wounded man in the context. March 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Garders in Gala Uniforms. 1 hunter. September 9, 1948

NATO Airbase in France. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Visit of US Chiefs of Staff to Uniforce HG at Fontainebleau. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Jonda McFarlane, sponsor, attends the launching ceremony for the guided missile frigate FORD (FFG 54). Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Military manoeuvres , 19 November 1920, Levin, by Leslie Adkin. Gift of G. L. Adkin family estate, 1964.

Gunsmith repairs rifle (OV2023_209)

H. Sims conducting searchlight tattoo, Aldershot

COL Merle E. Bollenbach, base commander, administers the first flu vaccine shot to COL Marshall S. Cook, hospital commander, in the command post. Base: Raf Lakenheath State: East Anglia Country: England / Great Britain (ENG)

Poll photo collection. Captain and two other sea quotations in white uniforms in conversation. undated. Israel

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. Christmas package Niwin. December 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The Electrically-Heated Muff Shown Here Was Developed By The Medical Department Of The 8Th Air Force After Much Experimentation And Service Testing. A Number Of Prototypes Were Designed Before A Satisfactory One Was Finally Developed. It'S Chief Use Is

DM-SN-88-09368. Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

07/24/1936. A peasant who advanced with the forces that were heading towards Zaragoza to fight the Nationalists, making the symbol of the hammer and sickle.

Technology, history, surveyors, approx. 1930s, exact location unknown, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Anefo photo collection. Visit to Royal Navy in Den Helder by Beatrix and Claus, Beatrix and Claus on HR. Ms. Frigate Jaguar. May 6, 1981. Den Helder

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 U.S. sailor paints the outside of a building as part of a community relations program during exercise Unitas XX. Subject Operation/Series: UNITAS XX Base: Valparaiso Country: Chile (CHL)

Scott and Borwick. May 14, 1947.

07/31/1936. A Militia Drinking water at a stop in the Fight.

An observer controller of Detachment 2, 602nd Tactical Air Control Wing alerts his communication network by radio during an exercise at the National Training Center. Members of the wing are acting as opposing forces for the exercise. Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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.

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