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Images of military personnel during ceremonies and inspections, showcasing uniforms, ranks, and group formations.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester meeting workers' representatives during their inspection of Cockatoo Dock ***** yesterday. October 03, 1945.
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester meeting workers' representatives during their inspection of Cockatoo Dock ***** yesterday. October 03, 1945.
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspection travel General P.L.G. Doorman (September-October 1946). General Doorman in conversation with Colonel J.K. Meyer, commander of the V-Brigade, at an airport. September 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East IndiesSailors set up..Duke of York Reviews Special Constables in Hyde Park June 1st 1930: H.R.H. the Duke of York inspected the Metropolitan special constabulary reserve in Hyde Park to-day and presented medals and a challenge cup. The picture shows the Duke of York inspecting the R. Division. July 17, 1930. (Photo by Central Press Photograph)Anefo photo collection. Exercise Marines on Texel. General Noble (US Marine Corps) leaves .. October 8, 1952. Noord-Holland, TexelDe Gaulle - War Scenes. June 25, 1945. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.).Scottish members of the International Brigades, during the Spanish Civil war. 1937Eva Braun's Photo Albums, ca. 1913 - ca. 1944. These albums are attributed to Eva Braun (four are claimed by her friend Herta Schneider, nee Ostermeyer) and document her life from ca. 1913 to 1944. There are many photographs of Eva, her sisters and their children, Herta Schneider and her children, as well as photographs of Eva's vacations, family members and friends. Included also are photographs taken by and of Eva Braun at Hitler's chalet Berghof (or Kehlstein), photographs of Hitler and his entourage, visitors to Berghof and the scenery around Berchtesgaden, and some studio portraits of Eva and members of her family.Chief of Imperial Staff visits Territorials at Sandhurst -- Field Marshal Sir Cyril J. Deverell, chatting to some of the senior officers during his tour.The Royal Military College at Sandhurst is now emptied of its cadets and in their place are officers and juniors officers of the territorial army attending a fortnight is instructional course. This morning, Field Marshal Sir Cyril J. Deverell Chief of the Imperial General Staff, paid an informal visit to watch the work. July 19, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).Royal Air Force- France, 1939-1940. Air Officer Commander-in-Chief Air Marshal A S Barratt, Air Officer Commanding British Air Forces in France and Air Vice-Marshal P H L Playfair, Air Officer Commanding the Advanced Air Striking Force, photographed together for the first time while inspecting No. 73 Squadron RAF at Rouvres.Second World War. Netherlands under German crew. Two Wehrmacht members in front of a stable goal (well with the Hague)Anefo photo collection. Arrival Governor General of the Dutch East Indies. Governor General Tjarda van Starkenborg Stachouwer is greeted at the Schiphol airport by Princess Juliana. Between them in an air force officer. September 9, 1945. SchipholGeneral Charles De Gaulle in Normandy, June 11, 1945. In the background are bombed out buildings. De Gaulle was Chairman of the Provisional Government of the French Republic. - (BSLOC_2014_17_15)Anefo photo collection. Visit from Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana to Breda. Visit from Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana to Breda. Mancens from the Princess Irene Brigade between the public. May 4, 1945. Breda, Noord-BrabantJoan Bennett; Major Gen Bennett; Mrs Bennett; Lt. Gen Wynter. March 1, 1942.Duke of Gloucester, during visit to R.A.F. Fighter station near Calcutta, shook hands and chatted with Sergeant Pilot J.R. McRae, of St Kilda, Melbourne, who shot down one Jap plane in Burma and damaged others. Officers and men attending the inspection were ordered to wear bush skirts -- open necked Khakhi coat cut like Norfolk jacked -- which Duke favoured for travelling in India. This was the first time bush shirts were recognized and approved as part of R.A.F. uniform. June 22, 1942.2 military people.Sparre (depicted - name), EXERCISHUSET (SPARRE) (depicted - name)Anefo photo collection. fourth meeting Britain, played game fat London's fog, Dutch national team won 3-2 Belgian opponents. Players field. A.V. Alexander, Lord Admiralty shakes hands players. January 15, 1944. Britain, LondonDutch soldiers travel for exercises from Oirschot to 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.Russian Military Mission's Visit To Normandy -- Lt. General Dempsey talking with the Russian delegation. Left to Right: Col. Jorbarov; Gen. Depsey, Major General Vasiliev, Major Gen. Skyyarov ***** Admiral Kharlamov.A Russian Military Mission, led by Vice Admiral Kharlamov with Maj.Gen. Skyyarov; Maj. Gen. Vasiliev and Col. Jarbarov are on a visit to the battlefront in Normandy, during their stay visited Lt. Gen. Dempsey, British Second Army Commander, and made a tour of the battlement which included a visit to cean. September 17, 1944. (Photo by British Official Photograph).Anefo photo collection. Visit of Eisenhower to Palace Lange Voorhout in The Hague. Shortty guards at Lange Voorhout Palace. October 6, 1945. The HagueAnefo photo collection. George Carpenter from the Salvation Army with his wife. December 27, 1945S/Ldr. Edward F.J. Charles, Raf, Was Presented The Silver Star By Major General Ira C. Eaker During A Ceremony At The 8Th Air Force Base At Teddington, England On 17 July 1943.Anefo photo collection. Transfer command of the air forces to Soesterberg. Lieutenant General H. Schaper and Lieutenant General H. P. Zielstra. November 30, 1961. Soesterberg, UtrechtGloucesters sail for Kenya. OPS. Colonel Carne V.C. of Imjim fame was on board the ship to see them of and see delighted to meet two of his men sgt. S.J. Brisland of Bristol who was taken prisoner and Drum Major P. Buss of Dover. March 08, 1955.Anefo photo collection. Front Noord-Oost Nederland: Tour of Prince Bernhard. Zwolle, Grote Markt. Saluates a police officer; Links a member of the auxiliary police. April 17, 1945. Overijssel, ZwolleAnimals during the Second World War An airman smiles for the camera, a baby magpie perched on his cap, as he stands, loaded with kit, on the deck of the troopship which is transporting him back to England from France. The magpie is the troopship's mascot.Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit MP jr. G.A.M.J. Ruijs de Beerenbrouck on Medan (Sumatra). Arrival of Medan airport. Jonkheer G.A.M.J. Ruijs de Beerenbrouck, in Bermuda, is greeted by Lieutenant Colonel Supheirts and Assistant Resident. March 28, 1948. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies, SumatraThe Minister of War and Marine Ir. C. Staff (1905-1973, with hat in hand) visits the Marine Training Camp (Mok) in Hilversum in January 1955.Anefo photo collection. female professional officers Royal Netherlands Marine assigned Den Helder; commander Royal Institial Marine, CDR P.E.R. Learning dire. October 3, 1986. Den HelderGeneral Boyer, Legion of Merit. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and PersonnelPhoto collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Eature Lieutenant Wessels. A lieutenant (or major?) From the cavalry reads a text. November 23, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East IndiesAnefo photo collection. Commemoration Battle of Arnhem at Airborne Cemetery, Oosterbeek; Overviews during commemoration. September 23, 1984. OosterbeekDeparture from the President of Peru Manuel Prado and his wife in a Douglas C-47 Dakota from the Royal Netherlands Air Force after their visit to the Netherlands. Koningin Juliana and Prince Bernhard say goodbye to their guests.Ypenburg, March 9, 1960.Sir Oswald Ernald Mosley, 6th Baronet (16 November 1896 - 3 December 1980) was a British politician who rose to fame in the 1920s as a Member of Parliament. Later in the 1930s, having become disillusioned with mainstream politics, became the leader of the British Union of Fascists (BUF).Anefo photo collection. Pretty of the first combat group of the Dutch army to La Courtine in France from the Oirschot camp, General Major J. H. Gade, plv.comm. by. July 2, 1959Anefo photo collection. Training camp for the women's help corps in Bouvigne. General curls visiting. In conversation with Major C.E commander. Smit-Dyserinck and a captain. August 1945. BredaAnefo photo collection. Belgian paras back, the two commanders left American Colonel Gradwell, on the right Belgian para commander Laurent congratulate each other. December 1, 1964Pupils at the Army Scene Course at F 3 Östgöta Flight Fleet, 1942 Motifs: Pupils at the Army Scene Course on F 3 Östgöta Flight Fleet, 1942. Group portrait in front of building.Anefo photo collection. Destruction: Zeeland Visit from the British minister Attee to the vandalism and inundations on Walcheren. British, Canadian, American and Dutch soldiers accompany him .. March 10, 1945. Scheldemonding, Vlissingen, Walcheren, ZeelandElsevier photo collection. Queen Juliana visited Command Corps Corps municipality Roosendaal. corps handed banner commander, lieutenant colonel P. de Bruin. December 22, 1955. Noord-Brabant, RoosendaalA Member Of The 570Th Bomb Squadron, 390Th Bomb Group Is Congratulated After Receiving An Award During A Ceremony At An Air Base Somewhere In England. 9 January 1944.Anefo photo collection. Capitulation: Wageningen. Preparations and negotiations to the capitulation in Wageningen. Prince Bernhard at Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn. May 5, 1945. Apeldoorn, GelderlandIn his Function of Inspector General, Z.K.H. Prince Bernhard takes a working visit to the 1st group of led weapons (1GGW) to handorf.Rechts next to the commander of 1 GGW, Colonel W.E.E.M. from the Sandt.Garden left the adjutant of Prince Bernhard, Colonel-Vlieger H.J. Holthuis.Queen Elizabeth Decorates Dam-Busters With V.C. -- Wing Commander Gibson V.C. Sharing a joke with members of his squadron who took part with him in his dam busting mission, after the investiture. Queen Elizabeth recently conducted an investiture on her own at Buckingham palace, in the absence of the king, and among others decorated wing commander Guy Penrose Gibson with the Victoria Cross he won as leader of the great dam busting raid on the Eder and Mohne Dams in Germany. At 42 years of the age wing commander Gibson is the most highly decorated man in the R.A.F. being holder of the V.C., D.S.O., and Bar: And the D.F.C. and Bar. June 23, 1943.SHAPE Personnel in Paris. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and PersonnelPublic Relations Section, HQ BCOF, Japan: Lt-Col C. H. Green, C.O. 3 Bn, Royal Australian Regiment, talks with Brigadier B.A. Coad, Commanding the British 27 Brigade on arrival of the Australians in Korea. 3 Bn RAR is now Part of this British Common Wealth Brigade. November 30, 1950.Elsevier photo collection. 125 grenadiers hunters. commanders wardegiments handed Soestdijk Palace Koningin Juliana de Demonde surrendered astafletteloper. Left Lieutenant-Colonel J. van der Horst, Kolonel H.J right. Wulfhorst. July 1, 1954. SoestdijkAnefo photo collection. Presentation of decorations in Arnhem (Park Sonsbeek). Queen Juliana spells award. October 7, 1948. Arnhem, GelderlandElsevier photo collection. Journey Queen Wilhelmina liberated southern Netherlands (Zeeland, Brabant Limburg). Queen Wilhelmina speaks soldiers Shock troops Tilburg. March 18, 1945. TilburgAnefo photo collection. Installation Adelborsten Royal Institute for the Marine. September 12, 1950. Den HelderPhoto collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit MP jr. G.A.M.J. Ruijs de Beerenbrouck on Medan (Sumatra). Arrival of Medan airport. Jonkheer G.A.M.J. Ruijs de Beerenbrouck, in Bermuda, is greeted by Lieutenant Colonel Supheirts and Assistant Resident. March 28, 1948. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies, SumatraA sergeant major of the Army looks at sports competitions of the School Infantry Framework, located at the Isabella Kazerne in Den Bosch (Vught). Framework School Infantry: Sergeant InfantryDA-SN-88-00722. Base: Fort Richie State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)Swedish Crown Princess Louise greets British prisoners of war in Gothenburg.ROME ITALY MARCH 1951 Boys during military training in the 50sHeads New Armored Coprs - Brig. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee (right), will be commander of the Army's New Armored Corps and Brig. Gen. C.L. Scott (left), will command one of the two divisions in the corps, the war department announced in Washington, D.C., June 29. January 7, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).General Robertson (centre) discusses tactics with Canadian Lieutenant Colonel J. Stone (left) and Lieut. Colonel Ferguson during the General's visit to the forward positions in Korea. May 22, 1951.Air Vice Marshal Donald Bennett. April 02, 1947.Reunists to participate in the festivities on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the nobility breach in Willemsoord, gather at the annual part of their promotion. Part of the AVDKM 540685 to 540693 object series.Admiral Earl Mountbatten Returns To Take Up New Appointment -- Admiral Earl Mountbatten with Countess Mountbatten (Left) and their daughter Lady Pamela Mountbatten, after arriving at London Airport.Admiral Earl Mountbatten - Formerly Commander-In-Chief, Mediterranean Forces - returned to England to take up his new appointment as First Sea Lord. December 14, 1954. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited)Anefo photo collection. Preparation 44th Four Days Marches. July 25, 1960"All Present And Correct Sir".Wearing his wig and robe, Mr. Justice Charles 73 took over military command of the garrison of Chester Castle in Pursuance of a 200 years old Custom which makes a senior judge controller of the barracks for the duration of the Assizes. Lt. Col. Hayes- Newington "handing over" to the Judge. June 20, 1946. (Photo by Mirror Features)Poll photo collection. Farewell to the front garden of Palace Soestdijk of the Prince Bernhard Chapel with their mascot, the goat kees, due to departure to the Dutch East Indies. Royal house. September 28, 1946. Baarn, Utrecht (province)Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Transfer Value ML-KNIL to General Kengen. Army commander S.H. Rail handles General Major Kengen. July 27, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East IndiesAnefo photo collection. Hie Holland England / Anefo London series. Queen Wilhelmina Princess Juliana visit visit "Oranjaven", Englandvaarders Club London .. September 11, 1944. Britain, LondonLieut Gen. Miles ***** Command greets Leiut Gen. Sturdee his return to Sydney from the middle *****. December 19, 1941.Photographs Relating to the Minor Nuremberg TrialsAnefo photo collection. Launch "Saxonheath" NDSM. October 4, 1952. AmsterdamAnefo photo collection. Command change Mug Hilversum. March 22, 1951. HilversumSecond World War. Netherlands under German crew. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht in front of a residential building (well with the Hague)Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Departure from the first transport of women's corps KNIL parachute folders to Hollandia in New Guinea. Farewell to the airport. January 4, 1946. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East IndiesQueen Wilhelmina visiting the University of Oxford, Anefo, 1945 photograph Queen Wilhelmina visiting the University of Oxford. There she inspected the guard of honor, formed by a Department of Dutch troops. Oxford photographic support OxfordThe Prince of Wales and Prince Edward at the Royal Naval College, Osborne, Isle of Wight, 1908. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes.Princess Elizabeth Visits The R.A.F. - Princess Elizabeth - with Air Marshal Sir Basil Embry, Air Officer Commanding-in-chief, Fighter Command - Wears sun-glasses as she watches a demonstration of aerial acrobatics and high-speed flying, during a visit to the headquarters of the Royal Air Force Fighter Command, at *****, Middlesex. The Princess is wearing the "Winge" of the R.A.F. as a brooch on her hat. November 18, 1950.Anefo photo collection. Parent day Marinierskamp in Doorn. December 9, 1948. DoornThe Premier At Malta. En Route For The Conference - Mr. Churchill with the Governor of Malta, Field Marshal Lord Gort. On his way to the great three-power conference which opened on November 22nd. 1943. Mr. Churchill called at Malta and was given a great reception by the Islanders. December 6, 1943. (Photo by Topical Press)Elsevier photo collection. ambassador India, B.N. Chakravarty, honorary guard inspects arrival palace Dam Queen Juliana receive farewell audiency. August 18, 1954. Amsterdam, Noord-HollandPhoto collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit from Prof. Carl Romme to Semarang. Dr. Dr. C.P.M. Romme greets the commander II-6 R.I. Lieutenant colonel from Weisenes (2nd from the left). Right Reverse J.J.F. Borghouts. January 17, 1946. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Semarang12/31/1944. After the Second World War Arrival at Amsterdam airport of the Princes of Holland, Juliana and Bernardo, with Princesses Margaret, Beatrice and Irene.Royal Visit To Boomerang Club -- The Duchess of Kent talking with Flt. Sgt. F.M. Spafford, D.F.M. of Wayville, (Adelaide), a bomb-aimer, who has been on 33 'ops' in his two years in England. April 1, 1943. (Photo by Fox Photos).Anefo photo collection. Acquittal for Major K. in The Hague. April 23, 1958. The Hague, South HollandThe Duchess of Kent presents the Bugle to the Duke of Kent.The Duchess of Kent, who is patroness of "The Fair Maids Of Kent," hands ot the Duke of Kent a silver bugle, at the stadium, Shorncliffe camp, near Folkestone. The bugle has been presented to the royal west Kent Regt., 2nd Battn. The Queens own, by the Association of men of Kent and Kentish Men. The Battalion carried out the ceremony of trooping the King's colour. May 22, 1937. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).Lady Gowrie at Lady Wilson ***** home. October 18, 1943.Duke of Gloucester reads farewell speech to Sydney. January 14, 1947.Farewell to Lgen C.J. Falcon to Budel.Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Dr. Mansoer in Medan (Wali Negara Soematera Timoer); Christmas celebration 3.4-i r.i. Canoe plateau; Military hospital; Flower help on graves. Vanui Batavia At the airport of Medan have arrived the head of the new Negara SOEMATERA Timmere, Dr. Mansoer, and the WND. President of the Provisional Negararaad, Eahrioen, the far? V of DP Negara in Batavia, Mr. Dzulkarnah and the member of the Council Mr. Rotti. At the airport, the recomba of North Sumatra, Mr. Gerritsen, the Greeting Sumatra greeting, Mr. Van de Velde and the Territorial Commander, General Scholten .. Dr. Mansoer with floral wreath. December 27, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East IndiesAnefo photo collection. Preparation 44th Four Days Marches. July 25, 1960Sergeant Hannah Receives V.C. From The King: Sergeant John Hannah (left) congratulated by a Royal Air Force warrant officer as he left Buckingham Palace wearing the Victoria Cross.Sergeant John Hannah, 18-year-old air gunner of the Royal Air Force, went to Buckingham Palace to receive the Victoria Cross awarded him in recognition of the valour he displayed when he remained behind in a bomber to put out a fire instead of baling out. Sergeant Hannah came to London especially for the occasion. October 10, 1940.The Men Who Occupied SpitzbergenSome of the men who took part in the landing on the Artic Island of Spitzbergen looking at the souvenirs they brought back with them.A joint British, Canadian and Norwegian Force, under the command of a Canadian officer, is now back in this country after their spectacular landing in Spitzbergen. Large numbers of the Norwegian population of the island, mainly miners and their families, were brought away and are now in Britain. September 09, 1941. (Photo by Fox).Princess Elizabeth At Fighter Command H.Q. - Princess Elizabeth inspecting the guard of honour at Fighter Command H.Q. to-day. Princess Elizabeth paid a visit to-day (Friday) to the headquarters of Royal Air Force Fighter Command at Bentley Priory, Stanmore, Middlesex. The visit should have taken place earlier this month, but was postponed owing to the Princess's indisposition. November 17, 1950. (Photo by Reuterphoto).Anefo photo collection. General Dijkstra says goodbye as the governor of Amsterdam. General Valk pinned General Dijkstra "Knight Dutch Lion". October 27, 1961. Amsterdam, Noord-HollandRoyal Air Force Operations Over Albania and Greece, 1940-1941. Aircrew of No. 211 Squadron RAF being debriefed by a Greek Army liaison officer at Paramythia, Greece, following a sortie over Albania.The Duke And The Canadian Pipes -- The Duke of Edinburgh to-day inspected the Royal Canadian Pipes during his visit to the Canadian air station at Luffenham. The Duke is making a two-day tour of R.A.F., Royal Canadian air force and American air force station in England. May 21, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper).Cobby - Group Captain, RAAF.Group Captain A.H. Cobby (Director of RAAF recently) and Harold Glaff ( Chairman ***** production commission) on their return by the *****. August 27, 1941.Anefo photo collection. KMA command transfer, including portraits commanders. October 6, 1954New Armaments for France. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and PersonnelSohlén and Hahr.A Church Army Mobile Canteen was named 'The Second Front' by Subaltern Mary Churchill, A.T.S at a ceremony on Horse Guards Parade. Miss Churchill is seen with Captain G.A Bucknell, the Rev. Treacher, Head of the Church Army, and Mr. B de N Cruger, the British War Relief Representative. 1944The Allied Reoccupation of the Andaman Islands, 1945 Vice Admiral Tiezo Hara signs the document confirming the formal surrender of Japanese forces in the Andaman Islands. The ceremony took place at 10am on the Gymkhana Sports Ground, Port Blair.Wilhelmina and Juliana steps from an airplane. Queen Wilhelmina and Princess Juliana, shortly after the liberation. She has just stepped from an airplane. Soldiers are around them.