Military Significances and Inspections

Historical images of military personnel conducting inspections and ceremonies with various dignitaries, emphasizing the blend of royal and military traditions.

Royal Couple At Merchant Navy School -- Lt. Philip Mountbatteb, Rn, speaks to the drum major whilst his fiancee, HRH Princess Elizabeth, looks on when the couple visited the royal merchant navy school at Workingham (Surrey, England).Proud Moment -- Drum-major of the Merchant Navy School at Workingham (Surrey) stands at the alert when inspected by Princess Elizabeth and Lieut. Philip Mountbatten. August 05, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

"Duchess Inspects The Wrens" - The Duchess of Kent walking in the grounds of the college after inspecting the wrens.The Duchess of Kent visited the Royal Naval College an Greenwich and Inspected wrens of only a few weeks training. May 10, 1940. (Photo by Keystone).

L to R St. M. S. Phillips, Miss Phillips, Major G. E. Ramsay, Miss Ken Bolton (President of women's *****). Miss F. G Galleghan, St. Col. F. G. Galleghan (*****) and chatting weather were at *****. October 9, 1939.

All the Nice Girls Like a Sailor - Russian Included -- Vladimir Michigovitch of Leningrad and his shipmate victor Kapovitch soon made friends with a couple of English girls when they arrived at the lord Mayor of Portsmouth's garden party yesterday.The two Russian sailors are from the cruiser "Sverdlov" which is at spithead for the coronation review, to be held next week. June 13, 1953. (Photo by Paul Popper, Paul Popper Ltd.).

Princess Beatrix brings an introductory visit to various parts of the Royal Navy. On Hr.Ms. Scorpio, the lodging ship of the Marine Women's Department (Marva) Den Helder is becoming acquainted with a Captain-Ter Sea (KTZ), while Officer-Marva der 2e class oldest category (Omarva 2oC) omva 2oC M.M. Witsenburg, the division chief of the Marva department Den Helder, watches.

Royal Couple At Merchant Navy School -- Lt. Philip Mountbatteb, Rn, speaks to the drum major whilst his fiancee, HRH Princess Elizabeth, looks on when the couple visited the royal merchant navy school at Workingham (Surrey, England).Proud Moment -- Drum-major of the Merchant Navy School at Workingham (Surrey) stands at the alert when inspected by Princess Elizabeth and Lieut. Philip Mountbatten. August 05, 1947. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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

Attention - The Queen has a satisfied smile as she inspects the naval guard of honor immediately after arrival. True to navy tradition the guard stands strictly to attention, and although the Queen smiles not a muscle moves on the faces of the guard. December 23, 1953.

Royal Empire Day Garden Party to Repatriated Pows at Buckingham Palace. The Queen is seen talking to Radameyer of Bukawaye, Southern Rhodesia, Africa, who was brought down in June last year, injuring his leg while bailing out, owing to neglect on the part of the German Hospital, his leg had to be amputated, in spite of this however, he is quite happy and had since married.The King and Queen to-day, Empire Day, gave a Garden Party to repatriated Empire and Dominion prisoners of War at Buckingham Palace; both the King and Queen and the two Princesses contantly circulated amongst their guests chatting to them and listening to their experiences. May 24, 1945.

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

Queen Mother and Premier Inspect -- The Queen Mother chatting to pilot of officer C. Muntz, of the 600th squadron. On the left in R.A.F. Uniform is Mr. Churchill.Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, Mr. Winston Churchill, the Prime Minister, today inspected two R.A. F. ***** the units were the 600th ***** of London) Squardon, of which the Queen Mother is honorary air commodore, and the 615th, of which Mr. Churchill is Honorary Air Commodore. Inspection was at Biggin Hill R.A.F. Station, Kent. November 01, 1952. (Photo by Paul Popper).

SHAPE Handover Ceremony (Handover of SHAPE Command). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Duchess of Kent Launches Giant Tanker - Inspecting a guard of honour from the Women's Royal naval Service at Newcastle-on-Tyne today (Tuesday) is the Duchess of Kent. She had just launched the new 33,000-ton oil tanker 'Worls Harmony' the largest ever built in Britain. She chose the ***** herself.The tanker, built to carry ***** in bulk, is for the Greek ship owner Mr. Stavros Niarchos. The Duchess of Kent inspecting a guard of honor from the Women's Royal Naval Service at Newcastle-on-Tyne recently. The Duchess had just launched the new 33,000 ton oil tanker World Harmony, the largest ever built in Britain. February 16, 1954. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

And They ***** A Breath of Canada On the platform at Euston Station in London the first family greetings are given. Then, with pride and gratitude, the "Mounties" who came back with Elizabeth and Philip from Canada are presented here to Princes Margaret. November 19, 1951. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Queen Mother - War Work. November 9, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

As Queen Meets South African Veterans - During a visit to the Springbok Club on August 24, at Prince Gate, Queen Elizabeth talks with members of the south African Services who formed the guard of honor. June 09, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Expedition star Mountains Julianatop (1959) - Guinea. Continue Sibil Hollandia. Mrs. M.A. Platteel Laser disregard Dasselaar group. September 1959. Hollandia, Guinea

SHAPE Handover Ceremony (Handover of SHAPE Command). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Duchess of Kent Inspects St. John Ambulance Brigade In Hyde Park -- The Duchess of Kent inspecting members of the Brigade in Hyde Park, London.The Duchess of Kent inspected contingents of the St. John Ambulance Brigade when 6,000 members of the Brigade gathered in Hyde Park, London. July 20, 1947.

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

Anefo photo collection. Purification of naval officer by vice admiraal G. B. Fortuy Lieutenant at sea T. W. R. Doorman with mrs. By man. September 11, 1958

Anefo photo collection. Vice-Air-Marshall Huddleston from the Royal Air Force was received by Princess Juliana. He handed the Princess on behalf of the members of the RAF in the Netherlands to pay an important amount with request to pay this to Dutch war victims. October 4, 1945. Soestdijk, Utrecht province

Royal Cruise -- Princess Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh (left) boarded the destroyer Crusader yesterday for the trip from Vancouver to Victoria, B.C., near the turning point of their cross-Canada junket. The Duke, a lieut. cmdr. in the Royal Navy, spent several hours inspecting the craft but declined an offer to take over the bridge. Unidentified naval officer at right. October 22, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

On board an American cruiser, who is moored at the Parkkade in Rotterdam, a commandism takes place. After the command transmission, a reception follows, whereby the Dutch commander of the Marine Corps (CKMARNS) is also present that an American coat of arms is offered.

Poll photo collection. For the first time, Queen Wilhelmina puts foot on Dutch territory in Eede Zeeuws-Vlaanderen again. March 13, 1945. Eede, Zeeland

Princess Elizabeth Visits A.T.S. Pardade. Smiling picture of Princess Elizabeth inspecting A.T.S. at the Imperial Staff College, Windsor, where she took the salute at the passing out parade of A.T.S. cadets. It was at this parade that Princess Elizabeth stuck to fresh white paint on the wooden saluting platform. The paint had been laid on liberally, specially for her visit, and when she stepped off her two footmarks were clearly imprinted on the platform. May 22, 1953. (Photo by Mirror Features).

U.S. Auxiliary Territorial Service, World War II

Gen. Norstad. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Royal Visitor To Pageant - Princess Margaret - she celebrated her 21st birthday on August 21, inspecting the guard of honour after her arrival here to attend the Carlisle and Cumberland Pageant.Later she was due to leave for Balmoral to join the King and Queen who are on holiday there. August 08, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Princess Juliana at Meeting Army of Salvation in Hilversum; Lieutenant Colonel Bosshart (R) greet Princess Juliana. April 12, 1984. Hilversum

CO of the 45th Battalion, St. George Regiment, Col. G. Cox (right), who was official host, had as his guests Lieut.-Gen. F.H. Berryman (left), Mrs. Bruce Graham, and Mr. Graham, who is member for St. George. November 27, 1950.

Queen with Empire Troops -- The Queen chatting with "Aussies" in the garden of the Club.H.M. The Queen visited the Victoria League Club for Empire troops in London today (Thurs). August 12, 1940.

Anefo photo collection. The Dutch frigate HR. Ms. 'Johan Maurits from Nassau' from Amsterdam to Den Helder. June 16, 1947. Amsterdam, Den Helder

Rt. Commander, A.H. Green, RAN (right) receives Barts D.S.C. ***** centre & Admiral A.S. Eccles. December 01, 1949.

Adjustment For The Duke Of Parade -- What's this, the Duke of Edinburgh 1955 being checked on parade No, the Duke was just having the leek straightened in his cap by regimental Sergeant Major D.J. Griffiths during the St. David's day parade of the Welsh Guards, of which the Duke is Colonel, at the Guards depot, Caterham, Surrey, today (Tuesday).The Duke went to the Parade by helicopter. March 01, 1955. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Duchess of Kent Inspects the Wrens -- The Duchess of Kent leaves a shore station of the Wrens after inspecting their activities.The Duchess of Kent recently paid a visit to the Wrens at a shore station in the South of England where she showed keen interest in the various duties the girls have taken over. August 06, 1941. (Photo by Fox Photos).

King Inspects Graf Spee Battle Heroes - The King taking the salute at the March past of the sailors on Horse Guards Parade. Also in picture is The Queen, The Duke of Kent and the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain.H.M. The King this morning inspected officers and men of the British cruisers Ajax and Exeter, which took part in the Graf Spee Battle, on Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, and presented decorations. February 23, 1940.

Queen Receives Keys Of Gibraltar -- Queen Elizabeth receives the symbolic keys of Gibraltar from the governor general, Sir Gordon Macmillan at a ceremony in Gibraltar Dockyard welcoming her arrival today, May 10. ***** royal party has sailed in on the liner Britannia for a 27-hour trip to the ***** fortress - last call of the commonwealth tour. Behind the queen is the Duke of Edinburgh. May 20, 1954. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Elsevier photo collection. presence Prince Bernhard, Mrs. Widow D. Post-Salomons Army Steenwijkerwold renamed Johannes Postkazerne, named Sea Warrior Johannes Post fused Overveen 16 June 1944. Prince Bernhard greets Mrs. Post-Salomons. 5, 1964. Overijssel, Steenwijkerwold

Corporal Jim Gordon V.C. Series.Mary Young (saluting). July 6, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. 60 years knight military willem order. HR. Forest is congratulations. July 30, 1961

Queen Elizabeth photographed on arrival at Essendon Airport, Victoria, She is seen inspecting the Naval Guard of Honor. March 1, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. English troop transport ship 'Chitral' with 700 members of the former killing with their families arrived in Amsterdam. October 18, 1950. Amsterdam

Commonwealth Troops Train For Coronation - Members of the Commonwealth Coronation Contingents, many of whom have already arrived here, are now training at Pirbright, Surrey, for their duties in the Coronation procession. This picture shows Australian women during marching training with members of the R.A.A.F. In front is L.A.C.W. Annette Crampton (Hobart, Tas.) and she is followed by Flight Officer Brett, of Dardanup, Western Australia. May 8, 1953. (Photo by Central Press photos Ltd.).

Mrs. Alan G. Kirk, Sponsor, Rear Admiral Thomas Withers, U.S. Navy, and Mrs. James D. Grant, Matron of Honor, at Launching of USS Toro (SS 422) at Navy Yard, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Dutch Guinea: Visit French frigate 'Francis Garnier'. Mrs. Platteel changes words French schout night G. Comte de Toulouse-Lautrec. July 1958. Hollandia, Guinea

Capt P.G. Taylor. May 27, 1948.

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Marine table tennis championships at the MarineLiegkamp Valkenburg (MVKV). A Marva receives her prize from the Commander of the MVKV, Captain-Ter-Sea Kite (Ktzv) G.F. Venema.

Prince Bernhard on his birthday. Prince Bernhard on his birthday, 29 June 1945, with soldiers from domestic armed forces. He made a trip along various cities. When leaving the Grote Kerk in Delft, they are offered by members of the BS flowers.

Macarthur Political Advisor -- George Atcheson, Jr., (right) political advisor to General Macarthur, pauses for a moment with his aide, John S. Service, at the airport here last night before boarding a Plane Enroute to Tokyo. He flew in from Washington. August 19, 1945. (Photo by AP Wirephoto)

Anefo photo collection. Message of Knights of the MWO in The Hague. October 24, 1960. The Hague, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Visit royal couple to Luxembourg arrival. June 26, 1951. Luxembourg

Anefo photo collection. Den Helder Assaut Adelborsten. December 18, 1953. Den Helder

Wedding Of Viscount Ednam To Argentine Ambassador's Daughter.Captain Viscount Ednam, 10th Royal Hussars, leaving Brompton Oratory London with his Bride, the former Miss Stella Carcano after their wedding. January 10, 1946.

A Birthday Picture Of Queen -- To on her 28th birthday and her last day in Ceylon, the Queen reviewed armed forces and later presented new colours to Ceylon Light Infantry in the ceremonies took place in heavy drizzle and the Duke held an umbrella over her Majesty. April 21, 1954.

Miss Betty Jane Fischler, Mrs. Peter K. Fischler, Rear Admiral Withers, Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, and Mrs. Tom C. Clark at the Launch of the USS Tench. Original caption: Miss Betty Jane Fischler, maid of honor, Mrs. Peter K. Fischler, sponsor for USS Thornback, Rear Admiral Withers, U.S.N., Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, sponsor, and Mrs. Tom C. Clark, matron of honor for USS Tench. At twin launching . .. 1944-07-07T00:00:00.

Anefo photo collection. During a ceremony in the civil room of the palace on Dam Dam in Amsterdam, Queen Juliana has made the widow of General S. H. Rail announcement of his appointment Posthum to Commandeur der Military William Order. To the widows of Gen.-MAJ. R. T. Overakker, Luit.-Kol. M. P. A. den Ouden, res. First lute. J. A. van Bijnen and Mr. T. Dobbe and to the sister of Soldaat J. F. Necklace Olivier, the Koningi also announced that she had been named Poshum to Knight of the Fourth Class of the Military "Willems Order .. September 28, 1951. Amsterdam, Noord-Holland

Gen. Norstad at Home. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Fleet week with visit students Rotterdam. June 18, 1954. Rotterdam, South Holland

Photograph showing two stewardesses (on right) of the British Overseas Airways, in the stern of a motor-launch, heading out to join a waiting flying-boat, 1943. The Second World War opened up many jobs to female workers; air stewardesses being employed for the first time on civilian flying-boats. 1944

In an official departing parade, soldiers of the United States Army Fourth Infantry Division's Eighth Regimental Combat Team marched in New York City before boarding transports for Europe. They had undergone special training preparatory to joining the defense force of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries, under General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. About 100,000 spectators, including representatives or the NATO countries, bid the soldiers farewell. General J. Lawton J. Collins, U.S. Army Chief of Staff, told the troops in a message that "where American Soldiers in the past have gone there to fight and win wars, you go there to win friends and, we fervently hope, to prevent another dreadful war." July 06, 1951. (Photo by United States Information Service).

Anefo photo collection. Queen Juliana visits the Rotterdam police. April 10, 1962. Rotterdam, South Holland

Miners Join The Territorials -- South Wales miners are already doing a man's job in the pits, but that doesn't stop them giving a further ten hours a week to the Territorial Army. Gunner Ron Jones, 24, is typical of many of them; after a late shift at the Six Bells Colliery, Abertillery, he hurried straight form the pits to a lecture by R.S.M. Feenie, says Major Lloyd Evans C.O. of this unit P. Battery, 637, Heavy AA Regiment "They're the fittest toughest and most sporting lads I ever had the pleasure to command." February 21, 1949. (Photo by Daily Mirror).

Anefo photo collection. Installation of nobility breasts. September 21, 1947. Den Helder

Anefo photo collection. Princess Irene opens the war museum in Overloon. May 23, 1960. Overloon

Anefo photo collection. DegreeLating submarine "Rotterdam" at RDM Rotterdam by Mrs. S. Berck Krijnen. January 26, 1956. Rotterdam, South Holland

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Australian Naval Officer Weds in London. The bride and bridegroom leaving after the ceremony. The marriage between Lieut. Com. V.A.T. Smith. D.S.C. Royal Australian Navy, and Miss Nanette Harrison, took place at St. George's Church, Hanover Sq. London. The bridegroom comes from Sydney, while the bride comes from London. Mr. Sidney Cotton, also well known in Sydney, gave the bride away. October 30, 1944.

SPARS' First Salute Costs a "Buck". This item consists of a photograph of two new SPAR ensigns giving a dollar to the first enlisted man that salutes them. This is an old Coast Guard tradition after attaining a gold stripe on uniform sleeves.

Queen In The Cloisters: Unveils Runnymede Memorial -- The Queen in the cloisters as she inspected the Memorial today. Accompanying her, left, is Mr. Edward Maufe, R.A., the architect for the Memorial. Watched by some 25,000 relatives of the fallen, the Queen to-day (Saturday) unveiled the Runnymede memorial to officers and men of the air forces of the Commonwealth who lost their lives in the last war while operating from bases in England and North-West Europe and have no known grave. The memorial an imposing shrine embraced by cloisters, is on the edge of a wooded hill overlooking the Thames and above the meadow where King John Signed the Magna Carta in 1215. October 17, 1953. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

An unidentified British Royal Air Force general officer passes through an honor guard during the IDF change of command ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL)

Princess Margaret And Princess Royal Attended All England Ranger Rally At White City -- Rangers representative of all parts of England were presented to Princess Margaret at the Rally. She is here seen greeting one of them on the rostrum. October 22, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

Flyers Prepare To Leave For Cape Record Attempt -- A Photograph Taken to-night of the couple in their plane at Corydon.Flying Officer A. E. Clouston and Mrs. Betty Kirby-Green, made their final arrangements at Coroydon to-night for the attempt to break the England -Cape record. They expect to start out late to-night. November 14, 1937. (Photo by Keystone).

Air Ministry Second World War Official Collection

Anefo photo collection. Decorations Belgian embassy. March 19, 1948

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France Women In Ambulance, Drivers Etc - Foreign Troops. October 30, 1944. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Anefo photo collection. HKH PR. Margriet was present at the regimental day in the Juliana of Stolbergkazerne in Amersfoort T.G.V. The 100th anniversary of the medical troops regiment. May 2, 1969. Amersfoort

Draper's Farewell Party for NATO. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

King And Queen Inspects 4th. Indian Division At Buckingham Palace And Presents Awards -- King decorates Suhadar Lal Bahadur Thapa a Charkha Officer with the V.C. January 04, 1944. (Photo by L.N.A.).

Corporal Jim Gordon V.C. Series. July 6, 1951.

Anefo photo collection. Hie Holland England / Anefo London series. (voluntary) women's help corps exercises. July 1944. Britain

Quiet Scene As Princes Leaves TrainTumult That Marked the visit by the King and Queen to a London picture theatre was completely absent in Melbourne today when two other members of the Royal family - Prince William and Richard - left Spencer Street Station for Government House. Today's picture shows the Princes on a flag-draped platform with the Duke of Gloucester's ADC (Capt. E. McGrigor) and a discreet police escort. November 6, 1946.

Anefo photo collection. Hie Holland England / Anefo London series. Dutch soldiers England members women's help corps (VHK). 1944. Britain

Anefo photo collection. Jubilee HR. Elferts (Pax). September 9, 1948

Brigadier-General John Charteris, the Chief Intelligence Officer at GHQ, being presented to Queen Mary of Teck at Blendecques, 7th July 1917.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Transfer command women's corps k.n.i.l .. plv. Adjudant General Colonel P. Alons slides a shoulder palette with the ranking signs of captain on the uniform of mrs. C.A. Smit. February 25, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Prospective recruits for the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service with third Officer E.K. Ekert after their preliminary interviews in Brisbane yesterday. The recruits are Joyce Holloway (left) of Camphill, and Mary Makepeace, of Manly.Five girls came from different parts of the State to enlist in the WRANS.If accepted they will sigh on for four years. June 25, 1954.

At the Army-Navy ofotball game, London:-"Little Mae," the Army's mule. Left to right: Pvt. Doris M. Waller; Maj. Walter S. Jones, Milwaukee, Wisc., British Capt. G. Maidlow.

Anefo photo collection. Farewell visit of General Ridgway and wife on Soestdijk. 25 June 1953. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Princess Elizabeth Trains As A.T.S. Officer. H.R.H. Princess Elizabeth in A.T.S. Officers Uniform. Photographs of Princess Elizabeth, who is a Second Subaltern in the A.T.S., undergoing training at an A.T.S Training Centre in Southern England. April 12, 1945. (Photo by Topical Press).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC PARE-PARE at Makassar. PARE-PARE at Makassar: Soekawati, the president of East Indonesia, accompanied by his wife, visiting the works of art in the Sadang River and the Power Station of Sawito. Mrs. Soekawati on top of the omission of the reservoir. January 1948. Celebes, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Chiang Kai-shek (October 31, 1887 - April 5, 1975) was a political and military leader of 20th century China. He is known as Jiǎng Jièshí or Jiǎng Zhōngzhèng in Mandarin. Soong May-ling or Soong Mei-ling, also known as Madame Chiang Kai-shek (traditional Chinese: 美齡; simplified Chinese: 美龄; pinyin: Sòng Měilíng; March 5, 1898 - October 23, 2003) was a First Lady of the Republic of China (ROC), the wife of former President Chiang Kai-shek (蔣中正 / 蔣介石). General Joseph Warren Stilwell (March 19, 1883 - October 12, 1946) was a United States Army four-star General known for service in the China Burma India Theater. His caustic personality was reflected in the nickname 'Vinegar Joe'.

Mr. Churchill's Return The Prime Minister and his daughter Subaltern Mary Churchill on quarter deck of the battleship during the journey back. Behind is Mrs. Churchill Subaltern Mary Churchill is wearing a duffle coat. Mr. Churchill has returned from Canada and the United States. He made the Atlantic crossing in the battleship H.M.S, "Renown". December 28, 1941.

Lt. Cutler family (V.C. Winner). December 01, 1941.

Anefo photo collection. Lucienne Boyer visits exhibition Arts Amicitia. December 4, 1945

Anefo photo collection. Dutch Unifil soldiers Lebanon arrived Schiphol; greeting. October 24, 1985. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Anefo photo collection. Commander of the Marine (CMR), Captain at sea P. Koenraad, with his assistant on the way to the ceremony in connection with the appointment of new officers. 1940-1942}. Indonesia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

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