Military Visits and Operations 1940s

Historical military visits showcasing armed forces interacting at airfields in Indonesia and operations involving reconnaissance and support activities.

North American P-51 Mustang Under The Tail Of A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Brest, France, circa 1945

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit General Curls to Medan and Padang. Visit to Medan. General curls at the airport on arrival. A Undersaning KNIL brings the military greeting. On the back of Colonel P. Scholten (Territorial Forest Command and Commander Z-Brigade). May 1947. Indonesia, Medan, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC LOOK ALOG Northern Padang / Visit American military mission to Padang / Mountain Red Cross Aircraft from Singapore in Padang / DS. Steinhart in Pasar Oesan. Padang. By red cross plane, loaded with drugs for Djocja, in Padang 3 Egyptian doctors arrived, on transit to Fort de Kock in Republican area. Mr. Wegener from the Dutch Red Cross Department Padang did to sell them. October 25, 1947. 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.

Anefo photo collection. Dutch contingent crew members of the American Marine Ship USS Claude V. Ricketts back at Valkenburg airbase. December 3, 1965. Valkenburg, South Holland

North American P-51 Mustang Under The Tail Of A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Brest, France, circa 1945

Anefo photo collection. Jeugdluitbrigade on Ypenburg. July 19, 1960. The Hague, Ypenburg, South Holland

Fleet Air Arm Series, on Board HMS Victorious. September 1942. A pilot getting into an aircraft.

Bristol Beaufighter Mk VIF of No. 96 Squadron RAF being re-armed at Honiley, Warwickshire, 23 March 1943. Beaufighter VIF V8748/ZJ-R of No. 96 Squadron being re-armed at Honiley, 23 March 1943. The armourers are feeding belts of ball and high-explosive incendiary ammunition into the magazines of the aircraft's four 20mm Hispano cannon.

Mystere IV Handed Over to USAF (Offshore). Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Trip to South America: Bogotá, Colombia, arrival, 10:50AM. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy prepare to step off Air Force One upon their arrival at El Dorado Airport in Bogotá, Colombia. Air Force Aide to the President Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh stands behind the President and First Lady.

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.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Bandjermasin, farewell to annoyed J.H.m.u.l.e. Ohl. The lt.kol. J.h.m.u.l.e. Ohl has the TR.TVs.trpn. Command of z.o.borneo transferred to lt.kol. A.C.C. Dufour. Lt. Col. Ohl left for the Netherlands after the transfer. On the airport Oelin, he says goodbye to the resident of Z. Borneo A.G. Deelman. September 7, 1948. Bandjermasin, Borneo, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Collection Photo collection Anefo, photo number 901-7946. June 3, 1946

Anefo photo collection. Return Minister Drees and Jhr. Michiels van Verduyn. January 24, 1949

Photo collection prints Anefo Rousel. Series Print Anefo RVD Own Without Caption. Collection of photo collection prints Anefo Rousel, photo number 157-1074. 1956

President Kennedy departs Andrews Air Force Base for New York, 3:17PM. President John F. Kennedy speaks with staff at the Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland before departing for New York.

Sixty Royal Navy Barracuda and Avonger Carrier planes are to be dumped from H. M. Repair Craft "Pioneer" into the ocean. The first lot of 720 planes to be dumped. These are complete with engines, tyres and most of their parts. Only instruments such as compasses, clocks etc. have been removed.The planes are lease-lend from America and are banned as useless by both American and British. Initial cost of planes is estimated to be about £15,000,000.HM Repair Craft Pioneer: A sailor, though not on duty smashes furiously at the fuselage of a Barracuda plane to be dumped in the ocean. The planes will have to be pushed off the repair deck by hand while the ship steams astern. January 17, 1946. (Photo by Australian War Memorial Museum).

Dutch East Indies. October 22, 1945.

Vintage Photograph. Men servicing the X-15 Airplane during morning.

US aircraft at a base in Tunisia, North Africa, 19430101, World War Two

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. Passengers during the stopover in Cairo on the way to Jakarta. February 1946. Cairo, Egypt

The Commander-General of the British Royal Marines General Sir Malcolm C. Cartwright-Taylor visits the Dutch Marines Corps. On the platform of the MarineLiegkamp Valkenburg (MVKV) comes to an end to the visit and a few aircraft makers of the 3rd class (VGMR 3) acts as a valid guests.

Military guard on the Changsha keeping watch on one of the Mustang fighters being carried as deck cargo to Japan for use in the Korean war. September 6, 1950. (Photo by The Courier Mail).

Royal Visit to the Fleet:The Prince of Wales about to go for a flight from the aircraft carrier "Courageous" during the visit of the King and Princes to the Home Fleet at Weymouth. August 25, 1932. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

During the process of sovereignty transfer to Indonesia, the State Secretary of Marine visits Vadm BD. Moorman the various naval institutions in the former Noi. Inspection at Airport Perak.

COL Thomas G. McInerney, commander, 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing, gives a welcoming speech as members of the 1ST Special Operations Squadron listen. The men are standing in front of their MC-130E Hercules aircraft. The squadron has just transferred from Kadena Air Base, Japan, to Clark Air Base. Base: Clark Air Base State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Royal Air Force Operations in the Far East, 1941-1945 Ground crew of No. 110 Squadron RAF service the starboard engine of a de Havilland Mosquito FB Mark VI at Joari, India (left to right) Leading Aircraftman E Crandon of Nechells, Birmingham Corporal A G Jackson of Mickleover, Derbyshire Leading Aircraftman G Simpson of Feltham, Middlesex Aircraftman C N King of Tottenham, London

DN-SN-88-06715. Base: Naval Air Station, Keflavik Country: Iceland (ISL)

The Women's Royal Naval Service during the Second World War Wren radio mechanics and operators at a Royal Naval Air Station in Donibristle, Fife coming off duty. The women are walking past the nose of a Supermarine Walrus aircraft. Another aircraft, possibly a De Havilland Tiger Moth can be seen in the background.

Weekend cruise in Maine: Arrival at Naval Air Station (NAS) Brunswick, Maine, 6:15PMrnrn. President John F. Kennedy delivers remarks during an arrival ceremony in his honor at Naval Air Station Brunswick in Brunswick, Maine. Also pictured: attorney, William D. Hathaway; deputy administrator of the Agency for International Development (AID), Frank M. Coffin; Senator Benjamin A. Smith, II (Massachusetts); Governor of Maine, John H. Reed; Senator Edmund S. Muskie of Maine (partially hidden); White House Secret Service agent, Ken Giannoules. Jets from the United States Navy's Blue Angels squadron sit in background.

PH1 James F. Slaughenhaupt, a member of Fleet Combat Camera Group Atlantic's motion picture crew, films a fire drill in the hangar bay 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)

DF-SN-86-03798. Base: Howard Air Force Base Country: Panama (PAN)

DN-SN-88-00781. Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4)

Lieutenant-Colonel Eric Linklater, the well-known Scottish author of war history books, who is holidaying in New Zealand and will shortly make a stay in Australia on his way hack to Korea to carry on his history or the British contribution to the Korean War'. In Korea he landed on board the light fleet carrier H.M.S. Glory in a 'Firefly' aircraft of the Glory's 812 Squadron, and flew back to a-end some time with the newly formed British Commonwealth Division near the front line.Lt. Col. Eric Linklater alighting from a Firefly on board H.M.S. Glory, serving in Korean waters. September 25, 1951. (Photo by British Official Photograph).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC General track inspects troops per B-25. General track leaves aircraft. December 19, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Demonstrations of the F16 at Volkel airbase. F16 in the airbase. 19 June 1975. Noord-Brabant, Volkel

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC airbases. From the traffic tower two traffic controllers look down at the airport where 2 Dakotas are C-47. April 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Active Service on the Home Front Lockheed Hudons supplementing the strength of the Coastal Command, operating from British shores in the far north, are carrying out some of the offensive reconnaissance patrols over invaded Norway. This image shows a view of the pilots 'office'.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Bombing up a Grumman Avenger aircraft on the flight deck of HMS ILLUSTRIOUS sailing in the Indian Ocean in readiness for the raid on Surabaya. The air strike against the Japanese held naval base was carried out by British, American, Australian, French and Dutch units. Several of the armourers are stood inside the aircraft's open bomb bay.

Anefo photo collection. Marechaussee with new uniforms on Zestienhoven. November 16, 1961

Aircraft Heinkel HE 4 Two Flyers from the Air Force Sitting on the wing on Airplane Heinkel HE 4 - S 4

Anefo photo collection. Prince Bernhard gives B25 Mitchell Bomber to Air Force Museum Soesterberg, Prince Bernhard speak for bomber. October 23, 1971. Soesterberg, Utrecht

Elsevier photo collection. Flood disaster 1953. Water shortage 1953. Saving endangered human lives Zierikzee Zierikzee Rotterdam Rotterdam places. helicopter arrives marked Zierikzee. February 6, 1953. Zeeland, Zierikzee

Britain's Reply To German Raids. -- Pilots at a bomber station "somewhere in England" preparing to take off for a bombing raid on enemy territory. October 15, 1940.

DN-SN-89-03333. Base: Naval Air Station, Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit Prince Bernhard Chapel to Semarang. The Prince Bernhard Chapel plays at an airport. February 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

Hr.Ms fly camp vessel. Karel Doorman (2) (1948-1968), A / B during journey from Smaleeld 5, consisting of Hr.Ms. Karel Doorman, Gelderland, Amsterdam and Sea Lion, to Lounyport, Key West, Tampa, Netherlands Antilles, Guantanamo and Bermuda

Vintage Photograph. Pilot using the US Army's master navigation system to guide any aircraft to an unmarked destination.

GEN. Colin Powell, chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, waves farewell as he prepares to board a VC-137 Stratoliner aircraft following his visit to the base. Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America(USA)

Anefo photo collection. Coentunnel sweep through boy scouts. April 15, 1966

Ceremony around the transfer to the Marine Aviation Service (MLD) of the first Hawker FGA-50 Seahawk Jachthouse plane at MarineLiegkamp Valkenburg (MVKV) in 1957. The flag officer Marine air shipping service (VOMLD) schout-at-night kite J.M. Van Olm (1907-1986) gives a speech.

DN-SN-87-03491. Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '86 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED)

Anefo photo collection. 150 Marines arrive from Curacao at Schiphol Marines are addressed by vice admiral Maas. 11 June 1969. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Z.K.H. Prince Bernhard visits as an Inspector General of the Royal Netherlands Air Force visits the Group of Technology and Material Guided Weapons (GTMGW) in Hesepe (Germany). The prince leaves per Alouette II.ggw.

Paratroopers Alerted As Iran Crisis Grows -- These are men of Britain's 16th Independent Parachute Brigade leaving plane at Abingdon, Berkshire, Tuesday, the day after the brigade was ordered alerted. It was ordered to be in readiness for a possible "destination unknown."It was charged today in Iran's parliament that Britain was sending paratroopers to Iran to block-the nationalization of the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company. In front ranks are two unidentified U.S. Army paratroopers-there is a U.S. unit at Abingdon training with the RAF. May 17, 1951. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

DN-SN-88-01967. Base: Naval Air Station, Miramar State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Departure of Israeli four-day runners, the soldiers during rections. August 3, 1960

Apathetic Laborers -- An Air Base in Japan-As a huge C-54 Skymaster of the 315th Air Division (Combat Cargo) roars overhead, Japanese laborers continue with their work of runway construction, completely oblivious of the cargo-carrying giant above them. The sight of Far East Air Forces planes taking off and landing has become so commonplace that workers seldom bother to look up at them. August 9, 1951. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Photo).;Apathetic Laborers -- An Air Base in Japan-As a huge C-54 Skym

Trip to Europe: Germany, West Berlin: President Kennedy arrives at Tegel Airport. President John F. Kennedy stands on a platform with Mayor of West Berlin, Willy Brandt (right), and Director of Radio in the American Sector (RIAS) in Berlin and translator for President Kennedy, Robert Lochner (center), during his arrival ceremony at Tegel Airport in West Berlin, West Germany (Federal Republic). Also pictured: Chancellor of West Germany, Konrad Adenauer; Interpreter for the German Foreign Ministry, Heinz Weber; Minister for All-German Affairs, Dr. Rainer Barzel; British Commandant in Berlin, Major General David Peel Yates; West German Ambassador to the United States, Karl Heinrich Knappstein; President of the Berlin House of Representatives, Otto Bach; Special Counsel to the President, Theodore C. Sorensen; French Commandant in Berlin, Major General Edouard Toulouse; U.S. Chief of Protocol, Angier Biddle Duke; Military Aide to the President, General Chester V. Clifton; Air Force Aide to

Arakan Wounded Evacuated By Air -- After being lifted out of the American aircraft, at a forward airfield, the wounded receive fresh attention.R.A.F. and American pilots flying light aircraft evacuated British, Indian and Gurkha wounded when our forces were in action east of the Mayu Range. Flying day and night unarmed, unescorted, incessantly fired on by the Japanese, these aircraft landed on paddy seriously wounded men to base hospitals. April 04, 1944. (Photo by Fox Photos)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Visit Minister Romme to Grote Oost Makassar, Menado, Ambon, Flores, Surabaya. Dr. C.p.m. Romme in an open car with Colonel der Mariniers Heringa. February 4, 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. Departure from a Dutch delegation with the SkyMaster (DC-4, 313) from the Dutch government from Schiphol to Indonesia. 13 February 1946. The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Royal Air Force- 1939-1945- Coastal Command The crew of a Hudson of No 224 Squadron, N7264/QX-Q, inspecting damage to their aircraft sustained during an operation to support troops landing at Andalsnes in Norway, April 1940.

Briefing at Headquarters 32nd Air Division , Airplanes, Civil defense. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

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

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.

Rookies on MAINE

DN-SN-88-09393. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

No Subject Heading. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Captain of the Mariniers T. Rudolphe to Yemen left as a military observer. January 31, 1964. Yemen

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 Counseling Advisor for Sumatra, DR. Van de Velde and the Territorial Commander, General Scholten. 27 December 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Poll photo collection. War volunteers in Malacca and Indonesia. Repatriation of Dutch women by plane. November 19, 1945. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Kemajoran, Dutch East Indies

Solidarite Franco-Americaine Devant les Inondations du Gard. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

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. A few of the guests walk along with a few naval officers, about the door of the Doorman with a transport / investigation and rescue helicopter of the Sikorsky UH-34J type in the background. The Marine Officer Midden-Behind is Lieutenant-Sea kite of the 1st class (LTZV 1) van den Kroander.

British Equipment at An American Airfield- Anglo-american Co-operation in Wartime Britain, 1943 Lieutenant C J Kelly (left) from Plain Dealing, Louisiana and Corporal A M Gargano from 32nd St., Cleveland, Ohio, inspect a rubber dinghy to be carried by flying officers and crew of the US Air Corps, in front of an aircraft on an airfield somewhere in Britain.

DN-SN-85-06096. Base: Chula Vista State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army soldiers are airlifted to Osan by the Flying Tiger Airlines for participation in the Joint Chiefs of STAFF Exercise Team Spirit '81. The soldiers leave the air station on a public transportation bus. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM SPIRIT '81 Base: Osan Air Base Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Gloster MK.8 Meteor DemoTeam "Ruiten four", 327 sqn at Soesterberg airbase. Winners National Stunt Fly Competition 1953. v.L.n.R. Wansink, Tiel, Heynen, Jansen.

Members Of The 439Th Troop Carrier Group Assemble Their Equipment Prior To Boarding A Douglas C-47 At An Airbase Somewhere In France. 19 December 1944.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. General curls, and general track watching other soldiers to the underside of a car, standing at an airport. On the right Mrs. Track. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

DN-SN-89-08976. Base: Dover Air Force Base State: Delaware (DE) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Women Marines arriving at the Hawaiian Islands with their field packs. During World War 2, Feb. 28, 1945. (BSLOC_2015_14_114)

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.

Flight deck crew members check beneath the wing of a Strike Fighter Squadron 105 (VFA-105) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft as the plane is prepared for a mission during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). Country: Adriatic Sea

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Commemoration of the cases of the 18th Squadron. Officers lay a wreath. April 29, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tjililitan

Three Pilots Walk Past a Row of Douglas SBD Dauntless Dive Bombers While One Stops to Look

President John F. Kennedy in Florida. Arrival of President John F. Kennedy to Key West Florida, November 26, 1962. The President is greeted by Air Station Personnel after disembarkation from the Presidential aircraft (VC-137B).

Captain P.G. Taylor's Survey Flight to Chile. Laucala Bay Airport, Suva, before take-off for Apia, 17th March 1951.Flight Engineer, E.L'Huillier, converses with A. Wills, (in Khaki short) engineer of one of the oil companies. January 01, 1951.

DN-SN-89-04663. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point Country: Philippines (PHL)

Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1939-1941. A crew member on board a Vickers Wellington of No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron RAF places night flares in position in the cramped rear fuselage. Note the Elsan chemical lavatory to the right.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Ereveld Tillemaplein 3-7 R.I. Communtees are killed in the 2th anniversary. Memorial overview. July 1, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Semarang

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