Royal Navy Ceremonies and Inspections

Historic black-and-white images of Royal Navy officers and ceremonies, capturing formal inspections, award presentations, and naval camaraderie.

DD-947 Somers , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Left to right: during HM King George VI's inspection of RN Officers on arrival at Royal Naval Air Station Eglinton en route to Londonderry: Captain C A R Shillington, RNVR, ADC to HM; Rear Admiral A R M Bridge, CBE (centre); Air Commodore Churchman, DFC, AOC, Northern Ireland; HM The King; Captain R C Harry, RN; Commander Whitworth, DSC, RN; Commander G D Wyatt, RNVR; Commander (S) G F Kyrke, RNVR; and Flag Lieutenant Edmunds, RN. The Douglas Dakota that brought the King to Eglinton can be seen in the background.

Anefo photo collection. East Asia star Den Helder. October 1, 1951. Den Helder

DN-SN-85-01979. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Submarine submission "Swordfish" at the RDM in Rotterdam. August 18, 1972. Rotterdam, South Holland

The commander of the guide arms of Hr.Ms. De Ruyter, Captain at sea J.S. Tichelman, reaches the order of Orange-Nassau in gold with the swords during "all Hens".

DN-SN-85-10965. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members of the guided missile frigate USS LEWIS B. PULLER (FFG-23) stand at attention during the commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Air Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Service HR.MS. Wolf.

Sir Robert Brooke-Popham - Air Chief Marshal. February 19, 1941.

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Anefo photo collection. East Asia star Den Helder. October 1, 1951. Den Helder

Command transfer hr.ms. Evertsen (1967-1989). The separating commander Captain-Lieutenant at sea W.M.D. Vogt looks at a gift that he has just received after the command transfer. The new acting commander lieutenant at sea of the 1st class P. Visser is watching.

Admiral Pierre Barjot. September 16, 1954.

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Commander Robert K. Peters, Commanding Officer of the guided missile frigate USS HALYBURTON (FFG 40), speaks at the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-86-06775. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Soldiers of the Brigade Lobith from the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee during their work on the Rhine.

DN-SN-85-07032. Base: Portsmouth State: New Hampshire (NH) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Greeting new commander of the naval night in the Netherlands, schout-at-night f.t. Burghard, during the command transfer of the commander of the naval power in the Netherlands. Right next to him the separating commander of the naval night in the Netherlands, schout-at-night c.w. Key lock. Completely right General-Major der Mariniers M.R. De Bruijne. See also AVDKM 530190

Abbey Wedding For Princess Elizabeth Lieut. Mountbatten To Stay In Navy -- Lieut. Philip Mountbatten inspecting his course during morning divisions July 31, 1947. Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, R.N., will be married at Westminster Abbey, on November 20, 1947, it was announced from Buckingham Palace, July 31. The King revealed this at a Privy Council meeting earlier in the day when he gave formal Consent to the marriage.Lieut. Philip Mountbatten intends to remain in the Royal Navy for the present. He has returned to his ordinary duties at the Petty Officers training centre, at Corsham, Wiltshire, England, where he is a lecturer. February 13, 1952. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

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Visit from a German Admiral (right) at the Navy Base Den Helder in 1989. Third of the left is the commander of naval power in the Netherlands (1987-1990) Vice-Admiraal J.D.W. Van Renesse (1934). The German admiral arrived in a (German) Dornier DO 28 D1 Skyservant (registration 59 09).

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of awards on board French warship "Brisson" Kaptein ter Zee J. S. Bax and Lieutenant at sea W. van der Tol. August 14, 1953

Ship Transfer in Lorient, LE PICARD. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Transfer of the command of the naval power. VICADADMIRAL B. Veldkamp hands over the Admira Somebell to the new commander schout-at-night H.E. Rambonnet (left). June 26, 1975. Den Helder, Noord-Holland

DN-SN-86-05231. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CHIEF of Naval Operations ADM Thomas B. Hayward speaks at the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70). Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. New supply vessel on the Rhine-Schelde-Verolmeewerf transferred to the navy. Inspectorate of the honorary guard when transferring the "Zuiderkruis". June 27, 1975. Alblasserdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Den Helder, Schout Nacht van Renesse carries board Ruyter command squadron shout night Nijenhuis. January 9, 1987. Den Helder

Anefo photo collection. Squadron leaves Den Helder "De West" women board; women board. January 26, 1987. Den Helder

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

DN-SN-85-10967. Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-86-05237. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the ship during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42). Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-87-00212. Base: Boston State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Command transfer at the X-Brigade in Malang. Malang: the commander wore in Malang. X-Brigade Colonel G. Dijkstra are command to Chef A-Division Lieutenant-Colonel J.R. Crane, after which a parade was held .. April 28, 1948. Indonesia, Malang, Dutch East Indies

Photo report of command transfer at the Air Force Instruction and military courses School (Limos) in the field of Krayenhoffkazerne.Kolonel J.A. Ginger transmits the command to Colonel P.J. Maters (right).

Anefo photo collection. Official transfer First four Lockhead Orions (aircraft) to Marine Iav Minister of Mierlo; Cabbage and Hulshof. 27 August 1982

ADM Harry D. Train II, commander in chief, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, in the crowd at the launching of the nuclear-powered attack submarine NORFOLK Newport News Shipbuilding. Base: Newport News State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Information office and radio broadcaster Dutch New Guinea. Minister Staff on arrival at the Sentani airport in Hollandia. Inspection of the honorary guard. May 1957. New Guinea

March 1940. Generalissimo Franco, followed by his Entourage, upon disembarking at the Seville dock of the Vapor "pastor y Landero", after his visit to the Guadalquivir Marshes.

China Kai-Shek And Aides - This recent picture of Generalissom Chiang Kai-Shek (foreground) shows the Nationalist China president leading group of his officers down steps of Ministry of National Defense ***** in Taipei, Formosa, Occasion for the picture received in United States Sunday, was not explained in U.S. Army caption accompanying it. Officers were not identified. February 9, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Smaldeel 1, with the commander of the marine forces (BDZ) vice admiral H.H.L. Pröpper (1906-1995) A / B from the flagship Kruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (C 802), visited Copenhagen and the BDZ (second from the right to deck) at the end of October 1958 received Danish dignitaries with their wives a / b. Transactions of the marine chapel ashore were viewed from the screed from the cruiser.

Anefo photo collection. Military tributely on Voorplein of Palace House Ten Bos T.G.V. Zilveren Government Jubilee Queen Juliana. September 3, 1973

Dr. Goebbles Visits "Pocket Battleship".Dr. Goebbles in conversation with Admiral Carls during his visit to the German "pocket" ***** the "Deutschland" at Kiel recently. July 22, 1935. (Photo by Keystone).

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Japaneseanese Surrender Signatories Arrive Aboard The U.S.S. Missouri In Tokyo Bay, August 31, 1945, To Participate In Surrender Ceremonies.

NTC Recruits Listening to Governor Ronald Reagan.

Vice Admiral Robert L. Walters, Deputy CHIEF of Naval Operations for Surface Warfare, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48). Base: Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The King Pays 4-day Visit To the Home Fleet. 18 To 21 March 1943, at Scapa Flow, the King, Wearing the Uniform of An Admiral of the Fleet, Paid a 4-day Visit To the Home Fleet. The King inspecting some of the ship's company on the battleship HMS HOWE.

Command transfer aboard HR. Ms. Banckert from Captain Lieutenant at sea M. Bid to Captain-Lieutenant at sea P.P. Metzelaar.The separating commander thanks the youngest sailor for the receiving box with war wink. Selection from Objects series 0075-052-013.

DN-SN-87-01358. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

President Harry Truman inspects the personnel of the USS Missouri, ca. 09/08/1947. Truman and his family returned from a state visit to Brazil on the storied battleship, from Sept. 8-15. (BSLOC_2015_2_237)

Command transfer of the S-frigate Hr.Ms. Jan van Brakel (1983-2001) in March 1990. The divorce commander Captain-Lieutenant-Ter-Zee W.J.e. Van Rijn (1946, right) receives a memento of the crew.

Joe Rosenthal, the civilian photographer of the Pulitzer prize winning photograph "Flag Raising On Iwo Jima," is honored by the 12th Marine Corps District Headquarters. Marine COL Eldon L. Erickson presides over the ceremony. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Minister Ir. S. H. Visser (Defense) visits Den Helder Inspectorate. October 7, 1959. Den Helder

H.K.H. Prince Bernhard During the annual aerial photo exploration competition Royal Flush IV for NATO countries that was held in the Netherlands for the first time and this time at the Eindhoven airbase. Ground photo archive No. 1521.

Vice Admiral Bernard M. Kauderer, Commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet, speaks during the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL (SSN 708) at General Dynamics Electric Boat Division. Seated behind Kauderer are Senator David Durenberger Republican-Minneapolis, left and General John W. Vessey Jr., right, chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Admiral Helfrich speaks with a group of Indonesian sailors. 1945

Anefo photo collection. Presentation of flight grevices in Gilze Rijen by schout at night flyer H. Schaper. September 24, 1949. Gilze, Rijen

Anefo photo collection. Transfer Commander of the Seaworthy forces Deputy Admiraal Holthe and the Booij aboard the HR. Ms. Karel Doorman. August 1, 1951

DN-SN-89-02433. Base: Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A sailor takes his re-enlistment oath on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS FORRESTAL (CV 59) while the ship is in port for Fleet Week. Base: New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-85-03343. Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II pins a medal on a petty officer during an awards ceremony aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). Kelso is visiting the NICHOLAS prior to its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., to which the ship is returning following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM/SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

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

CAPT. Joseph F. Brennan addresses guests at the commissioning of the guided missile frigate USS CARR (FFG-52). Other dignitaries attending are, from the left: Rear Adm. Laverne S. Severance Jr, commander, Naval Base, Seattle; Commodore David F. Chandler, deputy commander, Naval Surface Force; Jack Yusen, " SAMUEL B. ROBERTS" Survivors Association; and Sponsor Goldie Carr Bensilhe. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Command transfer Willinge to C.W. Slot (Den Helder. March 1, 1951. Den Helder

Image represents uniform dressed crewmen lined up on deck board on the mincoat river.The aspirants in the 1. Quarter are left off to its cadet sub-officers, the flag of the flag of Okara.The aspirants in the 1. Quarry are left to its cadet sub-officer, flag government Oskar Linde.Included in albums with photographs from Älvsnabben's long journey 1966-1967.She declined 10/11 1966 from Karlskrona and went through the Suez Canal to Australia, US West Coast, through the Panama Canal via Dublin home to Marstrand 6/5 1967. The album contains images on board and on the visits you made in land.King Carl XVI Gustaf went on this trip and there was therefore a photographer on board.The album has belonged to Oskar Linde.

Members Of The 410Th Bomb Group Await Presentation Of Awards During A Ceremony At A 9Th Air Force Base In France. May 1945.

A crew member of the dock landing ship USS PORTLAND (LSD 37) illustrates his point during a discussion with Tunisian army officers Equipment is being unloaded from the PORTLAND for use during exercise ATLAS RAIL, a US Navy Seabee project to repair a flood-damaged railroad. Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS RAIL Country: Tunisia (TUN)

U.S. Superforts Arrive On Goodwill Visit Greeted By Lord Tedder -- Nine American B. 29 Superfortress bombers of No.340 Squadron, 97th Bombardment Group, 15th Army Air Force, landed at the Royal Air Force Station, Marham, Norfolk, on a goodwill visit to Britain at the invitation of the Air Council. They will stay until June 16. The squadron consists of 150 officers and men led by Colonel Charles Sommers, Chief of Staff of the 15th Air Force, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The King has invested the American airmen to be present in the forecourt of Buckingham palace on June 12 when he and Princess Elizabeth ride to the Trooping of the Colour. June 9, 1947.

Courtesy call at Portsmouth Dockyard by the French ***** destroyer "Vlota" which will attend the royal review at Weymouth.Admiral Darlan, Commander of the Volta coming ashore. August 8, 1939. (Photo by Sport & General Press Agency, Limited).

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II presents a Navy Commendation Medal to a petty officer during an awards ceremony aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). Kelso is visiting the NICHOLAS prior to its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., to which the ship is returning following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM/SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

The picture shows the ViceMiral Fabian Tamm together with several officer colleagues who inspect how a recrow strikes a roast around a Tampa.

The Inspector General of the Armed Forces (IGK) Ltgen Verheijen, visits the maritime resources command of Den Helder (CMMHELD)

Sweat on board hr.ms. Mercuur (A 856).

After a visit to the Netherlands, King Baudouin from Belgium departs from the Ypenburg airbase back to its country with the Dutch government plane, the Douglas DC-3 Dakota, PH-PBA. He is done by H.M. Koningin Juliana and Prince Bernhard and other dignitaries. On the right the commander of the Ypenburg airbase, Colonel-Vlieger B.H. Slager greets one of the dignitaries. July 10, 1959.

DN-SN-88-03980. Base: New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Visit of General M.P.J.F. Koenig, commander of the French occupation zone in Germany, to the Netherlands in April 1948. O.A a cruise was brought into the port of Rotterdam. On the right state Chef General Staff General H.J. Curls.

General Ridgway's Departure from Orly. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Memorial services for ammunition lighter explosion victims , Memorial rites & ceremonies, Military personnel. Photographs of the First Naval District

DN-SN-86-01462. Base: Naval Submarine Base, New London State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Mr. Churchill Opens Headquarters 615 (County Of Surrey) Sqdn. R.Aux.A.F. - Mr. Churchill inspecting the Guard of Honour when he opened the squadron's new Headquarters at Croydon this afternoon (Tues). Mr. Churchill, who is Honorary Air Commodore of 615 (County Of Surrey) Squadron, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, to-day (Tues.) opened the new town Headquarters of the squadron at Croydon. The Squadron has a fine war record, and fought continuously during the battle of Britain. The Squadron later took part in the Burma campaign. October 05, 1948. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Anefo photo collection. Visit Veldmaarschalk Montgomery to Nijmegen and Arnhem. August 17, 1956. Arnhem, Nijmegen

President Kennedy views the Marine Corps Evening Parade, at the Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (8th I Streets, SE), 9:00PM. President John F. Kennedy (seated at left in front row) and others watch an evening parade at the Marine Barracks (8th I) in Washington, D.C. Also pictured: Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson; Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, General David M. Shoup; Senator Richard B. Russell (Georgia).

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Funeral General Track. Funeral General S.H. Track on ereveld Menteng Pulo Approach by Admiraal A.S. PINKE. 28 May 1949. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Before and at the cruiser Hr.Ms. De Ruyter (C 801) (1953-1972) shows naval crew the variety of uniforms that are worn at the Royal Netherlands Marine (km). Front from left to right: a Marinier (Marn) in Veldtenue, an officer-Marva of 3rd class (Omarva 3) omva 3 and two Marvas; All three in the day (blue daily).

DN-SN-86-05192. Base: Puerto Caldera Country: Costa Rica (CRI)

Anefo photo collection. Transfer command naval night MarineLiegkamp Valkenburg Jhr. The young from Ellemeet and A. of the R nut. December 12, 1968

Estimation of officers of the Royal Navy.

Visit from a German Admiral (right) at the Navy Base Den Helder in 1989. The commander of naval power in the Netherlands (1987-1990) vice-admiraal J.D.W. Van Renesse (1934). The German admiral arrived in a (German) Dornier DO 28 D1 Skyservant (registration 59 09).

Military Photographer of the Year Winner 1996 Title: Sailor's Celebration Categories: Picture story; Portfolio Place: First Place in Picture Story Brief Description: A panel of pictures depicting six different ceremonial celebrations Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Unknown

Command transfer A / B from the mine sweeper Hr.Ms. Hoogeveen (1956-1993) in May 1990. Behind the Katheder, the divorce commander Lieutenant-Ter-Sea speaks second class oldest category J.D.R. Kleywegt (1954) the crew.

DN-SN-88-09513. Base: USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)

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