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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

Minesweeper Transfer at Brest. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic Here For Visit - Admiral Lynde D. McCormick of the United States Navy (left), supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, with the Deputy Allied Commander, Vice-Admiral Sir William G. Andrews, on their arrival at London Airport today.They are to have talks with naval authorities in Britain, and to watch the progress of "Exercise Mainbrace" the biggest North Atlantic Treaty Organisation. Naval exercise since the war subsequently Admirals McCormick and Andrews will leave for Oslo, the headquarters of the commander-in-Chief, North, Admiral Sir Patrick Brind, who is commanding "Mainbrace." September 16, 1952.

CHIEF of Naval Operations Designate ADM James D. Watkins, right, and ADM Sylvester R. Foley Jr. salute as the national anthem is played. Foley is assuming command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Transfer of a number of Hawker Sea Fury by Fokker at the Royal Netherlands Navy .. July 6, 1951

Preparations For Royal Tour -- L to R. Wing Cmdr. E. B. Courtney. Air staff officer royal visit, Wing Cmdr M. G. Cowan. queens Equerry who leaves for England to take up his job next month. Sept. Maj F. A. Stretton. army staff SA Royal visit, Lt. Col. T. S. Taylor. state Marshall for SA.With some of the RAAF planes that are being overhauled & checked for the queens visit. Taken at ***** belong *****. August 22, 1953. (Photo by Gordon Herbert Short/Fairfax Media).

Elsevier photo collection. board HR. Ms. Flight campschip "Karel Doorman" Rotterdam vice-admiral jr. E.J. Van Holthe recommended seawalk forces vice-admiral A. de Booy. August 1, 1951. Rotterdam, South Holland

DF-SN-88-10040. Base: Torrejon Air Base Country: Spain (ESP)

CMDR. Richard P. Beck, command chaplain, Naval Base, Seattle, delivers the benediction during the launching of the dock landing ship FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) at the Lockheed shipyard. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Separating commander Hr.Ms. Pieter Floris Captain-Lieutenant at sea M.C. Bakker receives a gift from the youngest sailor during command transfer.

A Joint Service Honor Guard provides a cordon at an Inauguration Day function for George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States. Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Erich raeder supreme commander of the german sea forces in his operations center, 1943

Captain Carl A. Anderson, Commanding Officer of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG 48), speaks to members of the media prior to the ship's commissioning ceremony. Base: Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

The crew stands at attention on deck during the playing of the national anthem at the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS FLORIDA (SSBN-728). Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Chaplain (CMDR.) Richard P. Beck is piped aboard for the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42). Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

VADM ADM Leon A. Edney, Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, congratulates VADM Joseph P. Reason following the ceremony at which Reason assumed the position of Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, from VADM Joseph S. Donnell III. The ceremony took place aboard the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-87-05963. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-86-06997. Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Men Of The Louisville who dived to the aid of people struggling inthe water after the capsize of the launch, Rodney, in Sydney Harbor. From left: Lieut. H. K. Huff, senior aviator, J.M. smith, L. A.Watters, C. H. Farnum, M. J. Tusin, and W. E. Briley. February 25, 1938.

DN-SN-85-07378. Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CAPT G.H. Mensch, commanding officer, speaks during the commissioning ceremony of the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS HOUSTON (SSN 713). Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Presentation of Belgian decorations Belgian consulate. Due to the Belgian consul general in Indonesia, Mr P. Vanderstichelen, a number of Belgian awards were awarded to officers of the Royal Navy and the KNIL. Several soldiers and civil authorities were present in this ceremony. Among those present, Admiral Pinke, who founded a short word after the presentation to the Belgian consul general and the decorated. May 2, 1949. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Presentation of a royal award during Queen's Day on April 28, 1989 by the Commander (left) of internal control Royal Navy (IckM).

Inauguration of American War Memorial, Suresnes. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Decision 39 Officers in Den Helder. September 7, 1961. Den Helder

Command transfer at Standing Naval Force Atlantic (StanavForlant). The Canadian Commodore L.G. Lynn Mason Rescues the Command to the American Commodore John Scott during all Hens. Standing behind the desk with the NATO emblem keeps the leaving commander, the Canadian Commodore L.G. Lynn Mason a speech. Sitting right, the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic (Saclant), the American Admiral Lee Bagget Jr.

Anefo photo collection. Admiral Helfrich Rijkt commissioner cross. November 13, 1947

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) .links the commander Lieutenant-Colonel W. Boom.ggw.

The head of the verification of royal sea and aviation instruments ir. M.G.A. Haalebos (second from the right) is congratulated by the commander of naval power in the Netherlands (czmned) schout-at-night G.B. Fortuym (1907-1972, right), 1958.

Bois Belleau Sails for Indo-China. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

GEN Charles A. Gabriel and ADM James D. Watkins are escorted by a member of the 3rd Infantry (The Old Guard) after their swearing in ceremony at the Pentagon. GEN Charles A. Gabriel was sworn in as U.S. Air Force chief of staff and ADM Watkins the chief of naval operations. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-87-03552. Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN)

Naval Tactical Conference -- Final day of the Naval Tactical Conference at the R. N. College Greenwich to-day shown Admiral W.R. Fechteler, U.S. Naval C-in-C. Allied Forces Southern Europe, illustrating a point to Admiral Sir Guy Russell, GBS, KCB, DSO., the second Sea Lord, during a break in the conference to-day. April 9, 1954. (Photo by Daily Mail Contract Picture).

HMS Howe. August 1942. The Arms of the city of Edinburgh in place on the after screen of HMS HOWE.

Captain Robert F. Fox, Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion and Repair, Groton, Connecticut, addresses guests attending the commissioning ceremony for the nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine USS GEORGIA (SSBN 729). Base: Naval Submarine Base, Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Admiral James D. Watkins, CHIEF of Naval Operations, speaks during the graduation ceremony at the Naval War College. Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Vice President George Bush talks to CAPT Tony Less, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61), during his visit to the ship. Country: Pacific Ocean (POC)

HM Queen Beatrix (center) arrives by helicopter (Alouette III of the KLU) at the Marinekazerne Willemsoord (MKWD) in Den Helder for a visit in March 1989. Links Vice-Admiraal J.D.W. Van Renesse (1934-), commander of the naval power in the Netherlands from 1987-1990.

DF-SN-86-12656. Base: Maxwell Air Force Base State: Alabama (AL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DM-SN-89-01661. Base: Iwakuni State: Yamaguchi Country: Japan (JPN)

DN-SN-86-03435. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

VADM Edward S. Briggs, commander, Naval Surface Force, Atlantic Fleet, speaks to the media at the conclusion of commissioning ceremonies for the first Aegis guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47). The ship was built by Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Anefo photo collection. Visit Canadian Admiral to Queen Juliana on Soestdijk. October 13, 1950. Soestdijk, Utrecht

Rear Admiral Frederick F. Palmer, Commander, Amphibious Group Two, center, talks to crewmen on the bridge of the amphibious command ship USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20) while en route to participate in allied Exercise TEAM WORK '76. The MOUNT WHITNEY is serving as flagship during the exercise is scheduled for September 15-24. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK '76 Country: Unknown

Command Command Tactical Air Forces (CTL) General Major Kite-Observer W.J. Reijnierse (in the photo) transfers the command to Commodore flyer observer A.J. De Vries.

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

DN-SN-86-05228. Base: Naval Station, Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-87-03576. Base: Qingdao Country: China (CHN)

Mrs. James Watkins is escorted to her seat for the ceremony marking the assumption of command of the U.S. Pacific Fleet by ADM Sylvester R. Foley Jr. Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

AMS-95 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Marine MAJ Charles P. Erwin, assistant director of The Marine Band, conducts the band during the dedication ceremony for the Gerald R. Ford Museum. Base: Grand Rapids State: Michigan (MI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Admiral Frank B. Kelso II, Commander in CHIEF, United States Atlantic Command/Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, waits for the arrival of visiting Soviet parliamentary members. Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Trip to North Carolina: Visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. President John F. Kennedy visits 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. President Kennedy; General George H. Decker, Chief of Staff of the United States Army. Pope Air Force Base, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

AM-427 Constant , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Wreath-laying ceremony at Washingtons Tomb, Mount Vernon, Virginia, by the Naval Aide Cmdr. Tazewell T. Shepard, Jr., and Presidential Aide Lawrence F. O Brien. Naval Aide to the President Commander Tazewell Shepard, Jr. carries a wreath to the tomb of President George Washington at Mount Vernon, Virginia.rnrn

Elsevier photo collection. International military sports competitions "International Seaweek" Den Helder / Medemblik Bosbaan Amsterdam. addition Medemblik, Princess Margriet starting signal sailing competitions dragons. shooting cannon, Lieutenant-Ter-Zee 1st class C.J. De Jong, chairman sailing organization princess "Allemans-end" cord shot cannon. August 6, 1968. IJsselmeer, Medemblik

DN-SN-86-08134. Base: Annapolis State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Crew members man the rail as the guided missile frigate USS MCCLUSKY (FFG-41) arrives in the Russian port city. The MCCLUSKY and the high endurance cutter USCGC CHASE (WHEC-718) are beginning a three-day goodwill visit to the Russian port city. Country: Sea Of Japan

Secretary of the Navy John F. Lehman Jr., front, stands during 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)

DN-SN-86-06048. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-85-05730. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Mapping offensive that ended in Retreat -- Gen. Douglas MacArthur (left) talks to Maj. Gen. John B. Coulter, commander of the Ninth Corps of the U.S. Eighth Army in Korea Friday when MacArthur ***** North Korea to supervise the Kickoff of a grand offensive. ***** reported his troops in good shape, ready and raring to go. ***** hours after the drive was launched, Chinese Reds hit back, and ***** dispatches today said the Eighth Army is greatly outnumbered and ***** retreat all along the northwest front. November 28, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

DN-SN-85-13024. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CPT David Briskey (left), briefs visiting BGEN John P. Hyde, on the operations of the Berlin Air Safety Center. Base: Berlin Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

DN-SN-87-02554. Base: Naples Country: Italy (ITA)

Anefo photo collection. Arrival HR. Ms. Frigate Piet Hein. Waiting family members. 10 June 1961

Free Cigarettes For the Royal Navy. 20 November 1942. Gift cigarettes from the Overseas League Tobacco Fund arriving on board a Minesweeper.

Rear Admiral Donald P. Roane, project manager, speaks during the christening ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS VINCENNES (CG 49) at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Captain Edward W. Froehlich, fourth from left, station commanding officer, shakes hands with a civilian dignitary following the dedication of Pier 1. Rear Admiral B.F. Montoya, third from left, Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command; and Vice Admiral Joseph S. Donnell III, second from left, Commander, Naval Surface Force, US Atlantic Fleet, look on. The dedication is part of the city's Fleet Week activities. Base: Naval Station, New York State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Distinguished guests honor the flag as the national anthem is played during the commissioning of the dock landing ship USS GERMANTOWN (LSD-42). See master caption for names of individuals present. Base: Seattle State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Admiral (ADM) Jonathan T. Howe, Commander in CHIEF, Allied Forces Southern Europe, talks to members of the press while visiting a static display of NATO aircraft. The display is being held in conjunction with the NATO Southern Region exercise DRAGON HAMMER '90. Subject Operation/Series: DRAGON HAMMER '90 Country: Italy (ITA)

A view of the launching party for the guided missile Frigate RIED (FFG 30) at Todd Pacific Shipyard. First row, left to right: Marcy Abhau, Elliot Abhau, Mrs. William C. Abhau, sponsor, Mrs. David G. Kalb and Captain D.G. Kalb, Second Row: Hans K. Schaefer, Rear Admiral John C. McArthur and retired Admiral William C. Abhau, USN. Base: San Pedro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Navy and Marine Corps chaplains attending the 1983 National Conference on Ministry. Country: Unknown

DN-SN-85-02446. Base: Yorktown State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A weather station officer and an 815th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron WC-130 Hercules aircraft pilot examine a mission planning chart. The squadron is monitoring Hurrican Allen. Base: Keesler Air Force Base State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA)

CHIEF PETTY Officer Jones talks with Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, chief of naval operations, during a breakfast meeting. Kelso is visiting the station as part of a world-wide tour of naval facilities. Base: Naval Air Station, Cubi Point State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

Comedian Bob Hope performs aboard the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3) during a United Services Organization Christmas show for sailors patrolling the gulf. The ship is anchored off the coast of Bahrain. Country: Unknown

The historical plaque of the mine countermeasures ship AVENGER (MCM-1). Base: Sturgeon Bay State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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