Vintage Military Travel & Events

A collection of historic images showcasing military personnel in various scenarios, including airport arrivals, speeches, and gatherings from the mid-20th century.

"Niagara" - Also Salvage Scenes - Merchant Shipping. June 24, 1940. (Photo by The N.Z. Herald).

Airport in Warsaw. Foreign station - passport and clearing briefing (travel during luggage control); Photography from the series to the photojournalism "Please open!" (from the work of the Customs Office at the Foreign Station of the Airport in Warsaw), "Świat" 1959, No. 7; Prażuch, Wiesław (1925-1992); 1959 (1959-00-00-1959-00-00);

Cunningham Arrives from Palestine as New Terror Flares - General Sir Alan Cunningham raising his hat as he left the plane at Croydon Aerodrome. As a new outbreak of terrorism by Iragun Zvai Leumi (Jewish underground army) flared in Palestine, General Sir Alan Cunningham, British High Commissioner for Palestine, arrived at Croydon Aerodrome, London, from Jerusalem.He has come for consultations with Mr. Creech Jones the Colonial Secretary - who was at the aerodrome to meet him - and probably with other members of the Government. January 3, 1947.

Members of the Women's Assistance Corps (VHK) are addressed by a female captain on their arrival by ship in the Netherlands from the Dutch East Indies.

"Niagara" - Also Salvage Scenes - Merchant Shipping. June 24, 1940. (Photo by The N.Z. Herald).

Anefo photo collection. Review Netherlands. Report "Review Netherlands". November 2, 1945. Eindhoven

Anefo photo collection. Dutch farmers are going to set up a company in France. World War II, Agriculture. August 1945. France

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. The Army Commander General D.C. Buurman of Vreeden during his speech to the repatriating soldiers on the Kota Inten. September 3, 1949. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies, Tandjong Priok

A Sergeant of the Air Force Woman Department (LUVA) with administrative work. Various service subjects.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sport and field post. Soldiers during leave? A man sticks the cigarette from another with his cigarette. August 31, 1948. Bogor, Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Russian Sailors - Foreign Navies. October 19, 1955. (Photo by Daily Mirror)

Munitions Worker

Anefo photo collection. Employment Prime Minister Schermerhorn. Two men in uniform, left a lieutenant (Sluizer?) And on the right a captain with an insignia "Dutch Indie" at its upper arm). 1945. The Hague

Princess Elizabeth Takes Salute At Birthday Review In Cape Town -- Princess Elizabeth, with Field-Marshal Jan Smuts, the South African Prime Minister, taking the salute at the march-past and review of Serviceman at Youngs field, Cape Town, South Africa. Princess Elizabeth, celebrating her 21st birthday in Cape Town, South Africa, took part in several functions arranged in the day's programme to celebrate the event. After reviewing and taking the salute at a march-past of troops, and servicemen, and visiting a youth rally, the Princess broadcast a birthday speech to the Empire, which was relayed to many parts of the world. April 28, 1947.

Anefo photo collection. Hospitally "Orange". Hospital ship "Oranje" leaves Melbourne for a help mission to Batavia. October 22, 1945. Australia

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Mrs. Spoor. Portrait of Mans Track Dijkema, Army Commander's wife. March 13, 1948. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Waiting Her Turn To Welcome Dad -- Little Barbara Harrison, 5, shades her eyes to get a good look at her father Lt. Col. Thomas D. Harrison, Clovis, N.M., as he is embraced by his wife, Doris. The Col. released by the Reds in current exchange of POWS, lost a leg in Korea. August 15, 1953. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

1940S Couple Woman Taking Photo Of Soldier Sitting On Bench

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Reporting Hollandia. Smiling soldier. February 1947. Hollandia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, New Guinea

Country Club For US Airmen- Rest and Recuperation in the English Countryside, Stanbridge Earls, Romsey, Hampshire, 1943 Lieutenant M V Judas from Elgin, Illinois reads a magazine and shares a joke with American Red Cross hostess, Mrs Pam Hanna, whilst relaxing in the sunshine in the grounds of Stanbridge Earls. Behind them, an Asian pagoda structure can be seen. According to the original caption, Lieutenant Judas is a Fortress pilot (B17 Flying Fortress) and had two of his four engines shot out of action during a raid on Bremen, but was able to bring his aircraft safely back home. Apparently, 'the experience has not affected his infectious good humour'.

A Recruit Joins the Royal Air Force After passing his preliminary medical at Euston Combined Recruits Centre, Michael Suthers is given instructions of when and where he is to report for examination by a Royal Air Force selection board.

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. Listening permit check. PTT Looking for non-indicated radio devices. November 12, 1946

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

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspectorate General H.J. Curls by Indonesia. General curls explains a arms workshop. May 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

The commander of the 5th group of arms guided (5 GGW) has just issued the distinguishing sign for long-term service as an officer with the figure "XV" to the only female soldier of 5 GGW, the OMGD-II, J.W. Leith. She has become better known to the 5 GGW community as "sister" Leith, the Siedlung district nurse.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Opening military technical evening school in Surabaya opened. Speech by General-Major der Mariniers, M.R. De Bruijne (Bruyne). Commander A-Division and Territorial Commander East Java. 2 June 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies, Surabaya

Oscar II (depicted - name).Oscar II (depicted - name)

With His Back Against His Bed And His Pad On His Knee, S/Sgt. Michael Marsden Of Providence, Ri., Author If 'Khaki Is More Than A Color' Is Shown Writing A Sequel To His Book. He Is A Member Of The 346Th Engineer Aviation Battalion Based At East Harling,

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Staff army commander and recording general track and Mrs. Spoor DJK. Mans Spoor-Dijkema. March 1948. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. Dutch Embassy in Paris (1945). Operator. 1945. France, Paris

She'll Celebrate The Victory She Helped To Earn -- She worked for victory under front line fire - now she's coming south to celebrate it. Dorothy Lorrimer, 30 Newcastle Corporation conductress has been chosen to represent Northern England "clippies" in the London Victory Parade. Northern England conductresses will be represented in the Victory March by Dorothy Lorrimer. June 06, 1946. (Photo by Mirror Features).

Krylbo accident. District judge A.T. Jernberg next to the wagon part, a detonated French explosive grenade that was included in the cargo according to the Cryl Book Commission's statement.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Aviation day military aviation at Kemajoran airport. Unknown couple. March 9, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Kemajoran, Dutch East Indies

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Anefo photo collection. Destruction on Texel, after battles between Georgian and German troops. Georgian soldiers on Texel. November 19, 1945. Noord-Holland, Texel

Lt. Robert N. Austin, Campbell, N.Y., flying for the Ninth U.S. Air Force in North Africa, illustrates a scene that takes place all over the world when taps are blown and American soldiers pull out snapshots and photos of sweethearts and wives for

13-Ton Tank with Superior Speed, Fire Power. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Ministry of Information First World War Official Collection Type of uniform worn by Inspector W.S.P.C.C.

Anefo photo collection. Report; Kamp Amersfoort, internment camp for war criminals and collaborators. 1945

Anefo photo collection. Visit Womans Royal Army Music Corps in The Hague. October 27, 1953. The Hague, South Holland

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Aviation day military aviation at Kemajoran airport. Unknown couple. March 9, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Kemajoran, Dutch East Indies

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 at the end of October 1958. The BDZ (legal before) was received by Danish authorities.

Anefo photo collection. Ministry square 1813. Mechanic at an electric control cabinet in the garden. 1945. The Hague

Princesses Take Salute At Girl Guides Rally - Princess Elizabeth taking the salute at the march past. Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, were present at the Girl Guides Rally which was held in the Cookpit Hyde Park, (London) this afternoon (Sun). Princess Elizabeth took the salute at the march past. June 14, 1946. (Photo by L.N.A.)

Queen Visits Canadian Troops - The Queen with Major General A.G.L. McNaughton, commanding the first Canadian Division, during the visit yesterday June 08.The King and Queen yesterday June 8 visited a southern area encampment inspect regiments of the Canadian active service force. August 12, 1940. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

DN-SN-88-07201. Base: USS Coronado (AGF 11) Country: Bahrain (BHR)

The last glimpse of their Excellencies, Lord and Lady Gowrie, before ***** Australia. September 9, 1944.

Commonwealth clothing factory embroidering badges for Austn uniforms. October 01, 1941.

YMCA Snapshots From Home- Civilian Photographers at Work, UK, 1944 A portrait of smiling amateur photographer E Gordon Miller as he gives one last instruction to his subject (not pictured) before taking the photograph. Mr Miller is from Liverpool.

Anefo photo collection. Farewell dinner for Lieutenant General Simonds of the 2nd Canadian army corps. Guests at dinner. December 28, 1945. Apeldoorn, Canada, Gelderland

Royal visit to Ministry of supply factories. The Queen has special shoes fitted before going. Into the danger area, during a visit to a Ministry of supply factory, with the King. December 04, 1941. (Photo by Sports & General Press Agency, Limited).

Parent's Day at the Marvacentrum Amsterdam that is located on the grounds of the Marinekazerne Amsterdam (MKAD). A Marva of the Navigation Combat Information Service Plotter of 3rd Class (Marvanagiplot 3) Mvanagiplot 3.

Shock troops from command Limburg / Regiment Limburg during the Second World War. Commander Bep van Kooten Archter his desk during a discussion.

London Hunt For Gunman - The Unused Bullets -- Goldberg was armed with a 22 Italian-type pistol which had a magazine holding nine rounds.Here, a detective takes the unused bullets from the taxi in which Goldberg shot himself. May 18, 1954. (Photo by Daily Express Picture).

AM-433 Engage , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Duke Of Kent Tour Of Malaya Borno, & Hong Kong 1952. October 04, 1952.

Cpl. Wm. C 'Bill' Wasserkrug, 1002 S. 15Th Street, St. Joseph, Mo., Administrative Clerk, Sweats Out A Mission By Relaxing For A Moment With A Good Book At His Squadron Bookshelf.

Pow's - Military & Civilian Released - French Military. June 4, 1945.

The work of the Auxiliary Territorial Service at a Mixed Anti-aircraft Battery, England, UK, 1942.

View of Nullagine Police yard (top) shows temporary jail shed and the outside area where prisoners have been chained by day. Above: Francis Stevens, shows the 6ft length of chain by which he was shackled to his bed. December 01, 1954.

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. 295th anniversary of the Marines Corps in the Rotterdamse Schouwburg. December 1, 1960. Rotterdam, South Holland

Anefo photo collection. Army Army Anefo London series. Army 566 One of the Main Actors, Lieut. Immink, in a play Staged by the Netherlands Brigade. The Dutch army camp in Wolverhampton. One of the master role players. Lt. Immink, in a play that has been performed by the Dutch Brigade. December 1941

Australian Doctor, Captain in R.A.M.C. marries Australian A.T.S.Officer in London.The bride and bridegroom leaving after the marriage. Captain T. R. B. Courtney, an Australian doctor serving in the H.A.M.C. was married to Subaltern Elizabeth Webster of the A.T.S. at the Marylebone Town Hall, to-day, Both had known each other in Australia but had lost sight of each other after coming to England at the outbreak of war. They were eventually brought together again by a picture of Mrs Webster which Captain Courtney saw by chance in a London paper. December 19, 1941.

Navy Department, U.S. Intelligence Bureau, Finger Print Department circa 1918 (Clerk Marie S. Dahm) .

Anefo photo collection. The cold. December 12, 1945

Anefo photo collection. General Curls visits officer and petty officers training camp in Bloemendaal. February 22, 1946. Bloemendaal

The Second Boer War, 1899-1902 Sister A. R.R. Innes in the grounds of the 22 General Hospital, Pretoria.

This One's For Hitler Says Kid Berg - Kid Berg the famous boxer who is now a members of the R.A.F. tells Frances day not to worry its not for her - but for Hitler.Australia, Canadian, South African and New Zealand soldiers, assisted Miss Frances Day in the overseas broadcast this evening from the Hammersmith Palais De Danse. Members of the allied services were invited free. August 11, 1940. (Photo by Keystone).

A petty officer edited a part of the turntable at MarineVliegkamp Valkenburg in the period 1960-1970.

Anefo photo collection. The French generals Joffre and Foch Repro from magazine. {1914-1918}. France

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Republic: Soekaboemi, Tjiandjoer and Buitenzorg. A military plays guitar while another is on his british with a book. The lying points to the guitar player or an opening in the wall. December 13, 1947. Indonesia, Java, Dutch East Indies

Allied Occupation Of Germany - War File Germany. March 13, 1946. (Photo by London News Agency Photos Ltd.).

Anefo photo collection. Education of Dutch Mariniers in Camp Lejeune (North-Carolina, USA). 1945. Camp Lejeune, North-Carolina, United States of America

The Duchess with General Sir Charles Keightley, Commander in-chief, Far East Land Forces. October 03, 1952.

Clark Relaxes In Civies - Gen. Mark W. Clark, after five years overseas, relaxes in civilian clothes as he dines with Mrs. Clark in the Stork club here last night. Clark, recently commander of American occupation forces in Austria and now assigned to the command of the Sixth army at San Francisco, Calif., arrived ion New York earlier in the day aboard the liner America. May 24, 1947. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Landlady darning socks for British soldiers in Tommy Town.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. A soldier cleans his weapon. July 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Passports IX. Young woman in uniform. 1947. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

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

Mrs. Audrey Carle - Policeman Husband Convited Of Her Husband . November 05, 1946.

A. E. Barkell - SolictorA. Grundeman arresting private Rec. to Dr. Eavtt. August 18, 1954.

St. Nazaine Shipyards - St. Nazaine Shipyards. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Anefo photo collection. Anglo-American thanks. During the war, many Dutch allied pilots, who were shot above the Netherlands, have been sheltered and worked on their release to the Allied Lines. Many then made their bikes, clothing etc. available, which they now receive from the English and American missions to this. November 1945

'A war charity flag day incident', 1915. Artist: Unknown.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Sailors of the HMS CUMBERLAND being 'made up' by two more sailors as women during a dress rehearsal for the Christmas show.

Life at Royal Navy Armament Depot Priddy's Hard, Gosport, 25-30 July 1944 At RNAD Priddy's Hard, Gosport, Gladys Mingay, aged 19, and Gladys Cox, aged 39, weighing RDX explosive for filling naval two pound shells.

Irene Camber, Olympic foil medalist in Helsinki.

1940S Two Women Wartime Workers Assemble Vega Aircraft Rosie Riveter Woman Worker Factory Airplane Ww2 Wwii World War 2

An Elected Mayor Has His Say About Democracy - Seizen Shiroma, Right, Mayor Of Koza Village In North Central Okinawa, Ryukyu Retto, Explains To Private First Class Victor Fousel, Of Bowie, Arizona, A Radio Operator On A Boeing B-29 "Superfortress", Some O

Anefo photo collection. Assignment j.b.a.n. Ten Berge Arnhem. October 13, 1951. Arnhem

THE SERGEANT TAKES BREAKFAST IN BED. Because he lost his bet that the war in Europe would end before Sep 13, 1944, Corp Joyce L. Dale, 3017 Pearl St., Santa Monica, Calif., serves breakfast in bed to Sgt William D. Hottinger, 768 44th St. Brooklyn

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Sepantjar at Batoorka. A radiotelefonist N the train. November 17, 1947. Baturaja, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

GDR, Berlin, 10. 03. 1990. Wall woodpeckers at the Wall at the Brandenburg Gate

Photograph of Vichy French civilians listen to a radio broadcast by Admiral Jean Darlan (1881 1942) , French Admiral and political figure. He was Admiral of the Fleet and commander in chief of the French Navy in 1939 at the beginning of World War II. After France capitulated to Nazi Germany in 1940, Darlan served in the pro-German Vichy regime, becoming its deputy leader for a time

Anefo photo collection. submarine Royal Navy recently returned Mediterranean sea tolerated 20,000 tons enemy ships. Subject Hr. Ms. "O21". crew member. {1940-1945}

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