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Operation Cerberus
Scrawled on a creased piece of paper in the holdings of the National Collection of Aerial Photography is a date, some names and several lists of sortie references. What at first glance seems unremarkable, is in fact a glimpse of one of the most daring German naval operations of the Second World War.
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Image Release Note 0030: NARA Upload
This release highlights Second World War imagery from NARA, with considerable coverage of France, alongside Germany and the Low Countries.
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Photographic Reconnaissance and the Maritime War
Aerial Photographic Reconnaissance played a crucial role in Allied Shipping Intelligence during the Second World War. From identifying enemy vessels, to monitoring ports and shipyards, wartime photographs helped the Allies...
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Image Release Note 0029: NARA Upload
This release highlights Second World War imagery from NARA, with considerable coverage of the Philippines and Argentina alongside European images.
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Image Release Note 0028: NARA Upload
This release highlights Second World War imagery from NARA, with a strong focus on France and Germany, alongside further European coverage.
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Irish Defence Forces Collaboration
The National Collection of Aerial Photography has been working with the Irish Defence Forces to digitise tens of thousands of aerial photographic images and associated records held by the Irish...
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