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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 disrupt Axis supply lines and shaped maritime strategy. Using imagery preserved in the National Collection of Aerial Photography, this article explores how photographs became a decisive weapon in the battle for control of the seas.

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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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A historic black and white vertical aerial photo of the city of Dublin. To the left are several groups of buildings arranged around courtyards. They form the shape of a Greek cross. To their left are several playing fields.

Image Release Note 0027: Irish Military Archives Upload

This release contains aerial reconnaissance imagery produced by the Irish Defence Forces from the 1940s to the 1990s, digitised and published in collaboration with the Irish Military Archives.

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A historic black and white photo of a group of people in front of the Great Sphinx and Great Pyramid of Giza. Most of the group are European military personnel (men and women) in uniform, some standing, some sitting on camels and some sitting on donkeys. Several Egyptian men in white robes are also present.

The Mediterranean Allied Photo Reconnaissance Wing in Depth: Donald Beer Donation

Donald Jack Beer served with the Northwest African Photographic Reconnaissance Wing and the Mediterranean Allied Photo Reconnaissance Wing during the Second World War. Now part of the National Collection of...

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