News Image Release Note 0023: NARA Upload

Image Release Note 0023: NARA Upload

Summary

This batch release features digitised Second World War aerial imagery sourced from the US National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), delivered through the NCAP-NARA partnership. The collection spans the years 1944 to 1945 and places particular emphasis on coverage of France and Germany, reflecting key strategic areas during the conflict.

There is further coverage across other areas of Europe, including imagery of Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Czechia.

Image caption: The Edersee Dam, rebuilt after being breached by Allied "bouncing bombs" during Operation Chastise; Collection: NARA, Sortie: US30/2089, Frame: 1123 (8 May 1945).

Release Extent
New Sorties 48
New Frames 10,112
Date Range 1944-1945

Geographical Coverage

Europe 

  • Western Europe: Germany, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg
  • Eastern Europe: Czechia
Collection Detail
NARA 48 sorties 10,112 frames