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A historic black and white photo of 3 men in uniform in an office. To the left a man in glasses leans over a desk holding a pencil. To the right, 2 other men study a photo under a pocket stereoscope. On the walls behind them are maps and other paperwork relating to shipping.

Artists at Medmenham: David Baxandall

David Baxandall served as a Photographic Interpreter at RAF Medmenham during the Second World War, going on to become director of first the Manchester City Art Gallery, and then the...

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A historic black and white oblique aerial photo of a bombed city. Numerous roofless, bombed houses are visible. In the background is the facade of a large cathedral.

Image Release Note 0022: NARA Upload

This release highlights Second World War aerial imagery from the NARA collection, with a strong focus on France and Germany, and a small amount of international coverage.

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A historic black and white vertical aerial photo of a bombed city. Numerous roofless houses and craters are visible. To the left of the image are trains in some railway sidings. To the right are boats on a canal.

Image Release Note 0021: NARA Upload

This release highlights Second World War aerial imagery from the NARA collection, with a strong focus on France and Germany, and a small amount of international coverage.

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A historic black and white vertical aerial photo of an island headland, flanked by dark sea. A white runway extends along the headland. White flashes of explosions dot the righthand side of the image.

Image Release Note 0020: NARA Upload

This release highlights Second World War aerial imagery from the NARA collection, with a strong focus on Iceland as well as mainland Europe, and a small amount of international coverage.

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