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A historic colour vertical aerial photo of a coastline. The left two-thirds of the image are filled with a very blue sea. The shore to the right looks dry and arid.

Image Release Note 0010: NCAP Upload

This release blends UK and international aerial imagery, with strong Middle Eastern coverage digitised with the UAE National Library, and includes surveys across the UK, Europe, the Caribbean, Australia, and...

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A historic black and white vertical aerial photo of forested hills. To the left a small stretch of sea can be seen.

Image Release Note 0009: NARA Upload

This release highlights Second World War aerial imagery primarily from NARA, with a strong focus on Central and Eastern Europe, including Luftwaffe sorties, and extends to global regions such as...

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A black and white historic photo of two men in uniform at a desk. There are stereoscope viewers, a lamp and model ships on the desk. The walls behind the men are covered in silhouettes of numerous naval vessels.

Recruitment to the Allied Central Interpretation Unit

At the heart of the National Collection of Aerial Photography is the Allied Central Interpretation Unit collection. Becoming a Photographic Interpreter required a unique set of skills – correspondence held...

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A historic black and white vertical aerial photo of a coastline. To the right is the sea, separated from a small town by a beach. Inland is a caravan park and a dark body of water.

Image Release Note 0008: NCAP Upload

This release features Cold War-era aerial imagery from UK and international sources, with a strong focus on the Gulf region—especially the UAE—alongside UK coastal and urban coverage, enriching Air Photo...

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