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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 Aerial Photography, his personal memorabilia offers a rare glimpse into the life of those who worked in photographic reconnaissance.  

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A historic black and white photo of 2 men in shorts and with their shirts off processing photographs using metal tanks in a tent.

The Mediterranean Allied Photo Reconnaissance Wing in Depth: Robert Potts Donation

The National Collection of Aerial Photography holds many small collections of photography which have been donated to us by veteran air force personnel or their families. One such collection was given to us by the family of LAC Robert Potts, who served with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.

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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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A historic black and white photo of 2 men in shorts and with their shirts off processing photographs using metal tanks in a tent.

The Mediterranean Allied Photo Reconnaissance Wing in Depth: Robert Potts Donation

The National Collection of Aerial Photography holds many small collections of photography which have been donated to us by veteran air force personnel or their families. One such collection was...

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A historic black and white oblique aerial photo of a small village. The village and surrounding fields are covered with snow. Numerous bomb craters mark the snowy fields.

Image Release Note 0026: NARA Upload

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

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A historic black and white oblique aerial photo of a dusty landscape. The landscape is marked with numerous vehicle tracks. Arranged across it in a grid formation are tanks, each accompanied by a pair of soldiers.

Celebrating NCAP Digital Connectors for International Volunteer Day 2025

This International Volunteer Day, and to mark the completion of the first year of our volunteer programme, find out how our volunteers have been contributing to the work of the...

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