Andrew Tester (left), Suffolk County Council archaeologist, explains t...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Andrew Tester (left), Suffolk County Council archaeologist, explains the value of the archaeological treasure found on Royal Air... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Aeroplane on roof at Barrack Street, Waterford
Thanks to ofarrl ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/ ) (see comments below), we now have a lot more information about this photo. The crash happened in November 1920 as a "Scout" plane, carrying despa... More
Dinky race, Flanders
This photograph, attributed to John Warwick Brooke, shows two men racing on donkeys, watched by Royal Air Force men, a few officers and one or two locals. This appears to be one of a series of photographs of an... More
Finish of the Officers 100 yards, Flanders
This photograph is one of a series showing a Royal Air Force sports day. Here, four officers are competing in a sprint, watched by air crew. The provision of entertainments of this sort to improve morale reflec... More
Army chaplain conducts a service from the cockpit of an aeroplane, Fra...
Preaching from a rather unusual form of pulpit, this photograph shows an army chaplain giving a service to the men from the front seat of an aeroplane. The troops are gathered round to listen to the sermon, wit... More
Damaged aeroplanes at an RAF repair depot
In this photograph Royal Air Force mechanics are salvaging parts out of wrecked planes. This scene clearly illustrates the considerable variation in types of plane used during the war. It also acts as a reminde... More
Comics of an R.A.F. Sports, Flanders
This photograph shows Royal Air Force men having a laugh at two of their number. One man, dressed as a woman, is seated side-saddle on a donkey, while the other appears to be dressed as the husband. The Nissen ... More
R.A.F.Scouts in France flying towards the German lines in fighting for...
Reconnaissance aircraft, France, during World War I. This striking image shows five reconnaissance aircraft in a night sky. If the original caption is correct in naming these planes as belonging to the Royal Ai... More
Immense R.A.F. machine ready to start with its load of bombs for Germa...
R.A.F. planes being loaded with munitions, France, during World War I. The people involved in this scene are all engrossed in their activities and as a result unaware of the camera. The size and power of these ... More
R.A.F. men with their pet rabbits at a Squadron near the lines
RAF men showing off their pet rabbits, France, during World War I. Lying underneath the fuselage of an aeroplane, these three RAF men parade their pet rabbits for the cameras inspection. Well known for their fo... More
He is fond of flying
R.A.F. Squadron's fox mascot, France, during World War I. The fox is sitting in a plane's cockpit. ..Regimental, barrack or group mascots were popular amongst soldiers during this period. They gave the group a... More
Pilots in a R.A.F. squadron: an American, Canadian, New Zealander, Eng...
Multi-national pilots consulting a chart, France, during World War I. Five young airmen are leaning up against the tail of their plane, looking at a map which they have balanced on the tail. They are all wearin... More
Spectators of some R.A.F. sports, Flanders
Some of the spectators at a Royal Air Force sports day have been posed, with air crewmen standing behind a line of local women and a few children. A couple of bottles of wine have been carefully placed in the f... More
Airplanes - Historical - The Torpedo-Aeroplane, a new arm precluded by...
Photographer: Central News Service Airplanes - Historical
Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations - Airships that may be used fo...
Date Taken: 2/8/1919 Photographer: Western Newspaper Union Balloons - In the Theatre of Operations
Airplanes - Flight - The Torpedo-Aeroplane, A new arm precluded by Arm...
Photographer: Central News Service Airplanes - Flight
Three Short Rangoon flying boats moored at Farm Cove, Sydney
This photo is part of the Australian National Maritime Museum’s Samuel J. Hood Studio collection. Sam Hood (1872-1953) was a Sydney photographer with a passion for ships. His 60-year career spanned the romantic... More
The uniforms are different, but the cause is the same. Officers of the...
Actual size of negative is D (approximately 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches). Title and other information from print in lot and lot catalog card. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information. Overseas Picture Divisi... More