Skip to main content

Navy Collection (#5)

Background imageNavy Collection: Combined fleet invasion exercise. The fleet in the Grimsby roads. 1934

Combined fleet invasion exercise. The fleet in the Grimsby roads. 1934

Background imageNavy Collection: Hangers on Kure Airfield on Kyushu, southernmost of the islands of Japan

Hangers on Kure Airfield on Kyushu, southernmost of the islands of Japan, burn during an attack by American Navy and marine carrier based planes

Background imageNavy Collection: World War Two - combined operations exercises. Picture shows support craft

World War Two - combined operations exercises. Picture shows support craft moving into position to make smoke screen for landing craft during exercises. Location unknown, though Great Britain

Background imageNavy Collection: Japanese naval elements in Saigon handed over to the British Navy on 24th November 1945

Japanese naval elements in Saigon handed over to the British Navy on 24th November 1945. The surrender was accepted by the youngest naval officer in Saigon

Background imageNavy Collection: Aerial picture taken at Scapa of secret Fleet tenders - merchant ships camouflaged with

Aerial picture taken at Scapa of secret Fleet tenders - merchant ships camouflaged with wood and canvas to represent R Class battleships and the aircraft carrier Hermes

Background imageNavy Collection: The Royal Navy demonstrates its skill to the Royal Air Force as a party of RAF officers

The Royal Navy demonstrates its skill to the Royal Air Force as a party of RAF officers watch a Sea Fury make a successful landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious July 1951

Background imageNavy Collection: Allied Invasion of Southern France during the Second World War

Allied Invasion of Southern France during the Second World War, codename Operation Dragoon. Motor torpedo boats on their way across the Mediterranean Sea to the invasion beaches of Southern France

Background imageNavy Collection: Picture taken six hours before the first Allied landings on the Southern Coast of France

Picture taken six hours before the first Allied landings on the Southern Coast of France when commando troops captured the island known as the Ile Du Levant, just off the French mainland near Toulon

Background imageNavy Collection: Allied Invasion and liberation of German occupied towns

Allied Invasion and liberation of German occupied towns and cities in Southern France during the Second World War, codename Operation Dragoon

Background imageNavy Collection: The biggest ever Combined Operations daylight raid on the German-occupied port of Dieppe

The biggest ever Combined Operations daylight raid on the German-occupied port of Dieppe, northern France, during the Second World War

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Resolution pennant number: 09 was one of five Revenge-class battleships seen here at

HMS Resolution pennant number: 09 was one of five Revenge-class battleships seen here at a fleet review prior to the second world war. Circa 1936

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Dorsetshire pennant number 40 a County-class heavy cruiser seen here prior to

HMS Dorsetshire pennant number 40 a County-class heavy cruiser seen here prior to the second world war. Circa 1933

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Glasgow C21, a Southampton-class light cruiser, seen here prior to the second world

HMS Glasgow C21, a Southampton-class light cruiser, seen here prior to the second world war. Circa September 1937

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Kenya was a Crown Colony-class cruiser seen here under attack by JU88 dive bombers

HMS Kenya was a Crown Colony-class cruiser seen here under attack by JU88 dive bombers during Operation Pedestal 13th August 1942

Background imageNavy Collection: Royal Navy motor anti submarine torpedo boats on patrol in the English Channel for German

Royal Navy motor anti submarine torpedo boats on patrol in the English Channel for German E-Boats. Circa January 1942

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Barham was a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship seen here transiting the Suez Canal

HMS Barham was a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship seen here transiting the Suez Canal. Circa January 1936

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Cornwall, pennant number 56, a County-class heavy cruiser seen here leaving Devonport

HMS Cornwall, pennant number 56, a County-class heavy cruiser seen here leaving Devonport dockyard 14th May 1928

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Sunfish seen here shortly after re-floating of a sand bank in Sand Down Bay

HMS Sunfish seen here shortly after re-floating of a sand bank in Sand Down Bay, Isle of Wight. 3rd March 1939

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Renown seen here in Kingston harbour, Jamaica with the Duke

HMS Renown seen here in Kingston harbour, Jamaica with the Duke and Duchess of York aboard. Circa January 1927

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Nelson (pennant number: 28) seen here at a fleet review prior to the second world war

HMS Nelson (pennant number: 28) seen here at a fleet review prior to the second world war. Circa 1936

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Rodney pennant number 29 was one of two Nelson-class battleships seen here at a fleet

HMS Rodney pennant number 29 was one of two Nelson-class battleships seen here at a fleet review prior to the second world war. Circa 1936

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Hermes, the Royal Navys first purpose built aircraft carrier

HMS Hermes, the Royal Navys first purpose built aircraft carrier, seen here at a fleet review. 28th July 1928

Background imageNavy Collection: Two Southampton Class Cruisers, un-named seen here on exercises Circa 1940

Two Southampton Class Cruisers, un-named seen here on exercises Circa 1940

Background imageNavy Collection: The crews of HMS Ajax and Exeter at the Guildhall Plymouth for a civic luncheon

The crews of HMS Ajax and Exeter at the Guildhall Plymouth for a civic luncheon. Following the ships return from the South Atlantic

Background imageNavy Collection: Members of the Ajax crew wait for their daily rum ration shortly after their arrival in

Members of the Ajax crew wait for their daily rum ration shortly after their arrival in Devonport. Following the ships return from the South Atlantic

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Cherwell a Royal Navy fishery protection trawler seen here docking at Victoria Dock

HMS Cherwell a Royal Navy fishery protection trawler seen here docking at Victoria Dock, Aberdeen. 12th March 1936. During the forthcoming war the boat was used as a harbour boom defence vessel

Background imageNavy Collection: The crews of HMS Ajax and Exeter parade through Bedford Street

The crews of HMS Ajax and Exeter parade through Bedford Street, Plymouth on their way to the Guildhall. Following the ships return from the South Atlantic

Background imageNavy Collection: The crews of HMS Ajax and Exeter on Horse Guards Parade give three cheers for the king

The crews of HMS Ajax and Exeter on Horse Guards Parade give three cheers for the king following and inspection by King George VI

Background imageNavy Collection: A joke appreciated by all of the ships crew of HMS Queen during a ships concert party

A joke appreciated by all of the ships crew of HMS Queen during a ships concert party whilst moored at Scapa Flow. Circa June 1945

Background imageNavy Collection: The crew of HMS Haarlem celebrate below decks after sinking a German U-boat Circa August

The crew of HMS Haarlem celebrate below decks after sinking a German U-boat Circa August 1940

Background imageNavy Collection: Able seamen aboard HMS Albion seen here doing the washing. 18th August 1942

Able seamen aboard HMS Albion seen here doing the washing. 18th August 1942

Background imageNavy Collection: Signal Practice. Sub. Lieutenant F. E Fenwick, of Montreal

Signal Practice. Sub. Lieutenant F. E Fenwick, of Montreal
Signal Practice. Sub. Lieutenant F.E Fenwick, of Montreal, acknowledges on a signal projector the receipt of an message to his ship. Sub. Lieutenant. L.F Johnson, of Ottawa, records the message

Background imageNavy Collection: Pictures shows an un named member of the WRENS. WREN stands for The Women

Pictures shows an un named member of the WRENS. WREN stands for The Womens Royal Naval Service. The Womens Royal Naval Service was the womens branch of the United Kingdoms Royal Navy

Background imageNavy Collection: Women of the Royal Navy with parachutes, ready for packing

Women of the Royal Navy with parachutes, ready for packing. Picture taken 19th February 1943

Background imageNavy Collection: The Submarine Swordfish entering St Catherines Dock from The River Thames

The Submarine Swordfish entering St Catherines Dock from The River Thames, opposite Butlers Wharf, near Tower Bridge. It is not clear if this is a British vessel

Background imageNavy Collection: Royal Navy battlecruiser HSM Hood was sunk in the Battle of the Denmark Strait on 24th

Royal Navy battlecruiser HSM Hood was sunk in the Battle of the Denmark Strait on 24th May 1941 during the Second World War. HMS Hood seen here on exercise in July 1925

Background imageNavy Collection: Italian cruiser San Giorgio sunk during Italian retreat, seen in Tobruk Harbour

Italian cruiser San Giorgio sunk during Italian retreat, seen in Tobruk Harbour. September 1942

Background imageNavy Collection: Picture shows a cheery exchange of officers and crew on the HMT Kirkella

Picture shows a cheery exchange of officers and crew on the HMT Kirkella. The HMT Kirkella was requisitioned for service in World War Two on September 1939

Background imageNavy Collection: Picture shows the HMS Hunter. H35. Picture is passed by Censors

Picture shows the HMS Hunter. H35. Picture is passed by Censors. HMS Hunter was a H-class destroyer built for the Royal Navy in the mid-1930s

Background imageNavy Collection: Young Navy recruits playing 'Stomicky'. The aim is to stay in the white

Young Navy recruits playing "Stomicky". The aim is to stay in the white
Young Navy recruits playing " Stomicky". The aim is to stay in the white circle on the ground. If your foot strays out of the circle you are given a sharp tap on the shoe by the man

Background imageNavy Collection: A signaller on one of Britains Motor anti submarine boats

A signaller on one of Britains Motor anti submarine boats. The seaman wears a beret with the letters HMMASB. Note to Editors, Mirrorpix have suggested Portland, Dorest, as a location

Background imageNavy Collection: US Signalman directs landing ships off Okinawa Beach. A US Navy Signalman

US Signalman directs landing ships off Okinawa Beach. A US Navy Signalman, a flag in each hand waves a message to LSTs (landing ship)

Background imageNavy Collection: Prince Charles at Delhi Airport during his visit to New Delhi, India. November 1980

Prince Charles at Delhi Airport during his visit to New Delhi, India. November 1980

Background imageNavy Collection: Princess Margaret visits Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. 29th July 1960

Princess Margaret visits Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. 29th July 1960

Background imageNavy Collection: Captain Richard Boyer Laning, Commanding Officer of USS Proteus

Captain Richard Boyer Laning, Commanding Officer of USS Proteus, a Fulton-class submarine tender in the United States Navy, Saturday 4th March 1961

Background imageNavy Collection: The Prince of Wales is taken for a trip round the flight deck of HMS Eagle in a tractor

The Prince of Wales is taken for a trip round the flight deck of HMS Eagle in a tractor, during a visit, Weymouth. 29th April 1959

Background imageNavy Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Wales visit HMS Eagle at Weymouth. 29th April 1959

Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Wales visit HMS Eagle at Weymouth. 29th April 1959

Background imageNavy Collection: Queen Elizabeth II watches Victualling Officer B. R. Hailstone issuing the rum ration

Queen Elizabeth II watches Victualling Officer B. R. Hailstone issuing the rum ration
Queen Elizabeth II watches Victualling Officer B.R. Hailstone issuing the rum ration during her visit HMS Eagle at Weymouth. 29th April 1959



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping