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Navy Collection (#9)

Background imageNavy Collection: At the Nautical College, Pangbourne, Berks for the training of Cadets to become officers

At the Nautical College, Pangbourne, Berks for the training of Cadets to become officers in the Royal and Merchant Navy. Cadets are seen here having instruction on the rules of road

Background imageNavy Collection: A German U-boat caught in a hail of gunfire and bombs dropped by a Sunderland flying boat

A German U-boat caught in a hail of gunfire and bombs dropped by a Sunderland flying boat of RAF Coastal Command in the Bay of Biscay June 1942

Background imageNavy Collection: Preparation for the British Departure from Malta. 18 year old radio operator Brian

Preparation for the British Departure from Malta. 18 year old radio operator Brian Houston who comes from Ilford, Essex covering the Union Jack at sunset in H.M.S. Blake

Background imageNavy Collection: Kathy Houlding with her husband John who is a Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy

Kathy Houlding with her husband John who is a Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy. May 1975

Background imageNavy Collection: Sailors from the New Zealand Frigate Taranaki seen here at Cowes. March 1961

Sailors from the New Zealand Frigate Taranaki seen here at Cowes. March 1961

Background imageNavy Collection: Crowded decks following a drill on board a British troopship carrying soldiers of

Crowded decks following a drill on board a British troopship carrying soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force in Norway, April 1940

Background imageNavy Collection: Marine Sargeant Den Mortimer shouts an order at Penny, for Penny must get used to

Marine Sargeant Den Mortimer shouts an order at Penny, for Penny must get used to the noise and orders for the day. October 1972 P007494

Background imageNavy Collection: Kathy Houlding with her husband John who is a Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy

Kathy Houlding with her husband John who is a Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Navy. May 1975

Background imageNavy Collection: Human Minesweepers who cleared the harbours of Europe from Charburg to Bremen began

Human Minesweepers who cleared the harbours of Europe from Charburg to Bremen began operations in Manchester Ship canal to locate a bomb which fell there five years ago

Background imageNavy Collection: Captain Philip Roberts of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Dr Roger Vaughan

Captain Philip Roberts of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Dr Roger Vaughan, deputy chief executive of Swan Hunter at the ship handing of over ceremony of the RFA Sir Galahad. 25/11/87

Background imageNavy Collection: Ex-Sailor Dick Southey with comedian Tommy Trinder. Britains oldest man

Ex-Sailor Dick Southey with comedian Tommy Trinder. Britains oldest man. Ex-Sailor Dick Southey is believed to be Britains oldest man. His name will soon appear in the Guiness Book of Records

Background imageNavy Collection: Members of the Danish Navy seen here on shore leave. Sailors in the navy can grow their

Members of the Danish Navy seen here on shore leave. Sailors in the navy can grow their hair long, unlike their British counter-parts who have to keep their hair above the collar May 1975 75-2211

Background imageNavy Collection: Preparation for the British Departure from Malta. 18 year old radio operator Brian

Preparation for the British Departure from Malta. 18 year old radio operator Brian Houston who comes from Ilford, Essex covering the Union Jack at sunset in H.M.S. Blake

Background imageNavy Collection: 'Big D At Sea': Big D Meets The Stokers

"Big D At Sea": Big D Meets The Stokers
" Big D At Sea" : Big D Meets The Stokers: Big D meets the Stokers of H.M.S. Sheffield. February 1975 75-00998-001

Background imageNavy Collection: The Iowa class battleship USS Wisconsin, which served in World War Two

The Iowa class battleship USS Wisconsin, which served in World War Two, comes to anchor in the Firth of Forth early this morning. June 1951 P004580

Background imageNavy Collection: Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales on board HMS Bronington, in his cabin

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales on board HMS Bronington, in his cabin, during a voyage off the coast of Scotland 01/10/76 circa

Background imageNavy Collection: Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh

Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh, acknowledge the salute of the Royal Navy lined up at Spithead for a Jubilee Fleet Review 28th June 1977

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Albion, Britains newest aircraft carrier proceeding down the slipway at Wallsend

HMS Albion, Britains newest aircraft carrier proceeding down the slipway at Wallsend on Tyne after being launched by the wife of the Prime Minister, Mrs. C.A. Attlee

Background imageNavy Collection: Princess Elizabeth and her fiance Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten announce their engagement

Princess Elizabeth and her fiance Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten announce their engagement arm in arm at Buckingham Palace. 10th July 1947

Background imageNavy Collection: The wreckage of the German cruiser The Emden after being pounded to destruction by

The wreckage of the German cruiser The Emden after being pounded to destruction by the HMS Sydney at the Cocos Islands. Some of the crew can be seen near the stern awaiting to be taken off by boats

Background imageNavy Collection: The surrender of the German High Sea Fleet as viewed by Mirror photographer Bernard Grant

The surrender of the German High Sea Fleet as viewed by Mirror photographer Bernard Grant from the Royal Naval airship NS7. November 1918

Background imageNavy Collection: The Zeppelin airship flying over a battleship in the ocean during World War One

The Zeppelin airship flying over a battleship in the ocean during World War One Circa 1914 DM4008

Background imageNavy Collection: Tins of corned beef (Bully beef) being handed over to Royal marine naval officers near

Tins of corned beef (Bully beef) being handed over to Royal marine naval officers near Ostend, Belgium during the Great war 12th October 1914 WW1-781

Background imageNavy Collection: A German blockade runner comes under fire from a Royal Navy dreadnought 10th

A German blockade runner comes under fire from a Royal Navy dreadnought 10th December 1914

Background imageNavy Collection: Belgian troopship Leopold II arrives in Ostend carrying Belgian sailors from Le Havre in

Belgian troopship Leopold II arrives in Ostend carrying Belgian sailors from Le Havre in Northern France Circa 1914 DM2278

Background imageNavy Collection: The British Royal Navy cruiser HMS Sydney just after sunk the German loight cruiser Emden

The British Royal Navy cruiser HMS Sydney just after sunk the German loight cruiser Emden 21st December 1914 DM4717

Background imageNavy Collection: American Naval policeman photographed at Kings Cross station in London during the second

American Naval policeman photographed at Kings Cross station in London during the second World War.They carry long truncheons instead of a revolver July 1942

Background imageNavy Collection: Japanese Navy surrender their weapons. Saigon is handed over to the British Navy

Japanese Navy surrender their weapons. Saigon is handed over to the British Navy on November 24th, 1945. Officers were allowed to keep their swords

Background imageNavy Collection: The 'Emden'docking at Auckland for overhaul after her voyage through

The "Emden"docking at Auckland for overhaul after her voyage through
The " Emden" docking at Auckland for overhaul after her voyage through the tropics. Circa 1935 P009411

Background imageNavy Collection: A German U-Boat sinking following an attack by destroyers

A German U-Boat sinking following an attack by destroyers and corvettes of the Royal on convoy escort duty in the North Atlantic. April 1941 P012074

Background imageNavy Collection: World War II: Mascots: Children. This little fellow, a member of the Royal Naval Boys

World War II: Mascots: Children. This little fellow, a member of the Royal Naval Boys Brigade, who was given a place of honour with the Naval contingent at a" Wings for Victory" parade at

Background imageNavy Collection: War Submarine. British Destroyers sink U-boat. British plane overhead

War Submarine. British Destroyers sink U-boat. British plane overhead. August 1940 P012075

Background imageNavy Collection: These sailors are being trained in Torpedo and Submarine work to become future crew of

These sailors are being trained in Torpedo and Submarine work to become future crew of vessel, they are taking a torpedo from a crane to be handed down to a submarine at a Naval Base

Background imageNavy Collection: War Submarines (Allied). April 1944 P012194

War Submarines (Allied). April 1944 P012194

Background imageNavy Collection: World War II: Mascot. 'Whisky'a stray dog that was adopted by the crew of one

World War II: Mascot. "Whisky"a stray dog that was adopted by the crew of one
World War II: Mascot. " Whisky" a stray dog that was adopted by the crew of one of H.M.S. Submarines has his own hammock

Background imageNavy Collection: Aerial view showing the Coronation Review of Fleet by the new Queen Elizabeth II at

Aerial view showing the Coronation Review of Fleet by the new Queen Elizabeth II at Spithead. June 1953 P011989

Background imageNavy Collection: The captain of a Royal Navy Corvette during a hunt for a German Submarine

The captain of a Royal Navy Corvette during a hunt for a German Submarine. October 1940 P011674

Background imageNavy Collection: A British Submarine nosing her way through East Coast ice-covered waters

A British Submarine nosing her way through East Coast ice-covered waters. The photograph was taken during the recent big freeze. June 1940 P012190

Background imageNavy Collection: Lieutenant Commander HRB Newton entering in the submarine torpedo space with his son Max

Lieutenant Commander HRB Newton entering in the submarine torpedo space with his son Max for a christening service. November 1944. P012191

Background imageNavy Collection: Picture taken on board one of HMS Escort Vessels during a West Coast of England Convoy

Picture taken on board one of HMS Escort Vessels during a West Coast of England Convoy. Some of the crew are watching an exciting game of Ludo on the lower deck during a short off duty spell

Background imageNavy Collection: Dad meets his baby. First meeting yesterday for Leading Signalman Bob Davies

Dad meets his baby. First meeting yesterday for Leading Signalman Bob Davies, 29 and " the baby in the basket" - his three months old daughter, Patricia

Background imageNavy Collection: World War Two, Royal Navy destroyer drops depth charges on a German U-boat, April 1942

World War Two, Royal Navy destroyer drops depth charges on a German U-boat, April 1942

Background imageNavy Collection: French Submarine aground at Portland Ave. December 1945 P012185

French Submarine aground at Portland Ave. December 1945 P012185

Background imageNavy Collection: Members of the crew of H. M. Submarine 'Tribune'

Members of the crew of H. M. Submarine "Tribune"
Members of the crew of H. M. Submarine " Tribune" some of which acted in the film, Close Quarters. Featuring life during a patrol in that Submarine, and saw the Press showing at the M. O

Background imageNavy Collection: A scene from 'Close Quarters'a Crown Film feature Production of the Submarine

A scene from "Close Quarters"a Crown Film feature Production of the Submarine
A scene from " Close Quarters" a Crown Film feature Production of the Submarine Service, produced for the Ministry of Information, with the full co-operation of the Admiralty

Background imageNavy Collection: The models and the mate of the Royal Princess who did a little evening cruise up

The models and the mate of the Royal Princess who did a little evening cruise up the Thames and the model featured modern Swimsuits. Mr. P.White

Background imageNavy Collection: HMS Eglantine a Norwegian Flower Class Corvette seen here on convoy duty in the Western

HMS Eglantine a Norwegian Flower Class Corvette seen here on convoy duty in the Western Approaches. 11th January 1943

Background imageNavy Collection: 'Big D At Sea': Big D Meets The Stokers

"Big D At Sea": Big D Meets The Stokers
" Big D At Sea" : Big D Meets The Stokers: Big D with some of the Stokers of H.M.S. Sheffield: L. to r. Kiernan Abley, Dave Churchill, Stewart Marston, Geoff. Parkinson and Laurie Scott



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