Reconnaissance Collection (page 7)

Reconnaissance riders, 1870 / 71, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Reconnaissance riders, 1870/71, (1936). Erkundungsritt, 1870/71. Prussian soldiers gather information on the movements of the enemy during the Franco-Prussian War

Reconnaissance ride of Count Zeppelin at Schirlenhof, 26 July 1870, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Reconnaissance ride of Count Zeppelin at Schirlenhof, 26 July 1870, (1936). Erkundungsritt Des Grafen Zeppelin Bei Schirlenhof, 26 Juli 1870

The 6th Regiment of Cavalry (Hussars, Canada), 1890. Creator: Godfrey Douglas Giles
The 6th Regiment of Cavalry (Hussars, Canada), 1890. From " Her Majestys Army, Vol. III", by Walter Richards. [J. S. Virtue & Co. Limited, London, ]

Republic XF-12 Rainbow
Republic Xf-12 / Xr-12 Rainbow Flying Date: 1940s

Republic XR-12 Rainbow
Republic Xr-12 Rainbow Flying Date: 1940s

Bristol F-2 Fighter
A Photographer with Hand-Held Oblique Aerial Camera in the Rear Position of a Bristol Fighter Aerial-Photography Date: 1920s

English Electric Canberra B-2
RAF Royal Airforce English Electric Canberra The Record Breaking Canberra Date: 1950s

English Electric Canberra
RAF Royal Airforce English Electric Canberra Date: 1950s

Short Bomber
Officers Inspecting 207 Sqn Royal Flying Corp Short Bomber That Crashed into 5 Wings Co Office Date: 1917

Sopwith Folder Seaplane
African Men Towing Royal Flying Corp Sopwith Folder Seaplane with European Men Standing Beside Date: 1916

Fairey IIIA / 3A
Fairey Iiia / 3A Floatplane Water Taxiing at the 1919 Bournemouth Seaplane Derby Schneider Trophy Air Race Date: 1919

Hawker Hunter FR-10
An RAF Hawker Hunter Fr-10 Flying Date: 1950s

Mitsubishi Ki-46 Dinah Parked Date: 1940s

Mitsubishi Ki-46 Type 100 Dinah 2
A Mitsubishi Ki-46 Dinah 2 Parked Date: 1940s

Northrop YRB-49A
Yrb-49A Flying Wing Prototype Converted from a Yb-35 with a Rear Gunners Position High over the Mojave Desert, with Six Allison J-35 Jet Engine Including 2 in Pods under the Wing Date: 1940s

English Electric Canberra B-8 Night Intruder
The First Prototype English Electric Canberra B-8 Night Intruder in a Black Livery Flying Date: 1954

English Electric Canberra B-1
Test-Pilot Roland Beaumont Flying the First Prototype English Electric A1 Canberra B-1. the Dorsal Fin Extension Was Not Continued on Production-Aircraft Date: 1950s

Cattle Pulling a Balloon Cart and Soldiers on Horses by ?
Cattle Pulling a Balloon Cart and Soldiers on Horses by Balloon Corps Transport with Lord Roberts Army During the Advance on Pretoria South Africa in the Boer War in 1900 Date: 1900

Balloon Corps Transport Gas Balloon Being Used by the Br?
Balloon Corps Transport Gas Balloon Being Used by the British Army During the Boer War with Soldiers Holding Down the Netting Date: 1900

Reconnaissance of Kings Bridge (North River), from Guerre de l Amerique, c
XIR440785 Reconnaissance of Kings Bridge (North River), from Guerre de l Amerique, c.1780-81 (colour engraving) by Dubourg, F

Observer of a kite-balloon testing the telephone before ascending, France, World War I, 1916. During the Somme Offensive of July-November 1916

Plastuns at Sevastopol, 1874. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)
Plastuns at Sevastopol, 1874. Found in the collection of the Museum of Russian Art, Kiev

Zero Feet, Near Zero Hour, 1940-1942, (1943). Low-flying aircraft took this reconnaissance photograph of Dieppe, 36 hours before the operation began. A German sentry is at the bridgehead

The Eyes of the Fleet: A Short Seaplane, c1918 (1919). Artist: Geoffrey Watson
The Eyes of the Fleet: A Short Seaplane, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]

All her eggs in one basket, 1940 (1943)
All her eggs in one basket. All six of italys battleships are shown safely at anchor in the outer harbour at Taranto, 1940 (1943)

Commando Raiders who pierced the Channel defences at Boulogne, 1942
Commando Raiders who pierced the Channel defences at Boulogne during the early hours of April 22nd forming up before crossing the Channel, 1942

Observation balloon about to ascend, World War I, c1914-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Observation balloon about to ascend, World War I, c1914-c1918. From a box set of stereoscopic cards titled The Great War

The Hindenburg Line from 8000 feet, France, World War I, c1916-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
The Hindenburg Line from 8000 feet, France, World War I, c1916-c1918. The Hindenburg Line was a vast system of defences built by the German Army on the Western Front in the winter of 1916-1917

The picture that sank a battleship, 1941 (1943). Artist: Michael Suckling
The picture that sank a battleship, 1941 (1943). A reconnaissance photograph taken by Spitfire pilot Flying Officer Michael Suckling showing the German battleship Bismarck moored in Grimstadfjord

Launching a paravane from the battleship HMS Rodney, 1937. Invented by Charles Dennistoun Burney, the paravane was designed as a countermeasure against enemy naval mines

Fairey III F reconnaissance plane taking of from the aircraft carrier HMS Courageous, 1937. The Fairey III F entered service in 1927 but was obsolete by the Second World War

Eyes of the Fleet, 1937. A reconaissance aircraft flying above a British warship. Cigarette card from The Navy series, produced by Senior Service Cigarettes, 1937

French cavalry on a reconnaissance mission, Somme, France, 1914. In the face of machine guns, modern artillery and barbed wire

The Return of the Balloon, Artois, France, 10 June 1915, (1926). Artist: Francois Flameng
The Return of the Balloon, Artois, France, 10 June 1915, (1926). Observation balloons were used extensively by both sides on the Western Front as a means of determining enemy positions

Three-seated aeroplane on a photographic mission, protected by a Spad fighter aircraft, 1918 (1926)

The balloon Entreprenant, flown by Coutelle, at the Battle of Fleurus, 1794 (1890s). In 1794 the revolutionary Committee of Public Safety established a company of balloonists for the French Army

Transport of the balloon Entreprenant from Mauberge to Charleroi, 1794 (1890s). In 1794 the revolutionary Committee of Public Safety established a company of balloonists for the French Army

Captain Marconnet and Lieutenant Fequant, French army aviators, c1910. On 9th June 1910 Marconnet and Fequant made the first aerial reconnaisance flight in an aeroplane

German infantry during Ardennes counter-offensive 1944
German infantrymen pass an abandoned American reconnaissance vehicle during their Ardennes counter-offensive in 1944 that became known as the Battle of the Bulge Date: 1944

Beagle-Wallis WA-116 XR944 British Army Biggin Hill
Built by Beagle Aircraft to the design of ex-RAF bomber pilot Wing Commander Ken Wallis, the Beagle-Wallis WA-116 was an autogyro created mainly for military reconnaissance and surveillance

VIETNAM WAR, 1966. Members of a long range reconnaissance patrol team from the 101st Airborne Division searching for Viet Cong near Tuy Hoa, Vietnam. Photograph, 27 February 1966

A U. S. Marine sniper observes his sector at a patrol base near Sangin, Afghanistan
October 14, 2010 - A U.S. Marine sniper observes his sector at a patrol base near Sangin, Afghanistan. The Marines supported the International Security Assistance Force with counterinsurgency

A Messerschmitt Me-262 Schwalbe replica, Schoenefeld Airport, Germany

Navy SEALs navigate the waters in a folding kayak during jungle warfare operations

A Turkish Air Force Boeing 737-7ES Wedgetail, the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) platform, participating in the 100th Anniversary of the Turkish Air Force

Short seaplane Type 184 hovering above the sea, WW1
A British Short seaplane Type 184 hovering above the sea during the First World War. It was a two-seater plane, used for reconnaissance, bombing and torpedo carrying. Date: 1915-1918

The Royal Aircraft Factory B. E. 2. British single-engine tractor two-seat biplane
The Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2. British single-engine tractor two-seat biplane, in service with the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) from 1912 until the end of World War I

Armoured cars at Biefvillers, France setting out on a reconnaissance during WWI. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

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"Exploring the Skies: A Glimpse into the World of Reconnaissance" From the iconic Two Nimrod R1s of 51 Squadron to the legendary Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, it has always been at the forefront of aviation. This captivating field takes us back in time to witness history unfold through aerial lenses. In 1941, amidst the chaos of World War II, Four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft soared across enemy lines with unwavering determination. Meanwhile, the Fairey Swordfish Torpedo-Bomber showcased its versatility as it braved treacherous waters during critical missions. The Westland Lysander, shrouded in mystery and created by an unknown genius in 1941, proved instrumental in covert operations. Similarly, Mitsubishi Ki-46-II Dinah played a pivotal role between mid-1944 and 1945 as it gathered vital intelligence for strategic planning. Witnessing a Royal Australian Air Force F-111 gracefully glide through the sky is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Its presence reminds us that reconnaissance remains essential even in modern times. Equally impressive is the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2 of the Royal Air Force - a symbol of technological advancement and precision. As we delve deeper into history's archives, we encounter breathtaking sights such as an SR-71B Blackbird majestically soaring above Sierra Nevada Mountains or a U-2 spy plane masquerading under fictitious NASA markings during Cold War tensions - reminding us that truth can often be disguised behind illusions. Amidst these remarkable machines lies beauty too; behold a Supermarine Spitfire Mk-18 gracefully cutting through clouds with unparalleled elegance. And who could forget about PBY Catalina vintage flying boat? It served not only as an invaluable asset but also captured hearts with its nostalgic charm. Reconnaissance encompasses more than just technology; it embodies courage and dedication.