News & Articles
Find out about the latest news from NCAP and discover in-depth stories about NCAP collections, activities and projects.
A Brief History of Aerial Photography
Aerial photography is almost as old as photography itself. Find out more about the history of the fascinating medium which underpins the NCAP Collection.
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Aerial photography and the Second World War
Photographic reconnaissance facilitated vital intelligence work on both sides during the Second World War.
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Completion of the Directorate of Overseas Surveys
The Directorate of Overseas Surveys was responsible for a multi-decade mapping project of British overseas territories, resulting in a unique record comprising of over 1.8 million images.
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NCAP Moves to Scotland
Learn how the NCAP collection came to be, and why this culturally significant collection is in Scotland.
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