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A colour aerial photo of an airfield, with a runway running horizontally across the image. The airfield is surrounded by trees. 6 grass-covered bunkers are to the lower left of the runway, with airfield buildings to the lower right.

Cold War Imagery Documents Global Political Events

The NCAP Collection contains millions of images relating to the Cold War, ranging from the Suez Crisis to British interests in south-east Asia and events at home such as Greenham...

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A black and white aerial photo with the sea to the left and land to the right. There are several ships on the sea and more at piers projecting from the land. The land is heavily built-up. There are lines and annotations in red and white pencil.

Hong Kong Aerial Imagery Dating Back to 1924

The oldest imagery available through the NCAP Collections illustrates a unique and engaging view of Hong Kong. 

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A black and white oblique aerial photo of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The grand white ceremonial arch stands in the middle of a roundabout. Trees surround the roundabout and handsome white buildings stretch into the distance.

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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A black and white annotated aerial photo of the Forth Rail Bridge. The bridge and its shadow span the image vertically. The words ‘Firth of Forth’ have been written across it and the word ‘Flak’ in the middle marks the location of anti-aircraft guns.

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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