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World War II Official album 3

Date: [Circa 1941]

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: McIntyre, Peter, 1910-1995

Reference: PA1-q-287

Description: Official photographs from World War II, very few of which have captions. General Freyberg is seen in many images, with different groups of officers and soldiers, and reviewing of New Zealand troops on parade. He is also shown receiving the Greek Military Cross from the Greek Minister of War, Stelios Dimitrakakis. The New Zealand Bomber Squadron is shown with their "Wellington Devil"; R.A.F. bombers with some New Zealand airmen returning from a raid on Berlin; and airmen from NZ joining the fighter force receiving final training on a Spitfire. There are scenes of activities associated with entertainment and sports. These include a pipe band of a South Island Battalion recently arrived in the Middle East, taken at Maadi, circa 1941, and one picture of four buglers; the Kiwi Concert Party performing in the Middle East (p 118-125); and sports including boxing, athletics, discus throw, tug-of-war, rowing and swimming. New Zealand Division Athletics Championships in Cairo (p 82-87). One set of photographs (p 58-68) were taken by a German photographer who was killed in Crete. They show Axis destroyers at Piraeus, in readiness to transport Nazi parachute troops and airborne infantry to an island airfield in the Aegean Sea used as a base for the invasion of Crete; Nazi bombers with groups of soldiers waiting to board a troop carrier; and two aerial views, one showing a Junker troop carrier nosed down into the Cretan Sea, and one showing wrecked German troop transports on Maleme aerodrome. Views of HMS Leander in the Middle East (p 70-75, 98-99). New Zealand crew members W. Hickford (Wanganui), E. Drabble (Auckland), J. Stewart (Wellington), A L Poad (Auckland) and K Newson (Wellington) are named in image no. 952 (p 71); a large range-finder in action; group of officers (identified in reference no. DA-01901); clothes-washing; mending clothes; serving the rum ration; a church service; gunners with a captured Breda gun (D.L. Graham-Cameron (Gisborne) and J. Kelly (Waitara)); repairing a torpedo; and deck hockey. The opening of the Lowry Hut at Maadi on 16th July 194l shows general Freyberg and Mrs Freyberg, Mrs A P F Chapman who was attached to the New Zealand YMCA which operated the hut, which was presented by her father Thomas Henry Lowry; and general scenes inside and outide the hut. The other club shown in this album is the New Zealand Forces Club in Cairo, with a mural painted by war artist Peter McIntyre. There are also reproductions of some of his paintings on p 101 and 104-105. Ambulances were presented to the NZEF through the British American Ambulance Corps and the Anzac War Relief Fund, Maadi, with a number of photographs showing different types of ambulance, and a mobile surgical unit. At the reception of the Anzac War Relief Fund in New York they gave a demonstation of the Australian Indian type of ambulance which would be sent to the Middle East, at which the Hon. J G Coates, Nola Luxford were present, and at which the American president of the fund presented the Wings of Mercy badge to the Hon. Frank Langstone. A group of wireless operators and air gunners who attended the No. 11 W.A.G. course at Mountain View Air Station (Canada), p 111. (For full names see information noted on reference nos. DA-01417 to DA-01418, and DA-01420). Many photographs are related to the postal service, showing huge piles of incoming parcels and letters for the troops, with men sorting, collecting and receiving their mail. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with dark blue cloth cover, black corners and spine; 34.5 x 22 cm

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World War II Official album. 782-1226

Date: 1939-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: McIntyre, Peter, 1910-1995

Reference: PA1-q-295

Description: Photographs of New Zealand military personnel serving in the Middle East and Egypt during World War 2, 1939-1945, taken by various photographers and compiled for official purposes. Many of the personnel identified are listed above, but group portraits in which individuals are named, are not individually listed above. Images include a consignment of 3000 cases of apples arriving at the New Zealand Forces Club in Egypt; YMCA secretaries of the NZEF in Crete before the blitz; NZ pilots at advanced RAF training school in England; King George II of Greece inspecting troops in the Middle East, being entertained by members of the Maori Battalion, and presenting medals to the platoon acting as his bodyguard on the Greek royal family's evacuation from Crete to Egypt (p 6-11). American aid to the ANZACs, showing a function in New York celebrating the presentation of over 100 ambulances to the fighting forces in Egypt, with (on p 12-15) views in Egypt of the ambulances & mobile surgical unit; the General Hospital at Helwan, with views inside wards, and life of convalescents including a swimming carnival, picnics and yachting (p 16-20); nurses' life at the General Hospital (p 139-141). Arrival of a mobile canteen for the YMCA (p 20-21); NZ soldiers on leave in Cairo; NZ cricket team at the Gezira Sporting Club (p 23-24); Parades of NZ units reviewed by general Freyberg; A YMCA canteen service van in Crete; opening of the Lowry Hut (p 8, p 28-30, p 34-35); Rowing races between a NZ team and Cairo representative team at the Cairo River Club (p 30-31, p 67). PM Peter Fraser's tour of NZ activities in Britain; broadcasts to NZ through the BBC's New Zealand programme (p 32-33, 92-93, 124-125); the New Zealand Forces Club (p 35-39, 44); ENSA Concert Party (p 40-42); staff at NZ House in London sorting parcels from NZ for NZ personnel. Attack on Crete (p 44-53), views taken by a German photographer who was killed in Crete, including Junkers transport carriers, Axis destroyers and wrecked German planes at Maleme airport; transport ship Glengyle after the evacuation from Crete. HMS Leander (p 55-61, p 79, p 84-85), includes group of sailors & NZ officers, all identified. Maori Battalion training in the Middle East; incidents during route march; two views of the official Netherlands Indies Women's organisation in wartime who looked after NZ airmen passing through batavia (Djakarta) (P 66, 68); sports meeting at the Prince Farouk Stadium Cairo (p 68-73, 83); artillery callibrating guns (p 73-79); field ordnance worlshops; Mobile Surgical Unit; copies of paintings by war artist peter McIntyre (p 87-91); Bomber Command Operational Training Unit. Postal unit (p 94-101); wireless operator air gunners after training at the WAG course at Mountain View Air Station in Canada (all named, p 96-97); investiture conferring Greek decorations on NZ officers (p 101-102, 110-111); Kiwi Concert Party (p 103-110); manouevres in the desert; fire brigade at NZ Base Camp (p 118-122); 2nd Echelon Office keeping personal records (p 120, 122-123); camp laundry in Egypt (p 128-130); work of a Light Aid Detachment in the field; the original ANZAC Club, Singapore (p 144); training under active service conditions in desert (p 145-149); visit by NZ soldiers to a stable maintained by the Egyptian Government at Heliopolis raising Arab horses. Arrangement: Images in album form single numerical sequence, 782-1226. Follows sequence established in PA1-q-294. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Album with faded blue cover, black corners and spine; 34.5 x 22.0 cm

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Auckland Mobilisation Committee :Out now! Stop the bombing. Mobilise against the war, J...

Date: 1972

By: Auckland Mobilisation Committee

Reference: Eph-C-VIETNAM-1972-01

Description: Shows a bomber releasing its bombs, and an arrangement of text. The Wellington-related text is stuck over the lower part of the poster, originally produced in Auckland. Dated from Bert Roth's list at Eph-A-ROTH-Posters. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph and collage, 385 x 277 mm. Provenance: Acquired in 1982.

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Tremain, Garrick 1941-:61 cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times between 10 Octobe...

Date: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-661-001/061

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 61 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size

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Scott, Thomas, 1947- :22 cartoons published in the Evening Post between 1 and 30 April ...

Date: 2002

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-674-066/087

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Obituary to the Queen Mother. The two methods of applying pressure in the Middle East crisis, awesome fire power and suicide bombers. Helen Clark welcomes Jim Anderton back into the fold of the Labour party. The New Zealand cricket team manage to pull a rabbit from the hat to draw a test series. Jim Anderton leads his followers to another promised land shown as a high wire that's going nowhere. As President George W Bush calls for Israel to withdraw from Palestine, a dog (Ariel Sharon) urinates on his leg. President Bush tries to mediate peace negotiations betweem Arafat and Sharon. A septic tank is on daily call to clean up the mess in the Alliance Party caucus. Two coffins are carried by pallbearers. The first contains the body of the Queen Mother, the second, the remains of Helen Clark's plans for a Republic. Bill English hears the news that Helen Clark has enough support to rule for life. Comment on Helen Clark's involement in signing art works that she didn't paint. Graham Murries coaching career is resurected following the Hurricanes win over the Brumbies. Lawyers discuss the reasons not to sever links with the Privy Council; many of the reasons are led by self interest. The United States congratulates itself while Israel and Palestine come closer and closer to annihilation. New Zealand's arm is severed by an axe as they reach out to hold the Rugby World Cup host status. The axeman is Australian. Baby Kahu Drurie is returned to her family by a New Zealand police officer following being kidnapped. Winston Peters wonders whats happening to New Zealand when he exposes the Treaty grievance industry and Helen Clark is shown to be a forger, the result is her popularity soars and his doesn't move. Comment on the Catholic church's lax approach to priests having sex with their congregation. Shows the positive effect on the New Zeland Police the progress of two high profile cases have had. The NZRFU offer the two executives who negotiated the World Cup Host contracts a gun and two bullets to end their misery. Israeli tanks crush the Palestinian Refugee Camp in an effort to end the cycle of hate. Derek Fox accuses jounalists of Maori-bashing when they ask for accountability over the appointment of conman John Davy as CEO of the Maori Television Service. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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Scott, Thomas, 1947- :27 copies of cartoons (includes 14A) published in the Evening Pos...

Date: 2001 - 2002

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-674-001/026

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Shows a destroyed bus (peace process) destroyed first by the Palestinian suicide bombers and them by Israeli war planes. Health spending priorities promote huge salaries for the CEO and a pittence for everyone else. Cartoon obituary to Sir Peter Blake. A dolphin weeps. Shows a flag at hslf-mast over the sea and a poem for Sir peter Blake. Peter Jackson, Director of Lord of the Rings dresses up for the New Zealand premiere. Debate in the Parliamentary Chamber on proposed changes referred to as the 'wipe the slate clean' Bill. Helen Clark hides from the anger of the grounded NZ Air Force capability. Children's perception of the difference in pay rises between MP's and teachers. Shows a tour guide explaining the virtues and down-side of New Zealand to a group of travel writers. Shows Bin Laden jumping the cue at the plastic surgery clinic. Shows MP's defending themselves at a press conference against charges of triple-dipping from public funds. Shows the men calling the tune on America's anti-terrorism campaign. Shows the leader of the National Party, Bill English asking Santa Claus for a Christmas present. Santa and his reindeer narrowly avoid being hit by airborne missiles. Shows an All Black selector recruiting new talent from a war zone. Shows Helen Clark and Jim Anderton clucking over their new baby (Air New Zealand), while Michael Cullen advises them not to get too attached as it'll be up for adoption as soon as it can stand on it's own feet. Winston Peters climbs up to his attic to dust off his 'super scare monger' suit. Slobadon Milosevich stands in the War Crimes Tribunal dock with his hands dripping in blood, he defys the authority of the court. A tribute to New zealand Criketerl, Chris Cairns as 'King of the Oval.' Shows Tranzrail passengers being shown a pick-axe they are to use in case of a derailment. Shows detainees at Guantanamo Bay being asked by their detainers if they have any complaints. They wear something like a gas mask so their answer is impossible to understand. Refers to anti-terrorism war and those captured by American-led forces. Shows politicicians as children engaged in petty squabbles as the election draws near. Comment on asylum seekers in Australia seeking help from the rest of the world. Shows Israeli troops in a armoured tank trying to force Yasser Arafat to end Palestinian violence. Shows an Australian teacher explaining to his students that only those arriving in Australia between 1840 and 2000 are 'fair dinkum Aussies'. National Party leader, Bill English dons a judges cloak, a hangman's noose and an executioners hood as he campaigns on a law and order platform. ACT leader, Richard Prebble outlines his stand on immigration policy. Quantity: 27 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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World War II Official album. 1227-1668

Date: 1939-1945

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-296

Description: Photographs of New Zealand military personnel serving in the Middle East and England during World War 2, 1939-1945, taken by various photographers and compiled for official purposes. Includes photographs of New Zealand fighter and bomber pilots serving with the Royal Air Force, and several British Official photographs relating to New Zealand fighter pilot with the RAF, James Allen Ward, who was awarded the Victoria Cross. Most individuals identified in the album are listed above. Scenes include a visit by NZ soldiers to stables run by the Egyptian Government at Heliopolis; a NZ military band on tour in Palestine as part of a recruiting campaign; the arrival of the first party of Women's War Service Auxiliary in Egypt, and scenes of their life in the Welfare Section and at the New Zealand Forces Club (p 7, p 146-149); and RNZAF trainees at the Air Observer School, Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. Life, military training and manouevres in the Western desert; ordnance workshops; the advance in the Western Desert; a NZ medical unit, a mobile surgical unit; hospital scenes (p 100, 103-105, 111). Sporting and entertainments include a wood-chopping "Axemen's Carnival" in South England; rugby matches in the Western Desert (p 29, 37-38, 82-83, 85, 93, 101-103, 107, 109); swimming (probably at Baggush; p 38-40, 44); and Christmas celebrations in the desert, including the Kiwi Concert Party (p 122-129); and a view of the YMCA Hostle at Alexandria. Inspection of NZ reinforcements in Egypt by William J Jordan (NZ High Commissioner in London); General Auchinleck presenting decorations to NZ soldiers, and reviewing NZ troops on the eve of the Libyan Campaign (p 49-57, 111-115); the Western Desert Battle, NZers bringing in German Prisoners of War; German General von Ravenstein captured by NZ troops, and scenes of various captured German vehicles, gas masks, a Nazi whip, and weapons; the Libyan advance (p 63-72); and the Railway Construction Unit in the Western Desert. Scenes of a New Zealand fighter squadron in Malaya (p 80-81, 87-89). NZers in Tobruk (p 96-99); one view of NZers at a Prisoner of War Camp in Germany (Stalag VI B) taken by Lieutenant Rangi (p 108); NZers arriving back at Base Camp after 5 weeks of imprisonment at Bardia, some of whom are named (p 117-121); four NZ soldiers who walked from Benghazi to west of Gazala (listed above); manouevres after the Libyan Campaign. Presentation of decorations by General Freyberg to members of the 2nd NZEF in hospital; views of a NZ Spitfire Squadron operating with the RAF Fighter Command, the planes subscribed for by the people of NZ (p 138-141); reproductions of paintings by war artist Peter McIntyre (p 133-138). Arrangement: Images in album form single numerical sequence, 1227-1668. Follows sequence established in PA1-q-294. Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Album with faded blue cover, black corners and spine; 34.5 x 22.0 cm

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Tremain, Garrick 1941-:37 cartoons published in the Otago Daily Times between 14 Februa...

Date: 2002

Reference: H-668-021/037

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Topics covered include: Democracy Zimbabwe style, reactions to the news that Tau Henare is returning to politics, WINZ gives new hope to struggling artists, aftermath of the twin towers attack in New York, ACC reinstate lump sum payments for sexual abuse victims, Labour Government buy Maori votes through Moari TV funding, modern day Robin Hood and Little John - robbing the poor to give to the rich, levels of public concern over the leadership battle within the Alliance party, Helen Clark prepares for her meeting with George W Bush, Police ineffective at curbing Gang involvement in drugs, Alliance Party alikened to a Palestinian suicide bomber, the rich meet to discuss the plight of the poor, ex-MP's travel perks, Jim Anderton about to jump out of the Alliance waka, Helen Clark trys to convince Peter, her husband, to learn golf so he can play with George Bush, Marian Hobbs as an avenging angel tells commercial radio what to play, the uneven stand-off between Israel and Palestine. Quantity: 17 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 photocopies

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Scott, Thomas, 1947- :18 copies of cartoons published in the Evening Post between 1 and...

Date: 2002

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-674-047/065

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. The government is shown as a highway robber giving an ultimatum to a motorist, 'petrol tax or your life'. A Hurricanes rugby player pulls himself up from the toilet bowl were they were flushed in an earlier season. Helen Clark and Phil Goff reserve the right to impose sanctions on Zimbabwe while remembering their early protesting days. A child suggests sharing the disputed Middle East territory to both the Israeli's and the Palestinians. They think it's a crazy idea. President George W Bush addresses the nations he lectured on free trade telling them that America can impose tariffs on steel imports if they like and it's too bad for everyone else. Comment on President Mugabe's interference in the voting process leading up to the Zimbabwe elections. Shows a member of the IRB (International Rugby Board) Vernon Pugh snatch the football (Rugby World Cup) from an All Black players hands. The player has landed flat on his back. America's war on terror appears to be becoming more frightening than the terror itself. Yaser Arafat and Sharon flex their muscles in a game of arm wrestling while chest deep in a blood bath. Vernon Pugh, Head of the International Rugby Board and Trevor Mallard, Minister of Sport size each other up. A boy tries to stop his father burning his Hurricanes rugby jersey, the rugby team is winning again. George W Bush outlines his approach to the use of nuclear weapons. Treasury suggest selling off thousands of war memorial sites around the country get a better return on the real estate investment. John O'Neill, Chief Executive of the Australian Union justifies Australia gaining the right to host all of the Rugby World Cup games. He admits they have got blood on the hands from stabbing the NZRFU in the back. Jim Anderton assumes The Thinker position as he contemplates the many political parties he's been through or started and left. Helen Clark in army fatigues gains shelter behind the huge boot of the American Forces. She rehearses what she'll say to President Bush if he brings up New Zealand's nuclear free stance when they next meet. Shows three Oscars all lined up with tags attached to them. They are being held in storage till 2003 for Lord of the Rings. David Lange, former New Zealand Prime Minister, tells New Zealanders that the United States wanted to liqudate him. Lange suggests they tried this by offering deals on bulk purchases for take-away food. The secret thoughts of Helen Clark and George W Bush when the first meet. Quantity: 18 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

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Wellington Bomber and detail of wing damaged by shell fire

Date: 1941

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-q-289-1879

Description: View of part of a Wellington bomber and the wing section damaged by a shell and fire. Also shown are holes kicked in the fabric of the fusilage and wing by Sergeant James Allen Ward who managed to smother the fire with an engine cover. Photographed by an unknown photographer. For this act "of most conspicuous bravery" Sergeant Ward was given the VC, but he was killed in action over Germany two months later. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

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Foundation for Peace Studies Aotearoa/New Zealand :It will be a great day when schools ...

Date: 1979 - 1985

From: Smith, Ronald Joseph, 1921-1995 : Papers

Reference: Eph-C-SMITH-Peace-1980s-01

Description: Poster shows an arrangement of text, with the silhouette of a flying plane at lower centre. The colouring of the text words is gradated through several colours. A message with the same wording was published in 1979 in the issue of "Craccum" for 16 July 1979. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screen print, 427 x 320 mm.

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Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-15 Kangaroo fighter-bomber, A62-1001, on tarmac in...

Date: [194-?]

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-03995-G

Description: Copy negative taken by Whites Aviation, Oct 1946. Photographer of original unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 3.25 x 4.25 inches

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Members of the Air force alongside a Vickers Vildebeest biplane at Wigram, Christchurch

Date: [1936?]

From: Evatt, G S: Photographs, chiefly regarding the Royal New Zealand Air Force during World War II

Reference: 1/2-106391-F

Description: Members of the New Zealand Air force by a Vickers Vildebeest bomber biplane, at Wigram Air Base, Christchurch, in (1936?). From left, back row: Pulson?, unidentified, Gilkinson, Manhire, unidentified, Parsons, Crichton, Gibson. Middle row: Dr Reeks, C Manson, Ken Hall, G Buckley, unidentified, A B Greenaway, (Gerrard?), Nesbitt, (Duffy Duthie ?), ("Doggy"?) White, Ken (Browntorn?). Behind front row: R J Cowan, F R Dix. Front row: Burrell, Ron Sinclair, T Wilkes, Findlay, Olsen. RNZAF photograph taken by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

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Aerial view of Crete, Greece, during the bombing of Maleme Aerodrome in World War 2

Date: ca 1941

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: DA-02060-F

Description: Aerial view of Crete, during World War 2, taken during the bombing of Maleme Aerodrome. Shows bombers. Photographer unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative

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Night bomber on an aerodrome warming up for a test flight, Caserta, Italy, World War II...

Date: 13 May 1944

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

By: Bull, George Robert, 1910-1996

Reference: DA-05734-F

Description: A night bomber warming up for a test flight on an aerodrome in Caserta, Italy, during World War II. Photograph taken on 13 May 1944 by George Robert Bull. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulosic film negative

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Copy of a photo of a jet bomber

Date: 31 Aug 1949

From: Whites Aviation Ltd: Photographs

Reference: WA-21772-G

Description: Copy negative taken by Whites Aviation. Photographer of original unidentified. Quantity: 1 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Glass negative, 3.25 x 4.25 inches

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In a show of strength Putin orders aging Russian bear H-bombers back into the skies... ...

Date: 2007

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0003779

Description: Shows a Russian H-bomber and an RAF Tycoon in the skies. The pilot of the H-bomber asks for string and chewing gum to hold the doors shut. Refers to an incident in August 2007 when Bombers approached British airspace - and defence chiefs scrambled supersonic Eurofighter Typhoon jets to counteract the potential threat. The close encounter followed an announcement [August 2007] from Vladimir Putin, Russia's president, that bombers should resume the tactics of the Cold War, when incursions by long-range Soviet bombers testing UK air defences were a familiar routine. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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Two Naval seaplanes parked on the deck of HMS Ark Royal

Date: 1915

From: Paterson, E B :139 photographs relating to World War One experiences of Hugh Townshend Boscawen

Reference: PAColl-0914-1-30-1

Description: Two naval seaplanes parked on the deck of HMS Ark Royal. Photographed by an unknown photographer in 1915 Inscriptions: Verso - Short 136. Wight 172.; Taken on board the aerodrome ship whilst at Lemnos. HTB. The seaplanes are Wight Type A 1 Improved Navyplane, No 172 (left), and Short Type 135, No 136 (right). They are on the deck of the British Navy's first aircraft carrier, HMS Ark Royal, which at the time was at Lemnos. (This photograph also appears in "The Wight Aircraft", Michael H Goodall, Gentry Books, London, p 37) Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print

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Voisin bomber aircraft at Lemnos

Date: 1915

From: Martin, W W :World War One albums of Mr Laurie C Mackie

Reference: PA1-o-308-24-3

Description: Voisin bomber aircraft of the Royal Naval air Service about to take off to attack Turkish positions at Gallipoli, photographed on Lemnos in 1915, probably by Laurie C Mackie. Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - A fighting machine also bound for Gallipoli. 1915. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Toned silver gelatin print 5.1 x 7.6 cm (visible image) mounted on album page

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Auckland Mobilisation Committee: National antiwar conference, April 22-23, Auckland Uni...

Date: 1972

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

By: Auckland Mobilisation Committee

Reference: Eph-C-ROTH-Vietnam-1972-01

Description: Poster announcing a conference in Auckland in April 1972. Five photographs along right side and lower edge show President Nixon (USA), a row of Vietnamese dead, bomber planes, A group of New Zealand protesters, and Prime Minister John Marshall. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on poster 440 x 330 mm.