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Image of the Month: A US F-6, the tactical reconnaissance version of the P-51 fighter, photographed by its wingman on a mission near Kassel, Germany
Image credit: Collection: NARA, Sortie: US7/0111/D, Frame: 4170 (08 April 1945). |
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| Welcome to our new e-newsletter, where you’ll be the first to hear about the latest NCAP updates and developments. Our feature image this month is of a F6 Hellcat, the tactical reconnaissance version of the P-51 Mustang fighter, photographed by its wingman on a mission near Kassel, Germany. Both aircraft played crucial roles in the allies victory of World War II, the F6 playing a significant role in defeating the Japanese Navy and the P-51 gaining fame in escorting bombers on long-range missions over Europe. |
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| 100 years of Hong Kong Imagery |
Collections Care at NCAP |
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| The National Collection of Aerial Photography holds an impressive bank of visual material from around the globe. This includes more than 1,600 aerial photographs of Hong Kong's landscape dating back a hundred years to 1924. This makes these images some of the earliest photography in our collections. |
As custodians of 30 million photographs, preserving and caring for collections lies at the core of our mission. Whether it's ensuring the longevity of our collections or producing the highest possible quality digital scans from our images, discover the work of our preservation team in our new purpose designed facility. |
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| NCAP Launches Air Photo Finder |
Cold War Exhibition at National Musum of Scotland |
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| This month, NCAP unveiled its new Air Photo Finder, offering 211,452 high-resolution images ready to find, view and buy from around the world at 1200dpi. The collection spans decades and continents, with more to come. Subscribers will retain full access to all expected features on the Legacy Website. |
Cold War Scotland at NMS explores Scotland’s critical position on the frontline of the Cold War. Over 190 objects, many on display for the first time, have been brought together to tell the stories of the Scots at the centre of this global conflict. Admission to the exhibition is free and it runs until 26 January 2025. |
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