Reconnaisance Collection

Image of a 15 Squadron GR4 taken over Royal Air Force Lossiemouth, and surrounding countryside
Image of a 15 Squadron Tornado GR4, seen here with training munitions attached

On the Eastern Front; September 10: a reconnaissance of French cavalry watering... 1917. Creator: Unknown
On the Eastern Front; September 10: a reconnaissance of French cavalry watering their horses at Lake Ohrid, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration

'Le front russe d'asie; Cavaliers en reconnaiccance dans les montagnes du Kop-Dagh, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le front russe d'asie; Cavaliers en reconnaiccance dans les montagnes du Kop-Dagh, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Reconnoitering the Fortress of Sebastopol previous to the Commencement of the Siege, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Reconnoitering the Fortress of Sebastopol previous to the Commencement of the Siege, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Steam-ships reconnoitring at Sveaborg, in the Gulf of Finland, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Steam-ships reconnoitring at Sveaborg, in the Gulf of Finland, 1854. Crimean War: Royal Navy ships off Russian-held Sveaborg [modern Suomenlinna]

Reconnaisance, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expédition de Rome, 1858. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Reconnaisance, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expedition de Rome, 1858

Scimitar Light Tank
A Scimitar Light Tank from the 1st Battalion, The Black Watch is pictured during a firepower demonstration on Salisbury Plain

Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) (CVR(T)) Operating in Afghanistan
A CVR(T) (Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked)) vehicle is pictured being operated across the harsh desert terrain of Afghanistan by soldiers of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers

Scimitar armoured fighting vehicle on Salisbury Plain during Exercise Lion Strike. Exercise Lion Strike is designed to test Majors from all trades across the Army in Command and Control scenarios

A Royal Air Force Typhoon Takes off for Libya from Gioia del Colle, Southern Italy
A Royal Air Force Typhoon armed with ASRaM (outer wings) Paveway II bombs (under wings) and Litening Pod (under fuselage) takes off for Libya from Gioia del Colle, southern Italy

Farnborough Airshow. Avro Shackelton in flight. 2nd September 1952

Dieppe waterfront, August 1942 Aerial shot taken by low flying aircraft in preparation for the Dieppe raid

Aircraft BAC TSR2 supersonic fighter / bomber designed for the Royal Air Force. After development trials the Labour government decided to cancel the project

An RAF Nimrod aircraft in flight at the Wroughton Air show. August 1993

Avro Shackleton MR2 Maritime patrol aircraft of the RAF Coastal Command flying over the sea. Circa 1955

A BAE Nimrod in flight at teh Wroughton Air Show. 30th August 1993

Farnborough Airshow. Avro Shackelton. September 1952 C4316a-009

WW1 - French soldiers firing (in vain) toward a German Taube
WW1 - French soldiers firing (in vain) toward a German Rumbler Taube Aircraft flying over their position on a reconnaisance mission. Date: 1914

A Seaplane Of The England's Royal Naval Air Service Tracking A German Submarine During The First World War

A Seaplane Of The Englands Royal Naval Air Service Tracking A German Submarine During The First World War. From The Year 1917 Illustrated, Published London 1918

Royal Aircraft Factory RE8 reconnaisance aircraft
Photograph showing a Royal Aircraft Factory RE8 reconnaisance aircraft, right view, standing on a grass airfield with it?s crew in the cockpits, 1917-1918 (c)

Uhlan on Reconnaisance
Uhlan on reconnaisance. Date: circa 1830

WW1 - French air reconnaisance, 1914
WW1 - French air-scouts on a Breguet biplane. A Sergeant of Engineers is piloting, one passenger is observing the country below, the other throws out a cylindrical case containing a message

How Lieutenant Colonel Forbes-Robertson Saved the Western Li
Forbes-Robertson won the Victoria Cross saved the defence line by making a rapid reconnaisance on horse-back in full view of the enemy under machine gun and close range shell fire

Graf Ferdinand von Zeppelin, Franco-Prussian War 1870
Graf FERDINAND VON ZEPPELIN (1838-1917) has a narrow escape in 1870 during a reconnaissance mission behind enemy lines in the Franco-Prussian War. 1870

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The War in Afghanistan: the Khoord Khyber: Return of Reconnaisance, 1879

Tunisia - A Spahi reconnoitering
Tunisia - A Spahi (a term given to a soldier of a French colonial cavalry unit) reconnoitering. Date: circa 1910s

Three Fairey Battle Aircraft on patrol - WWII
Three Fairey Battle Aircraft on patrol over France during WWII. These aircraft entered service in 1937 - 2419 were built, production ceasing in 1941

Battle of Fleurus, 16 June 1794. Marshal Jean Baptiste Jourdan (1762-1833) victorious against the Austrians. This was the first use of a hot air balloon (Montgolfier) in warfare

Aerial photograph of Vermandovillers, France, WW1
Aerial photograph (French) of a battlefield on the western front at Vermandovillers, northern France, during the First World War

Reconnaisance Airship
An airship of the future carries out a reconnaisance flight, using powerful searchlights to reveal the enemys defences. Date: 1907

Battle of Messines 1917
Soldiers of the 13th Brigade (who were to take part in the second phase of the battle) studying a large contour map of the area to be attacked between Petit Pont

German observation post 1917
A German observation post on the Lens Arras Road on the Western Front in France during World War I in June 1917

Cavalry reconnaisance party 1917
British Cavalry reconnaisance party in France on the British front during World War I in March 1917

Observation Balloon 1915
Photograph taken from an observation balloon, Thelus near Arras on the Western Front in France during World War I on 26th September 1915

Reserve Officers Training Corps maneuvers
The ROTC(Reserve Officers Training Corps) Army Artillery on maneuvers at Purdue University, America, January 1926. A 1918 Dodge Brothers Command car is leading three Harley Davidson motorcycles

French front First World War
Hill 125 near Carency, east of Souchey. General Nudant commanding 82nd Infantry Division and Colonel Jacqueau observing British artillery preparations on the German position on Hill 119 on the French

French reconnaisance patrol 1916
French reconnaisance patrol watering their horses at Oise on the French front during World War I in 1916

Belgian Aircraft 1916
Farman biplanes of a Belgian squadron, used for reconnaisance

French Reconnaisance
The French expeditionary force in Italy conducts a reconnaisance in force

Partisan Reconnaisance
A partisan reconnaisance unit in Briansk. A member hides in the undergrowth and signals to his comrades

German Aviatik 1916
A German Aviatik plane, photographed in mid-air by a Belgian reconnaisance aircraft over Holland

Aerial Recce Foreseen
A flying machine capable of carrying out reconnaisance over the battlefield will be of great help in tomorrows wars : this fantastic device shows how it might look

French Capture Hong-Hoa
The French use captive balloons for reconnaisance purposes at the capture of Hong-Hoa in Indo-China (Vietnam)

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Balloon, used by the French for reconnaisance during the Revolutionary War, notably at the battle of Fleurus - the first use of a manned airborne device in warfare

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"Unveiling the Art of Reconnaissance: From Aerial Surveillance to Ground Operations" Witness the breathtaking view captured by a 15 Squadron GR4 over Royal Air Force Lossiemouth and its picturesque surroundings, showcasing the essence of reconnaissance. The Scimitar Light Tank - an agile force on wheels, exemplifying the versatility and speed required for effective combat vehicle reconnaissance (CVR (T)) operations in Afghanistan. Delve into history as you witness England's Royal Naval Air Service employing a seaplane to track a German submarine during the First World War, highlighting the pivotal role of aerial reconnaissance in maritime warfare. Step back in time to WW1, where French soldiers valiantly fire towards a German Taube aircraft in their relentless pursuit of gaining vital intelligence through air reconnaissance. Behold the Scimitar armoured fighting vehicle on Salisbury Plain during Exercise Lion Strike, symbolizing modern-day military readiness and tactical prowess in conducting ground-based recon missions. Embark on an adrenaline-fueled journey as a Royal Air Force Typhoon takes off from Gioia del Colle, Southern Italy en route to Libya – ready to execute strategic reconnaissance operations with precision and efficiency. Marvel at the ingenuity of early aviation with the Royal Aircraft Factory RE8 reconnaisance aircraft; an iconic symbol representing pioneering efforts in aerial surveillance during times of conflict. Immerse yourself in history as Uhlan soldiers embark on daring reconnaissance missions – epitomizing bravery and resourcefulness amidst challenging terrains throughout different eras. Travel back to WW1 France, where courageous aviators risked it all for crucial information gathering through air reconnaissance – forever etching their names into military annals. Discover how Lieutenant Colonel Forbes-Robertson's heroic actions saved Western Li region by leveraging his astute understanding of enemy movements acquired through meticulous recon efforts.