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Amphibious Collection

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Normandy Invasion 1944

Normandy Invasion 1944
A depiction by C.E.Turner of a scene during the early morning of 6th June 1944 as British forces make an amphibious landing on one of the Normandy beaches during D-Day.

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Rhacophorus, Tree frog

Rhacophorus, Tree frog
Tree Frog from Sarawak. Drawing of a tree frog by Alfred Russel Wallace - hand coloured. Drawn looking down onto the back of the frog spread out showing webbed feet

Background imageAmphibious Collection: USS Guam (LPH-9), an Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship

USS Guam (LPH-9), an Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship

Background imageAmphibious Collection: A Sunderland Flying Boat spreads its wings over the Pembrokeshire village of Neyland as

A Sunderland Flying Boat spreads its wings over the Pembrokeshire village of Neyland as it comes in to land at RAF Pembroke Dock Seaplane and Flying Boat Station

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Commandos Crossing the Rhine at Wesel; Second World War, 194

Commandos Crossing the Rhine at Wesel; Second World War, 194
Sketch showing the night crossing of the River Rhine, made by British Royal Marine Commandos of the 21st Army Group, near Wesel in Germany, 23rd March 1945

Background imageAmphibious Collection: White's Tree Frog on a White Lily

White's Tree Frog on a White Lily
I phtogpraph this White's Tree Frog in a white Calla Lily. This frog is so easy it does't move around much and seems to enjoy the attention.. Linda D Lester

Background imageAmphibious Collection: The Consolidated Catalina, 1941. Creator: Unknown

The Consolidated Catalina, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Consolidated Catalina, 1941. The Consolidated PBY Catalina, American flying boat and amphibious aircraft built by Consolidated Aircraft

Background imageAmphibious Collection: A Sunderland Flying Boat spreads its wings over the Pembrokeshire village of Neyland as

A Sunderland Flying Boat spreads its wings over the Pembrokeshire village of Neyland as it comes in to land at RAF Pembroke Dock Seaplane and Flying Boat Station

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Nettuno-Anzio Front, Italy, by G. H. Davis

Nettuno-Anzio Front, Italy, by G. H. Davis
The battle of the beachhead -- an airmans view of the terrain. A pictorial map of the Nettuno-Anzio Front, showing roads, with the Alban Hills in the background

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Amphibious Truck

Amphibious Truck
Members of the 462nd Amphibious Truck Company training for D Day in a two and a half ton deck on Carylon Beach in Cornwall in 1944

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Folklore / Unicorns

Folklore / Unicorns
The figure of the CAMPHUR, an amphibious beast found in Ethiopia, a species of unicorn

Background imageAmphibious Collection: A 1965 Amphicar at the water's edge

A 1965 Amphicar at the water's edge.The Amphicar was built in Germany from 1961 to 1968. It is the only amphibious passenger automobile ever to be mass produced

Background imageAmphibious Collection: 1965 Amphicar on Beaulieu river

1965 Amphicar on Beaulieu river

Background imageAmphibious Collection: The landing at Cape Helles, in the Gallipoli peninsula

The landing at Cape Helles, in the Gallipoli peninsula
UIG3740588 The landing at Cape Helles, in the Gallipoli peninsula by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The landing at Cape Helles)

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Troops of the Canadian 9th Infantry Brigade part of 3rd Division carrying their bicycles

Troops of the Canadian 9th Infantry Brigade part of 3rd Division carrying their bicycles ashore from landing craft LCL 299 in the Nan White Sector of Juno Beach shortly after mid-day on D-Day 6th

Background imageAmphibious Collection: White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae)

White-faced heron (Egretta novaehollandiae), looking for insects at the Volivoli Resort grounds on Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific, Pacific

Background imageAmphibious Collection: The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) swimming in the Galapagos Islands

The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) swimming in the Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Background imageAmphibious Collection: A young saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)

A young saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), sunning itself on the banks of Porosus Creek, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus

Bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus (Great bearded seal, Phoca barbata). North Seas. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Great sea serpent seen off the coast of Greenland in 1734

Great sea serpent seen off the coast of Greenland in 1734, Scoliophis atlanticus. From a description by Hans Egede. Steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: The Tenby lifeboat Sir Galahad. Circa 1990s

The Tenby lifeboat Sir Galahad. Circa 1990s

Background imageAmphibious Collection: A dummy Landing Craft Tank, Mk 11, of rigid construction designed by Messrs Cox & Co of

A dummy Landing Craft Tank, Mk 11, of rigid construction designed by Messrs Cox & Co of Watford Used as a decoy in South East Coast harbour when preparing for the Invasion of France

Background imageAmphibious Collection: The Triumph Herald based Amphicar on test on a Thames slipway at Marlow, Buckinghamshire

The Triumph Herald based Amphicar on test on a Thames slipway at Marlow, Buckinghamshire. The car is completely sealed underneath and has twin propellers worked from the same engine. April 1965

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Valentine DD Swimming tanks leave the ramp of a landing craft

Valentine DD Swimming tanks leave the ramp of a landing craft and enter the sea about 3000 yards from shore during a training exercise ahead of the D-Day landings off the coast of Hayling Island

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Bristol Aeronautical Corporation XLRQ-1 11652

Bristol Aeronautical Corporation XLRQ-1 11652, the 2nd prototype amphibious assault transport glider at the Naval Air Material Centre (NAMC) Philadelphia

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Africa, Madagascar, Morondava. A mud skipper rests on a glob of mud at the edge of the

Africa, Madagascar, Morondava. A mud skipper rests on a glob of mud at the edge of the mangroves

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Alpha male Proboscis Monkey in territorial stance

Alpha male Proboscis Monkey in territorial stance, Sabah, Borneo

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Boeing-Vertol CH-46A Sea Knight 41

Boeing-Vertol CH-46A Sea Knight 41
United States Marine Corps - Boeing-Vertol CH-46A Sea Knight 41, ranged on the flight deck of an amphibious assault carrier. Date: circa 1980

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Bell UH-1N Iroquois 25

Bell UH-1N Iroquois 25
United States Marine Corps - Bell UH-1N Iroquois 25, ranged on the flight deck of an amphibious assault carrier. Date: circa 1980

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Bell UH-1N Iroquois 14

Bell UH-1N Iroquois 14
United States Marine Corps - Bell UH-1N Iroquois 14, ranged on the flight deck of an amphibious assault carrier. Date: circa 1980

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Sikorsky CH-53D Sea Stallion 10

Sikorsky CH-53D Sea Stallion 10
United States Marine Corps - Sikorsky CH-53D Sea Stallion 10, stowed in the hangar of an amphibious assault carrier. Date: circa 1980

Background imageAmphibious Collection: With pride

With pride
Atul Saluja

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Sikorsky S-62 N880

Sikorsky S-62 N880 (msn 62001), prototype of the S-62 amphibious helicopter, shortly before its first flight. Date: 1958

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Vietnam War - Patriotic Poster

Vietnam War - Patriotic Poster
Vietnam War - Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Do not let them pass'! Amphibious American Frogman bayoneted by a Viet Cong Soldier. Date: 2nd half of the 20th century

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90022871

DDE-90022871
Hippopotamus, (H. amphibius), Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda. Date: 17/02/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90022532

DDE-90022532
Africa. Tanzania. Hippos at the Hippo Pool in Ngorongoro Crater. Date: 19/05/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90022535

DDE-90022535
Africa. Tanzania. Hippopotamus at Ngorongoro Crater. Date: 19/05/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90022534

DDE-90022534
Africa. Tanzania. Hippopotamus at Ngorongoro Crater. Date: 19/05/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90022436

DDE-90022436
Africa. Tanzania. Hippopotamus at Ngorongoro Crater. Date: 19/05/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90022425

DDE-90022425
Africa. Tanzania. Hippopotamus with Yellow-billed Egret in the Hippo Pool at Ngorongoro Crater. Date: 19/05/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90022406

DDE-90022406
Africa. Tanzania. Hippos fighting in the Hippo Pool at Ngorongoro Crater. Date: 19/05/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90020690

DDE-90020690
Africa. Kenya. Hippos at Lake Naivasha. Date: 19/05/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90020516

DDE-90020516
Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) swimming in pond covered with green leaves Date: 19/02/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90020515

DDE-90020515
Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) swimming in pond covered with green leaves Date: 19/02/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90020239

DDE-90020239
Hippopotamus, (H. amphibius), mother & young playing in water, Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya. Date: 15/02/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90020198

DDE-90020198
Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibious) in the river Mara, Maasai Mara wildlife Reserve, Kenya. Date: 19/08/2009

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90019633

DDE-90019633
Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90019499

DDE-90019499
Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve. Hippopotamus making a threat display (Hippopatamus amphibius) Date: 27/08/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90019339

DDE-90019339
Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) yawning threat display in Khwai River Date: 19/02/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90019317

DDE-90019317
Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) yawning threat display in Khwai River Date: 19/02/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90019316

DDE-90019316
Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve, Adult Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) walks along Khwai River at dawn Date: 19/02/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90019315

DDE-90019315
Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) yawning in pool along Khwai River at dusk Date: 19/02/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90019312

DDE-90019312
Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve, Young Hippopotami (Hippopotamus amphibius) spar in Dombo Pool along Khwai River Date: 19/02/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90019293

DDE-90019293
Botswana, Chobe National Park, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) fight in Chobe River Date: 19/02/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: DDE-90019280

DDE-90019280
Africa. Botswana. Chobe National Park. Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) yawning in the Chobe River. Date: 03/05/2005

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Canton, the home of a swarming amphibious population (b / w photo)

Canton, the home of a swarming amphibious population (b / w photo)
6003692 Canton, the home of a swarming amphibious population (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canton)

Background imageAmphibious Collection: WW II amphibious tanks approach Aguni Jima Pacific

WW II amphibious tanks approach Aguni Jima Pacific
World War II vintage photograph - amphibious tanks approach Aguni Jima, war in the Pacific

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Amphibious army exercises in East Anglia, 1941

Amphibious army exercises in East Anglia, 1941
Amphibious army exercises in East Anglia: troops attacking an enemy seaplane with fast motorboats, 1941

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Greenland or harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus

Greenland or harp seal, Pagophilus groenlandicus
Greenland or harp seal, male and female, Pagophilus groenlandicus. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Harbour seal, Phoca vitulina

Harbour seal, Phoca vitulina (Pennants pied seal, Phoca bicolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Ringed seal, Phoca hispida

Ringed seal, Phoca hispida
Ringed seal or netsik, Phoca hispida (Marbled seal, Phoca discolor). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Dugong, Dugong dugon

Dugong, Dugong dugon (Dugong of the East Indies, Dugungus indicus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: South American fur seal, Arctocephalus australis

South American fur seal, Arctocephalus australis (Fur seal, Otaria falklandica). From a specimen in the Royal Edinburgh Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: New Zealand fur seal, Arctocephalus forsteri

New Zealand fur seal, Arctocephalus forsteri (Sea bear of the Southern Ocean according to Forster). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Steller sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus

Steller sea lion, Eumetopias jubatus (Sea bear of Steller, Otaria ursina). North America. Bull, cow and pup. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: South African fur seal, Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus

South African fur seal, Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus
South African fur seal or Cape fur seal, Arctocephalus pusillus pusillus (Cape otary, Otaria pusilla). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Common seal, Phoca vitulina

Common seal, Phoca vitulina
Common seal or harbour seal of the Scottish coast, Phoca vitulina. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens

South American sea lion, Otaria flavescens (Sea lion of the South Seas, Otaria jubata, according to Forster). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Southern elephant seal, female, Mirounga leonina

Southern elephant seal, female, Mirounga leonina (Elephant seal, Phoca proboscidea). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Southern elephant seal, male, Mirounga leonina

Southern elephant seal, male, Mirounga leonina (Elephant seal, Phoca proboscidea). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus

Mediterranean monk seal, Monachus monachus (Monk seal, Phoca monachus). Critically endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii

Weddell seal, Leptonychotes weddellii (Sea leopard, Phoca leopardina). South Seas. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Leopard seal, Hydrurga leptonyx

Leopard seal, Hydrurga leptonyx (Small-nailed seal, South Seas, Phoca leptonyx). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Background imageAmphibious Collection: Grey seal, Halichoerus grypus

Grey seal, Halichoerus grypus (Halichaerus griseus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H



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With pride, the Sunderland Flying Boat spreads its wings over the picturesque Pembrokeshire village of Neyland. As it gracefully glides through the air, it embodies the essence capabilities - seamlessly transitioning between land and water. In a historic moment during World War II, Commandos bravely crossed the Rhine at Wesel, showcasing their amphibious prowess in an audacious mission that changed the course of history. Their determination and skill exemplify what it means to be truly amphibious. Nature too has its own this remarkable adaptation. The White's Tree Frog perches delicately on a white lily, perfectly blending into its surroundings with its vibrant green skin. Similarly, the Rhacophorus tree frog effortlessly moves between trees and water bodies, embodying nature's own version of an amphibian. The Normandy Invasion in 1944 saw countless brave soldiers storming the beaches from sea to land - a true testament to human ingenuity and courage in utilizing amphibious vehicles for warfare purposes. G. H Davis captured one such moment along Nettuno-Anzio Front in Italy where troops advanced under challenging conditions. Amphibious assault ships like USS Guam (LPH-9), part of Iwo Jima-class vessels, stand as modern marvels combining naval power with landing capabilities - ready to project force anywhere around the globe when duty calls. Historically significant aircraft like Consolidated Catalina took flight during World War II; their ability to take off from both land and water made them invaluable assets for reconnaissance missions and search-and-rescue operations. Not limited to military applications alone, even transportation has witnessed innovations with Amphibious Trucks designed to navigate both roads and rivers seamlessly – opening up new possibilities for exploration and commerce alike. Stepping away from reality into folklore realms brings us face-to-face with mythical creatures like unicorns often depicted as being able to traverse both land and water effortlessly.

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