Frogman Collection

Britains frogmen divers by G. H. Davis
Introducing Britains frog-men: diving wreckers who blasted open a path to the Normandy beaches. These underwater commandos worked off the D-Day beaches

Entrance to the dockyard, Portsmouth
Entrance to the dockyard at Portsmouth, where Lieutenant Commander Lionel Kenneth Phillip Buster Crabb (1909-1956) disappeared on 19 April 1956

Frogmens Reunion for World War Two heroes awarded the Victoria Cross, to appear in a BBC television programme. They are Lieutenant Basil Charles Godfrey Place, Lieutenant Commander Ian Fraser

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

Gemini 9 crew waves to the Wasp, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 9 crew waves to the Wasp, 1966. Astronauts Thomas P. Stafford and Eugene A. Cernan sit with their Gemini spacecraft with hatches open while awaiting the arrival of the recovery ship U.S.S. Wasp

Cooper and Conrad await recovery relicopter, 1965. Creator: NASA
Cooper and Conrad await recovery relicopter, 1965. Astronauts L. Gordon Cooper Jr. and Charles " Pete" Conrad Jr. exit their spacecraft after splashdown of the Gemini 5 spacecraft

Cooper and Faith 7 recovery, 1963. Creator: NASA
Cooper and Faith 7 recovery, 1963. US Navy divers install a stabilizing flotation collar around Gordon Coopers Mercury space capsule nicknamed " Faith 7" shortly after splashdown

Gemini VIII splashdown, Armstrong and Scott with hatches open, March 16, 1966. Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott sit with their spacecraft while awaiting the arrival of the recovery

Apollo 8 Recovery, 1968. Creator: NASA
Apollo 8 Recovery, 1968. A team of U.S. Navy underwater demolition swimmers prepares the Apollo 8 command module for being hoisted aboard the carrier U.S.S

Navy diver leaps from helicopter, 1965. Creator: NASA
Navy diver leaps from helicopter, 1965. US Navy divers exit their helicopter to recover the Gemini 5 spacecraft and astronauts shortly after splashdown

Navy frogmen swim to spacecraft to begin retrieval, Pacific Ocean, 1963. Creator: NASA
Navy frogmen swim to spacecraft to begin retrieval, Pacific Ocean, 1963. U.S. Navy frogman, deployed from the hovering helicopter, swims next to the spacecraft and makes contact with astronaut L

Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 10 Helicopter Recovery, 1969. A Navy helicopter arrivies to recover the Apollo 10 astronauts, seen entering a life raft

Men of the Pioneer Corps are doing valuable work all over the country making embankments alongside rivers which are likely to overflow or breach their banks

Lieutenant Commander Lionel "Buster"Crabb of the Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander Lionel " Buster" Crabb of the Royal Navy, pictured at Livorno in Northern Italy during the Second World War

A diver studies the fungus covered gun of the British battleship HMS Royal Oak which was sunk by a German U-boat during the Battle of Scapa Flow in the Second World War October 1980

Captain Paul Boyton, Swam the Straits of Gibraltar, from Worlds Champions, Series 2 (N29) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Chariot manned torpedo, World War II, 1945. Creator: Unknown
Chariot manned torpedo, World War II, 1945. The Human Torpedo. From " His Majestys Submarines". [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1945]

Navy SEALs practice high speed boat cast and recovery
Navy SEALs jump from the high speed boat to the tied off inflatable boat small (IBS) and then into the water during cast and recovery operations in Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii in 1996

Navy SEAL combat swimmer wearing a closed circuit rebreather
A Navy SEAL combat swimmer on bag breathing and purging all the CO2 from the closed circuit rebreather before commencing a combat navigation swim in Pearl Harbor along the shoreline of Ford Island in

A Navy SEAL combat swimmer adjusts his dive mask while on bag breathing and purging all the CO2 from the closed circuit rebreather before commencing a combat navigation swim in Pearl Harbor along

The first frog - woman. Frogmen the underwater swimmers used for daring
The first " frog - woman ". " Frogmen " the underwater swimmers used for daring operations during the war - have trained a " frogwoman " to assist them in their

Maui Hawaii Usa; Green Sea Turtle Cleaning Station

Molokini Maui Hawaii Usa; Scuba Diver At A Volcanic Crater

Similan Islands Thailand; Scuba Diver Over A Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys Imbricata) And Angelfish

Molokini Crater Maui Hawaii Usa A Single Scuba Diver

Molokini Maui Hawaii Usa; Scuba Diver With A Video Camera At A Volcanic Crater And Red Sponges ( Porifera)

Apollo 17 recovery operations, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. Creator: NASA
Apollo 17 recovery operations, Pacific Ocean, December 19, 1972. A water-level view of the Apollo 17 Command Module (CM) " America" floating in the sea following splashdown

Lionel Buster Crabb, frogman and diver
Lieutenant Commander Lionel Kenneth Phillip Buster Crabb (1909-1956), British Royal Naval frogman and MI6 diver (some would say sabotage agent and alleged double agent)

Navy SEALs combat swimmers donn their equipment in a utility boat
A pair of Navy SEAL combat swimmers donn their facemask and prepare to purge all the nitrogen from their LAR-V oxygen underwater breathing apparatus prior to entering the water for training in

Navy SEALs neutrally ballast a MK-V Limpet Assembly Module
A Swimmer Delivery Vehicle pilot and navigator ballast a 100lb MK5 Limpet Assembly Module (LAM). They add water to the end caps to neutrally ballast the LAM at the ship attack depth

Navy SEALs submerge and lock back into the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) assisted by the DDS deck crewman while the host submarine is underway in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii

A Navy SEAL combat swimmer uses the compass on the attack board to take a bearing on the target before deflating his lifejacket and diving to begin the clandestine compass swim

Entrance to the docks, Portsmouth
Entrance to the docks at Portsmouth, where Lieutenant Commander Lionel Kenneth Phillip Buster Crabb (1909-1956) disappeared on 19 April 1956

Patricia Rose, former girlfriend of Lionel Buster Crabb
Patricia Rose, former girlfriend of Lieutenant Commander Lionel Kenneth Phillip Buster Crabb (1909-1956), British Royal Naval frogman and MI6 diver

Sallyport Hotel, Portsmouth
Reception of the Sallyport Hotel, Portsmouth, where Lieutenant Commander Lionel Kenneth Phillip Buster Crabb (1909-1956) stayed on the night of 18/19 April 1956

Dry Deck Shelter operators retrieve a deflating combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators use the buoy and winch line to retrieve a deflating combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC) from the surface

U. S. Navy SEAL combat swimmers place a MK-1 Limpet mine onto a target
A pair of U.S. Navy SEAL combat swimmers wearing Draeger Lar-V oxygen rebreathers, emplace a MK-1 Limpet mine onto a target in the turbid waters of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, circa 1996

Dry Deck Shelter operators retrieve a combat rubber raiding craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators have retrieved a combat rubber raiding craft (CRRC), cargo strapped it down on the DDS track and cradle system

Navy SEALs disconnect the harness holding down a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft
Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operators, on deck of an underway submarine, begin to disconnect the harness holding down the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC)

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle breaks away from the Dry Deck Shelter on a submarine
The Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Hangar Supervisor hand signals to the SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) to break away from the line and commence the SDV transit and operation

A soldier conducts a combat dive mission off the back of a CH-47 Chinook
March 16, 2015 - A soldier with Operational Detachment Alpha 1215, 1st Special Forces Group, runs off the back of a CH-47F Chinook helicopter while conducting a simulated combat dive mission in

An over the shoulder view of a Navy SEAL combat swimmer diving the Draeger LAR-V oxygen rebreather, a Secumar lifejacket, carrying a MK-1 limpet mine on a backpack

Special operations forces combat diver checks the depth gauge on his compass

View looking up at a Navy SEAL combat swimmer wearing his low volume face mask, Secumar Lifejacket and Draeger LAR-V oxygen rebreather that utilizes two flexible hoses for oxygen intake

Combat diver navigates the waters using a diver propulsion vehicle
Special operations forces combat diver navigates the waters using a diver propulsion vehicle

Special Forces combat diver takes a look at his compass to make sure he is on course to the target

A U. S. Navy SEAL combat swimmer
A Navy SEAL combat swimmer, diving a oxygen rebreather, taking a quick sneak and peak above the waterline to ensure he is on course to the target

A SEAL Delivery Vehicle on tether with a buoy recovery line
A MK-8 Mod-0 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) on tether with the Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) buoy recovery line connected to the DDS track and cradle system below

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"Frogman: A Legacy of Courage and Adventure" From the daring exploits of Britain's frogmen divers in World War Two, to their iconic presence during the Vietnam War, the term "frogman" has become synonymous with bravery and patriotism. G. H. Davis immortalized these heroes through his captivating photographs that captured their unwavering determination. One such image is a patriotic poster from the Vietnam War era, showcasing these fearless frogmen in action. Their unwavering commitment to their country shines through as they navigate treacherous waters with unparalleled skill and precision. Lionel Buster Crabb stands out as an extraordinary figure among frogmen and divers alike. His name echoes throughout history for his remarkable achievements underwater. Whether it was exploring mysterious depths or serving his nation, Crabb's legacy remains etched in our memories. The Frogmens Reunion brought together World War Two heroes who were awarded the prestigious Victoria Cross for their exceptional valor. This gathering served as a poignant reminder of their sacrifices and undying loyalty towards each other. Portsmouth's docks stand tall as a gateway to adventure for countless frogmen over the years. The entrance holds stories of triumphs and challenges faced by those who dared to venture into uncharted territories beneath the waves. Patricia Rose, former girlfriend of Lionel Buster Crabb, adds another layer to this tale of heroism and romance intertwined amidst danger. Her unwavering support symbolizes the strength behind every great frogman's success story. Even NASA recognized the significance of these amphibious warriors when Gemini 9 crew waved at USS Wasp during recovery operations in 1966 while Cooper and Conrad awaited rescue via relicopter in 1965 after completing historic missions aboard Faith 7 spacecraft three years prior. Splashdown moments like Gemini VIII or Apollo 8 Recovery showcased Armstrong, Scott, Cooper - names forever linked with space exploration - being greeted by open hatches on ships' decks, a testament to the bond between frogmen and astronauts.