Guide to Searching Images
When in 'Browse' > 'Images', you can refine your search by collection, by date and by choosing to search for vertical or oblique imagery.
A grid of images is returned, which can be browsed or plotted onto a map interface. Search results can also be downloaded as a KML file, which you can then open in Google Earth.
Remember, online images are only a small proportion of our entire image collection of over 20 million. To find undigitised images, you will need to buy a subscription to allow you to search our Finding Aids.
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User Guides
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Our collections at a glance
- Allied Central Interpretation Unit (ACIU)
- AIRBUS Defence & Space
- BKS Surveys
- Cartographical Surveys
- Defence Geographic Centre (DGC)
- Directorate of Overseas Surveys (DOS)
- German Air Force
- Getmapping
- Joint Air Reconnaissance Intelligence Centre (JARIC)
- Mediterranean Allied Photo Reconnaissance Wing (MAPRW)
- National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
- Scottish Office Air Photographs Unit (and later bodies)
- Simmons Aerofilms
- UK Perspectives (UKP)