Royal Navy Second World War Aerial Reconnaissance - 357 results

Bibliography RCAHMS (2000), Catalogue of the RAF World War II photographs in the National Monuments Record of Scotland, Scotland from the Air 1939-1949, volume 2, ISBN 1-902419-19-7

Biographical/Historical note These photographs were taken from a Fairey Swordfish aircraft flying out of the Royal Navy (RN) airfield at Hatston, Kirkwall, Orkney.

Conditions Governing Access Open. Digital images are accessible via the NCAP website, search room and Paid Search Service.

Conditions Governing Use Standard licence terms for use apply.

Custodial History Formerly held by the Scottish Office. Within the Scottish Office it was held by the Department of Health for Scotland until its 1962 transfer to the Scottish Development Department. Within these departments it was held by the entity variously known as the Air Photograph Library / Air Photographs Unit. The collection was transferred to RCAHMS in 1993.

Other Finding Aids Electronic index is accessible on the NCAP website.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements 5 x 5 inch (128 x 128mm) prints.

Resource Rights Holder NCAP

Scope and Contents Oblique aerial images of locations in Scotland taken in August 1942 by Royal Navy aircraft. They are of the Islands of Orkney, Sanday, Westray and Eday. No sortie plots held.