WW2 Aerial Reconnaissance Studies
The idea for this site began years ago while I was surveying available on-line WW II aerial reconnaissance photos. Apart from personal interest, my aim was to apply the techniques of imagery analysis by systematically searching the images, identifying items of interest, and relating them to contemporary events for context. Since it reflects only what I have come across in my survey, the website has no particular theme or focus. The resulting articles provide only a snapshot of places and events, but I hope this approach offers something a bit different for those interested in WW II history.
The imagery that I used comes from three collections. Most recently I have relied upon the holdings of The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and the National Collection of Aerial Photography (NCAP) at Edinburgh, Scotland. Early on, the website 'WW2 Aerial Photos and Maps' was very useful. Much of the NCAP holdings are digitized and can be viewed on-line for purchase. As of 2021, some of NARA's imagery has been digitized by NCAP and is now available from the NARA catalog.
I hope the information is informative and useful; most of all, I hope it helps to highlight the potential of WWII aerial photoreconnaissance for historical research.
John M.