National Archives and Records Administration
Abstract
c.240,000 digital aerial photographic images as well as associated records copied under the auspices of a digitisation partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The partnership aims to copy NARA's extensive holdings of aerial photography. Focusing initially on aerial photography created during the Second World War, the digital imagery created through the partnership is made publicly accessible via the NCAP website.
Countries covered are: Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, China, Denmark, Estonia, Federated States of Micronesia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands, Moldova, Myanmar, North Korea, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spratly Islands, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA and Vietnam.
Dates
- Creation: 1936 - 1951
Conditions Governing Access
Open. All digitised imagery is available on the NCAP website.
Conditions Governing Use
Standard license terms and conditions apply.
Biographical/Historical Notes
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is an independent agency of the United States federal government that preserves and shares public records that trace the story of the United States of America, its government and people. As the nation's record keeper, NARA carries out its mission through a nationwide network of archives, records centers, Presidential Libraries, and online.
Extent
240,000 images : Aerial photography and associated documentation in digital format - no original film, prints or plots are held.
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) holds over 30 million aerial photographs, transferred to it from the Defense Intelligence Agency. This imagery was predominantly created by the US Navy, Army Air Corps and Air Force for military reconnaissance and mapping projects, but also includes Second World War-era aerial photography captured by the Americans from the Germans (code-named GX) and the Japanese (code-named JX).
Accruals
Further regular accruals expected.
Existence and Location of Originals
Held by the National Archives and Records Administration - NCAP holds digital copies only.
Resource Rights Holder
Historic Environment Scotland/The National Collection of Aerial Photography
- Status
- In Progress
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- NCAP does not hold any original finding aids. Finding aids are made accessible by the National Archives and Records Administration.
Repository Details
Part of the National Collection of Aerial Photography Repository
Unit 3, Seven Hills Business Park
41 Bankhead Crossway South
Edinburgh EH11 4EP UK
0131 651 6821
ncap@hes.scot