Commando Collection

HMS Albion (R07) after conversion to a Commando Carrier

The Commando Memorial, a World War II memorial, Fort William area, Highland region, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Norton Commando 850cc 1974 Red

Scotland, Scottish Highlands, The Great Glen. The Commando Memorial near Spean Bridge in the Great Glen commemorates the commandos who trained in the area during the Second World War

HMS Albion (R07) when in use as a Commando Carrier, December 1971

WW2 Poster -- Back Them Up
Back Them Up! Colour photolithograph printed by Fosh and Cross Ltd, published by HMSO. Showing a British Commando raid on a German-held port in Norway. Date: 1940

Norton Commando 850cc, 1974, Red
Norton Commando 850cc 1974 Red

WW2 poster, Back Them Up! Showing a British commando raid on a German-held port in Norway. Date: 1940s

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

Royal Marine Commandos re-embarking from a Westland Wessex helicopter on to a Royal Navy Commando Carrier

Royal Navy - HMS Bulwark R08, a Commando Carrier, converted from a Centaur-class light fleet aircraft carrier, entering port with decks lined, in March 1973. Date: 1973

A Curtis Commando C-46 transport aircraft accompanied by a Curtis P-40F Warhawk fighter plane, 1942
CURTIS AIRCRAFTS, 1942. A Curtis Commando C-46 transport aircraft accompanied by a Curtis P-40F Warhawk fighter plane, 1942, during World War II

The British attack on rebels in the Sultanate of Brunei
Running from a transport aircraft after arriving at Anduki airfield: Commando troops of the Queens Own Highlanders

Special Forces - Steampunk Wars 1911
Daniel Springgay

Headstone Major Gus March-Phillips, St Laurent sur Mer
The grave is in the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery. March-Phillips commanded a Small Scale Landing Force that came ashore here in a Commando operation named Aquatint on 12 September 1942

46 Royal Marines Commando Memorial Rots Normandy
Unusually this black marble memorial list the ages of the fallen. It commemorates the fighting in Rots and le Hamel of 11 June 1944

Captain Terence Cousins Memorial Roundabout
This was unveiled following a brief ceremony on 7 June 2004. 47 Royal Marine Commando, Cousins unit, gained the heights above Port en Bessin on D Day

Number 1 Commando Brigade led the British assault across the Elbe River. They had captured their objective, Lauenburg by dawn on April 29th 1945

Brigadier B. W Leicester D. S. O and Bar, R. M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt
Brigadier B.W Leicester D.S.O and Bar, R.M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt) with Lieutenant Colonel E.C.E. Palmer D.S.O

Commando Memorial, Lochaber, Scotland, UK

HMS Hermes R12
Royal Navy - HMS Hermes R12, a Centaur-class aircraft carrier, modified as an ASW - Commando - Air Defence carrier, seen entering Devonport after returning from the Falklands conflict, in 1982

Recruitment poster, Commando Medical Service, WW2
Recruitment poster, Commando Medical Service, February 1945, Second World War Date: 1945

Curtiss C-46D Commando 44-77635
Curtiss C-46D-10-CU Commando 44-77635 (msn 33031-CU1567), on display at Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson, Arizona. Date: circa 1990

Curtiss C-46A Commando 91-1138 (msn 30553), on display at the JASDF Air Park and Museum, Hamamatsu Air Base Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Date: circa 2000

Curtiss C-46F Commando N53594 China Doll
Curtiss C-46F-1-CU Commando N53594 China Doll (MSN 22486, ex 44-78663), of the Confederate Air Force, at Midland Airport on 8-10 October 1992. Date: 1992

Westland Lynx AH. 7 XZ182 - M
Royal Marines - Westland Lynx AH.7 XZ182 - M (msn 058), of 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron Date: circa 1998

Trekking Home, the Last of the Commando (litho)
1600555 Trekking Home, the Last of the Commando (litho) by Walker, Marcella M. (fl.1872-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trekking Home, the Last of the Commando)

Curtiss C-46F Commando N69343 (ex 44-78579), of Trans Caribbean. Date: circa 1961

No 3 Commando & Brigadier Peter Young Memorial
This is at Petiville and was inaugurated on the 50th Anniversary by a delegation of Commandos and veterans. In the Mairie are a picture of the Brigadier

1st Special Service Brigade Memorial, le Plain
The Brigade comprised Numbers 4, 5, 6 Commando, 45 Royal Marine Commando and No 10 Inter Allied Commando. They are all commemorated on a plaque at the bottom of the cross

Com Deb Sig Liberation Memorial, Oistreham
Ten distinctive Comite du Debarquement Memorials were put up at stragegic points to commemorate the landings and the Liberation. This one, which has beside it a No

Aquatint British Commando Raid 12 September 1942
The memorial plaque is on a wall facing Omaha Beach. A forceof the British Small Scale Raiding Force Commando of 11 men commanded by Major Gus March - Phillips attempted a landing here but came under

A Commando of Surrendered Boers looting Stock from the Enemy near Vlaklaagte (litho)
1037215 A Commando of Surrendered Boers looting Stock from the Enemy near Vlaklaagte (litho) by Waugh, J. J. (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boer General Christiaan de Wet eluding British forces in Orange Free State (colour litho)
3099197 Boer General Christiaan de Wet eluding British forces in Orange Free State (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boer General Christiaan de Wet (colour litho)
3099166 Boer General Christiaan de Wet (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boer General Christiaan de Wet. Au Transvaal. Le General Dewet)

To relieve the Monotony of Life in a South African Blockhouse (engraving)
1043641 To relieve the Monotony of Life in a South African Blockhouse (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

British Warships and bombers and "Commandos"were landed under cover of smoke
British Warships and bombers and " Commandos" were landed under cover of smoke screens'. Norwegian troops also took part in the operation which resulted in the destruction of 15

Combined Operations raid on Dieppe on 19th August 1942. Canadian and U. K
Combined Operations raid on Dieppe on 19th August 1942. Canadian and U.K. Special Service Troops carried out the raid with a detachment of a U.S

Fireman training commando style. World War Two. Picture taken 7th October 1942

Lance Corporal Dean shows a friend his Military Medal for Bravery, awarded to him after his actions as an Army Commando in Dunkirk, France. 10th November 1941

It was announced on September 27th, that Allied seaborne and airborne forces, mainly British, have landed in Albania and are fighting on a wide front

On the 27th December, British forces landed on the coast of Norway at Vaagso and Maaloy Islands. Pictured, Commandos preparing to leave their raiding vessel at the start of the attack

British forces have carried out a raid on the French Coast near Boulogne. Troops were landed and after penetrating the German defences carried out their reconnaissance mission

British Army Commando troops in training learn to surmount every obstacle, fight their way through any terrain and take their objective by storm

Details have just been released of the Armys commandos. These units of highly trained, picked men will be employed, on special duties

British Commandos in training. These units of highly trained, picked men will be employed, on special duties. It is essential that they shall be able to adapt themselves to all sorts of

Newspaper correspondents witness a Commando training demonstration in the Scottish Command. Pictured, unarmed combat is demonstrated to correspondents during their visit. January 1943

In a Combined Operation on the night 27th and 28th February 1942, joint forces of the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force attacked an destroyed an important German radio location post at

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"Commando: Honoring the Courageous Warriors and Iconic Machines" HMS Albion (R07) after conversion: Witness the mighty transformation of HMS Albion into a formidable Commando Carrier, ready to conquer any challenge. The Commando Memorial in Scottish Highlands: Nestled in the breathtaking Great Glen, this memorial pays tribute to the brave commandos who trained here during World War II. Norton Commando 850cc 1974 Red: Behold the timeless beauty of a classic motorcycle, embodying power and style that echoes the spirit of commandos throughout history. WW2 Poster - Back Them Up: A powerful reminder of unity and support for our courageous troops as they fearlessly fought against tyranny during World War II. Royal Marine Commandos re-embarking from a Westland Wessex: Capturing a moment of resilience and determination as these elite soldiers prepare for their next mission with unwavering resolve. The British attack on rebels in Brunei Sultanate: Uncover an untold chapter of bravery as British forces confront rebellion head-on, showcasing their exceptional commando skills. Britain's frogmen divers by G. H Davis: Dive deep into history with these fearless frogmen divers who undertook daring underwater missions, exemplifying true commando spirit. Falklands War - 1982: Relive the heroic moments when British commandos faced adversity in one of modern warfare's most iconic conflicts, displaying unmatched valor and skill. From historic battles to awe-inspiring machinery, "Commando" encapsulates tales of courage, sacrifice, and indomitable spirit that continue to inspire generations worldwide.