Amphibious Collection

A Sunderland Flying Boat spreads its wings over the Pembrokeshire village of Neyland as it comes in to land at RAF Pembroke Dock Seaplane and Flying Boat Station

Normandy Invasion 1944
A depiction by C.E.Turner of a scene during the early morning of 6th June 1944 as British forces make an amphibious landing on one of the Normandy beaches during D-Day

Commandos Crossing the Rhine at Wesel; Second World War, 194
Sketch showing the night crossing of the River Rhine, made by British Royal Marine Commandos of the 21st Army Group, near Wesel in Germany, 23rd March 1945

White's Tree Frog on a White Lily
I phtogpraph this White's Tree Frog in a white Calla Lily. This frog is so easy it does't move around much and seems to enjoy the attention.. Linda D Lester

Rhacophorus, Tree frog
Tree Frog from Sarawak. Drawing of a tree frog by Alfred Russel Wallace - hand coloured. Drawn looking down onto the back of the frog spread out showing webbed feet

Nettuno-Anzio Front, Italy, by G. H. Davis
The battle of the beachhead -- an airmans view of the terrain. A pictorial map of the Nettuno-Anzio Front, showing roads, with the Alban Hills in the background

USS Guam (LPH-9), an Iwo Jima-class amphibious assault ship

The Consolidated Catalina, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Consolidated Catalina, 1941. The Consolidated PBY Catalina, American flying boat and amphibious aircraft built by Consolidated Aircraft

Amphibious Truck
Members of the 462nd Amphibious Truck Company training for D Day in a two and a half ton deck on Carylon Beach in Cornwall in 1944

Folklore / Unicorns
The figure of the CAMPHUR, an amphibious beast found in Ethiopia, a species of unicorn

A collection of Victorian diamond brooches including a diamond and enamel swallow in flight, a diamond-emerald frog
1766483 A collection of Victorian diamond brooches including a diamond and enamel swallow in flight, a diamond-emerald frog, a diamond-ruby stag's head, a pave-set fox mask

Royal Marine LCAC(LR) Hovercraft
Picture shows a Royal Marine LCAC(LR) hovercraft with Royal Marine Off Shore Landing Craft in the background during Carlyon Bay Wader Exercise in Cornwall

HMS Albion Deploys Royal Marine Assault Craft
Image shows assault craft with Royal Marines embarked exiting the stern of HMS Albion during amphibious operations off North Carolina, USA

Bearded seal, Erignathus barbatus (Great bearded seal, Phoca barbata). North Seas. From a specimen in Edinburgh Royal Museum. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Great sea serpent seen off the coast of Greenland in 1734, Scoliophis atlanticus. From a description by Hans Egede. Steel engraving by W.H

The Tenby lifeboat Sir Galahad. Circa 1990s

Bristol Aeronautical Corporation XLRQ-1 11652, the 2nd prototype amphibious assault transport glider at the Naval Air Material Centre (NAMC) Philadelphia

Africa, Madagascar, Morondava. A mud skipper rests on a glob of mud at the edge of the mangroves

Saunders-Roe A17 Cutty Sark, G-aVX, in amphibious form

Alpha male Proboscis Monkey in territorial stance, Sabah, Borneo

Royal Navy Marines taking part in a simulated beach landing using Land Craft
Pictured are Royal Navy Marines taking part in a simulated beach landing using Landing Platform Dock ships. and Viking armoured vehicles. The Assault Ship HMS Bulwark is visable in the distance

Royal Marine LCAC(LR) Hovercraft Landing on a Beach
Picture shows a Royal Marine LCAC(LR) hovercraft landing on a beach during the Carlyon Bay Wader Exercise in Cornwall. As part of a wader package

British and French Amphibious Assault Craft on Ex Corsican Lion
British and French amphibious assault craft take part in Exercise Corsican Lion. Elements of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines conducted a WADER training package on the French Island of Corsica

With pride
Atul Saluja

Sikorsky S-62 N880 (msn 62001), prototype of the S-62 amphibious helicopter, shortly before its first flight. Date: 1958

Vietnam War - Patriotic Poster
Vietnam War - Vietnamese Patriotic Poster - Do not let them pass'! Amphibious American Frogman bayoneted by a Viet Cong Soldier. Date: 2nd half of the 20th century

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Hippopotamus, (H. amphibius), Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda. Date: 17/02/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Hippos at the Hippo Pool in Ngorongoro Crater. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Hippopotamus at Ngorongoro Crater. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Hippopotamus at Ngorongoro Crater. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Hippopotamus at Ngorongoro Crater. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Hippopotamus with Yellow-billed Egret in the Hippo Pool at Ngorongoro Crater. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Tanzania. Hippos fighting in the Hippo Pool at Ngorongoro Crater. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa. Kenya. Hippos at Lake Naivasha. Date: 19/05/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) swimming in pond covered with green leaves Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) swimming in pond covered with green leaves Date: 19/02/2005

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Hippopotamus, (H. amphibius), mother & young playing in water, Masai Mara Reserve, Kenya. Date: 15/02/2005

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Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibious) in the river Mara, Maasai Mara wildlife Reserve, Kenya. Date: 19/08/2009

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Hippopotamus, Hippopotamus amphibius, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya Date: 11/11/2005

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Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve. Hippopotamus making a threat display (Hippopatamus amphibius) Date: 27/08/2005

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Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) yawning threat display in Khwai River Date: 19/02/2005

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Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) yawning threat display in Khwai River Date: 19/02/2005

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Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve, Adult Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) walks along Khwai River at dawn Date: 19/02/2005

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Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) yawning in pool along Khwai River at dusk Date: 19/02/2005

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Botswana, Moremi Game Reserve, Young Hippopotami (Hippopotamus amphibius) spar in Dombo Pool along Khwai River Date: 19/02/2005

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Botswana, Chobe National Park, Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) fight in Chobe River Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa. Botswana. Chobe National Park. Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) yawning in the Chobe River. Date: 03/05/2005

A rare Aztec stone frog, c. 1200-1521 (stone)
1767153 A rare Aztec stone frog, c.1200-1521 (stone) by Aztec; 20.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A rare Aztec stone frog, Ca. A.D. 1200-1521. 20.9cm); Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

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With pride, the Sunderland Flying Boat spreads its wings over the picturesque Pembrokeshire village of Neyland. As it gracefully glides through the air, it embodies the essence capabilities - seamlessly transitioning between land and water. In a historic moment during World War II, Commandos bravely crossed the Rhine at Wesel, showcasing their amphibious prowess in an audacious mission that changed the course of history. Their determination and skill exemplify what it means to be truly amphibious. Nature too has its own this remarkable adaptation. The White's Tree Frog perches delicately on a white lily, perfectly blending into its surroundings with its vibrant green skin. Similarly, the Rhacophorus tree frog effortlessly moves between trees and water bodies, embodying nature's own version of an amphibian. The Normandy Invasion in 1944 saw countless brave soldiers storming the beaches from sea to land - a true testament to human ingenuity and courage in utilizing amphibious vehicles for warfare purposes. G. H Davis captured one such moment along Nettuno-Anzio Front in Italy where troops advanced under challenging conditions. Amphibious assault ships like USS Guam (LPH-9), part of Iwo Jima-class vessels, stand as modern marvels combining naval power with landing capabilities - ready to project force anywhere around the globe when duty calls. Historically significant aircraft like Consolidated Catalina took flight during World War II; their ability to take off from both land and water made them invaluable assets for reconnaissance missions and search-and-rescue operations. Not limited to military applications alone, even transportation has witnessed innovations with Amphibious Trucks designed to navigate both roads and rivers seamlessly – opening up new possibilities for exploration and commerce alike. Stepping away from reality into folklore realms brings us face-to-face with mythical creatures like unicorns often depicted as being able to traverse both land and water effortlessly.