Amphibious Collection (page 3)

Valentine DD tanks inflated ready to go into the sea during exercises in the UK ahead of the D-Day landings in the Second World War, 1944

Cockpit of a Sikorsky S-43 Baby Clipper - Sikorsky JRS-1 - Sikorsky OA-8, twin-engined amphibious aircraft. Of the 53 production aircraft

Albatros WRE. 1 16 amphibian monoplane
Albatros WRE.1 16 amphibian monoplane at Bodensee. The third RE.1 monoplane, powered by a 100PS Mercedes D.I, 6-cylinder in-line engine, was fitted with floats to make it amphibious

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Common toad, Bufo bufo, sat on mossy vegetation, March, Shropshire, England, UK

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Common toad, Bufo bufo, sat on mossy vegetation, March, Shropshire, England, UK

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Common toad, Bufo bufo, sat on mossy vegetation, March, Shropshire, England, UK

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Animals, Birds, Amphibious, Duck perched on a piece of wood in a stream

The Vickers-Armstrongs Walrus, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Vickers-Armstrongs Walrus, 1941. The Supermarine Walrus, a British amphibian flying boat, was designed for use as a fleet spotter to be catapult-launched from cruisers or battleships

The Fairey Swordfish, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Fairey Swordfish, 1941. British single-engine torpedo bomber built by Fairey Aviation, used during the Second World War

Hippopotamus, from The Gentlemans Magazine, published in December 1772
KW188580 Hippopotamus, from The Gentlemans Magazine, published in December 1772 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saunders Aeroplanes in hangar, East Cowes, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Saunders Aeroplanes in hangar, East Cowes, 1914. S. E. Saunders were involved in the development of early amphibious aircraft

UK, Liverpool, Liverpool Duck, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
The Yellow Duckmarine, an amphibious tour vehicle touring the docks, Liverpool, Merseyside, England

Marsh frog (Pelophylax ridibundus). This frog can appear in a variety of colours. It feeds on dragonflies, insects, spiders, earthworms and slugs

The Battle of Aboukir, Egypt, 1801. The result of sea power. A force of 5000 British troops landed on the beach at Abu Qir on 8th March 1801

Triton, 16th century. Illustration from a French bestiary of a mythical amphibious creature about to devour a sheep. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

American amphibious vehicles, Le Havre, France, 1944. The vehicles are being used to provide a shuttle service between ships anchored offshore and the harbour

Blazing air mail route across Atlantic Lufthansa Dornier flying boat Zephir resting on the water at Port Washington, New York after completing the first non-stop flight from the Azores

Rocket Hydroplane
Amphibious Rocket Hydroplane

Landing The Troops During Bombardment Of Fort Fisher North Carolina 1864. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

Attack On Fredericksburg Virginia After Alonso Chappel Published In National History Of The War For The Union 1860S

Frog On A Skateboard

Once More into the Breach - a Walrus to the rescue
Humorous illustration by E.G Oakley-Beuttler depicting the air-sea rescue by a Shagbat amphibious biplane(known as a Walrus) over the North Sea during World War Two

Bombina bombina, european fire-bellied toad
Watercolour on paper by Joan Beauchamp Procter (1897-1931). Held in the Library and Archives

Amoeba proteus, amoebae
A glass model of amoebae, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

A MK-V Special Operations Craft tied pierside manned and loaded with combat rubber
A MK-V Special Operations Craft (SOC) tied pierside manned and loaded with combat rubber raiding craft, SEAL operators and combatant crewman getting ready to get underway

Common frog diving

DUKW powered ferry on the Great Chindwin River, Burma - circa 1945. The DUKW (popularly pronounced " duck" ) is a six-wheel-drive amphibious truck that was designed by General Motors

Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) underwater, side view

Horned Toad (Ceratophrys cornuta). This is essentially a mouth with feet, and will eat anything smaller than itself, other toads included

A male and female painted reed frog cling to a reed in one of the myriad waterways of the Okavango delta. ed by the Okavango River, which rises in Angola, the Okovango swamp covers an area of 6

Invasion craft of MONT FLEURY, NORMANDY
Photograph: Invasion craft of MONT FLEURY, NORMANDY, 0900 hours, 7th June, 1944. In the foreground is a DUKW (amphibious 3-ton lorry)

Amphibious tanks moving through a town, June 1944
Colour transparency showing amphibious tanks moving through a town, June 1944. Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Date: 1944

Allied Invasion forces gather
The scene in an English village in May 1944, as the Allied forces gather in preparation for the invasion of the continent

European coastline 1944
A double page spread of The Illustrated London News, published less than a month before the Allied D-Day Normandy landings

Firefighting duck vehicle on manoeuvres
A firefighting duck vehicle on manoeuvres in the Torpoint-Saltash area on 10 April 1946. This amphibious vehicle was loaned by the army. It could travel on land and water, and carried a crew of ten

Seaplanes of 1918
Latest Navy aircrafts. Seaplanes in there present stage of development of 1918 for World War One purposes may be roughly divided into three classes

Allied Armour heading into Holland; Second World War, 1944
Illustration showing Allied units heading up the Eindhoven to Nijmegen road in Holland during September 1944. In the foreground of this image one can see a tank destroyer, a despatch rider

Bicycle Boat
A Bicycle Boat, a new type of boat, which can be used as a comfortable sidecar on land and a paddleboat on water! The pedals of the bicycle work the paddles. Date: early 1930s

Bulky grey submarine with propeller at back

Long dark grey submarine

SIKORSKY S-38 AIRPLANE. A Sikorsky S-38 amphibious flying boat with two Pratt & Whitney Hornet engines, operated by American Airlines. Photograph, 1928

CHINESE SHIP, 12th CENTURY. A ship outfitted with sails, oars, and wheels for passage on land. Chinese woodcut, 12th century

Navy SEALs crawl up the beach to set simulated explosives charges
July 18, 2009 - Navy SEALs crawl up the beach at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Virginia, to set simulated explosives charges during a capabilities demonstration

U. S. Navy SEAL candidates participate in Hell Week
August 13, 2010 - U.S. Navy SEAL candidates participate in Hell Week at the Naval Special Warfare Center at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado

Royal Thai Marines rush forward to secure the site during an amphibious raid exercise
Hatyao Beach, Thailand, May 11, 2007 - Royal Thai Marines rush forward to secure the site during an amphibious raid exercise

Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL students participate in a surf passage training exercise
October 27, 2010 - Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) students participate in a surf passage training exercise at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado

Philippine Marines assault a beach
October 29, 2005 - Philippine Marines assault a beach at Marine Base Ternate during a simulated amphibious assault

Gunners Mates fire the. 40mm saluting battery aboard USS Bataan
Atlantic Ocean, May 20, 2006 - Gunners Mates aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan fires the.40mm saluting battery as part of their initial qualifications

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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.