Logistics Collection

The Royal Logistic Corps. The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) was formed in 1993, by the union of the following British Army corps: Royal Corps of Transport, Royal Army Ordnance Corps

D-Day - Supplies pour ashore
A stunning panorama photograph of a French invasion beach with the channel waters thick with US military shipping, as reinforcements

The Normandy Landings - 6th June 1944 - WW2. Note the American soldier in the landing craft holding a metal detector to sweep for landmines. Date: 1944

WW2 - Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps erect Nissen Huts
WW2 - Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps in France - erecting Nissen Huts in preparation for the arrival of the main body of the army - the caption notes that many men in the pioneer Corps fought in

Hospital nurse warning jacket. This jacket is worn by nurses who are delivering medication to patients, to warn other staff and patients not to disturb them

The RFA Sir Tristram enters the River Tyne after an 8, 000 mile rescue operation following the Falklands Conflict. On board were a handful of ship repair yard workers

WW2 - Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps at work in France
WW2 - Men of the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps at work in France. Date: 1940s

A tank transporter hauling a Challenger 2 main battle tank to Wales for an exercise. Challenger 2 is an advanced main battle tank in service with the British Army and with the Royal Army of Oman

Newcastle upon Tyne Railway Crossing - Castle - Tyne Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne Railway Crossing (then the largest crossing of its type in the world) Newcastle Castle and distant misty view of the Tyne Bridge (which opened in 1928). Date: circa 1930

Gas storage tanks. Supporting structures of three gas storage tanks and two electricity pylons and power lines silhouetted against a setting sun

WWI - Mobile German Field Bakery - Western Front Date: circa 1916

First World War surveillance kite. US soldier being lifted up by a surveillance kite during the First World War (1914-1918)

WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander taking charge
WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander C P McDuell takes charge at a major fire. Senior Company Officer Jimmy Syrett operates the walkie talkie set and Company Officer Obie Walker

Factors governing an invasion by G. H. Davis
The situation of Britain face to face with a German north-west Europe: factors governing an invasion during the Second World War

Mortar Calculations - Fort Wright - Fishers Island, New York
Directing the range of the Mortars - Fort Wright - Fishers Island - New York, USA. Military Cadets using complex higher mathematical formulae and telephone instructions to work out the exact aiming

Cutting the first turf of the Carnarvon and Llanberis Railway, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Cutting the first turf of the Carnarvon and Llanberis Railway, 1864. The railway '...will not only afford great accommodation to...travellers

American Trucks, Kylburg [i.e. Kyllburg], Germany, 4 Dec 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
American Trucks, Kylburg [i.e. Kyllburg], Germany, 4 Dec 1919. American soldiers with trucks in Kyllburg Germany after World War I.

French Reserve shells, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
French Reserve shells, between c1915 and 1918. Stacks of French artillery shells during World War I.

British loading pontoon boats with ammunition, 22 Apr 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British loading pontoon boats with ammunition, 22 Apr 1917. British Royal Artillery gunners loading pontoon boats on the River Scarpe with shells near a light railway engine passing on the line near

Loading German Red Cross supplies, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Loading German Red Cross supplies, between 1914 and c1915. People putting Red Cross supplies into automobiles during World War I.

Landing a 155 mm gun at Sedd-ul [i.e., Sedd-el] Bahr, 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Landing a 155 mm gun at Sedd-ul [i.e., Sedd-el] Bahr, 1915. Warships near the Gallipoli Penninsula, Turkey during the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I.

Germans in Carpathians, between c1915 and c1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Germans in Carpathians, between c1915 and c1918. German soldiers in the Carpathian Mountains during World War I.

Railway Station at the Franklin Petroleum Oil Works, Pennsylvania, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Railway Station at the Franklin Petroleum Oil Works, Pennsylvania, 1864. 'The casks or barrels of crude oil are conveyed from the Franklin and Titusville stations by the Atlantic

Sketches from New Zealand: the Queen's Redoubt, on the Waikato, HQ of Lieut.-Gen. Cameron, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from New Zealand: the Queen's Redoubt, on the Waikato, the head-quarters of Lieutenant-General Cameron, 1864. From "Illustrated London News", 1864

German aeroplane transport, 13 Apr 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German aeroplane transport, 13 Apr 1915 (date created or published later). A German airplane being transported by a vehicle during World War I.

Extra-territorial French troops, Dunkerque, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Extra-territorial French troops, Dunkerque, 1914. Soldiers next to train at Dunkerque, France during World War I.

Belgian guide reg't [i.e., regiment] starting to front, between 1914 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Belgian guide reg't [i.e., regiment] starting to front, between 1914 and 1918. Belgian soldiers in rail road car during World War I.

French Dragoon & Chasseur Patrol, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French Dragoon & Chasseur Patrol, between c1914 and c1915. French dragoon and chasseur soldiers at the beginning of World War One.

French troops leaving train, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French troops leaving train, between c1914 and c1915. French soldiers leaving a train at the beginning of World War I.

French Siege gun, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French Siege gun, between c1914 and c1915. French soldiers in motor tractor which is pulling a large gun along the road at the beginning of World War I.

French troops on march, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French troops on march, between c1914 and c1915. French soldiers in street at the beginning of World War I.

British troops in France, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British troops in France, between c1914 and c1915. British soldiers in a train during World War I, France.

German bridge train, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German bridge train, between c1914 and c1915. German soldiers standing in road next to wagons during World War I.

French Cavalry & Dirigible DUPUY DE LOME, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French Cavalry & Dirigible DUPUY DE LOME, between c1914 and c1915. French soldiers on horseback in street, with an airship flying in air behind them during World War I.

Autos requisitioned, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Autos requisitioned, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Automobiles requisitioned to move troops to the front during World War I, Paris, France.

Belgian reservists on ADRIATIC, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Belgian reservists on ADRIATIC, between c1914 and c1915. Belgian reservists called up for World War I, on the R.M.S. Adriatic.

Horses for 59th Regt. requisitioned near Paris, 14 Aug 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Horses for 59th Regt. requisitioned near Paris, 14 Aug 1914 (date created or published later). Horses requisitioned for the war effort in Paris, France during World War I.

Formula 1 2024: Australian GP
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 18: A forklift truck is used to move freight in the pit lane outside of the Mercedes garage during the Australian GP at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit

Bivouac of the Volunteers at the close of the Review, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Bivouac of the Volunteers at the close of the Review, 1860. Review of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers in Knowsley Park. The hospitality of the Earl of Derby...was on a scale of princely munificence;

Grand Fete in Hamstead Park, Berks, in Aid of the Great Western Railway Widows and... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Grand Fete in Hamstead Park, Berks, in Aid of the Great Western Railway Widows and Orphans Fund, 1858. Hamstead Park was...admirably calculated for a monster picnic

The Italians turn things around; French aid: crossing a pass, on a newly constructed.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Italians turn things around; French aid: crossing a pass, on a newly constructed strategic road, by a double column of artillery and Alpine chasseurs, 1917

French Troops in Italy; Two convoys on the road from Brescia to Verona... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French Troops in Italy; Two convoys on the road from Brescia to Verona: on the left, an electric train loaded with Italian troops; on the right, road-trucks transporting French troops, 1917

French Troops in Italy; In Brescia: a machine gun unit march past the Garibaldi... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French Troops in Italy; In Brescia: a machine gun unit march past the Garibaldi monument, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Arrival of French troops in Italy; On entering the village where they are posted.. 1917 Creator: Unknown
Arrival of French troops in Italy; On entering the village where they are posted, a French regiment marches past its colonel, 1917

Inter-allied Support; Arrival of a French regiment into an Italian town, 1917. Creator: Pelanda
Inter-allied Support; Arrival of a French regiment into an Italian town, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Inter-allied Support; A stop on the journey: an Italian officer offers a light.. 1917. Creator: Pelanda
Inter-allied Support; A stop on the journey: an Italian officer offers a light to a French airman, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Inter-allied Support; Assembling, on the Place d'Armes in Nice, automobile trucks... 1917. Creator: Pelanda
Inter-allied Support; Assembling, on the Place d'Armes in Nice, automobile trucks destined for the Italian front, 1917

The Dark Hours of Italy; Armored car and cavalry protecting the retreat of a column.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; Armored car and cavalry protecting the retreat of a column, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

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"The Royal Logistic Corps: Masters of Supply and Support" In the chaos of D-Day, supplies pour ashore as The Royal Logistic Corps ensures victory in the Normandy Landings on 6th June 1944 during World War II. Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps erect Nissen Huts, providing shelter for troops amidst the turmoil of war. Their dedication and hard work are commendable. Amidst the horrors of war, a hospital nurse dons a warning jacket, symbolizing her bravery and commitment to saving lives on the frontlines. The RFA Sir Tristram enters the River Tyne after an incredible 8, 000-mile rescue operation. A testament to logistics' crucial role in delivering aid even in challenging circumstances. Newcastle upon Tyne Railway Crossing stands tall against time's passage - a reminder that logistics has been vital throughout history. From supplying castles to building iconic bridges like Tyne Bridge. A tank transporter hauls a Challenger 2 main battle tank to Wales for an exercise - showcasing how logistics enables military readiness and training across different terrains. During World War II, Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps tirelessly work in France, ensuring supply lines remain intact despite enemy resistance. Their resilience is awe-inspiring. Gas storage tanks stand as silent guardians protecting communities from potential disaster - highlighting logistics' role in maintaining safety and security at all times. Innovative even during First World War surveillance kites were deployed by logisticians for intelligence gathering purposes – exemplifying their adaptability and resourcefulness. As London endures relentless bombings during WWII Blitz, a Fire Force Commander takes charge with unwavering determination - demonstrating how logistics plays a pivotal role in managing crises efficiently.