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Foot Drill1099 viewsA Volunteer Force platoon conducting foot drill on a parade square. These soldiers have their Lee Enfield rifles slung over their right shoulders, with their bayonets fixed. Possibly taken in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines, Dublin, between 1934-1939. Jun 26, 2014
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Volunteers Force on horseback.924 viewsGlass plate negative showing a group of Volunteer soldiers on horseback in McKee Barracks, Dublin, taken sometime between 1934-1939.Jun 26, 2014
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Standing to Attention1627 viewsTwo Volunteer soldiers standing to attention on a parade square. Both Volunteers are wearing combat webbing and carrying Lee Enfield rifles with bayonets fixed. Note the distinguishable head dress these soldiers are wearing. Taken sometime between 1934-1939.Jun 26, 2014
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The Salvage Corps at Tallaght Aerodrome.1820 viewsGlass plate negative showing the Salvage Corps unloading salvage from a truck from inside one of the hangars at Tallaght Aerodrome. For more information see an article titled "The Salvage Corps", An tÓglách, Volume 6, No 1 (New Series),5th May 1923, pages 3 - 6.Jun 25, 2014
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The Salvage Corps dismantling a British Rest Camp.1210 viewsGlass plate negative showing men of the Salvage Corps demolishing a British Army Rest Camp near the London and North Western Hotel, North Wall in Dublin, sometime in 1923. Jun 25, 2014
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The Salvage Corps unloading materials.1142 viewsGlass plate negative showing soldiers of the Salvage Corps unloading material salvaged from British Camps which were located in the Wicklow Mountains. Photograph taken at Clondalkin Railway Station sometime between 1922-1923.Jun 25, 2014
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Tallaght Aerodrome1129 viewsJun 25, 2014
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Tallaght Aerodrome1274 viewsJun 25, 2014
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Infantry squad with Lewis gun in arrow head formation1179 viewsGlass plate negative showing a section of soldiers practising their tactical drills. This formation was know as the "arrow head" formation. Note the "Vickers helmets", Lee Enfield rifles and Lewis Machine guns. Jun 25, 2014
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"V" shape or "Arrow head" formation1826 viewsA section of Soldiers practising their tactical drills on the Curragh Plains, Kildare, sometime in 1927. This formation was known as the "v" shape or "arrow head" formation, which was used to move across open ground providing maximum security to the front and rear.Jun 25, 2014
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Tactical formation 1106 viewsEleven soldiers practising their tactical drills on the Curragh Plains, Kildare, sometime in 1927. Two rows covering the flanks with the Section leader in the middle. Note the Vickers helmets being worn and the Lee Enfield rifles being carried.The front left soldier is carrying a Lewis machine gun. Jun 25, 2014
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Platoon in square formation1315 viewsA platoon practising their tactical drills,Supervised by Col O'Connell, Army School of Instruction, Curragh Camp, in conjunction with Captain Fulham. Taken at the Curragh plains, Kildare, on 27th January 1928Jun 25, 2014
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Platoon in "T" formation1450 viewsGlass plate negative showing a platoon of soldiers preparing to form up in "T" formation.Supervised by Col O'Connell, Army School of Instruction, Curragh Camp, in conjunction with Captain Fulham. Taken at the Curragh plains, Kildare, on 27th January 1928.Jun 25, 2014
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Cycle patrol in advance formation1965 viewsGlass plate negative showing a Cycle patrol conducting tactical training, Supervised by Col O'Connell, Army School of Instruction, Curragh camp, in conjunction with capt Fulham.Note the "Vickers Steel Helmets" the soldiers are wearing and Lee Enfield rifles attached to their Bicycles. Each soldier is evenly spaced and providing security to both sides of the road.Taken at the Curragh plains on 13th February 1928Jun 25, 2014
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Signal Flag training1063 viewsAn Officer with three enlisted soldiers training and improving their signalling techniques sometime in 1927.Jun 25, 2014
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The fall in and attention771 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This particular signal was the command to "Fall in and Attention". Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin. Taken on the 20 May 1927.Jun 25, 2014
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Stand at ease Large flag750 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This signal was the command to "Stand at Ease".Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin, taken on the 20 May 1927.Jun 25, 2014
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Prepare to signal one Large Flag993 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This signal was the command to "Prepare to Signal, One Large Flag.Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin.Jun 25, 2014
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Prepare to signal two Large flag 991 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This signal was the command to "prepare to signal". Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin, taken on the 20 May 1927.Jun 25, 2014
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Dash First position L Flag 1123 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This signal was the command to "Dash to First Position L Flag". Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin. Jun 25, 2014
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Prepare to signal two small flag 759 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This signal meant "Prepare to signal two small flag". Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin, 20 May 1927.Jun 25, 2014
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Dash First position 1148 viewsArmy Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags). This signal was the command to "Dash to First Position".Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of Army Signal Corps for use in Signal Corps Bulletin, taken on the 20 May 1927.Jun 25, 2014
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Army Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags).824 viewsGlass plate negative showing the Army Signal Corps Training with Morse Flags and Dummy Keys (Flags).Taken at Naas Barracks under the supervision of Comdt Gantly of the Army Signal Corps. This was used in a publication called "Signal Corps Bulletin", taken on the 20 May 1927.Jun 25, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome919 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome777 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome916 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome770 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome898 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome773 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome897 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome776 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome885 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome811 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome764 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome761 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome882 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome874 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome883 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome761 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome896 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome790 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Baldonnel Aerodrome914 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Glass plate photograph of Baldonnel Aerodrome.783 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Glass plate photograph of Baldonnel Aerodrome.797 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Glass plate photograph of Baldonnel Aerodrome.797 viewsJun 24, 2014
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Guard of Honour 1483 viewsSoldiers preparing for a Guard of Honour possibly on the grounds of St Patrick's College in Maynooth, Dublin. Note their weapons rifles are placed on the ground in front of them in the position that they are to fall back into. Clerical men can be seen beside the soldiers and also talking to Officers in front of the Soldiers. The "Tommy" helmets the soldiers are wearing indicate that this picture was taken after 1939.Jun 24, 2014
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Slope Arms side view916 viewsEnlisted soldier demonstrating the "Slope Arms", viewed from the side. An entry in the index for this glass plate states that these were taken in order to "enable a responsible officer to pick best positions in conjunction with Dress, Man and Equipment".Taken in McKee Barracks, Dublin, under the supervision of Comdt Scott, on the 6th September 1927.Jun 24, 2014
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Slope arms from the Advance (1st Motion)928 viewsInfantry Officer demonstrating the 1st motion that is to be conducted once given the command "slope arms from the advance". Possibly in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin, sometime in the late 1920s.Jun 24, 2014
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Port arms front view891 viewsInfantry soldier demostrating the "port arms" drill movement. Taken at McKee Barracks, Dublin, under supervision of Comdt Scott Training operations GHQ 6th September 1927.Jun 24, 2014
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Trail arms right side view1068 viewsEnlisted soldier demonstrating the "Trail arms". Taken in McKee Barracks, Dublin, under the supervision of Comdt Scott, Training operations GHQ, on the 6 September 1927. Jun 24, 2014
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Attention position third movement1253 viewsGlass plate negative showing an enlisted soldier demonstrating the third movement to be conducted once given the command to stand to attention with arms, taken in November 1924.Jun 24, 2014
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"port Arms" for inspection1502 viewsGlass plate negative showing a soldier conducting part of a movement that was to be carried out once given the command "Port Arms", taken in November 1924.Jun 24, 2014
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Arms Muzzle and bore examination1238 viewsGlass plate negative showing a soldier demonstrating the correct movement to conduct once given the command to report arms for inspection. Once this movement was completed an NCO or Officer would inspect the muzzle and bore for ammunition or dirt. Taken in November 1924.Jun 24, 2014
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Slope Arms position 3 1442 viewsGlass plate negative showing an enlisted soldier demonstrating the correct position to hold the Lee Enfield rifle while conducting the third movement of the "Slope Arms" command. For instructional purposes each command would be broken down into parts, each part would of been photographed and inserted into an instructional manual.Jun 24, 2014
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Trail Arms correct position1396 viewsGlass plate negative showing an enlisted soldier demonstrating the correct position to hold the Lee Enfield rifle once given the command to "Trail Arms". Taken in November 1924.Jun 24, 2014
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Present Arms(1924 Drill)1482 viewsGlass plate negative showing an enlisted soldier "presenting arms" with a Lee Enfield rifle November 1924.Jun 24, 2014
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The salute with rifle1665 viewsGlass plate negative showing a soldier demonstrating the salute with arms.Photographed under supervision of Colonel P O'Connor and Major T Lalor of the Training and Operations branch at the tennis grounds in General Head Quarters on the 1st May 1925.Jun 24, 2014
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RPRMC Disbandment Parade1213 viewsGlass plate negative showing General Mulcahy and Major Russell, O/C RPRMC, inspection the soldiers of the RPRMC at their Disbandment parade sometime in 1924.Jun 24, 2014
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RPRMC Disbandment Parade1226 viewsGlass plate negative showing General Mulcahy and General McMahon receiving the National flag and unit Colours at the Disbandment Parade for the RPRMC.Jun 24, 2014
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RPRMC Disbandment Parade.1639 viewsGeneral Mulcahy on the review stand saluting as the RPRMC march past at the Disbandment parade in 1924.Jun 24, 2014
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