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Avro 621 Line Up927 viewsGlass plate negative of a line of three Avro 621s on the ground in Baldonnel with hangars visible in the background.

ARS996 viewsGlass plate negative of various bi-planes being serviced inside a hangar. Included in the image are a Bristol Fighter F2B, an Avro 504K and two De Havilland DH9s, one of which appears to be serial number 6. The latter was converted to a two seater training plane.

Bristol Fighter (22)1009 viewsGlass plate negative of a Bristol Fighter (Type 14) F2B Fighter Mk II on the ground. F2B serial 22 served Baldonnel from 4 Nov 1925 to July 1935.

Bristol Fighter (18)920 viewsGlass plate negative of a Bristol Fighter (type 14) F2B Fighter Mk II serial number 18. The aircraft is pictured on the ground facing a hangar with several army officers posing in front of it. The F2B serial 18 arrived in Baldonnel 24 October 1925 and was scrapped in June 1935.

BF III Crash987 viewsGlass plate copy negatives of Bristol Fighter F2B Fighter serial III which crashed at Naas, Kildare 17 July 1922. Images shows the wreck of the aricraft on the ground taken from each both sides and the rear. The aircraft had arrived in Baldonnel 10 July 1922. Glass plate one has been identifed on the envelope as Bristol Fighter II which was delivered to Baldonnel 4 July 1922 and was written off after a crash at Castlebagot, Baldonnel 23 Jan 1924 in which Lieutenant R. T. Nevin was killed. The image, however, appears to be that of the BF III crash on 17 July 1922. Glass plate two and three both show the serial number of the aircraft BF III.

BF III Crash923 viewsGlass plate copy negatives of Bristol Fighter F2B Fighter serial III which crashed at Naas, Kildare 17 July 1922. Images shows the wreck of the aricraft on the ground taken from each both sides and the rear. The aircraft had arrived in Baldonnel 10 July 1922. Glass plate one has been identifed on the envelope as Bristol Fighter II which was delivered to Baldonnel 4 July 1922 and was written off after a crash at Castlebagot, Baldonnel 23 Jan 1924 in which Lieutenant R. T. Nevin was killed. The image, however, appears to be that of the BF III crash on 17 July 1922. Glass plate two and three both show the serial number of the aircraft BF III.

BF III Crash795 viewsGlass plate copy negatives of Bristol Fighter F2B Fighter serial III which crashed at Naas, Kildare 17 July 1922. Images shows the wreck of the aricraft on the ground taken from each both sides and the rear. The aircraft had arrived in Baldonnel 10 July 1922. Glass plate one has been identifed on the envelope as Bristol Fighter II which was delivered to Baldonnel 4 July 1922 and was written off after a crash at Castlebagot, Baldonnel 23 Jan 1924 in which Lieutenant R. T. Nevin was killed. The image, however, appears to be that of the BF III crash on 17 July 1922. Glass plate two and three both show the serial number of the aircraft BF III.

Folding Parachute in A.R.S. Baldonnel812 viewsGlass plate negative of a possibly staged photograph showing the folding of a parachute in a hangar in Baldonnel. The parachute is being folded on a workbench in the foreground of the image. Aircraft visible in the background include EI AAA, a Bristol Fighter (type 14 F2B Fighter MK II serial 21) and an Airco DH9 (serial number 8). Written in green pen on the top of the glass plate: " 20.3.1930 F.L. 7.25" G110 Folding Parachute in A.R.S. Baldonnel "

No. 1 Army Band1051 viewsGlass plate copy negative of a photograph of the army number one band posing with their instruments for a group portrait image at Portobello Barracks. Thirty-eight members of the army band, arranged in four rows pose with two officers in dress uniform.

Vespa Aircraft Front and Side Views781 viewsGlass plate copy negatives of a Vickers Vespa, Vickers Type 208 Vespa V, serial V8. This aircraft was delivered to Baldonnel 5 April 1931 and written-off 12 June 1940. The image shows a front and side views of the aircraft. Glass plate one shows a front view of the aircraft and the serial number cannot be seen. Glass plate two and three show side views of the aircraft with the serial number visible.

Vespa Aircraft Front and Side Views926 viewsGlass plate copy negatives of a Vickers Vespa, Vickers Type 208 Vespa V, serial V8. This aircraft was delivered to Baldonnel 5 April 1931 and written-off 12 June 1940. The image shows a front and side views of the aircraft. Glass plate one shows a front view of the aircraft and the serial number cannot be seen. Glass plate two and three show side views of the aircraft with the serial number visible.

Mosaic Collinstown1069 viewsGlass plate copy negative of an aerial image of Collinstown taken at 4000 feet. The image shows Dublin airport and environs. Under the image details of the photograph are recorded as follows: Date: 10-6-37, Time: 10.00 HRS, Scale: R.F. 1/6850, F.L.: 7" , Height: 4,000'

Fairey IIIF800 viewsThe first staged image shows the Fairey being examined inside a hangar. A man who appears to be in civilian attire and a member of the Free State Army examine the front of the aircraft while a mechanic appears to examine the underside of the back.

Fairey IIIF872 viewsImages two, shows the Fairey III with several biplanes in a hangar at Baldonnel. Aircraft include the Fairey IIIF, Avro 621 serial 8 and two DH9s serial 6 and serial 7.

Fairey IIIF787 viewsImages three, shows the Fairey III with several biplanes in a hangar at Baldonnel. Aircraft include the Fairey IIIF, Avro 621 serial 8 and two DH9s serial 6 and serial 7.

Fairey IIIF893 viewsImages three, shows the Fairey III with several biplanes in a hangar at Baldonnel. Aircraft include the Fairey IIIF, Avro 621 serial 8 and two DH9s serial 6 and serial 7.

Workshops Baldonnel 1938898 viewsGlass plate copy negative showing what appears to be a staged photograph of apprentices at work under supervision in a workshop at Baldonnel.

Workshops Baldonnel 1938769 viewsGlass plate copy negative showing what appears to be a staged photograph of apprentices at work under supervision in a workshop at Baldonnel.

Lieut. W. Ryan. CPL C. Rooney917 viewsGlass plate copy negative showing Lieutenant W. Ryan and Corporal C Rooney working at a map table. One officer is making a collage of an area from aerial photographs. The other officer appears to be using the photographs to sketch a map.

DH8 (Showing Wireless Set)725 viewsGlass plate copy negatives showing the wirless set inside an aircraft. The aircraft appears to be in fact an Airco DH9.

DH8 (Showing Wireless Set)808 viewsGlass plate copy negatives showing the wireless set inside an aircraft. The aircraft appears to be in fact an Airco DH9.

Officer's Mess Gardens873 views

Officer's Mess Gardens836 views

Officer's Mess Gardens815 views

Officer's Mess Gardens722 views

Officer's Mess Gardens798 views

Avro Mongoose 621806 views

Apprentices909 views

Apprentices828 views

Rinenna811 views

Rinenna721 views

Air Corps Collar Badge747 views

Air Corps Collar Badge667 views

Kingsbridge - Butt Bridge (Mosaic)714 viewsGlass plate copy negative of an aerial photograph of the Liffey and environs in Dublin city centre. Map stretches from Heuston Station to the Custom House.

Captain Hermann Koehl789 viewsGlass plate copy negative of German officer Captain Koehl in military attire. Captain Koehl (also spelled Kohl) was one of the three pilots who completed the first successful East to West transatlantic flight onboard the "Bremen" Junkers W.33 aircraft.

Baldonnel Dramatic Society797 viewsThe first plate shows members of the society posing outdoors in a three tiered row for a group portrait. The image shows twenty members of the society dressed in either costume or military attire. Several men are made up to look like women.

Baldonnel Dramatic Society779 viewsThe second plate shows six members of the society posing with their musical instruments. Instruments include banjos, a guitar and an accordion.

Hoisting the Flag at the Curragh847 viewsThe first glass plate contains the caption " A Group of Free State Officers salute the Irish Flag after being hoisted on the Water Tower, Curragh Camp '. The flag is not visible in plate one.

Hoisting the Flag at the Curragh746 viewsThe second plate contains the caption " Col. O'Connell hoists the Irish flag on the Water Tower of The Curragh Camp, after the taking-over ceremony, May 16 1922 '. Two men can be seen hoisting the flag with perhaps a third person who is barely visible behind the flag. Another man looks on from the doorway.

Troops on the March Curragh850 viewsGlass plate copy negative of Irish Free State troops marching to the Curragh after the take-over in May 1922. A caption below the image reads " A Company of Free State soldiers passing through The Curragh on their way to the camp after the taking-over ceremony '

Taking Over the Curragh763 viewsGlass plate copy negative of Colonel O'Connell taking over the Curragh. Several civilian bystanders, including children, watch as the Free State Troops are marching past. A caption below the image reads " The Taking-Over of The Curragh Camp by Col. O'Connell (on left), May 16 1922.

Cathal Brugha in Uniform727 viewsGlass plate copy negative of Cathal Brugha in uniform.

Troops Under Canvas794 viewsGlass plate copy negative of two low quality photographic prints of Free State troops beside pitched tents.

Guard Turned Out Renmore Barracks782 viewsGlass plate copy negative of eight Free State Soldiers standing for inspection at Renmore Barracks. No individual in the photograph is wearing the full standard free state army uniform. Six of the eight men have a rifle. The photograph appears to have been taken shortly after the take-over of the barracks. Behind the men there is a wall of sandbags and a building with an awning.

Army Jumping Team797 viewsPlate one shows three officers posing on horseback in front of the army equitation school.

Army Jumping Team780 viewsPlate two shows four officers posing on the ground with six horses in front of the army equitation school.

Army Jumping Team769 viewsPlate three shows three officers posing with three horses on the grass.

Army Jumping Team844 viewsPlate four shows five officers posing in front of a door of the Army Equitation School.

Army Jumping Team814 viewsPlate five shows three officers posing on the steps in front of the Army Equitation School.

Test Bench792 viewsPlate one shows four engineers at work on a test bench inside a hangar while an officer supervises.

Test Bench806 viewsPlate two shows a man operating a machine that is either pulling an engine out or lowering it into an aircraft. Two men are holding the engine on either side.

Test Bench791 viewsPlates three and four are identical and show a man working on a test bench outside a hangar.

Test Bench769 viewsPlates three and four are identical and show a man working on a test bench outside a hangar.

Arrival of Southern Cross822 views

Arrival of Southern Cross793 views

Arrival of Southern Cross785 views

Aer Corps;Glass Plate Negatives;Military Archives;Photographs814 views

Royal College of Science for Ireland922 viewsGlass plate copy positive of an aerial view of the College of Science

Lt J Twohig - Sidcot830 viewsPlates one show the Sidcot flightsuit complete with harness.

Lt J Twohig - Sidcot817 viewsPlates two show the Sidcot flightsuit.

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