Aerial Photographs of Anglesey taken by R. A. F. Valley

Aerial Photographs of Anglesey taken by R. A. F. Valley.

In 1941 the Station opened as RAF Rhosneigr, and during World War Two operated as a fighter station to defend Merseyside and the Irish Sea from enemy air and sea activity. Now RAF Valley is home to No 4 Flying Training School, responsible for training the UK's next generation of world-class fighter pilots. Aircrew are also trained at RAF Valley for mountain and maritime operations throughout the world. RAF Valley is also home to the Mountain Rescue Service, the military's only high readiness, all weather search and rescue, aircraft post-crash management asset. 1,500 Service personnel, civil servants and contractors work at RAF Valley. Aerial photography was first practiced by the French photographer and balloonist Gaspard-Félix Tournachon, known as "Nadar", in 1858 over Paris. The first purpose-built and practical aerial camera was invented by Captain John Moore-Brabazon in 1915. The use of aerial photography rapidly matured during the World War One, as reconnaissance aircraft were equipped with cameras to record enemy movements and defenses.

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Compiled by Amanda Sweet for Archifau Ynys Môn / Anglesey Archives

https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/stations/raf-valley/#

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerial_photography

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