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Singapore U.S. made "Catalina" flying boats of Britain's Royal Air Force in the Far East setting our [i.e. out] on patrol over the coast of Malaya. From Singapore, they cover thousands of miles of sea regularly.

Singapore U.S. made "Catalina" flying boats of Britain's Royal Air For...

British Official photo. No. BO-425. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

Gurkhas train in Malayan jungle The 9th Burkhas have had some extensive training recently in the Malayan jungle .... Photo shows - part of the exercise, where 3" trench mortars were used.

Gurkhas train in Malayan jungle The 9th Burkhas have had some extensiv...

Photograph shows soldiers from a Gurkha regiment of the British Indian Army with rifles and mortar, crouched in grasses. British Official photo: BF 237. No. BO 768. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library o... More

Gurkhas train in Malayan jungle The 9th Burkhas have had some extensive training recently in the Malayan jungle .... Gurkhas advancing during the exercise.

Gurkhas train in Malayan jungle The 9th Burkhas have had some extensiv...

Photograph shows soldiers from a Gurkha regiment of the British Indian Army with rifles crouching in grasses. British Official photo: BF 244. No. BO 772. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

[Sikh soldiers in training with field artillery in Singapore]

[Sikh soldiers in training with field artillery in Singapore]

British Official Photograph. SING. 82-11. Title devised by library staff. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information; 1946.

Singapore, Malaya Infantrymen of the Indian Army crossing a river in collapsible rubber boats.

Singapore, Malaya Infantrymen of the Indian Army crossing a river in c...

OWI copy neg. no. 446-ZB. No. A-4537. Original file: Wide World. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

The war in Malaya - first pictures, Refugees from Panang

The war in Malaya - first pictures, Refugees from Panang

Photograph shows a local resident at Ipoh Station in Perak, Malaysia pouring tea for a group of refugee women from Penang on their way to Singapore. British Official Photograph, BF 450. Transfer; United States... More

Diversion on board a troopship bound for the Middle East Picture shows - an Indian officer taking a lesson on the bagpipes ("Presbyterian Whistles") from a Scots officer.

Diversion on board a troopship bound for the Middle East Picture shows...

British Official photo: BF 244. No. BO 772. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

The Manchesters in the Far East A battalion of the Manchester Regiment in the Far East is busily engaged in preparing for anything the future may have in store and the art of camouflage is not being overlooked. Photo shows - a Vickers gun in use during an exercise.

The Manchesters in the Far East A battalion of the Manchester Regiment...

British official photograph: BF-27. No. BO-665. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

Malaya - Britain pursues "scorched earth" policy ... British forces in Malaya have burnt thousands of bales of rubber, destroyed rubber factories and smashed machinery. Indian sappers and miners are seen mining a bridge near Kuala Lumpur.

Malaya - Britain pursues "scorched earth" policy ... British forces in...

British Official photo: FLM.798. No. BO-890. Notation on recto: Still photograph from a motion picture on the destruction of supplies and facilities as the British Army retreated. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collec... More

Singapore's A.R.P. These air raid wardens are dousing an incendiary bomb in Singapore's central city square (Raffles Place). It is only however part of a regular weekly mass demonstration to make Singaporean's bomb conscious and informed.

Singapore's A.R.P. These air raid wardens are dousing an incendiary bo...

Photograph shows three men spraying water on lit material as crowd watches. British Official photo: K-1258. No. BO-682. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

American Catalinas in the Far East For several months past American built Catalina Flying Boats have been patrolling the Indian Ocean and China Seas .... Photo shows Tamil coolies helping to launch a Catalina down the slipway.

American Catalinas in the Far East For several months past American bu...

British Official photo: K-1101. No. BO-699. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

The war in Malaya - first pictures. Refugees from Penang Stirring tales of heroism and of lucky escapes were told by refugees from Penang on arrival at Ipoh Station, Perak, on their way to Singapore. A British woman evacuee with baby on Ipoh Station.

The war in Malaya - first pictures. Refugees from Penang Stirring tale...

Photograph shows mother and baby seated with belongings on train station platform. British Official photo: BF.452. No. BO-915. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

Royal Australian Air Force in Malaya ... flying American "Lockheed Hudsons" ... over Malaya.

Royal Australian Air Force in Malaya ... flying American "Lockheed Hud...

British Official photo. No. BO-496. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

Indian troops arrive in Singapore

Indian troops arrive in Singapore

Photograph shows Indian troops, mostly Punjabis and southern Indians, standing at attention prior to inspection. British Official Photograph no. BF 217. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information; 1946.

Singapore U.S. made Brewster "Buffalo" pursuit ships being mass-assembled in a hangar in Malaya for the use of Britain's Royal Air Force in the Far East.

Singapore U.S. made Brewster "Buffalo" pursuit ships being mass-assemb...

British official photograph: K. No. BO-426. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

American Catalinas in the Far East For several months past American built Catalina flying boats have been patrolling the Indian Ocean and China Seas.

American Catalinas in the Far East For several months past American bu...

Photograph shows Catalina flying boats flying from Singapore to patrol the seas. Caption continues: Their work takes them on long distance patrols from the civilisation of Singapore to sparsely inhabited islan... More

"V" backed by a million soldiers Photo shows - he gives the "V" sign from a port-hole of a ship as he arrives at Singapore - and his "V" is backed by a million Indian troops and the rest of the empire as well.

"V" backed by a million soldiers Photo shows - he gives the "V" sign f...

Photograph shows soldier from the British Indian Army with his head and right arm emerging from a port hole. British Official photo: K-1254. No. BO-681. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

Argylls and Sutherlanders in Malaya Constant practice in patrolling jungle roads keep members of this famous regiment in full fighting trim for their special job. Photo shows a member of a vehicle crew putting up a signal.

Argylls and Sutherlanders in Malaya Constant practice in patrolling ju...

Photograph shows soldier in tank raising a signal flag. British Official photo: K-1398. No. BO-761. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

Singapore's A.R.F. [i.e. A.R.P.] These air raid wardens are dousing an incendiary bomb in Singapore's central city square (Raffles Place). It is only, however, part of a regular weekly mass demonstration to make Singaporean[s] bomb conscious and informed.

Singapore's A.R.F. [i.e. A.R.P.] These air raid wardens are dousing an...

Photograph shows silhouette of a man putting out fire with sparks behind him. British Official photo: K-1256. No. BO-725. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

More bombers for Singapore Just arrival [i.e. arrived], latest type, "Long-Nose" Blenheim bombers have made a fresh addition to Malaya's already considerable air strength.

More bombers for Singapore Just arrival [i.e. arrived], latest type, "...

Photograph shows a wingless Blenheim bomber being unpacked by Singaporeans. Caption continues: Faster and better than earlier model Blenheims, the Long-Nose is today taking a big part in the smashing attacks u... More

Argylls and Sutherlanders in Malaya Constant practice in patrolling jungle roads keep members of this famous regiment in full fighting trim for their special job. This photo shows men dismounting from their vehicle ready to set up their gun in a covered position.

Argylls and Sutherlanders in Malaya Constant practice in patrolling ju...

British Official photo: K-1401. No. BO-760. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

American Catalinas in the Far East For several months past American built Catalina Flying Boats have been patrolling the Indian Ocean and China Seas .... Photo shows Catalinas taxiing before a take-off.

American Catalinas in the Far East For several months past American bu...

British Official photo: K-1117. No. BO-698. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

American fighter planes over Malaya American fighter plans have arrived in Malaya month after month and assembly has continued at high speed but without publicity ... and these are the first photos of Brewster Buffalo fighters flying in formation in Malaya.

American fighter planes over Malaya American fighter plans have arrive...

British official photograph: X-1226. No. BO-755. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

A Malay Chinaman erecting a temporary shelter amid the ruins of his home bombed by Japanese raiders, while his wife (right) collects their scattered possessions

A Malay Chinaman erecting a temporary shelter amid the ruins of his ho...

Photograph shows Malaysian people working on a wood and grass structure next to the ruins of a house. No. OA-8835. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

The war in Malaya: mobile canteen for air raid victims

The war in Malaya: mobile canteen for air raid victims

Photograph shows a woman in uniform filling a container of water from a mobile canteen provided by the Passive Defense Services. British Official Photograph no. KF31. Issued by the Mnistry of Information. Tran... More

A line of armoured cars ready to be moved during the campaign in Malaya

A line of armoured cars ready to be moved during the campaign in Malay...

Original file: British-Combine. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

Japan floods Malaya with fake money

Japan floods Malaya with fake money

Photograph shows a five dollar bill issued after Japan invaded Malaysia. British official photograph: KF.33A. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress).

Last days at Singapore. Japanese empire during World War Two.

Last days at Singapore. Japanese empire during World War Two.

Photograph shows three children clutching their toys as they are being evacuated from Singapore before the arrival of the Japanese. British Press Service. FLM 906. Transfer; United States. Office of War Inform... More

American Brewster buffalo fighter planes over Malaya

American Brewster buffalo fighter planes over Malaya

Aerial view of planes flying in formation. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress). No. BO756.

American Brewster buffalo fighter planes over Malaya

American Brewster buffalo fighter planes over Malaya

Aerial view of planes flying in formation. Forms part of: FSA/OWI Collection (Library of Congress). No. BO756.

Dutch Air Force in British Malaya

Dutch Air Force in British Malaya

Photograph shows ten Dutch and Royal Air Force officers discussing patrol plans alongside an airplane. KF. 3. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information; 1946.

Dutch Air Force in British Malaya

Dutch Air Force in British Malaya

Photograph shows ten Dutch and Royal Air Force officers discussing patrol plans alongside an airplane. KF. 3. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information; 1946.

[Six Australian soldiers with tommy guns crossing jungle waters in inflated rafts, during war in Malaya]

[Six Australian soldiers with tommy guns crossing jungle waters in inf...

British Official Photograph, SING.511. Title devised by library staff. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information; 1946.

[Six Australian soldiers with tommy guns crossing jungle waters in inflated rafts, during war in Malaya]

[Six Australian soldiers with tommy guns crossing jungle waters in inf...

British Official Photograph, SING.511. Title devised by library staff. Transfer; United States. Office of War Information; 1946.