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MikeC
14th July 2008, 03:59
One of the projects we have been developing relates to the Allied identification of Axis military establishments from the air. We primarily use US aerial surveys and the quality and clarity of the majority of these images is astounding.

This is an image of a Stalag XII D near Trier taken 29 May 1944 from 27,000 feet. The camp lies with the highlighted box.
MikeC
14th July 2008, 04:03
...and the sectional from the same image.

We use the original 12" by 12" aerial negative from the can. The coverage of Western and Mediterranean Europe is very comprehensive, especially for population centers and industrial centers.