Online Library of Selected Images:
-- EVENTS - The Korean War, 1950-1953

United Nations and Republic of Korea Forces
British and Commonwealth Forces

This page provides images of British and British Commonwealth armed forces in the Korean War.

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Pictorial coverage of the Korean War activities of other United Nations members, and of the Republic of Korea:

A precis of our Korean War images, and links to more comprehensive pictorial coverage of that conflict:

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Photo #: NH 97044 Hawker "Sea Fury" Fighter Is catapulted from the British light fleet aircraft carrier HMS Glory, during Korean war operations circa June 1951. This photograph was released by Commander, Naval Forces Far East on 7 June 1951. This aircraft wears the number "VR-943". Official Royal Navy Photograph, from the "All Hands" collection at the Naval History & Heritage Command. Online Image: 115KB; 740 x 605 pixels
Photo #: 80-G-417148 First Korean War Carrier Air Strikes, 3-4 July 1950 A North Korean railroad train is attacked just south of Pyongyang by planes from the joint U.S.-British Task Force 77, 4 July 1950. The carriers involved were USS Valley Forge (CV-45) and HMS Triumph. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 190KB; 740 x 615 pixels Reproductions may also be available through the National Archives.
Photo #: 80-G-416423 USS Rochester (CA-124) Senior U.S. and British naval officers confer on board Rochester, flagship of the U.S. Seventh Fleet, during the early days of the Korean War. The original photograph is dated 1 July 1950. Those present are (from left to right): Captain A.D. Torlesse, RN, Commanding Officer of HMS Triumph; Rear Admiral John M. Hoskins, USN, Commander, Carrier Group, Seventh Fleet; Vice Admiral Arthur D. Struble, USN, Commander, Seventh Fleet; and Rear Admiral Sir William G. Andrewes, RN, Commander, British Commonwealth Forces. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 107KB; 740 x 605 pixels Reproductions may also be available through the National Archives.
Photo #: NH 97014 Evacuation of Inchon, Korea, December 1950-January 1951 A launch from HMS Kenya comes alongside USS Eldorado (AGC-11), as a snow storm sweeps through Inchon harbor. Eldorado was command ship for the evacuation of United Nations' forces and supplies from Inchon. Kenya provided gunfire support for the operation. The original photograph was released by Commander, Naval Forces, Far East, and is dated 22 December 1950. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the "All Hands" collection at the Naval History & Heritage Command. Online Image: 150KB; 575 x 765 pixels
Photo #: 80-G-443337 U.S. and British Officers View sea and air landings as Marines stage amphibious training operations at Tokchok-kun-do island, off Inchon, South Korea, 24 June 1952. Those present are (from left to right): Captain J.D. Kinney, USN; Lieutenant Colonel W.S. Siversen, USMC; Rear Admiral Alan K. Scott-Moncrieff, Royal Navy; Unidentified officer; Rear Admiral Francis X. McInerney, USN; and Captain G.A. Thring, Royal Navy. Note camera worn by LtCol. Siversen. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 112KB; 740 x 615 pixels Reproductions may also be available through the National Archives.
Photo #: 80-G-428316 Sorye Dong Raid, April 1951 LVTs embarking British Royal Marine commandos leave USS Fort Marion (LSD-22) for the beach at Sorye Dong, North Korea, on 7 April 1951. The commandos blew up about 100 yards of railroad, in an effort to interdict enemy logistics, and were then successfully reembarked. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 82KB; 740 x 625 pixels Reproductions may also be available through the National Archives.
Photo #: 80-G-430072 USS Gull (AMS-16) Sweeping for mines during a commando raid by British Royal Marines at Chinnampo, North Korea. Original photo is dated 15 June 1951. This operation was intended to cut rail and other enemy supply lines. Note lookout watching for mines off Gull's bow. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives. Online Image: 85KB; 740 x 610 pixels Reproductions may also be available through the National Archives.