Bibliography
RCAHMS (2000), Catalogue of the RAF World War II photographs in the National Monuments Record of Scotland, Scotland from the Air 1939-1949, volume 2, ISBN 1-902419-19-7
Biographical/Historical note
No. 1 Camouflage Unit was responsible for collecting vertical and oblique survey cover of the United Kingdom during the Second World War (1939-1945) to monitor the effectiveness of various camouflage schemes and to provide cover of possible invasion beaches on the eastern seaboard.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Digital images are accessible via the NCAP website, search room and Paid Search Service.
Conditions Governing Use
Standard licence terms for use apply.
Custodial History
Formerly held by the Scottish Office. Within the Scottish Office it was held by the Department of Health for Scotland until its 1962 transfer to the Scottish Development Department. Within these departments it was held by the entity variously known as the Air Photograph Library / Air Photographs Unit. The collection was transferred to RCAHMS in 1993.
Other Finding Aids
Electronic index is accessible on the NCAP website.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Aerial prints. Prints are mostly 8.5 x 7 inches (230 x 180mm).
Resource Rights Holder
NCAP
Scope and Contents
Oblique aerial images of locations in Scotland taken between 1940 and 1944 by No 1 Camouflage Unit (No. 1 CAM Unit). Taken to examine the effectiveness of camouflage painted on structures they mainly show industrial plant, airfields and other non-military installations. No sortie plots held.
