1943 Collection (#11)

Marines in Ceylon train for battle. The 11th Battalion Royal Marines battle course. (Picture) Units of the Royal Marine group mobile naval base defence organisation in training. 25th November 1943

One of many duties of British troops C. M. P.s in Persia is the control of traffic
One of many duties of British troops C.M.P.s in Persia is the control of traffic on the mountain roads over which supplies go to Russia

Britain train glider pilots in night flying. The Intense training received by pilots at an R.A.F. Brize Norton where glider training is undertaken

One effect of the Ruhr Valley flooding, following the breaches of the German dams, was to cause damage to roads and bridges and consequent confusion and chaos to communications near Herdecke

Britain trains glider pilots in night flying. The intense training received by pilots at an R.A.F. Brize Norton where glider training is undertaken

While-U-Waits the tailors shop at an R. A. F. station in Ceylon. 17th May 1943
While-U-Waits the tailors shop at an R.A.F. station in Ceylon. 17th May 1943

These pictures taken after great R. A. F. attack on Moehne and Eder dames on May 17th 1943
These pictures taken after great R.A.F. attack on Moehne and Eder dames on May 17th 1943, illustrate vividly the rusts of one of the most striking raids of the war

Bostons attack Naval stores at Rennes. A reconnaissance photo of the target area taken some time after the Bostons attack

The Air Sea Rescue Service in Ceylon - 2 Gunners saved by Hurricane and speed launch. 16th March 1943

Aftermath of a Nazi raid in Dartmouth, Devon. 26th March 1943

After a raid on Dartmouth, Devon, part of the towns 17th Century Butterwalk was in ruins. Cold stone Pillars dated 1635 and the ancient piazzas f the walk were badly knocked about

Munition workers during a demonstration of a missile. Picture taken 18th April 1943

The RAF having landed, inspecting their maps. Picture taken 6th June 1943

These Lancashire lads and lassies are enjoying their dinner-hour break from their aircraft factory job. It a nondescript ball minus a regulation bladder stuffed with any old thing

RAF Baltimore Crew of the Tactical Bomber Force, safely back at base after bombing run, examine the cowling of one of the engines which has been hit by anti-aircraft fire

RAF Baltimores of the Tactical Bomber Force, in operation over the Sangro River, Italy, helping to pave the way for the Eighth Army, Photograph Release Date 20th December 1943, Our Picture Shows

A Padre holding Communion in the mountains for soldiers. 24th March 1943

Sick soldier transferred in mid-ocean for urgent operation from H. M.s Kenya
Sick soldier transferred in mid-ocean for urgent operation from H.M.S Kenya. 4th July 1943

Children at school on the South East Coast of England, rush to their school shelter during an air raid alert. They ll continue their studies in the air raid shelter. Picture taken 13th May 1943

The RAF Football Cup Final in Tripoli: Communications Flight vs Fighter Wing. The goalkeeper attempts to save a shot on Fighter Wings goal during an attack by the striker of the Communications Flight

Scenes at a London Post Office fire caused by enemy action. 17th June 1943

Photograph taken during a daylight raid on the Renault automotive works at Le Mans, France, by De Havilland Mosquito B Mark IVs of Nos. 105 and 139 Squadrons RAF

Action picture made during a successful attack by flying Fortresses of the U. S
Action picture made during a successful attack by flying Fortresses of the U.S. 8th Air Forces on the German Gllsy aerodrome at Amiens early on the morning of 14.7.43 shows - bombs bursting dead

A photographic-reconnaissance image taken by No 106 Photo Reconnaissance Wing of the RAF over the SA des Pneumatiques Dunlop rubber factory at Montlucon, France

On the 4th August 1943 Marauders of the U. S. 8th Air Force rounded off ten days of
On the 4th August 1943 Marauders of the U.S. 8th Air Force rounded off ten days of attacks on German installations in France by leaving the shipyard at La Trait in flames

The German aircraft factory of Liore Et Oliver at Velizy-Villacoublay in France, blanketed by smoke as bombs dropped by U.S. 8th Air Force Fortresses find their mark

A training exercise in Harrow, Middlesex, with the cadets of the Lower School of John Lyon. British cadets learn how to arrest and bring in German soldiers. The cadets are dressed in German uniform

A new scheme has just been started by the Middlesex Army Cadet force to increase the efficiency of Cadets about to join the army

Picture shows a training exercise at a Home Guard School. During May 1943 - World War Two. The picture is from The Liverpool Echo

Medical officer Captain Rs Devor after attending to a French womans baby, the family come to the door of the cottage to bid good-bye to the MO and Madamoiselle Dervis. 4th August 1944

White Ensign is raised over Messina during Second World War. 24th August 1943

Chief Officer J Stevens and his monkey Jennie, aboard The Father Neptune. Picture taken 27th September 1943

General Sir Bernard Montgomery speaks to Canadians in during Second World War. Sicily. 30th July 1943

Allied troops haul equipment on the island of Pantellaria. 22nd June 1943

British Field Police vet local fascists. 29th September 1943

Mrs G. G. Galdes greets British troops in Floridia. 3rd August 1943
Mrs G.G. Galdes greets British troops in Floridia. 3rd August 1943

German transports destroyed by the R. A. F. 12th August 1943
German transports destroyed by the R.A.F. 12th August 1943

The Devastation in Messina marshalling yards after bombing by the enemy. 24th August 1943

General Montgomery touring Sicily. (Picture) General Montgomery on his tour of inspection in an amphibious jeep. 17th July 1943

Canadian forces capture Agira. Fighting against stiff German opposition the Canadian forces have captured Agira, a town inside the outer bounds of the strong and newly-constituted defence line

Scarletta near Messina welcomes the 8th Army. With this sign the people of Scarletta, near Messina welcomed the Eighth Army

Tanks and ammunition come ashore in Sicily. 20th July 1943

R. A. F. prepare a new airfield in Sicily. When the Allied forces invaded Sicily
R.A.F. prepare a new airfield in Sicily. When the Allied forces invaded Sicily many of the existing airfields had been wrecked by bombing and the harvest fields were the next best thing

Coastal defence positions in Syracuse harbour were overcome by Commandos and are now manned by troops under the command of Major J.V. Kelly, D.S.O. 28th July 1943

Christmas mail for England from troops in Italy during Second World War. 22nd December 1943

Navy rescues Italian refugees. Refugees, surrounded by the remains of their home, wait on the quay for transport to their village after a voyage on board a British ship. 22nd December 1943

Canadian gunners of the Western Canada Field Battery, working from a good stock of shells, pound positions near Nissoria 6th August 1943

American officer with Sicilian children during Second World War. 17th August 1943

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