1943 Collection (page 2)

Jam production in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. Britains Jam for civilians and troops is an all the year round occupation

In pre-war days Mr C H Sexs blacksmith shop in Surrey used to make ornamental and fancy ironwork. Now all this is stopped and he spends his time on more essential work, shoeing horses

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in a car with his daughter Mary on his way to Guildhall to receives the Freedom of the City of London. 30th June 1943

Guy Gibson VC leader of 617 squadron RAF "The Dambusters"
Guy Gibson VC leader of 617 squadron RAF " The Dambusters" (bottom right) and water pouring through the huge hole blasted in the Mohne dam by the RAFs new bouncing bomb

A nurse who was a dancer shows the children an exercise at the Thames Side war nursery. This is the biggest nursery of its kind in London

WW2 Norwich Air Raid Bomb Damage June 1943 Church sevice in bombed out remains of Norwich Cathedral Norwich was bombed as part of the Baedeker Raids against historic

Bomb damaged Grimsby during WW2 People survey the damage left after an air raid on All Saints Church, Heneage Road in Grimsby. June 1943

WW2 Bomb Damage in Ashford in Kent 24th March 1943

HMS Lookout, L Class Royal Navy Destroyer, British Official Photograph A7250, Issued October 1943

The Mummak KM, fresh water producer. Philip Noel Baker, Parliamentary secretary at the Ministry of War Transport drinking purified water

Repatriated wounded soldiers seen here with their families after returning home. Circa October 1943

Repatriated wounded soldiers seen shortly after returning to the UK. Circa October 1943

Bomb damage to Great Yarmouth following a tip an run raid by Luftwaffe fighter bomber aircraft on the town. Circa March 1943

Bombed School. Miss Ellen Wilkinson sympathising with Corporal L. G
Bombed School. Miss Ellen Wilkinson sympathising with Corporal L.G. Biddle, whose twins, aged 5, had not been discovered amongst the debris late last night

Corporal Alton Waldron of Quebec saying goodbye to his wife and baby son Robert returning to his unit from leave at Waterloo Station today. 31st December 1943

Workmen clear away the rubble following an air raid on Putney, London. Circa November 1943

Bobby, a cat is eyes and ears to his mistress Miss Walker, of Chandos road, London. This cat makes his mistress, who is deaf and nearby blind, wined the air raid alert sounds. 5th December 1943

Scotlands First Basic Educations Centre. (Picture) Collections of completed toys made during the course which are either for sale or for soldiers families

Damage to housing in Fulham, London, following an air raid on the city, carried out by the Luftwaffe as a revenge attack to the RAF bombing of Berlin. 3rd March 1943

Fleet Air Arm parachute packers seen here testing a parachute at an un-named Royal Naval Air Station. Circa August 1943

The Blitz was a German bombing campaign against the United Kingdom during the Second World War. (Picture) Air raid damage to London. Circa 19th January 1943

American and Canadian troops land on Kiska during the first day of occupation. 29th October 1943

A Leyland FKT Pump Escape fire engine seen here outside NFS Fire station A2Z part of the 36 fire force area of London which covered Ilford. Circa 1943

A Leyland FKT Pump Escape fire engine seen here outside NFS Fire station A2Z part of the 36 fire force area of London which covered Ilford. Circa 1943

USaF Flying Fortresses bomb a German synthetic rubber factory in Huls. 22nd June 1943

Civil Defence workers performing a Minstrel concert party on top of Southwark Town Hall, where sand gives it a seaside touch. 10th July 1943

US Flying Fortresses attack Rotterdam shipyards and dock installations. Pictured, " Bombs gone", with two more Fortresses making their bombing runs. 4th March 1943

Damage to housing in Bordesley Green, Birmingham following an air raid on the city. 24th April 1943

Through the kindness of Baron Tannoso certain portions of his Palazzo have been loaned as recreation rooms for the British troops in the camp. A welcome feature is the library

R. A. F. pilots win their wings at Medicine Hat, Alberta. Left to right: J. N. Harrison, J. J
R.A.F. pilots win their wings at Medicine Hat, Alberta. Left to right: J.N. Harrison, J.J. Morgan, R. Richardson and R.W. Chinery. 28th April 1943

N. A. A. F. I. in North Africa. Some of the girls in the E. F. I. billets
N.A.A.F.I. in North Africa. Some of the girls in the E.F.I. billets. They include:- Miss Westman of Ackworth Miss Harding of Aspatria, Cumb

The Austrian youth group in London having a sing along during the Second World War. 17th August 1943

Ghurka Officer Nar Bah Adur Gurung, O. B. I. He has 28 years service to his credit
Ghurka Officer Nar Bah Adur Gurung, O.B.I. He has 28 years service to his credit and holds the Persian Medal, two Frontier Medals and the Cororation Medal

Leading Aircraftman Albert Yoxon who is training as an air bomber, at a gunnery school in Canada. Circa 1943

R. A. F. men who have qualified as air navigators after training in Canada under
R.A.F. men who have qualified as air navigators after training in Canada under the Commonwealth Joint Air Training Plan. Left to right: Fred L. Martin, Horace P.H

Leading Aircraftman F. A. Duggan and Leading Aircraftman T. Adair at the R. A. F
Leading Aircraftman F.A. Duggan and Leading Aircraftman T. Adair at the R.A.F. Air Navigators School and Mount Hops, near Hamilton. 5th August 1943

British paratroopers in the Middle East. (Picture) The Paratroopers follow each other through the door at extremely short intervals. A number of them in various stages of falling. 7th June 1943

A paratrooper lifts a folding motor scooter from its parachute container. 10th November 1943

New R. A. F. Air Gunners training in Quebec under the Commonwealth Joint Air Training Plan
New R.A.F. Air Gunners training in Quebec under the Commonwealth Joint Air Training Plan. left to right: LAC J.W. Moir, LAC M.E. Jones, LAC M.E. Antram, LAC D.F. Priest. 5th August 1943

R. A. F. pilots with their wings Saskatchewan. Left to right: Sergeant Ready
R.A.F. pilots with their wings Saskatchewan. Left to right: Sergeant Ready, Sergeant Roberts, Sergeant Lacey, Pilot Officer Harding. 18th September 1943

Recruits of a Nigerian Infantry Company. West African Force are taught to become expert shots with the service rifle which is standard throughout the British Army to day. 18th June 1943

Two American engineers, Pte. James L. Edwards and Lieutenant Keith G. Clodfelter remove unexploded charges placed by a bridge in Benevento, Italy, by retreating Germans. 19th October 1943

Cheshire marshland being reclaimed by Land Girls. Here Jean Graham, Dorothy McLoughlin and Katherine Carey break for lunch. 16th March 1943

Flying Fortresses attack Palermo during the Second World War. (Picture) Six bombs on their way down from Flying Fortresses of the United Sates Army Air Force. 16th June 1943

The port and rail facilities at Rimini are blasted by bombs from flying Fortresses and Liberators of the 15th A.A.F. in air raid. 28rh December 1943

Members of the West Mersey W. L. A and their boy friends attend a Harvest Home supper in a
Members of the West Mersey W.L.A and their boy friends attend a Harvest Home supper in a hostel. 6th October 1943

Rev. M. Goodman raises the Kiddush Cup to Jewish troops at a Kosher meal. 10th November 1943

Cpl Alton Waldron of Quebec, Canada, saying goodbye to his wife and baby son Robert, then returning to his unit from leave at Waterloo Station, London, today. Picture taken 28th December 1943

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