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1944 Collection (#10)

Background image1944 Collection: Arriving at the place where they are to give their performance

Arriving at the place where they are to give their performance, a village a few miles from the front line, members of an ENSA concert party take their dresses to the dressing room

Background image1944 Collection: An open 'Butterfly'bomb, showing the electrical connections in

An open "Butterfly"bomb, showing the electrical connections in
An open " Butterfly" bomb, showing the electrical connections in the anti-personnel bomb which activate the explosive charge needed to open the case at a predetermined distance to permit

Background image1944 Collection: A plane crashed into two homes in Huddersfield, Yorkshire

A plane crashed into two homes in Huddersfield, Yorkshire. Rescue team looking for survivors. Picture taken 8th July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Sergenat W Page of Coulsdon, Surrey, and Leading Aircraftman G Skelsey of London fit a

Sergenat W Page of Coulsdon, Surrey, and Leading Aircraftman G Skelsey of London fit a long-range fuel tank to a Hawker Typhoon Mark IB of No. 137 Squadron RAF at B78 Eindhoven, Holland

Background image1944 Collection: Avenger, Wildcat and Swordfish aircraft from two British escort carriers

Avenger, Wildcat and Swordfish aircraft from two British escort carriers, HMS Tracker and HMS Activity attacked and sunk German U-boat U288 in the Barents Sea east of Bear Island, in position 73.44N

Background image1944 Collection: Smoke belching from the conning tower of German Uboat U744 after being attacked for over

Smoke belching from the conning tower of German Uboat U744 after being attacked for over 30 hours with depth charges and forced to the surface by HMS Icarus

Background image1944 Collection: The airfield at Gibraltar is floodlit by night by powerful searchlights from crevices

The airfield at Gibraltar is floodlit by night by powerful searchlights from crevices and galleries in The Rock. A Dakota aircraft of BOAC stands on the airfield waiting for a night take-off

Background image1944 Collection: First Home Guard in Britain to carry the red ensign of official parades will be

First Home Guard in Britain to carry the red ensign of official parades will be the Sandhurst Home Guard. Picture shows Mr Kirkland Bridge of the Merchant Navy Comforts Services handing over at a

Background image1944 Collection: Then of the First Airborne Division which fought at Arnhem

Then of the First Airborne Division which fought at Arnhem, went to Buckingham Palace where the awards which they had won in this action were presented by King George VI

Background image1944 Collection: The salvage of the wrecked Salford, Lancashire, homes after a plane had crashed

The salvage of the wrecked Salford, Lancashire, homes after a plane had crashed on the banks of the River Irwell. 30th July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Coo they ve taken to country town life have these Bzz Bomb

Coo they ve taken to country town life have these Bzz Bomb evacuee kids from Rainham, Essex. This cheery party was photographed walking through Wilmslow, Cheshire. July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Invasion of France. US troops on their way to embark at a British port. 1944

Invasion of France. US troops on their way to embark at a British port. 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Bogged airfield in Catania, Sicily. Douglas DC3 Dakota being dug out of the mud

Bogged airfield in Catania, Sicily. Douglas DC3 Dakota being dug out of the mud. 10th January 1944

Background image1944 Collection: A Derby Ram resplendent in the uniform of the mascot of the 1st Battalion Sherwood

A Derby Ram resplendent in the uniform of the mascot of the 1st Battalion Sherwood Foresters at the Salute the Soldier Campaign in Brookfield Park, Hathersage, Derbyshire. 7th May 1944

Background image1944 Collection: The scene in R. A. F. Coastal Command Headquarters Operation Room as Air Chief Marshal Sir

The scene in R. A. F. Coastal Command Headquarters Operation Room as Air Chief Marshal Sir
The scene in R.A.F. Coastal Command Headquarters Operation Room as Air Chief Marshal Sir Sholto Douglas, K.C.B. M.C, D.F.C, A.O.C directs the air protection of the invasion fleet. June 7th 1944

Background image1944 Collection: British soldiers with Indian fishermen and camels. 3rd March 1944

British soldiers with Indian fishermen and camels. 3rd March 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Anti-tank gun crew near Saint-Georges, France. July 1st 1944

Anti-tank gun crew near Saint-Georges, France. July 1st 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Gunner Joe Shaw writes to Audley Flood. note - hard to read caption is

Gunner Joe Shaw writes to Audley Flood. note - hard to read caption is
Gunner Joe Shaw writes to Audley Flood. **note - hard to read caption is hand written but Mirrorpix quite confident these are the names stated** Picture taken 27th February 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Shipmates ashore at the MN club, Rupert Street, London. Recorded by the BBC

Shipmates ashore at the MN club, Rupert Street, London. Recorded by the BBC. The cast of Humpty Dumpty. Not id d exactly, but rough left to right is

Background image1944 Collection: Smoke screen put up by US destroyers whilst circling HMS Enterprise

Smoke screen put up by US destroyers whilst circling HMS Enterprise. 27th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Soviet tanks of the 2nd Ukrainian Front in Budapest. 22nd December 1944

Soviet tanks of the 2nd Ukrainian Front in Budapest. 22nd December 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Russians dislodge Germans in Romania. December 3rd 1944

Russians dislodge Germans in Romania. December 3rd 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Canadians in Italy. Army supply vehicles jam the road leading to the front through

Canadians in Italy. Army supply vehicles jam the road leading to the front through the Rapido River. 2nd June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: A. T. S. draft arrives in Nairobi. February 13th 1944

A. T. S. draft arrives in Nairobi. February 13th 1944
A.T.S. draft arrives in Nairobi. February 13th 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Teller mines detonated by 5th Army engineers. 26th May 1944

Teller mines detonated by 5th Army engineers. 26th May 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Sgt. Paul L. Feitag probes for mines with a bayonet in Italy. 23rd May 1944

Sgt. Paul L. Feitag probes for mines with a bayonet in Italy. 23rd May 1944

Background image1944 Collection: W. A. A. Fs leaving England for the Middle East. Fourth Officer Taylor inspects

W. A. A. Fs leaving England for the Middle East. Fourth Officer Taylor inspects
W.A.A.Fs leaving England for the Middle East. Fourth Officer Taylor inspects the life jackets. 19th April 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Smoke screen put up by US destroyers whilst circling the British cruiser Dido

Smoke screen put up by US destroyers whilst circling the British cruiser Dido. 6th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: 'Standy By, Mary, 'cries the call boy to Private Marks

"Standy By, Mary, "cries the call boy to Private Marks
" Standy By, Mary, " cries the call boy to Private Marks, and seconds later the dress rehearsal of " Salute the Soldier" which opens at Stoll Theatre, London, gets under way

Background image1944 Collection: Ghurka scout in Italy in the heat of battle during Second World War

Ghurka scout in Italy in the heat of battle during Second World War. 10th October 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Snowfall on the 5th Army front in Italy, heavy snowfall is adding to the difficulties

Snowfall on the 5th Army front in Italy, heavy snowfall is adding to the difficulties. 31st December 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Fifth Army entry into Littoria, followed by Italian refugees. 6th June 1944

Fifth Army entry into Littoria, followed by Italian refugees. 6th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Men of the Green Howards in Italy. 21st January 1944

Men of the Green Howards in Italy. 21st January 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Sherman tanks and soldiers in Italy during Second World War. 9th October 1944

Sherman tanks and soldiers in Italy during Second World War. 9th October 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Destroyed railway coach south of Florence. 21st July 1944

Destroyed railway coach south of Florence. 21st July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Bomb shelter in Anzio. (Picture) A lot of our fellows are using these underground

Bomb shelter in Anzio. (Picture) A lot of our fellows are using these underground because the Luftwaffe has been trying by and night to bomb and blast us out of the bridgehead. 21st March 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Tanks unloading from a landing craft at Nettuno. 5th February 1944

Tanks unloading from a landing craft at Nettuno. 5th February 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Italian civilians helping Allied soldiers unload empty shell cases at a dump on Anzio

Italian civilians helping Allied soldiers unload empty shell cases at a dump on Anzio beach. 14th March 1944

Background image1944 Collection: German caught at Piedimonte Matese, pulled from rubble. 6th June 1944

German caught at Piedimonte Matese, pulled from rubble. 6th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: 5th Army preparing for action in camp during Second World War. 29th February 1944

5th Army preparing for action in camp during Second World War. 29th February 1944

Background image1944 Collection: HMS Spartan can be seen here assisting with the bombardment of the beaches at Anzio

HMS Spartan can be seen here assisting with the bombardment of the beaches at Anzio. 3rd February 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Italian island natives who witnessed attack on beachhead, 12th March 1944

Italian island natives who witnessed attack on beachhead, 12th March 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Sherman tanks in the ruins of San Angelo. 20th May 1944

Sherman tanks in the ruins of San Angelo. 20th May 1944

Background image1944 Collection: A refugee passes a Bofors a gun near the Garigliano river. 8th February 1944

A refugee passes a Bofors a gun near the Garigliano river. 8th February 1944

Background image1944 Collection: To our infantry on the hillsides around Suja, a frequent change of socks is vitally

To our infantry on the hillsides around Suja, a frequent change of socks is vitally necessary to ensure good health. The proximity of the enemy at Castelforte however allows them little opportunity

Background image1944 Collection: Bailey Bridge rendered useless by heavy flooding on the River Canterno

Bailey Bridge rendered useless by heavy flooding on the River Canterno. 10th November 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Under enemy observation and shellfire, these gunners set

Under enemy observation and shellfire, these gunners set and ignite smoke canisters to cover our activities on the banks of the River Savio at Cesena. These men until recently manned Bofors A.A

Background image1944 Collection: The vicar of Newton - on - Trent, Nottinghamshire, has turned part of his vicarage into a

The vicar of Newton - on - Trent, Nottinghamshire, has turned part of his vicarage into a workshop where he and his parishioners complete a war job



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