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1944 Collection (page 3)

Background image1944 Collection: House in Park Hill Road, Torquay partly destroyed by a bomb during an air raid

House in Park Hill Road, Torquay partly destroyed by a bomb during an air raid. 29th May 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Sergeant S. W. Loader of New Barnet climbs into his Spitfire fighter plane to join a

Sergeant S. W. Loader of New Barnet climbs into his Spitfire fighter plane to join a sweep over the English Channel during the Second World War. February 1944

Background image1944 Collection: World War II Invasion of Holland A British army dispatch rider stuck in the mud gets a

World War II Invasion of Holland A British army dispatch rider stuck in the mud gets a helping hand from a little dutch boy wearing clogs. December 1944

Background image1944 Collection: WW2 South East Asia Burma Pinbaw battle 1944 Soldiers from the 1st Royal Scots

WW2 South East Asia Burma Pinbaw battle 1944 Soldiers from the 1st Royal Scots Fusiliers with the 14th Army fight on the approaches to Pinbaw a Japanese village which eventually fell to the allied

Background image1944 Collection: RAF ground crew load propaganda leaflets into bomb bay of a Vickers Wellington

RAF ground crew load propaganda leaflets into bomb bay of a Vickers Wellington bomber during WW2. The leaflets were dropped on the German troops in France & Germany. 1944 LFEY003 Flight100

Background image1944 Collection: A building in Leytonstone London destroyed by a V2 flying bomb during WW2. 1944

A building in Leytonstone London destroyed by a V2 flying bomb during WW2. 1944

Background image1944 Collection: WW2 Lewisham Hospital Air Raid Bomb Damage July 1944 The nursing staff of Lewisham

WW2 Lewisham Hospital Air Raid Bomb Damage July 1944 The nursing staff of Lewisham Hospital help with the clear up following a V1 Flying Bomb attack in July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Mrs Vera Killick, thirty-one-year old mother of three children (ages 4-8

Mrs Vera Killick, thirty-one-year old mother of three children (ages 4-8) and wife of Trooper Harry Killick, wartime tank driver and former insurance agent

Background image1944 Collection: Teams from Heavy Rescue and the LCC (London County Council) seen searching

Teams from Heavy Rescue and the LCC (London County Council) seen searching, clearing and making safe flats in Bayswater/Lancaster Gate that were bombed on the night of 20th/21st February 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Soldiers discarded tunics and coats as they help with the clean up of Chelsea following

Soldiers discarded tunics and coats as they help with the clean up of Chelsea following the previous nights raid on the city. 23rd February 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Members of the National Fire Service (NFS ) and heavy rescue help lift

Members of the National Fire Service (NFS ) and heavy rescue help lift and clear rubble from a block of Chelsea flats, which received a direct hit during the previous nights air raid on the city

Background image1944 Collection: The clear up operation and the search for survivors and victims of the first V1 attack

The clear up operation and the search for survivors and victims of the first V1 attack on the Grove Road railway bridge, Mile End, London. 14th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Cornish lads of the ATC undergoing pre RAF training get a thrill when their CO Flt. Lieut

Cornish lads of the ATC undergoing pre RAF training get a thrill when their CO Flt. Lieut. Prince Birabongsa, otherwise known as Mr. Bira, the famous racing motorist, demonstrates glider flying

Background image1944 Collection: A warden helps a survivor retrieve belongings from the rubble that was her home before it

A warden helps a survivor retrieve belongings from the rubble that was her home before it was destroyed in a V2 attack on Leytonstone 3rd November 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Imra the Alsatian, one of Londons search and rescue dogs seen here searching for

Imra the Alsatian, one of Londons search and rescue dogs seen here searching for trapped survivors at the site of a V2 explosion in Leytonstone 3rd November 1944

Background image1944 Collection: LCC and Civil Defence workers seen here clearing up following a V2 explosion at the Red

LCC and Civil Defence workers seen here clearing up following a V2 explosion at the Red Lion pub on the corner of Duke Street and Barrett Street, just yards from Selfridges

Background image1944 Collection: Salvage workers search through the debris follow a V1 Flying Bomb attack of Deptford

Salvage workers search through the debris follow a V1 Flying Bomb attack of Deptford. Circa July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Mrs. Annie Kelly, typical of these women of steel. She is working hard boring a shaft of

Mrs. Annie Kelly, typical of these women of steel. She is working hard boring a shaft of a submarine, and she is the wife of a crane driver in the same factory. 4th October 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Cadets of the Wallencia Squadron of the ATC. Five landing instructors to Corpe Don

Cadets of the Wallencia Squadron of the ATC. Five landing instructors to Corpe Don Nicholson in the cockpit of their home made aeroplane. 16th February 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Crater close to the railway at Earlham Grove, West Ham following a V2 missile attack

Crater close to the railway at Earlham Grove, West Ham following a V2 missile attack. 30th October 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Devastation in Leytonstone following a V2 missile attack. 31st October 1944

Devastation in Leytonstone following a V2 missile attack. 31st October 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Corporal Arthur Toman greeting locals in Caen during the Second World War

Corporal Arthur Toman greeting locals in Caen during the Second World War. 19th August 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Miss Edna Ford with daughters and baby Roger during the Second World War

Miss Edna Ford with daughters and baby Roger during the Second World War. 10th December 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Corporal I. C. Davis came home on leave last night to his London home

Corporal I. C. Davis came home on leave last night to his London home
Corporal I.C. Davis came home on leave last night to his London home and here he is seen salvaging bedding from his wrecked home in Trinity Road

Background image1944 Collection: Children playing on armoured Nazi vehicle during the Second World War

Children playing on armoured Nazi vehicle during the Second World War. 8th September 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Trooper George Hart of Reconnaissance military operations during the Second World War

Trooper George Hart of Reconnaissance military operations during the Second World War. 9th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Canadians in England playing baseball in Hyde Park during the Second World War

Canadians in England playing baseball in Hyde Park during the Second World War. 2nd May 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Stella Welsher in Charring Cross Hospital presented with a toy gun by Danny O Dare

Stella Welsher in Charring Cross Hospital presented with a toy gun by Danny O Dare, wants to shoot Gerry Lee, the cat. Just bit of fun. 22nd December 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Children cycling around a crater on a bomb site during Second World War. Circa 1944

Children cycling around a crater on a bomb site during Second World War. Circa 1944

Background image1944 Collection: This is where we go... airmen who may be waiting to join their comrades on the continent

This is where we go... airmen who may be waiting to join their comrades on the continent study a map of France and the progress of the invasion, in a city bookshop

Background image1944 Collection: World War II Invasion of France Part of the British invasion fleet bound for

World War II Invasion of France Part of the British invasion fleet bound for the Gold Juno and Sword Normandy beaches seen here on the morning of D-day from the cliffs overlooking Folkestone

Background image1944 Collection: Ninth Air Force station in England. Mustang pilots, just back from bombing Le Bourget air

Ninth Air Force station in England. Mustang pilots, just back from bombing Le Bourget air field near Paris, " Chow up" at the open air officers mess at a Ninth Air Force Fighter Station

Background image1944 Collection: A British LAC enjoying spare time with a model aircraft kit. 7th December 1944

A British LAC enjoying spare time with a model aircraft kit. 7th December 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Flying Fortress bombers of the US 8th Air Force travelling towards a German air service

Flying Fortress bombers of the US 8th Air Force travelling towards a German air service and assembly plant at Villacoublay, France, near Paris. March 1944

Background image1944 Collection: German ground defences threw up an intense barrage of flak over their capitals in an

German ground defences threw up an intense barrage of flak over their capitals in an attempt to fight off attacking B-17 Flying Fortresses and B-24 Liberator bombers of the 8th US Air Force

Background image1944 Collection: Private Robert Phillips retrieves a cot from a bomb crater after an American hospital

Private Robert Phillips retrieves a cot from a bomb crater after an American hospital area was shelled. 22nd April 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Some R. A. F. regiment officers at breakfast. On the right is Wing Commander E. N. Downes

Some R. A. F. regiment officers at breakfast. On the right is Wing Commander E. N. Downes
Some R.A.F. regiment officers at breakfast. On the right is Wing Commander E.N. Downes. Circa June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Sister E. C. Cowell and Miss R. E. Donahoe of the American Field Surgical Team drinking

Sister E. C. Cowell and Miss R. E. Donahoe of the American Field Surgical Team drinking
Sister E.C. Cowell and Miss R.E. Donahoe of the American Field Surgical Team drinking their tea after coming off night duty. 9th March 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Behind The 5th Army Frontline in Italy. Private J

Behind The 5th Army Frontline in Italy. Private J. Tillet and Lance Corporal R. Steer mend their mine detecting equipment on the Cassino front. 5th May 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Because of anti-personnel bombs, everybody digs in. Pte. W

Because of anti-personnel bombs, everybody digs in. Pte. W. Major helps build a bivvy hole. 2nd March 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Leading Aircraftman J. Morris and Sgt. E. Hook, part of an R. A. F. regiment in Italy

Leading Aircraftman J. Morris and Sgt. E. Hook, part of an R. A. F. regiment in Italy
Leading Aircraftman J. Morris and Sgt. E. Hook, part of an R.A.F. regiment in Italy. 2nd June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: County of London Squadron members in Italy. Left to right: Leading Aircraftman D

County of London Squadron members in Italy. Left to right: Leading Aircraftman D. Brown, Corporal L. Francis, Flight Sergeant R.W. Apps, Leading Aircraftman H.J. Bastible, Leading Aircraftman H.T

Background image1944 Collection: Squadron Leader L. A. Childs and Flight Lieutenant Sir M. Bruce of the R. A. F

Squadron Leader L. A. Childs and Flight Lieutenant Sir M. Bruce of the R. A. F
Squadron Leader L.A. Childs and Flight Lieutenant Sir M. Bruce of the R.A.F. regiment examine the remains of two flying bombs shot down by their squadrons. 30th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Gunner James Pearson and Gunner E. L. Shaw cook for the troops in the Anzio beach head

Gunner James Pearson and Gunner E. L. Shaw cook for the troops in the Anzio beach head
Gunner James Pearson and Gunner E.L. Shaw cook for the troops in the Anzio beach head. 17th March 1944

Background image1944 Collection: American troops practice commando training prior to the invasion of Europe

American troops practice commando training prior to the invasion of Europe. 19th April 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Flight Sergeant M. Rose teaches fighter pilots about flying bombs. 29th June 1944

Flight Sergeant M. Rose teaches fighter pilots about flying bombs. 29th June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Driver C. A. Langford looks over snow covered territory of an American held sector

Driver C. A. Langford looks over snow covered territory of an American held sector
Driver C.A. Langford looks over snow covered territory of an American held sector on the Fifth Army front. 15th January 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Kentish Town residents survey the damage caused by a V1 from a window which lost it

Kentish Town residents survey the damage caused by a V1 from a window which lost its glass in the blast. 19th June 1944



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