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1944 Collection (page 9)

Background image1944 Collection: RAF gold coast spitfire squadron in Italy. Squadron Leader Derrick A. S

RAF gold coast spitfire squadron in Italy. Squadron Leader Derrick A. S
RAF gold coast spitfire squadron in Italy. Squadron Leader Derrick A.S. Colvin (seated on the bonnet of a jeep) talks to R.A.F. pilots before a flight. January 1944

Background image1944 Collection: 8th U. S. A. A. F. bombers attack the Junkers aero engine plant at Strasbourg. 27th May 1944

8th U. S. A. A. F. bombers attack the Junkers aero engine plant at Strasbourg. 27th May 1944
8th U.S.A.A.F. bombers attack the Junkers aero engine plant at Strasbourg. 27th May 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Bob Sheppard and his fiddle being greeted by his sister, Mrs F. Hughes

Bob Sheppard and his fiddle being greeted by his sister, Mrs F. Hughes. 11th September 1944

Background image1944 Collection: A jeep passes British and Canadian troops after the capture of Caen. 9th July 1944

A jeep passes British and Canadian troops after the capture of Caen. 9th July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: When an F bomb demolished Mrs Rayners home she was in an Anderson shelter yards

When an F bomb demolished Mrs Rayners home she was in an Anderson shelter yards from the bomb with her four children. She is seen with her daughter Susan outside the shelter. July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: 'Mothers Corner'with Mrs Whithard as the 'Mother'

"Mothers Corner"with Mrs Whithard as the "Mother"
" Mothers Corner" with Mrs Whithard as the " Mother" is a popular feature of the YMCA, at Gattis in the Strand

Background image1944 Collection: 23-year-old Maud Steel is the youngest of many women working in signal boxes

23-year-old Maud Steel is the youngest of many women working in signal boxes on the Southern Railway. On her early shift she leaves her home in Brighton at 5.20am

Background image1944 Collection: Women in mens jobs during World War Two. Bus conductor Mrs Margaret Leonard waves to her

Women in mens jobs during World War Two. Bus conductor Mrs Margaret Leonard waves to her daughters Dorothy and Vera. October 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Arm in arm down the streets these men and women are watched by civilians who are

Arm in arm down the streets these men and women are watched by civilians who are celebrating the " liberation" of Dover. 30th September 1944

Background image1944 Collection: General Eisenhower inspects a parade of tanks during a visit to Sandhurst

General Eisenhower inspects a parade of tanks during a visit to Sandhurst. 11th March 1944

Background image1944 Collection: British advance in Belgium. A banner across a road in Antoing reads '

British advance in Belgium. A banner across a road in Antoing reads " Welcome To Our Allies". British Armour is seen making its way through. 3rd September 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Mrs Reynolds, a ticket collector, and the mother of two evacuated children herself

Mrs Reynolds, a ticket collector, and the mother of two evacuated children herself, takes the Lovell family through the barrier to their train. 6th July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Shepherd Tom Goodban with his sheepdog, Dover. September 1944

Shepherd Tom Goodban with his sheepdog, Dover. September 1944

Background image1944 Collection: A. F. F. C W. Greene at control point outside the Royal Free Hospital, hit by flying bomb

A. F. F. C W. Greene at control point outside the Royal Free Hospital, hit by flying bomb
A.F.F.C W. Greene at control point outside the Royal Free Hospital, hit by flying bomb. 6th July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: A British AVRE with fascine (a large roll of chestnut palings) in position

A British AVRE with fascine (a large roll of chestnut palings) in position. September 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Probably the only people who benefit from the clothes rationing are the Soldiers

Probably the only people who benefit from the clothes rationing are the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmens Families Association, for at the SSAFA clothing club an average of 100

Background image1944 Collection: Scottish advance on Tilburg. Churchill tanks, equipped with 95 mm howitzers

Scottish advance on Tilburg. Churchill tanks, equipped with 95 mm howitzers, of 6th Guards Tank Brigade assembled near Best, in readiness for 15th (Scottish) Divisions advance on Tilburg

Background image1944 Collection: American soldiers, members of the Allied Expeditionary Force which made the initial

American soldiers, members of the Allied Expeditionary Force which made the initial landings in France on June 6 1944, keep watch from foxholes during the beach landings in France

Background image1944 Collection: General Mark Clark, leader of the 5th Army, speaks to a priest of St

General Mark Clark, leader of the 5th Army, speaks to a priest of St. Peters Church in Rome, Italy. June 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Royal Navy cruiser bombarding enemy positions at Anzio. 3rd February 1944

Royal Navy cruiser bombarding enemy positions at Anzio. 3rd February 1944

Background image1944 Collection: The liberation of Paris from Nazi occupation during the Second World War

The liberation of Paris from Nazi occupation during the Second World War. At the Arc De Triomphe, three British soldiers once more pay tribute to Frances fallen of 1914-1918

Background image1944 Collection: The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF) pay a visit to The Black Prince Nursery in

The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF) pay a visit to The Black Prince Nursery in Kennington, London, to learn the basics of bringing up babies and children. Picture taken 10th March 1944

Background image1944 Collection: 17 year old Sidney Wallbutton, from Cornwall, training to fly in his glider

17 year old Sidney Wallbutton, from Cornwall, training to fly in his glider. Wadebridge in Cornwall. Picture taken 14th February 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Flying students from the ATC glider training. Wadebridge in Cornwall

Flying students from the ATC glider training. Wadebridge in Cornwall. Picture taken 14th February 1944

Background image1944 Collection: A street in East Ham, June 1944. Neighbours get together to make food

A street in East Ham, June 1944. Neighbours get together to make food, the children do the washing up, and everyone pulls together to give our troops a good send off when they leave England for

Background image1944 Collection: Scene in an English street after a bomb has hit the area. Folkestone in Kent

Scene in an English street after a bomb has hit the area. Folkestone in Kent. Picture taken 3rd October 1944

Background image1944 Collection: King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and their daughter Princess Elizabeth, visit Cardiff

King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and their daughter Princess Elizabeth, visit Cardiff, South Wales, after it was damaged in The Blitz of World War Two

Background image1944 Collection: The Womens Royal Naval Service was the womens branch of the United Kingdom

The Womens Royal Naval Service was the womens branch of the United Kingdoms Royal Navy. First formed in 1917 for the First World War, it was disbanded in 1919

Background image1944 Collection: A Crocodile Flame throwing tanks in action directing their fire on the enemy

A Crocodile Flame throwing tanks in action directing their fire on the enemys strong points covering the bridge ins Hertogenbosh. 27th October 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Photograph of Erwin Rommel (side face to camera) taken by a German soldier near Mersa

Photograph of Erwin Rommel (side face to camera) taken by a German soldier near Mersa Metrah Iin the last push. The German was killed when his party was shot up and a R.A.M.C

Background image1944 Collection: A Bomber Command Lancaster attack on an enemy communications centre at Heilbronn during

A Bomber Command Lancaster attack on an enemy communications centre at Heilbronn during the Second World War. 8th December 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Within sight of the coast of France R. A. F. airmen study a map map at sea during Second

Within sight of the coast of France R. A. F. airmen study a map map at sea during Second
Within sight of the coast of France R.A.F. airmen study a map map at sea during Second World War. 17th August 1944

Background image1944 Collection: V-bomb landed in the busy shopping centre at New Cross, London

V-bomb landed in the busy shopping centre at New Cross, London. A Woolworths store was hit, resulting in heavy casualties. Photo shows rescue squads at work with the aid of floodlights

Background image1944 Collection: Aftermath of a V-bomb at Duke Street, Marylebone, London

Aftermath of a V-bomb at Duke Street, Marylebone, London. The Red Lion, a public house, was demolished. Customers were killed

Background image1944 Collection: Night rescue by searchlight after a V Bomb in South England recently. December 1944

Night rescue by searchlight after a V Bomb in South England recently. December 1944

Background image1944 Collection: V Bomb in South East London. 17th December 1944

V Bomb in South East London. 17th December 1944

Background image1944 Collection: The smoke clears after an avalanche of bombs aimed at the Nazi E boat pens at Ijmuiden

The smoke clears after an avalanche of bombs aimed at the Nazi E boat pens at Ijmuiden, in Holland, but 350 B 36 - Marauder planes from the US Air Force Ninth Division. Picture taken 26th March 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Elephant hunt in Bengal. Elephant shot by R. A. F airmen. 3rd July 1944

Elephant hunt in Bengal. Elephant shot by R. A. F airmen. 3rd July 1944
Elephant hunt in Bengal. Elephant shot by R.A.F airmen. 3rd July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Indian Airforce on the Burma front during Second World War

Indian Airforce on the Burma front during Second World War. (Picture) Indian pilots relaxing in the sunshine after their mid-day meal at a forward airfield. 21st March 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Holy communion in Burma. Padre squadron leader C. B. Westcott of Northhampton administers

Holy communion in Burma. Padre squadron leader C. B. Westcott of Northhampton administers
Holy communion in Burma. Padre squadron leader C.B. Westcott of Northhampton administers the sacrament. 2nd July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: British commandos dismantle a mountain howitzer during Second World War

British commandos dismantle a mountain howitzer during Second World War. November 7th 1944

Background image1944 Collection: Operation at sea saves sailors life. November 1944, on board the cruiser HMS Berwick

Operation at sea saves sailors life. November 1944, on board the cruiser HMS Berwick, in northern waters. A destroyer rating believed to be suffering from appendicitis was transferred from his ship

Background image1944 Collection: King George VI inspecting the latest Typhoon aircraft fitted with rocket projectile

King George VI inspecting the latest Typhoon aircraft fitted with rocket projectile apparatus at an R.A.F. station. Circa July 1944

Background image1944 Collection: HMS King Alfred, once a college, producing navigators for HM Ships

HMS King Alfred, once a college, producing navigators for HM Ships. Picture shows cadets and their pilotage cycles working out their courses on the rugby football ground

Background image1944 Collection: Selby, Yorkshire. The army and volunteers searching the wreckage of a house after 7

Selby, Yorkshire. The army and volunteers searching the wreckage of a house after 7 members of a bomber plane crashed. Picture taken 12th May 1944

Background image1944 Collection: The scene after a British plane crashed on to building in Chichester. Sussex

The scene after a British plane crashed on to building in Chichester. Sussex. Caption suggests its a laundry building, but handwriting is hard to read. Picture taken 13th May 1944

Background image1944 Collection: A British soldier on the Anzio beachhead showing the size of the case of a '

A British soldier on the Anzio beachhead showing the size of the case of a " Butterfly" anti-personnel bomb. Butterfly bombs fall a predetermined distance before the case is shot open

Background image1944 Collection: 16-year old Yvette Glinel Sings for personnel of an RAF Spitfire Wing at their camp

16-year old Yvette Glinel Sings for personnel of an RAF Spitfire Wing at their camp concert on a Normandy airfield. Circa July 1944



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