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Air Raid Collection (#13)

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Benghazi harbour in Libya is so frequently bombed by the RAF that the pilots have named

Benghazi harbour in Libya is so frequently bombed by the RAF that the pilots have named the sorties to this target " The Mail Run" Picture shows

Background imageAir Raid Collection: A picture showing a German airfield In Cyrenaica after an RAF raid

A picture showing a German airfield In Cyrenaica after an RAF raid. Dense smoke is seen drifting across the desert from the blazing remains of JU 62 troop-carriers

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Pictures taken at Tunis Aerodrome on 12th November 1942

Pictures taken at Tunis Aerodrome on 12th November 1942, following an attack the previous day by Beaufighters of the Royal Air Force on enemy targets

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Sailors of the Royal Navy have been helping to repair and make habitable London homes

Sailors of the Royal Navy have been helping to repair and make habitable London homes which were damaged by flying bombs. Picture shows: Able Seaman E.J

Background imageAir Raid Collection: The scene of an Air Raid in Exeter, Devon. World war Two

The scene of an Air Raid in Exeter, Devon. World war Two. Scene of a bomb strike in which a Morrison shelter was flung 46 feet into a neighbouring house, saving the family inside

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Three stills from a film taken from Avro Lancaster Mark I, DV380 AJ-N, of No

Three stills from a film taken from Avro Lancaster Mark I, DV380 AJ-N, of No. 617 Squadron RAF, flown by the Squadron commander, Wing Commander G L Cheshire

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Operation Pedestal. The sky is filled with anti-aircraft shells as the convoy steams

Operation Pedestal. The sky is filled with anti-aircraft shells as the convoy steams on to bring much need supplies to the armed forces and civilian population of Malta. August 1942

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Douglas Bostons of No. 2 Group, attacking the naval stores depot at Rennes, France

Douglas Bostons of No. 2 Group, attacking the naval stores depot at Rennes, France, encountering flak from German anti-aircraft gun fire as they release their bombs over the target. 8th August 1943

Background imageAir Raid Collection: A camera gun sequence showing the destruction of a Messerschmitt Bf 110 by a British

A camera gun sequence showing the destruction of a Messerschmitt Bf 110 by a British fighter during the Battle of Britain Circa August 1940

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Japanese air raids in the battle for Malaya during the Second World War

Japanese air raids in the battle for Malaya during the Second World War. A local resident erecting a temporary shelter amid the ruins of his home bombed by Japanese air raiders while his wife

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Wine Street was an important shopping street in the centre of Bristol

Wine Street was an important shopping street in the centre of Bristol. The ruins near big stores following air raid attacks. 19th March 1941

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Weald House Nursery, Westerham, Kent, which was hit by a flying bomb in the early hours

Weald House Nursery, Westerham, Kent, which was hit by a flying bomb in the early hours. There was a heavy loss of life. 30th June 1944

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Stokes Croft, Bristol, following air raid attacks. 19th March 1941

Stokes Croft, Bristol, following air raid attacks. 19th March 1941

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Cardiff blitz - damaged houses in Grangetown. Circa 1944

Cardiff blitz - damaged houses in Grangetown. Circa 1944

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Aftermath of a Nazi raid at the Commer motor works, Luton, Bedfordshire. April 1945

Aftermath of a Nazi raid at the Commer motor works, Luton, Bedfordshire. April 1945

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Photograph taken from the roof of a house in Bristol showing where part of a car crashed

Photograph taken from the roof of a house in Bristol showing where part of a car crashed through a roof and lodged in a top floor bedroom, the other part landing in a front garden. April 1941

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Air raid in Liverpool. May 1941

Air raid in Liverpool. May 1941

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Swansea blitz - A rescue squad looking for burned people in a shelter. June 1941

Swansea blitz - A rescue squad looking for burned people in a shelter. June 1941

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Cardiff blitz - bombed property in the Canton district. Circa 1944

Cardiff blitz - bombed property in the Canton district. Circa 1944

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Men enjoy a drink at a bombed pub in Bristol. March 1941

Men enjoy a drink at a bombed pub in Bristol. March 1941

Background imageAir Raid Collection: A scene in Southampton after the Nazi attack. November 1940

A scene in Southampton after the Nazi attack. November 1940

Background imageAir Raid Collection: The Kings School, Canterbury, Kent, following an air raid attack. Circa 1941

The Kings School, Canterbury, Kent, following an air raid attack. Circa 1941

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Hight Street, Canterbury, Kent, following an air raid. Circa 1942

Hight Street, Canterbury, Kent, following an air raid. Circa 1942

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Air raid in Portsmouth. March 1941

Air raid in Portsmouth. March 1941

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Air raid in Liverpool. Circa 1941

Air raid in Liverpool. Circa 1941

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Damage by an air raid in Hill Street, Birmingham, West Midlands. Circa April 1941

Damage by an air raid in Hill Street, Birmingham, West Midlands. Circa April 1941

Background imageAir Raid Collection: A Japanese cargo ship attacked by a US B-24 Liberator bomber

A Japanese cargo ship attacked by a US B-24 Liberator bomber. (Picture) Smoke rises from the deck of a Japanese cargo ship as a U.S

Background imageAir Raid Collection: General view of railroad yard in centre of Carentan, France

General view of railroad yard in centre of Carentan, France, with American soldiers inspecting damage resulting from aerial and naval shelling. Circa 23rd June 1944

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Osaka. the bombing raid resulted in 3, 987 dead and 678 missing and destroyed 8

Osaka. the bombing raid resulted in 3, 987 dead and 678 missing and destroyed 8.1 square miles (21 km2) of the city for the loss of two aircraft, one by accident

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Singapore during a Japanese air raid during Second World War. 26th February 1942

Singapore during a Japanese air raid during Second World War. 26th February 1942

Background imageAir Raid Collection: The Stoll Cinema on East, Street, Bristol damaged during the Luftwaffe air raid

The Stoll Cinema on East, Street, Bristol damaged during the Luftwaffe air raid on the city on the 3rd January 1941

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Mothers way goodbye as a further evacuation of children from Bristol takes place as

Mothers way goodbye as a further evacuation of children from Bristol takes place as the blitz on the city continued. 19th February 1941

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Fighters of the US 8th Air Force attack rail yards at Guise

Fighters of the US 8th Air Force attack rail yards at Guise, about 70 miles north-east of Paris. August 1944

Background imageAir Raid Collection: R. A. F Beaufighters attack a train in Burma. Steam pouring from the engine

R. A. F Beaufighters attack a train in Burma. Steam pouring from the engine
R.A.F Beaufighters attack a train in Burma. Steam pouring from the engine after the boiler had blown up following an attack by R.A.F. Beaufighters on a Japanese train Burma. 11th January 1945

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Japanese troops flee for safety during an American air attack on Iwo Jima during Second

Japanese troops flee for safety during an American air attack on Iwo Jima during Second World War. 16th March 1945

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Japanese barracks on Tokushima airfield in Japan being bombed by the British Navy

Japanese barracks on Tokushima airfield in Japan being bombed by the British Navy. 10th August 1945

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Devastation In Boulogne. Devastated docks and warehouses in part of the harbour

Devastation In Boulogne. Devastated docks and warehouses in part of the harbour after intense bombing. 1940s

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Manchester air raid. View of wrecked regimental chapel of Manchester Cathedral

Manchester air raid. View of wrecked regimental chapel of Manchester Cathedral. 24th December 1940

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Manchester air raid damage, Cannon Street. 24th December 1940

Manchester air raid damage, Cannon Street. 24th December 1940

Background imageAir Raid Collection: A street in Stockton on Tees. A barrel of water, and a barrel of sand

A street in Stockton on Tees. A barrel of water, and a barrel of sand, at most lamp posts in the town. These will be needed for putting out fires during the Blitz of World War Two

Background imageAir Raid Collection: R. A. F. mass raid Bremen, damage to Focke-Wuf aircraft factory

R. A. F. mass raid Bremen, damage to Focke-Wuf aircraft factory
R.A.F. mass raid Bremen, damage to Focke-Wuf aircraft factory. Amongst the targets attacked b R.A.F. Bomber Command the mass raid on Bremen on the night of June 25 1942

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Damage to Krupp works, Essen. R. A. F. Bomber Command on the night of 5th June 1943

Damage to Krupp works, Essen. R. A. F. Bomber Command on the night of 5th June 1943
Damage to Krupp works, Essen. R.A.F. Bomber Command on the night of 5th June 1943. Show that extensive damage was caused to the great Krupps shipment works and commercial buildings

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Reconnaissance photograph of Kiel harbour taken by a Supermarine Spitfire of The

Reconnaissance photograph of Kiel harbour taken by a Supermarine Spitfire of The Photographic. Reconnaissance Unit flying from Heston, Middlesex

Background imageAir Raid Collection: The last span of the two span autobahn bridge has been demolished

The last span of the two span autobahn bridge has been demolished and has fallen into the river at its east obstructing normal river traffic and operations are in progress to relieve the obstruction

Background imageAir Raid Collection: The Dortmund EMS Canal at Ladbergen was emptied when aircraft R. A. F

The Dortmund EMS Canal at Ladbergen was emptied when aircraft R. A. F
The Dortmund EMS Canal at Ladbergen was emptied when aircraft R.A.F. Bomber Command attacked this target. The Reconnaissance photo was taken on 2nd October 1944

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Forts record trip wrecks FW-190 Factory. (1

Forts record trip wrecks FW-190 Factory. (1)Run-up to the target before the first boss hit. (2) Height of the attack when the factory has been fired by incendiary and high explosive bombs

Background imageAir Raid Collection: Rostock burns by night and by day. Photo taken at midday on Sunday April 26

Rostock burns by night and by day. Photo taken at midday on Sunday April 26, from a Reconnaissance aircraft of the R.A.F. It features the area of the railway station

Background imageAir Raid Collection: The aftermath of operation Chastise attack on the Rhur Valley Dams

The aftermath of operation Chastise attack on the Rhur Valley Dams. Mohne Dam, Ruhr Valley at Froendenberg Boesperde (Thirteen miles from Moehne Dam) The following damage can be seen:- 1



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