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Aircraft Collection (#10)

Background imageAircraft Collection: As part of the raid on Vagsoy the R. A. F. bombed the aerodrome at Herdia to prevent enemy

As part of the raid on Vagsoy the R. A. F. bombed the aerodrome at Herdia to prevent enemy
As part of the raid on Vagsoy the R.A.F. bombed the aerodrome at Herdia to prevent enemy aircraft from assisting the garrison. Circa December 1941

Background imageAircraft Collection: Spitfire pilots of RAF Fighter Command pose beside the wreckage of a Junkers Ju 87 Stuka

Spitfire pilots of RAF Fighter Command pose beside the wreckage of a Junkers Ju 87 Stuka, which they shot down near Manston Airfield on 5th February 1941. Airmen, L-R are Pilot Officer C.H

Background imageAircraft Collection: A camouflaged Australian Bristol Beaufort receiving attention from R. A. A. F

A camouflaged Australian Bristol Beaufort receiving attention from R. A. A. F
A camouflaged Australian Bristol Beaufort receiving attention from R.A.A.F. ground staff in Aitape, Papua New Guinea. April 1944

Background imageAircraft Collection: Anti Aircraft Defence of Naples during the Second World War

Anti Aircraft Defence of Naples during the Second World War. Photo shows:The pattern of lights made by anti-aircraft fire during a recent Nazi raid on the city off Naples in Southern Italy

Background imageAircraft Collection: When Allied landing forces established the beachhead at Nettuno, Italy

When Allied landing forces established the beachhead at Nettuno, Italy, B-26 Marauders bombers of the United States Army 12th Air Force gave support to the operations by bombing vital communications

Background imageAircraft Collection: This night photographs show direct hits scored by British bombers on Tobruk jetties

This night photographs show direct hits scored by British bombers on Tobruk jetties. 30th July 1942

Background imageAircraft Collection: Aerial view of Tobruk with petrol burning. The cruiser San Giorgio

Aerial view of Tobruk with petrol burning. The cruiser San Giorgio can be seen in the background. 12th February 1941

Background imageAircraft Collection: A low level air attack on an enemy column near Benghazi during the Second World War

A low level air attack on an enemy column near Benghazi during the Second World War. 23rd November 1941

Background imageAircraft Collection: Winston Churchill visits Tripoli to thank troops of the 8th Army at Castel Benito

Winston Churchill visits Tripoli to thank troops of the 8th Army at Castel Benito airfield. 9th February 1943

Background imageAircraft Collection: B-26 Marauders of the 9th Air Force. April 1944

B-26 Marauders of the 9th Air Force. April 1944

Background imageAircraft Collection: The Wiener Neustadt aircraft factory near Vienna after a raid from B-24 Liberators

The Wiener Neustadt aircraft factory near Vienna after a raid from B-24 Liberators from the 15th U.S.A.A.F. 13th November 1943

Background imageAircraft Collection: Allied air attack on an enemy train near Sidi Barrani during Second World War

Allied air attack on an enemy train near Sidi Barrani during Second World War. 3rd November 1942

Background imageAircraft Collection: Damaged and destroyed German planes in the desert during the Second World War

Damaged and destroyed German planes in the desert during the Second World War. 23rd November 1942

Background imageAircraft Collection: Lieutenant Commander Freddy Charlton lands his burning Corsair fighter on the deck of a

Lieutenant Commander Freddy Charlton lands his burning Corsair fighter on the deck of a British Aircraft Carrier operating in the Pacific. July 1945

Background imageAircraft Collection: Master Sergeant Former of the United States Army Air Force chalks sign on '

Master Sergeant Former of the United States Army Air Force chalks sign on " Hells Angels" at a base in England to advertise his group when the ship arrives in the United States

Background imageAircraft Collection: The FW 190 fuselage and parts plant at the end of the marshalling yards in Poznan, Poland

The FW 190 fuselage and parts plant at the end of the marshalling yards in Poznan, Poland, pictured a few moments before attack by Eighth aF heavy bombers. 9th April 1944

Background imageAircraft Collection: RAF Balkans Air Force provides air support to Marshall Tito

RAF Balkans Air Force provides air support to Marshall Titos partisan forces in Yugoslavia during the Second World War. Leading Aircraftman T

Background imageAircraft Collection: Preparation underway for an RAF Bomber Command minelaying operation off enemy coastline

Preparation underway for an RAF Bomber Command minelaying operation off enemy coastline. Picture shows: The news goes through the group and a conference is held there

Background imageAircraft Collection: Kim the Alsatian dog is helped off the wing off a Spitfire fighter plane by his master

Kim the Alsatian dog is helped off the wing off a Spitfire fighter plane by his master, a sergeant pilot of the Royal Air Force

Background imageAircraft Collection: The Germans at St Malo have given up. The Citadel at the extreme point of the port was

The Germans at St Malo have given up. The Citadel at the extreme point of the port was due for an attack by Lightnings, but five minutes beforehand a white flag appeared

Background imageAircraft Collection: A fragment cut from an enemy aircraft which this RAF squadron shot down is used for

A fragment cut from an enemy aircraft which this RAF squadron shot down is used for recording the number of enemy aircraft destroyed

Background imageAircraft Collection: A sergeant pilot of one of the two 'East India'squadrons of the RAF

A sergeant pilot of one of the two "East India"squadrons of the RAF
A sergeant pilot of one of the two " East India" squadrons of the RAF, smiles as he return safely from a successful mission in his Spitfire fighter plane during the Second World War

Background imageAircraft Collection: Serving with the Royal Air Force in France are men of the pre-war Auxiliary Squadrons

Serving with the Royal Air Force in France are men of the pre-war Auxiliary Squadrons, who while still in civil occupations, learned to fly in their spare time

Background imageAircraft Collection: 151 Wing Royal Air Force Operations in Russia during the autumn of 1941

151 Wing Royal Air Force Operations in Russia during the autumn of 1941. Russian photographers filming some of the crew of the RAF wing at the airfield in Vaenga, Russia. Circa September 1941

Background imageAircraft Collection: A long range fighter squadron of the Royal Air Force operating off the North African

A long range fighter squadron of the Royal Air Force operating off the North African coast has added tow JU 52s, shot down by two Sergeant pilots, to its score of successes

Background imageAircraft Collection: Air War in Libya, North Africa during the Second World War

Air War in Libya, North Africa during the Second World War. Picture shows" Pilot taking a rest in the desert after bringing down his thirteenth victim

Background imageAircraft 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 imageAircraft Collection: Northrop N-3PB Nomad seaplanes of the Royal Norwegian Naval Air Service on patrol

Northrop N-3PB Nomad seaplanes of the Royal Norwegian Naval Air Service on patrol from their Icelandic base. These American-built aircraft

Background imageAircraft Collection: American pilots of No 71 Eagle Squadron rush to their Hurricanes at

American pilots of No 71 Eagle Squadron rush to their Hurricanes at Kirton-in-Lindsey, 17 March 1941

Background imageAircraft Collection: Camera-gun footage shot from a Hawker Typhoon Mark IB flown by Flying Officer W V Mollett

Camera-gun footage shot from a Hawker Typhoon Mark IB flown by Flying Officer W V Mollett of No. 266 Squadron RAF, showing the shooting down of a Junkers Ju 52/3mg6e minesweeping aircraft of

Background imageAircraft Collection: A Shorts Stirling takes off from RAF Lakenheath for a mining laying operation off

A Shorts Stirling takes off from RAF Lakenheath for a mining laying operation off the Dutch coast Circa May 1941

Background imageAircraft Collection: As part of their training, Air Training Corps cadets were privileged to visit a Bomber

As part of their training, Air Training Corps cadets were privileged to visit a Bomber Command Station and were taken up in a Wellington for a short flight. Circa September 1943

Background imageAircraft Collection: A Vickers Wellington DWI Mark II of No. 1 General Reconnaissance Unit at Ismaliya, Egypt

A Vickers Wellington DWI Mark II of No. 1 General Reconnaissance Unit at Ismaliya, Egypt, , showing the 48-foot diameter electromagnetic ring, for exploding magnetic mines

Background imageAircraft Collection: Dutch workmen help repair a dispersal at Volkel, Holland

Dutch workmen help repair a dispersal at Volkel, Holland, while in the background ground crew service a Hawker Tempest of No. 3 Squadron RAF. Circa October 1944

Background imageAircraft Collection: Army cyclist board a Airspeed Horsa gliders in preparation for moving off to their take

Army cyclist board a Airspeed Horsa gliders in preparation for moving off to their take off positions during an invasion exercise in South East England. Circa April 1944

Background imageAircraft 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 imageAircraft Collection: A Short Sunderland of No. 10 Squadronon the water after alighting to rescue 3 survivors

A Short Sunderland of No. 10 Squadronon the water after alighting to rescue 3 survivors from a Vickers Wellington of No. 172 Squadron RAF

Background imageAircraft Collection: Short Stirling Mark I, N3658 LS-E, of No. 15 Squadron RAF

Short Stirling Mark I, N3658 LS-E, of No. 15 Squadron RAF, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Gilmour, encounters heavy flak at a height of 10, 000 feet over the French coast

Background imageAircraft Collection: Airspeed Horsa gliders marshalled in preparation for moving off to their take off

Airspeed Horsa gliders marshalled in preparation for moving off to their take off positions during an invasion exercise in South East England. Circa April 1944

Background imageAircraft Collection: The end of this Ju88C of KG 40 was caught on the gun camera of Flight Lieutenant Joseph

The end of this Ju88C of KG 40 was caught on the gun camera of Flight Lieutenant Joseph Singletons Mosquito II on 11 June 1943

Background imageAircraft Collection: The wireless operator / air gunner of a Lockheed Hudson Mark I of No

The wireless operator / air gunner of a Lockheed Hudson Mark I of No
The wireless operator/air gunner of a Lockheed Hudson Mark I of No. 206 Squadron RAF based at Bircham Newton, Norfolk, signals with an Aldis lamp to four other aircraft of the Squadron to "

Background imageAircraft Collection: Airborne soldiers board a Airspeed Horsa gliders in preparation for moving off to their

Airborne soldiers board a Airspeed Horsa gliders in preparation for moving off to their take off positions during an invasion exercise in South East England. Circa September 1943

Background imageAircraft 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 imageAircraft 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 imageAircraft Collection: Air-Ground Striking Skills. Picture taken at an Air-Ground attack display by R. A. F

Air-Ground Striking Skills. Picture taken at an Air-Ground attack display by R. A. F
Air-Ground Striking Skills. Picture taken at an Air-Ground attack display by R.A.F. at a bomb range in Nowshera, India. 2nd January 1944

Background imageAircraft Collection: RAF Coastal Command Beaufighter Squadron. R. A. F. Beaufighter strike off

RAF Coastal Command Beaufighter Squadron. R. A. F. Beaufighter strike off
RAF Coastal Command Beaufighter Squadron. R.A.F. Beaufighter strike off the Norwegian Coast. 12th August 1944

Background imageAircraft Collection: Men of the Royal Air Force at forward aerodromes in Tunisia are making themselves at home

Men of the Royal Air Force at forward aerodromes in Tunisia are making themselves at home in a new country and getting used to new and very different conditions

Background imageAircraft Collection: Corporal H Wells of Plumpton, Sussex, wiping ice from the perspex of a Mitchell bomber in

Corporal H Wells of Plumpton, Sussex, wiping ice from the perspex of a Mitchell bomber in Belgium. Ice formed on the panels - inside and out - overnight while the aircraft was at dispersal. L.A.C



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