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Airforce Collection

Background imageAirforce Collection: US Air Force F16 at Dhahran Air Base, Saudi Arabia, September 1990

US Air Force F16 at Dhahran Air Base, Saudi Arabia, September 1990, Operation Desert Shield

Background imageAirforce Collection: The Lady Mayoress of Cardiff (Mrs. C. H. McCale) opened an exhibition arranged

The Lady Mayoress of Cardiff (Mrs. C. H. McCale) opened an exhibition arranged
The Lady Mayoress of Cardiff (Mrs. C.H. McCale) opened an exhibition arranged on the premises of James Howell & Co. Ltd in connection with the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF) recruiting campaign

Background imageAirforce Collection: Pilots from The United Nations Air Unit Command. Pictured at their Middle East

Pilots from The United Nations Air Unit Command. Pictured at their Middle East Headquarters in Egypt They are left to right, from Poland, France, Greece, New Zealand, Yugoslavia, The United Nations

Background imageAirforce Collection: Six hundred Polish women have arrived in this country after having escaped from Poland to

Six hundred Polish women have arrived in this country after having escaped from Poland to join the WaF. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force

Background imageAirforce Collection: The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Sydney Jones, says goodbye to members of the Canadian

The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Sydney Jones, says goodbye to members of the Canadian Airforce. Liverpool. Merseyside. Picture taken 7th October 1941

Background imageAirforce Collection: US Military Forces, Tank Killer Attack Helicopter at Dhahran Airbase, Saudi Arabia

US Military Forces, Tank Killer Attack Helicopter at Dhahran Airbase, Saudi Arabia, September 1990

Background imageAirforce Collection: US Military Forces, Surveillance Camera Helicopter at Dhahran Airbase, Saudi Arabia

US Military Forces, Surveillance Camera Helicopter at Dhahran Airbase, Saudi Arabia, September 1990

Background imageAirforce Collection: A young boy (unidentified) enjoys inspecting an engine at the RAF Display at Caversham

A young boy (unidentified) enjoys inspecting an engine at the RAF Display at Caversham Bridge, near Reading, Berkshire Picture taken 14th October 1967

Background imageAirforce Collection: Three Boys (unidentified) enjoy the RAF Display at Caversham Bridge, near Reading

Three Boys (unidentified) enjoy the RAF Display at Caversham Bridge, near Reading, Berkshire, looking through what might be an aeroplane engine. Picture taken 14th October 1967

Background imageAirforce Collection: A young boy (unidentified) enjoys sitting in the cockpit of a plane

A young boy (unidentified) enjoys sitting in the cockpit of a plane, being shown how the dials and dashboard work by a member of the RAF

Background imageAirforce Collection: Two of RAF Bomber Commands heavy Lancaster bombers silhouetted against dense clouds

Two of RAF Bomber Commands heavy Lancaster bombers silhouetted against dense clouds of smoke during atheir assault on the important industrial

Background imageAirforce Collection: Miss Blackpool 1971, Beauty Competition Heat 4. Model and winner

Miss Blackpool 1971, Beauty Competition Heat 4. Model and winner, Miss Carolyn Moore 18 from Nantwich, Cheshire, pictured with contest judges from the 12th Light Air Defence Regiment. 24th June 1971

Background imageAirforce Collection: Miss Blackpool 1971, Beauty Competition Heat 4. Model and winner

Miss Blackpool 1971, Beauty Competition Heat 4. Model and winner, Miss Carolyn Moore 18 from Nantwich, Cheshire, pictured with contest judges from the 12th Light Air Defence Regiment. 24th June 1971

Background imageAirforce Collection: Albert Ball of the Royal Flying Corp credited with shooting down 44 aircraft

Albert Ball of the Royal Flying Corp credited with shooting down 44 aircraft, before being killed himself on the 7 May 1917

Background imageAirforce Collection: ABWW2 - 16 Czech pilots who escaped from France are now safely in England to carry

ABWW2 - 16 Czech pilots who escaped from France are now safely in England to carry on the war against Germany pic shows them marching to their Cheshire camp

Background imageAirforce Collection: WaFs learning how to pack a parachute September 1941

WaFs learning how to pack a parachute September 1941

Background imageAirforce Collection: A bomb aimer, face down in steel and perspex, drops a bomb from the plane during an RAF

A bomb aimer, face down in steel and perspex, drops a bomb from the plane during an RAF air raid September 1941

Background imageAirforce Collection: Dense smoke rising from the hail of bursting bombs as Avro Lancaster bombers of RAF

Dense smoke rising from the hail of bursting bombs as Avro Lancaster bombers of RAF Bombing command fly over the German town of duren during the daylight attack in World War Two July 1944

Background imageAirforce Collection: A 12000 lb cookie bomb compared with a 500 lb and 1000lb bomb

A 12000 lb cookie bomb compared with a 500 lb and 1000lb bomb, which has been used by the RAF on bombing raids on industrial tragets in occupied France and Germany during World War Two March 1944

Background imageAirforce Collection: RAF ground crew loading bombs onto a Stirling bomber before a raid during World War Two

RAF ground crew loading bombs onto a Stirling bomber before a raid during World War Two April 1942

Background imageAirforce Collection: Stirling bombers of RAF bomber command prepare for take off before carrying out a heavy

Stirling bombers of RAF bomber command prepare for take off before carrying out a heavy air raid on the German capital Berlin during World War Two August 1943

Background imageAirforce Collection: Young RAF air crews delivering a Liberator aircraft at Atlantic Terminal after flying

Young RAF air crews delivering a Liberator aircraft at Atlantic Terminal after flying the Atlantic with it as a passing out test in World War Two May 1945

Background imageAirforce Collection: The group captain commanding officer of an RAF station signals a Halifax bomber to begin

The group captain commanding officer of an RAF station signals a Halifax bomber to begin its flight during a bombing raid on Scheider Industrial works at Le Creusot in occupied France during World

Background imageAirforce Collection: Air Officer Commander in Chief Arthur 'Bomber'

Air Officer Commander in Chief Arthur "Bomber"
Air Officer Commander in Chief Arthur " Bomber" Harris (standing nearest camera) and Air Vice Marshal R A Cochrane listen to the interrogation of one of the crews during the RAF bombing

Background imageAirforce Collection: An RAF Grand Slam bomb being hoisted from the bomb dump during World War Two May

An RAF Grand Slam bomb being hoisted from the bomb dump during World War Two May 1945

Background imageAirforce Collection: Apart from its many other activities, the RAF continues to drop leaflets on Germany

Apart from its many other activities, the RAF continues to drop leaflets on Germany and occupied Europe. Picture shows crews listening to the commanding officer planning for a leaflet raid during

Background imageAirforce Collection: A four engined Halifax bomber attacking fortified positions at Calais in Northern France

A four engined Halifax bomber attacking fortified positions at Calais in Northern France during a heavy raid by the RAF in World War Two September 1944

Background imageAirforce Collection: An aerial view showing the bomb damage in the German city of Hanover after an RAF bombing

An aerial view showing the bomb damage in the German city of Hanover after an RAF bombing raid during World War Two October 1943

Background imageAirforce Collection: Loaded bomb trains leaving the dumps at an RAF Bomber Command Station during preparations

Loaded bomb trains leaving the dumps at an RAF Bomber Command Station during preparations for another attack in support of the Allied Armies in Northern France during World War Two June 1944

Background imageAirforce Collection: RAF crews arrive at their dispersal point driven by a WaF officer who lends a hand with

RAF crews arrive at their dispersal point driven by a WaF officer who lends a hand with their tuck boxes during World War Two June 1942

Background imageAirforce Collection: An aerial view showing the bomb damage in the German city of Ulm after an RAF bombing

An aerial view showing the bomb damage in the German city of Ulm after an RAF bombing raid near the end of World War Two January 1945

Background imageAirforce Collection: Air Marshal Sir Richard Peirse, Commander in Chief of RAF Bomber Command discussing a

Air Marshal Sir Richard Peirse, Commander in Chief of RAF Bomber Command discussing a target with his chief of staff during preparations for a raid in world War Two September 1941

Background imageAirforce Collection: An RAF crew pose for a group photograph beside the veteran Lancaster bomber '

An RAF crew pose for a group photograph beside the veteran Lancaster bomber " A for Able" which has completed 100 operations during World War Two December 1944

Background imageAirforce Collection: An RAF pilot takes a carrier pigeon on board his Halifax bomber before a raid in World

An RAF pilot takes a carrier pigeon on board his Halifax bomber before a raid in World War Two. The pigeons are useful to take home an SOS if their radio is shot up June 1943

Background imageAirforce Collection: RAF air crew listen to the instructions of the Commanding officer during preparations for

RAF air crew listen to the instructions of the Commanding officer during preparations for raid in World War Two February 1941

Background imageAirforce Collection: Thumbs up from crew members of the Wellington plane at an RAF air base January 1940

Thumbs up from crew members of the Wellington plane at an RAF air base January 1940

Background imageAirforce Collection: The captain of the crew of Wellington in the F for Freddie documentary in World War Two

The captain of the crew of Wellington in the F for Freddie documentary in World War Two July 1941

Background imageAirforce Collection: An Officer Observer fetches his Mae West and parachute for checking by a WaFS officer

An Officer Observer fetches his Mae West and parachute for checking by a WaFS officer before he departs on the big raid during World War Two June 1942

Background imageAirforce Collection: RAF officers study intelligence reports and maps as they plan a large scale bomber

RAF officers study intelligence reports and maps as they plan a large scale bomber command operation during World War Two. Reading instructions is Air Vice Marshal C R Carr November 1943

Background imageAirforce Collection: Princess Margaret Holding Gun on visit to RAF Odiham, Hants Firearm revolver

Princess Margaret Holding Gun on visit to RAF Odiham, Hants Firearm revolver May 1970

Background imageAirforce Collection: Crew and officers of the RAF enjoying a cup of tea from their host in Blackpool during

Crew and officers of the RAF enjoying a cup of tea from their host in Blackpool during World War Two June 1943

Background imageAirforce Collection: Air Marshal Sir Arthur 'Bomber'Harris, commander in chief of Bombing Command

Air Marshal Sir Arthur "Bomber"Harris, commander in chief of Bombing Command
Air Marshal Sir Arthur " Bomber" Harris, commander in chief of Bombing Command chatting with Air Commodores in the RAF during World War Two May 1940

Background imageAirforce Collection: WaF officer packing a parachute for RAF pilots to use during one of the bombing raids in

WaF officer packing a parachute for RAF pilots to use during one of the bombing raids in World War Two June 1942

Background imageAirforce Collection: An RAF observer in position, looking our for enemy planes during an RAF air raid

An RAF observer in position, looking our for enemy planes during an RAF air raid on Aerodromes in France which German bombers operate during World War Two March 1942

Background imageAirforce Collection: Thousands of sheepskins from all parts of the world are being used in the repair

Thousands of sheepskins from all parts of the world are being used in the repair and manufacturing of RAF crews flying suits

Background imageAirforce Collection: A wounded RAF radio operator during World War Two September 1941

A wounded RAF radio operator during World War Two September 1941

Background imageAirforce Collection: Members of the RAF who were kept in a German prison camp

Members of the RAF who were kept in a German prison camp and were freed as the Russians advanced into Germany, smile upon their arrival back in England during World War Two

Background imageAirforce Collection: Lord Trenchard (right) with Sirs Hoare (centre) and Air Vice Marshal Halahan after

Lord Trenchard (right) with Sirs Hoare (centre) and Air Vice Marshal Halahan after the foundation stone of a new RAF College was laid at Cranwell July 1935



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