Armed Forces Collection (#14)

Balkan Air Force squadrons are continuing to harass the Germans in Yugoslavia. South African Air Force squadrons of rocket firing Beaufighters attacked a big German barracks at Bjelovar

Tracer bullets light up the night sky as guns from a US Navy warship pout their fire on a Japanese barge during a night battle off Vella Lavella in the Central Solomons Islands of the South Pacific

Darkness partly veils, partly intensifies the violence of modern warfare. The camera catches the white flare, smoke*hazed and shadow-blurred

When mechanised material troops of the British army arrived on greek soil, they received a very warm welcome from the local inhabitants

The RAF is fighting with the Greeks and playing no small part in the successes against the Italian Forces in Albania. Royal Air force crew getting ready for a take off from a Greek airfield for a

In fulfilment of Mr Mackenzie Kings pledge that each month the Canadian Forces in Britain would be increased, thousands more Canadian troops recently arrived at A British port after a stormy but

Invaluable support has been given to the BEF and the Greek forces by the fighters and bombers of the Royal Air Force. Photo shows

The Royal Air Force lost no time after the arrival in Greece in giving active support to the Greek Army and Air Force. Photo shows

The bald pate of the smiling Flight-Sergeant seen on the right of the picture is the touchstone for luck of a Squadron of the RAF now assisting the Greeks

New Zealand troops stationed in Syria are not idle during the quiet spell there. They keep themselves in first class condition and are ready for any emergency

One of the last horse regiments in the British Army is the Jordan Frontier Force Cavalry Regiment. It contains men of many races, including Arabs, Circassians, Druses

A large number of Yugoslav guerrilla fighters have arrived in Malta. Among than are a number df young boys and girls who had taken part in the fighting

The 28th November is Independence Day in Albania. On this day 32 years ago, the Albanian people were freed from Turkish rule On this occasion

The greatest quantity of airborne supplies ever dropped to resistance forces in the Mediterranean zone during a 48 hour period was safely delivered to Marshal Titos partisan army in Yugoslavia by

German parachutists supported by glider borne infantry and tanks made a lightning attack on Marshal Titos headquarters at Drvar on 25th May I944

A Field regiment of New Zealand Artillery with light field guns hold practice for battle manoeuvres in the desert. Photo shows

Free beer for sailors at the end of World War Two in Europe. VE Day Civilians bought up barrels and bottles of beer to give to the armed forces

The Prince of Wales is taken for a trip round the flight deck of HMS Eagle in a tractor, during a visit, Weymouth. 29th April 1959

Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Wales visit HMS Eagle at Weymouth. 29th April 1959

Queen Elizabeth II watches Victualling Officer B. R. Hailstone issuing the rum ration
Queen Elizabeth II watches Victualling Officer B.R. Hailstone issuing the rum ration during her visit HMS Eagle at Weymouth. 29th April 1959

The Prince of Wales visits HMS Eagle at Weymouth. 29th April 1959

US Court Martial at Paignton. The accused leaving the court after the adjournment. The court martial of the 14 African American soldiers accused of mutiny

Field Marshal Lord Montgomery today inspected the passing out parade of officer cadets at Le Mons Officer Cadet School at Aldershot

British Legion leather work by disabled soldiers at St James Road, Old Kent Road, cutting out and polishing a leather writing case. 17th February 1923

How air minded boys become airmen. Rigging experience on a metal aeroplane. 3rd June 1935

How air minded boys become airmen. Laboratory work, wind tunnel - changing models for measuring wind resistance. 3rd June 1935

Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales visits the Royal School of Military Engineering at Chattenden Barracks near Rochester, Kent

The final homecoming for army units of the Royal Engineers 36th Regiment which took place at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire

Television programme - Dads Army - 28 September 1972 circa - John Le Mesurier, Sgt wilson, and Ian Lavender, Private Pike take a break from filming for some lunch

Television programme - Dads Army - A scene from the Dads Army film 28 September 1972 circa - The men charge in to action with pitchforks, broomsticks and spears - Arthur Lowe as Captain Mainwaring

Launch of the new £30 million Churchill class nuclear submarine HMS Conqueror at
Launch of the new £ 30 million Churchill class nuclear submarine HMS Conqueror at Cammell Lairds shipyard in Birkenhead

A typical paratroop of Airborne Forces, complete with rubber crash helmet and Thompson machine gun, taking part in a training exercise in the English countryside during the Second World War

This picture shows the new armoured cars which a famous cavalry regiment has been equipped and which have been aptly christened Ironsides. They are very fast and can negotiate rough country

The General Post Office Home Guard has a large number of "veterans"
The General Post Office Home Guard has a large number of " veterans" of the last war in its ranks. Well equipped

A flame throwing Bren Gun carrier named a "Wasp"
A flame throwing Bren Gun carrier named a " Wasp" during training exercises at a tactical training school somewhere in India

Past and present servicemen marched through Stockton to mark the 42nd anniversary of the end of war in Europe. The annual VE Day commemorative parade, organised by the Combined Services Association

Lieutenant Commander Lionel "Buster"Crabb of the Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander Lionel " Buster" Crabb of the Royal Navy, pictured at Livorno in Northern Italy during the Second World War

Hotshots from Yorkshire were the stars of a recent shooting competition. Members of the 1st Battalion Yorkshire Volunteers won an impressive selection of trophies at the joint North-east District

Jump to it and learn about the life of weekend Soldier leads in one of Clevelands top Territorial Army units. The was the challenge handed out by the men of D Company (4th Volunteers)

When it came to a request for cash for a Middlesbrough playgroup scheme the local sigmas regiment fell in at the double. The determined dozen ran a gruelling 41 miles from Gateshead to regimental

Time has been called at Guisborough TA centre - but it marked the start of a new era. As part of the TAs expansion programme

Old Soldier John Pinnegar ready to tuck into the beef dinner cooked by Sgt Basil Leach, right, of D Company, 4 Para, based at Norton drill hall. 18th July 1987

Territorial Army Soldiers volunteer for operations in Bosnia getting their kit. Pte Wayne Pickering issues supplies to Sgt. Brian Pettit, Cpl. Norman Day, Pte. David Appleton and Pte. Steve Todd

Veterans of the Territorial Army went on a parade for the Lord Lieutenant of Cleveland when Lord Gisborough presented meritorious service certificates and other awards to members

Five men from Guisborough TA are off to Germany to take part in a competition. The Skills competition will be against teams from all over Europe

The band leads the way as the 34th Signal Regiment parades through the centre of Middlesbrough to received the freedom from the Mayor. 11th September 1993

If the helmet fits please wear it - thats the latest clarion call from the soldiers of The First Battalion The Yorkshire Volunteers

Young Neil Barnes has received a brand new computer - thanks to the efforts of his soldier Dads battalion. Sixteen members of the 1st Battalion The Yorkshire Volunteers

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