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Armed Forces Collection (page 9)

Background imageArmed Forces 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 imageArmed Forces 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 imageArmed Forces 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 imageArmed Forces 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 imageArmed Forces 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 imageArmed Forces 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 imageArmed Forces Collection: Captain Frank H. Carruthers R. A. squadron searchlight officer to a night fighter RAF

Captain Frank H. Carruthers R. A. squadron searchlight officer to a night fighter RAF
Captain Frank H. Carruthers R.A. squadron searchlight officer to a night fighter RAF Squadron in the home counties, talking to pilots prior to an operation during the Second World War. May 1944

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: It is now possible to reveal the Interesting story behind the shooting down of a JU

It is now possible to reveal the Interesting story behind the shooting down of a JU 83 from Fair Island off the North of Scotland

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: With the throttle wide open and the Pegasus engines developing well over 3000 horse

With the throttle wide open and the Pegasus engines developing well over 3000 horse power, a Sunderland aircraft of the RAF about to take off on a bombing mission. August 1940

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: British convoy to Russia. 4th February to 2 March 1945. On board the Royal Navy cruiser

British convoy to Russia. 4th February to 2 March 1945. On board the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Bellona on a convoy to and from Russia

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Two Royal Navy sailors, wrapped up against the bitter cold conditions

Two Royal Navy sailors, wrapped up against the bitter cold conditions, stand on the exposed signal bridge of HMS Sheffield on the look out for enemy U-boats in Arctic waters. December 1941

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Pictures taken during the gunnery trials of the Royal Navy submarine HMS Sunfish at

Pictures taken during the gunnery trials of the Royal Navy submarine HMS Sunfish at Portsmouth, England. The guns crew going into action with the gun while the Commanding Officer

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Intercepted in the attack by aircraft of Coastal Command

Intercepted in the attack by aircraft of Coastal Command, a German blockade runner with a cargo of supplies was set ablaze and destroyed on 27th December 1943

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: This picture depicts the duties of a vast, newly formed army unit called '

This picture depicts the duties of a vast, newly formed army unit called " Traffic Control". The need for this unit has arisen from the road disorders caused by people leaving evacuated

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Picture shows; The flying insignia of the British Fleet Air Arm showing top to bottom

Picture shows; The flying insignia of the British Fleet Air Arm showing top to bottom: 1. Pilots Wings, 2. Observers Wings, 3. Air Gunners Wings. November 1943

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: In the South Eastern Command, a class was held recently

In the South Eastern Command, a class was held recently, to train Military Police in the correct procedure of dealing with a road accident

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: When a battery of field guns is brought into action it is taken for granted that

When a battery of field guns is brought into action it is taken for granted that the gunners know the best way to get their vehicles and weapons into action

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: For over two years British troops have been receiving training in mountain

For over two years British troops have been receiving training in mountain and snow warfare, one of the most arduous training courses undergone by soldiers

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Aircraft of Coastal Command and Bomber Command of the RAF joined recently in a successful

Aircraft of Coastal Command and Bomber Command of the RAF joined recently in a successful attack upon a U-boat in the Bay of. Biscay

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: HM the King during a recent tour of the South of England saw how the British Army is

HM the King during a recent tour of the South of England saw how the British Army is being trained in the new form of battle

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Britain army Number 3 Commando troops training on ski in the snowy mountain ranges at

Britain army Number 3 Commando troops training on ski in the snowy mountain ranges at Killin, Perthshire. The instructor demonstrates the art of jumping from a small jump 22nd March 1942

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: 'We will give it to them back'was the promise made to the bombed civilians of

"We will give it to them back"was the promise made to the bombed civilians of
" We will give it to them back" was the promise made to the bombed civilians of a stricken British City by the Prime Minister. That promise is already being redeemed by the Royal Air Force

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: RAF and USaF Give Germans 24 hour bomb service in Italy during the Second World War

RAF and USaF Give Germans 24 hour bomb service in Italy during the Second World War. RAF Wellington bombers and USaF Flying Fortresses operating from the same airfields in Italy are bombing the same

Background imageArmed Forces 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 imageArmed Forces Collection: His Norfolk with British destroyers of the Royal Navy and Merchant ships in a Russian

His Norfolk with British destroyers of the Royal Navy and Merchant ships in a Russian inlet whilst on northern convoy duty during the Second World War. Circa 1942

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Picture taken with a battalion of the Buffs now serving with the British Expeditionary

Picture taken with a battalion of the Buffs now serving with the British Expeditionary Force. Photo shows- P.S.M Galloway who is assisting in the making of field Kitchens, 3rd May 1940

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Despite wintry conditions which have recently prevailed

Despite wintry conditions which have recently prevailed, Army training has been carried out without interruption. Picture shows a battalion of the Leicestershire regiment undertaking infantry

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: The fiercest of the present fighting in Russia is taking place in the Kalinin region

The fiercest of the present fighting in Russia is taking place in the Kalinin region where General Zhukov, the great Soviet military leader responsible for hurling the German armies back from Moscow

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: The latest communique from Moscow on 25th May 1942 announces that Marshal Timoshenko

The latest communique from Moscow on 25th May 1942 announces that Marshal Timoshenkos armies continue their successful advance in the direction of Kharkov

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Russia moves first class reserves up to the front as reinforcements to the Red Army

Russia moves first class reserves up to the front as reinforcements to the Red Army soldiers fighting their long gruelling war against the German invaders

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: In a battle over Keren, this RAF bomber pilot dived towards the ground with one wing of

In a battle over Keren, this RAF bomber pilot dived towards the ground with one wing of his aircraft blazing. So great was the speed of the dive that the flames were extinguished

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Two crew of Royal Navy Chariot 'human torpedos'

Two crew of Royal Navy Chariot "human torpedos"
Two crew of Royal Navy Chariot " human torpedos" during exercises on the surface of the water in the Second World War. April 1944

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: British prime Minister Winston Churchill gives the famous V for victory sign on board a

British prime Minister Winston Churchill gives the famous V for victory sign on board a British warship during his visit to the Home Fleet at Scapa Flow in the Second World war

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory, KCB, DSO

Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory, KCB, DSO, Commander-in-Chef Allied Expeditionary Air Force, paid a visit to France

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: In the South Eastern Command it is the job of a mobile section off the Military Police to

In the South Eastern Command it is the job of a mobile section off the Military Police to put upon the road signs. Picture shows; Military Police sign party putting up signs on the roadside

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Heavy aircraft of RAF Bomber Command - Stirlings, Halifax

Heavy aircraft of RAF Bomber Command - Stirlings, Halifax, and Manchester - made a daylight attack upon the Nazi pocket-battleships, Scharnhorst and Gneisenau

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: An air view of the Renault works at Billancourt, a suburb of Paris on the Seinne

An air view of the Renault works at Billancourt, a suburb of Paris on the Seinne, before it was bombed by aircraft of Bomber Command, RAF, on the night of 3rd March 1942

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Aircraft of Bomber Command RAF attack industrial works in Paris

Aircraft of Bomber Command RAF attack industrial works in Paris, occupied France during the Second World War. Picture taken the following day at low altitude shows the damage done to the works

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: On the night of 27th May 1944, RAF Bomber Command attacked a six gun coastal defence

On the night of 27th May 1944, RAF Bomber Command attacked a six gun coastal defence battery at Saint Valery en Caux in Normandy, Northern France

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: A daylight photograph taken by the RAF after the attack on the Matford Motor Works at

A daylight photograph taken by the RAF after the attack on the Matford Motor Works at Poissy near Paris, France on the night of 2nd April 1942, the second night in succession

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: A daylight photograph taken after the attack by Bomber Command RAF on the Matford Motor

A daylight photograph taken after the attack by Bomber Command RAF on the Matford Motor Works at Poissy near Paris, France on 2nd April 1942

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Bombs bursting on the railway station and sidings during a daylight attack by RAF Bomber

Bombs bursting on the railway station and sidings during a daylight attack by RAF Bomber Command on Saint Omer in Northern France

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: On the night of 28th May 1944, RAF Bomber Command attacked another coastal defence

On the night of 28th May 1944, RAF Bomber Command attacked another coastal defence battery at Saint Martin de Varreville in Normandy, Northern France

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: An aerial view of the Renault works at Billancourt, a suburb of Paris on the River Seine

An aerial view of the Renault works at Billancourt, a suburb of Paris on the River Seine, after it was bombed by aircraft of Bomber Command, RAF, on the night of 3rd March 1942

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Great damage was done by the recent precision attacks of RAF Bomber Command

Great damage was done by the recent precision attacks of RAF Bomber Command on the important French railway installations at Amiens, Le Mans, and Trappes

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Pictorial record made of a daylight attack by Stirlings of RAF Bomber Command on an enemy

Pictorial record made of a daylight attack by Stirlings of RAF Bomber Command on an enemy target in occupied France during the Second World War. 27th August 1941

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: RAF Advanced units take over captured Airfields in Tripolitania during the Second World

RAF Advanced units take over captured Airfields in Tripolitania during the Second World War. Step by step, the RAF keep pace with the Eighth Army advancing through Tripolitania

Background imageArmed Forces Collection: Picture taken at an RAF Advanced Air base in North Africa from which RAF Fighter Squadron

Picture taken at an RAF Advanced Air base in North Africa from which RAF Fighter Squadron is operating. The unit is under canvas



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