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Background imageBalkans Collection: Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean - Feb 1984 win The Gold Medal for Great Britain

Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean - Feb 1984 win The Gold Medal for Great Britain in the Olympic Ice Dance Championships in Sarajevo

Background imageBalkans Collection: Great Britains Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean kiss during their famous '

Great Britains Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean kiss during their famous " Bolero" routine at the Zetra Stadium in the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia

Background imageBalkans Collection: Paul Burrell (left, in the background in the white shirt and black trousers

Paul Burrell (left, in the background in the white shirt and black trousers, butler to Diana, Princess of Wales as she makes a three day visit to Bosnia - Herzegovina as part of her campaign to raise)

Background imageBalkans Collection: Yugoslav partisans have been supplied with British Armoured cars

Yugoslav partisans have been supplied with British Armoured cars and American tanks suited to the difficult country in which they must be used

Background imageBalkans Collection: Operating with the partisans in Yugoslavia are numbers of RAF personnel

Operating with the partisans in Yugoslavia are numbers of RAF personnel. As promised by Winston Churchill some months ago " Every effort in our power will be made to aid

Background imageBalkans Collection: John Conteh vs Mate Parlov. WBC light-heavyweight title bout at Red Star Stadium

John Conteh vs Mate Parlov. WBC light-heavyweight title bout at Red Star Stadium, Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Conteh lost a narrow split decision to the Yugoslavian over 15 rounds. (Picture) Fight action

Background imageBalkans Collection: Diana, Princess of Wales makes a three day visit to Bosnia - Herzegovina as part of her

Diana, Princess of Wales makes a three day visit to Bosnia - Herzegovina as part of her campaign to raise awareness about the devastating effects landmines have on peoples lives

Background imageBalkans Collection: Richard Gere actor arrives at Skopje Airport April 1999 on his visit to Macedonia

Richard Gere actor arrives at Skopje Airport April 1999 on his visit to Macedonia

Background imageBalkans Collection: British aid worker Sally Becker in Bosnia 1993 Sally Becker was dubbed

British aid worker Sally Becker in Bosnia 1993 Sally Becker was dubbed the Angel of Mostar for her humanitarian work during the conflict that engulfed the former Yugoslavia

Background imageBalkans Collection: The first supply of British medical supplies for the civilian population of Belgrade

The first supply of British medical supplies for the civilian population of Belgrade, Yugoslavia arrived on 19th March 1945. The consignment consisted of drugs and dressings. Captain H

Background imageBalkans Collection: Operating from a landing strip carved by RAF airmen and Yugoslav Partisans with picks

Operating from a landing strip carved by RAF airmen and Yugoslav Partisans with picks and shovels out of vineyards among the rocky hill of a

Background imageBalkans Collection: A Yugoslav Squadron flying Spitfires from a Tactical Wing of the Balkan Air Force based

A Yugoslav Squadron flying Spitfires from a Tactical Wing of the Balkan Air Force based in Italy, recently flew their first offensive mission over their homeland

Background imageBalkans Collection: The 28th November is Independence Day in Albania. On this day 32 years ago

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

Background imageBalkans Collection: RAF personnel being rowed out to a waiting Sunderland Flying Boat

RAF personnel being rowed out to a waiting Sunderland Flying Boat, many of which aided in the withdrawal from Greece. 23rd May 1941

Background imageBalkans Collection: Risan captured by Yugoslav partisans. Partisans taking a rest after the battle for

Risan captured by Yugoslav partisans. Partisans taking a rest after the battle for Risan in the fort of Grkobac, 1 mile north of Ledenice

Background imageBalkans Collection: Yugoslavia - Battle For Risan. Near Ledinice a section of 75mm mountain howitzers

Yugoslavia - Battle For Risan. Near Ledinice a section of 75mm mountain howitzers pound the enemy. These guns are being fired by a section of the British Light A.A battery R.A. Circa December 1944

Background imageBalkans Collection: British troops in Salonika, Macedonia. Circa November 1944

British troops in Salonika, Macedonia. Circa November 1944

Background imageBalkans Collection: An enemy supply ship at the quayside at Parenzo (PoreAc) in the Adriatic

An enemy supply ship at the quayside at Parenzo (PoreAc) in the Adriatic
An enemy supply ship at the quayside at Parenzo (Pore─ì) in the Adriatic, under fire from rocket carrying Beaufighters of the Balkan Air Forces. They had an escort of Mustangs on the operation

Background imageBalkans Collection: British troops began work on the erection of defences immediately after arriving upon

British troops began work on the erection of defences immediately after arriving upon the Greek shores. Photo shows: General Sir Archibald Wavell, G.O

Background imageBalkans Collection: Rocket firing Beaufighters of the Balkan Air Force, supporting the Yugoslav National

Rocket firing Beaufighters of the Balkan Air Force, supporting the Yugoslav National Liberation Army of Marshal Tito in carrying out attacks on German targets in Yugoslavia

Background imageBalkans Collection: Rocket firing South African Air Force Beaufighters of the Balkan Air Force

Rocket firing South African Air Force Beaufighters of the Balkan Air Force, supporting the Yugoslav National Liberation Army of Marshal Tito in carrying out attacks on German targets in Yugoslavia

Background imageBalkans Collection: Yugoslav partisans of Marshal Titos Yugoslav National Liberation Army

Yugoslav partisans of Marshal Titos Yugoslav National Liberation Army, to whom supplies of arms are being sent from the UK to aid their effort against the occupying German army across the country

Background imageBalkans Collection: A Savoia bomber of the Italian Air Force crashes in to the sea after a failed attack

A Savoia bomber of the Italian Air Force crashes in to the sea after a failed attack on a British convoy in the Mediterranean Sea during the Second World War. February 1942

Background imageBalkans Collection: A Yugoslav Squadron flying Spitfires from a Tactical Wing of the Balkan Air Force based

A Yugoslav Squadron flying Spitfires from a Tactical Wing of the Balkan Air Force based in Italy, recently flew their first offensive mission over their homeland

Background imageBalkans Collection: Balkan Air Force squadrons are continuing to harass the Germans in Yugoslavia

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

Background imageBalkans Collection: Aircraft of a South African Air Force squadron of the Balkan Air Force

Aircraft of a South African Air Force squadron of the Balkan Air Force, supporting the Yugoslav National Liberation Army of Marshal Tito in carrying out attacks on German targets in Yugoslavia

Background imageBalkans Collection: At 0015 hours on 29th July 1944, the newly formed 'Land Forces Adriatic'

At 0015 hours on 29th July 1944, the newly formed "Land Forces Adriatic"
At 0015 hours on 29th July 1944, the newly formed " Land Forces Adriatic" made an unopposed landing in a bay some two miles south of the village of Spilje, Albania

Background imageBalkans Collection: Some members of the RAF regiment who took part in the battle of Patras were inspected

Some members of the RAF regiment who took part in the battle of Patras were inspected shortly afterwards by the C-in-C Land Forces. Adriatic, on the quayside of the captured port

Background imageBalkans Collection: Situated as it, this cabin in which the partisan General Marshal Tito lives

Situated as it, this cabin in which the partisan General Marshal Tito lives and conducts his campaign against the Nazi Forces in Yugoslavia, is difficult for visitors to locate

Background imageBalkans Collection: On an island in the Adriatic Sea, within sight of their homeland

On an island in the Adriatic Sea, within sight of their homeland, young Yugoslav patriots of both sexes are busy training for the day when they will join Marshal Titos partisans

Background imageBalkans Collection: RAF aircraft of the Balkan Air Force are rendering close assistance to Marshal Tito

RAF aircraft of the Balkan Air Force are rendering close assistance to Marshal Titos partisan forces in Yugoslavia by carrying valuable supplies to them from Italy

Background imageBalkans Collection: The best medical aid possible is given to the partisans of Marshal Titos army

The best medical aid possible is given to the partisans of Marshal Titos army. British surgeons and medical orderlies helped by Partisan nurses with little or no experience are doing a good job in

Background imageBalkans Collection: On 5th March 1945, Dr. Srdjan Budisavljevic, Ante Mandic and Dusan Sernec

On 5th March 1945, Dr. Srdjan Budisavljevic, Ante Mandic and Dusan Sernec, the new regents of Yugoslavia with King Peter II in exile

Background imageBalkans Collection: A celluloid factory in Yugoslavia, before the war employing 3, 000 people

A celluloid factory in Yugoslavia, before the war employing 3, 000 people, was turned over to the manufacture of explosives by the Italians when they landed in the country

Background imageBalkans Collection: Yugoslav people settle down to life in a refugee camp operated by the United Nations

Yugoslav people settle down to life in a refugee camp operated by the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration in the Middle East during the Second world War. April 1944

Background imageBalkans Collection: RAF Wellington night bombers of the Strategic Air Force

RAF Wellington night bombers of the Strategic Air Force, escorted by Spitfires of the Coastal Air Force, made a successful daylight attack recently on the Nazi fortified town of Niksic, Yugoslavia

Background imageBalkans Collection: The signing of the treaty of Friendship Mutual Assistance

The signing of the treaty of Friendship Mutual Assistance and Post-War Collaboration between the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia in Moscow on 11th April 1945. Picture shows left to right: N

Background imageBalkans Collection: Yugoslav Partisans are making good use of their stay in Malta to learn the use of both

Yugoslav Partisans are making good use of their stay in Malta to learn the use of both Allied and enemy small arms. They are taught by British instructors

Background imageBalkans Collection: The crew of a small British naval vessel spent three days in a Dalmatian port recently

The crew of a small British naval vessel spent three days in a Dalmatian port recently, with some of the partisans fighting the Germans

Background imageBalkans Collection: South African Air Force Beaufighters of the Balkan Air Force

South African Air Force Beaufighters of the Balkan Air Force, supported by the Yugoslav army in carrying out attacks on rail targets and supply depots on the main supply

Background imageBalkans Collection: RAF evacuate wounded partisans from Yugoslavia during the Second World War

RAF evacuate wounded partisans from Yugoslavia during the Second World War. As well as dropping supplies on a large scale to Marshal Titos forces

Background imageBalkans Collection: German parachutists supported by glider borne infantry and tanks made a lightning attack

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

Background imageBalkans Collection: It was announced on September 27th, that Allied seaborne and airborne forces

It was announced on September 27th, that Allied seaborne and airborne forces, mainly British, have landed in Albania and are fighting on a wide front

Background imageBalkans Collection: Royal Air Force Halifax aircraft of the Balkan Air Force have played a greet part in

Royal Air Force Halifax aircraft of the Balkan Air Force have played a greet part in keeping Partisan Groups in occupied countries well supplied with guns, ammunition and other vital material

Background imageBalkans Collection: When the Germans retreated in Yugoslavia, they destroyed t all railways

When the Germans retreated in Yugoslavia, they destroyed t all railways, locomotives and machines capable of helping in the reconstruction of the country

Background imageBalkans Collection: Operating from a landing strip carved by RAF airmen and Yugoslav Partisans with picks

Operating from a landing strip carved by RAF airmen and Yugoslav Partisans with picks and shovels out of vineyards among the rocky hill of a

Background imageBalkans Collection: A typhus team of No. 31 Mobile Field Hospital back their Fordson WOT1 Ambulance up to

A typhus team of No. 31 Mobile Field Hospital back their Fordson WOT1 Ambulance up to the freight doors of Douglas Dakota Mark III, KG523 H, of No

Background imageBalkans Collection: Rockets from South African Air Force Beaufighters of the Balkan Air Force streaking

Rockets from South African Air Force Beaufighters of the Balkan Air Force streaking towards German gun positions non Lussin Island in the Adriatic Sea of the Northern Dalmatian group of Yugoslavia



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