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Battle Of Britain Collection

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Sir Winston Churchill and wife Clementine seen here returning by boat after an inspection

Sir Winston Churchill and wife Clementine seen here returning by boat after an inspection of bomb damage in the docks, London. 27th September 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: The remains of an ammunition truck struck by a bomb in the goods yard of Bridlington

The remains of an ammunition truck struck by a bomb in the goods yard of Bridlington Station 11th July 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Czechoslovak pilots of No. 310 (Czechoslovak) Squadron RAF

Czechoslovak pilots of No. 310 (Czechoslovak) Squadron RAF and their British flight commanders grouped in front of Hawker Hurricane Mark I, P3143 NN-D, at Duxford, Cambridgeshire

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Damage to a house in Pype Hayes, Erdington, Birmingham. This was the first air raid

Damage to a house in Pype Hayes, Erdington, Birmingham. This was the first air raid on the city, carried out by a single aircraft. One person was killed, and six injured in the raid. 9th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Saved by shelters A bomb fell between these two shelters in Smallheath, Birmingham

Saved by shelters A bomb fell between these two shelters in Smallheath, Birmingham, nobody was hurt following a raid on the city. Here is a Midland A.R.P

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Aston, Birmingham, damaged to the living quarters of thePolice Station following a raid

Aston, Birmingham, damaged to the living quarters of thePolice Station following a raid on the city 25th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Vapour trails of a dogfight during the Battle of Britain seen from Rusthall Common

Vapour trails of a dogfight during the Battle of Britain seen from Rusthall Common, Tunbridge Wells. Circa August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: The wreckage of F W Woolworth Prince Street, Bridlington after a direct hit during a raid

The wreckage of F W Woolworth Prince Street, Bridlington after a direct hit during a raid on the town by the Luftwaffe. Four people were killed in the raid

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Pilots from 501 squadron show off the tailplane rudder of a Messerschmitt 109 at RAF

Pilots from 501 squadron show off the tailplane rudder of a Messerschmitt 109 at RAF Filton in 1st November 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Prime Minister Winston Churchill seen here during a visit to the North East coast of

Prime Minister Winston Churchill seen here during a visit to the North East coast of England to inspect coastal defences and fortification as Germany and her allies amass troops

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: RAF Gloster Meteor jet aircraft at RAF Acklington due to take part in a Battle of Britain

RAF Gloster Meteor jet aircraft at RAF Acklington due to take part in a Battle of Britain display. 13th September, 1963

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: The RAF Supermarine Spitfire (TD135) which stood in the grounds of 346 ATC squadron

The RAF Supermarine Spitfire (TD135) which stood in the grounds of 346 ATC squadron, Tynemouth. 27th January 1962

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Vapour trails over central London as the Luftwaffe attempts to bomb the city

Vapour trails over central London as the Luftwaffe attempts to bomb the city. 15th September 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A German fighter brought down over Kent. September 1940

A German fighter brought down over Kent. September 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Canadian fighter squadron which is led by Squadron leader Sir Douglas Bader

Canadian fighter squadron which is led by Squadron leader Sir Douglas Bader, the famous RAF flying ace who lost both of his legs in an air accident in 1931

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Flight Lieutenant Howard Peter 'Cowboy'Blatchford of Number 257 Squadron RAF

Flight Lieutenant Howard Peter "Cowboy"Blatchford of Number 257 Squadron RAF
Flight Lieutenant Howard Peter " Cowboy" Blatchford of Number 257 Squadron RAF who, in his Hurricane fighter plane

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A formation of Hawker Hurricane fighters of Number 85 Squadron in search of enemy

A formation of Hawker Hurricane fighters of Number 85 Squadron in search of enemy aircraft during the Battle of Britain in the Second World War. October 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Scene showing considerable damage to the front of a bus following an air raid by

Scene showing considerable damage to the front of a bus following an air raid by the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War. 18th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Lord Harrowby taking the salute at a parade of Walsall L. D. V. 19th July 1940

Lord Harrowby taking the salute at a parade of Walsall L. D. V. 19th July 1940
Lord Harrowby taking the salute at a parade of Walsall L.D.V. 19th July 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Men of A Company 3rd Battalion, Birmingham Home Guard, paraded at the Apollo Cinema

Men of A Company 3rd Battalion, Birmingham Home Guard, paraded at the Apollo Cinema, Pype Hayes in front of Captain S. A. Godsall MC 4th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Members of the L. D. V. seen here completing a course of intensive training to prepare them

Members of the L. D. V. seen here completing a course of intensive training to prepare them
Members of the L.D.V. seen here completing a course of intensive training to prepare them as instructors in physical and bayonet training

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Captain S. A. Godsall MC addresses the men of A Company 3rd Battalion

Captain S. A. Godsall MC addresses the men of A Company 3rd Battalion, Birmingham Home Guard, before they paraded at the Apollo Cinema, Pype Hayes 4th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Home Guard volunteers for the L. D. V. at Wolseley Motors Birmingham factory parading

Home Guard volunteers for the L. D. V. at Wolseley Motors Birmingham factory parading
Home Guard volunteers for the L.D.V. at Wolseley Motors Birmingham factory parading through the works gate. 13th July 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Two women salvaging the stock after their shop had been burnt out buy incendiary bombs

Two women salvaging the stock after their shop had been burnt out buy incendiary bombs, following an air raid by thew German Luftwaffe on a West Midlands town during the Second world War

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Damage to shops and houses in a West Midlands town following an air raid during

Damage to shops and houses in a West Midlands town following an air raid during the Second World War. Not a single windows has remained in tact. Circa August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Damage to a building in Birmingham following an air raid on the city during the Second

Damage to a building in Birmingham following an air raid on the city during the Second World War. Not a single windows has remained in tact. 14th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Warden W Russel congratulates a woman woman, covered in dirt and dust

Warden W Russel congratulates a woman woman, covered in dirt and dust, cut and bruised but remarkably safe after she walked out of a bomb damaged building set ablaze following an air raid in

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Members of an aircraft factory who recently visited an RAF Squadron

Members of an aircraft factory who recently visited an RAF Squadron, invited the pilots to pay them a visit at the factory and see their fighter planes being made

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A bomb crater in Bromford Road, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 14th August 1940

A bomb crater in Bromford Road, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 14th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A damage house in Tyburn Road, Edrdington, Birmingham following a raid on the city

A damage house in Tyburn Road, Edrdington, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 14th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Milkman examines the staircase of a damage house in Tyburn Road, Edrdington

Milkman examines the staircase of a damage house in Tyburn Road, Edrdington, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 14th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A house damage by a bomb in Tyburn Road, Edrdington, Birmingham following a raid

A house damage by a bomb in Tyburn Road, Edrdington, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 14th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Damage to a house in Bromsford Lane, Erdington, Birmingham

Damage to a house in Bromsford Lane, Erdington, Birmingham. This was the first air raid on the city, carried out by a single aircraft. One person was killed, and six injured in the raid

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Householders examine the damage and crater to their Smallheath

Householders examine the damage and crater to their Smallheath, Birmingham home following a raid on the city. 16th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Householders removing furniture from their bomb damage home in Smallheath

Householders removing furniture from their bomb damage home in Smallheath, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 16th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Householders removing furniture from their bomb damage homes in Smallheath

Householders removing furniture from their bomb damage homes in Smallheath, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 16th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A demolition squad make safe a bomb damaged building at Hodge Hill Common following a

A demolition squad make safe a bomb damaged building at Hodge Hill Common following a raid on the city. 18th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Householders and ARP recovery squad removing furniture from their bomb damage home in

Householders and ARP recovery squad removing furniture from their bomb damage home in Hodge Hill Common, Birmingham, following a raid on the city. 18th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Three houses in Acocks Green, Birmingham, destroyed during a bombing raid on the city

Three houses in Acocks Green, Birmingham, destroyed during a bombing raid on the city. Four people were killed and two were injured. 25th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Three houses in Wildfell Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham

Three houses in Wildfell Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, destroyed during a bombing raid on the city. Four people were killed and two were injured. 25th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: No one was injured. Twenty three people were in the back rooms of these two houses in

No one was injured. Twenty three people were in the back rooms of these two houses in Acocks Green, Birmingham, when a bomb exploded in the garden during the raid on the city

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Knocked Sideways. This house in Acocks Green, Birmingham was knocked sideways when bomb

Knocked Sideways. This house in Acocks Green, Birmingham was knocked sideways when bomb exploded in the front garden. Many of the net-covered windows, it will be noticed, are intact. 24th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: House in Sparkhill, Birmingham, destroyed during a bombing raid on the city

House in Sparkhill, Birmingham, destroyed during a bombing raid on the city. Four people were killed and two were injured. 27th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: House in Bordesley, Birmingham, destroyed during a bombing raid on the city

House in Bordesley, Birmingham, destroyed during a bombing raid on the city. Four people were killed and two were injured. 27th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A house in Aston, Birmingham, collapsed after the building received a direct hit during

A house in Aston, Birmingham, collapsed after the building received a direct hit during a raid on the city 25th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: The remains of the Birmingham Food Supply Company factory, Fallows Road, Sparkbrook

The remains of the Birmingham Food Supply Company factory, Fallows Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham. Makers of Queens Gravy Salts seen here following a heavy raid on the city. 27th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Firemen and rescue workers in Aston, Birmingham, search through the collapsed remain of

Firemen and rescue workers in Aston, Birmingham, search through the collapsed remain of a house which received a direct hit during a raid on the city 25th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Messerschmitt plane downed in the waters around Dover, Kent

Messerschmitt plane downed in the waters around Dover, Kent, during the July to October 1940, Battle of Britain. Picture taken 24th September 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A German plane downed in the English Channel by Spitfires

A German plane downed in the English Channel by Spitfires, during the July to October 1940, Battle of Britain. Picture taken 11th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A British convoy passing through the Straits of Dover seen here being attacked by German

A British convoy passing through the Straits of Dover seen here being attacked by German dive bomber. 11th July 1940. German air operations over the English Channel marked the first phase of The

Background imageBattle Of Britain 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 imageBattle Of Britain Collection: V2 Rocket strike on Duke Street during Second World War. 11th December 1944

V2 Rocket strike on Duke Street during Second World War. 11th December 1944

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Bomb damage in Central London after a German Air Raid during The Blitz

Bomb damage in Central London after a German Air Raid during The Blitz. London, England EC4M 8AD. 15th January 1942

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: An army Lewis machine gun unit well equipped to deal with enemy raiders

An army Lewis machine gun unit well equipped to deal with enemy raiders. In the background the old farmhand gets on with the job of getting in the harvest as the Battle of Britain rages in the skies

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Anti-aircraft shells burst over Southern England trying to repel another air raid by

Anti-aircraft shells burst over Southern England trying to repel another air raid by the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain. Circa July 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Channel air battles during Second World War. Another German aircraft goes down to

Channel air battles during Second World War. Another German aircraft goes down to the water in the channel air battle on. 19th July 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: The crew of a German bomber escorted to captivity. 1960 marks the 20th

The crew of a German bomber escorted to captivity. 1960 marks the 20th anniversary of the battle of Britain, when the German attempt to bomb the British people into submission was defeated by

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: German airman bails out in the Battle of Britain after hes aircraft was shot down

German airman bails out in the Battle of Britain after hes aircraft was shot down. Circa July 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A destroyed Heinkel III bomber of the German Luftwaffe lies in a clover field in a small

A destroyed Heinkel III bomber of the German Luftwaffe lies in a clover field in a small town in the South West of England during the Second World War

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Soldiers salute at a cemetery as they remember comrades that died during the Battle

Soldiers salute at a cemetery as they remember comrades that died during the Battle on Britain on its third anniversary. 26th September 1943

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Dawn patrol during the Battle of Britain, when Germany attempted to bomb the British

Dawn patrol during the Battle of Britain, when Germany attempted to bomb the British people into submission was defeated by the pilots and planes of fighter command, Royal Air Force

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Anxious faces on little children of Holland Park, London who wait throughout air raid

Anxious faces on little children of Holland Park, London who wait throughout air raid warnings to keep their place during the Battle of Britain. October 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Damage to bakers WM Jackson and Son Limited in Bridlington 20th August 1940

Damage to bakers WM Jackson and Son Limited in Bridlington 20th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: The wreckage of a Bridlington Hotel following an air raid on the town at the height of

The wreckage of a Bridlington Hotel following an air raid on the town at the height of the Battle of Britain. 18th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: The wreckage of the Britannia Garage, Bridlington 20th August 1940

The wreckage of the Britannia Garage, Bridlington 20th August 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Pilots from 501 squadron show off the tailplane rudder of a Messerschmitt 109 at RAF

Pilots from 501 squadron show off the tailplane rudder of a Messerschmitt 109 at RAF Filton in 1st November 1940

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Radiolocation stretches out far beyond Britains shores to send back warnings of

Radiolocation stretches out far beyond Britains shores to send back warnings of the approach of enemy aircraft. A headquarters, the radiolocators messages, and those of the Royal Observer Corps

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Lord Dowding revisits Battle of Britain Operations room

Lord Dowding revisits Battle of Britain Operations room. Air Chief Marshal Lord Dowding in the operations room of No. 11 Group RAF fighter command Uxbrdge

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: This is one of the first pictures to be released telling the story of Radar

This is one of the first pictures to be released telling the story of Radar. The radio locational development which British scientists had in readiness at the outbreak of war

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Out of a battle in Londons noonday sky yesterday (15th September 1940

Out of a battle in Londons noonday sky yesterday (15th September 1940) you see a wrecked Dornier bomber plunging earthwards with its tail shot away enveloped in flame. It fell near Victoria Station

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Battle of Britain veteran Brian Smith at his cottage home near Evesham. 2nd February 1994

Battle of Britain veteran Brian Smith at his cottage home near Evesham. 2nd February 1994

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Members of RAF 141 Night Fighter Squadron at

World War Two - Second World War - Members of RAF 141 Night Fighter Squadron at the Battle of Britain dance organised by the Newcastle branch RAFA in the Oxford Galleries, Newcastle. 05/09/1952

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Battle of Britain Commemoration parade

World War Two - Second World War - Battle of Britain Commemoration parade. 15/09/1959

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: World War Two - Second World War - The Battle of Britain rememberance ceremony at Eldon

World War Two - Second World War - The Battle of Britain rememberance ceremony at Eldon Square, Newcastle. 21/09/1986

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Members of the WRAF march smartly past the saluting

World War Two - Second World War - Members of the WRAF march smartly past the saluting base at Eldon Square on their way to St Nicholass Cathedral duriing Newcastles Battle of Britain parade

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A thousand heads turned as the spine-tingling growl came from somewhere beyond

A thousand heads turned as the spine-tingling growl came from somewhere beyond the horizon. And slowly, a distant speck grew into a silhouette against the sky

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: The last of The Few Battle of Britain RAF pilots pictured at Uxbridge

The last of The Few Battle of Britain RAF pilots pictured at Uxbridge, where they rehearsed for their part in the State Funeral of Sir Winston Churchill

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A RAF Hawker Hurricane IV takes off for the 1998 Sunderland Airshow

A RAF Hawker Hurricane IV takes off for the 1998 Sunderland Airshow. 2nd August, 1998

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: De Havilland Mosquito aircraft lined up at RAF Acklington in readiness for the Battle of

De Havilland Mosquito aircraft lined up at RAF Acklington in readiness for the Battle of Britain open day celebrations on September 15th. Circa: 14th September, 1945

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A RAF Hawker Hurricane landing at Newcastle Airport. 25th August, 1979

A RAF Hawker Hurricane landing at Newcastle Airport. 25th August, 1979

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: Six RAF early Hawker Hurricane MK1 fighter aircraft with two blade fixed pitch

Six RAF early Hawker Hurricane MK1 fighter aircraft with two blade fixed pitch propellors in flight over England. Circa August 1938

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: The Avro Lancaster and her crew of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

The Avro Lancaster and her crew of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, based at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, complete another flight. 14th May, 1977

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A North American Harvard dual control training aircraft passes over a Supermarine

A North American Harvard dual control training aircraft passes over a Supermarine Spitfire XIV on the ground at RAF Ouston. 31/05/1947

Background imageBattle Of Britain Collection: A Supermarine Spitfire Mk PRXIX and Avro Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial

A Supermarine Spitfire Mk PRXIX and Avro Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at Newcastle Airport. Part of the Lancaster crew, to arrive from RAF Coningsby, was RAF master engineer



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