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Bombing Collection (#3)

Background imageBombing Collection: Avro Lancaster planes of RAF Bomber Command carpet bomb a road junction near Villers

Avro Lancaster planes of RAF Bomber Command carpet bomb a road junction near Villers Bocage, Normandy

Background imageBombing Collection: Bomb damage at Invicta Road, East Greenwich, London during the Second World War

Bomb damage at Invicta Road, East Greenwich, London during the Second World War. Sub station 54 at East Greenwich received a direct by High Explosive bomb

Background imageBombing Collection: The Union Jack flies over the Guildhall in London which was heavily damaged in an air

The Union Jack flies over the Guildhall in London which was heavily damaged in an air raid during the Second World War. 29th December 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: Firemen tackle a blaze near Waterloo Station where a store of phosphorous bombs was set

Firemen tackle a blaze near Waterloo Station where a store of phosphorous bombs was set on fire during the second World War. 23rd June 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: V2 rocket incident at Middlesex Street, Aldgate, showing extent of damage

V2 rocket incident at Middlesex Street, Aldgate, showing extent of damage. A clothes warehouse was hit (Norwegian Clothing Ltd) and some of the stores caught fire

Background imageBombing Collection: German air raid on the city of London during the Second World War

German air raid on the city of London during the Second World War. Devastation to housing caused by German bombs on Joiner Street, Southwark, London. Circa 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: Troops clear bomb damage to St Michael Chapel at Canterbury Cathedral after it was

Troops clear bomb damage to St Michael Chapel at Canterbury Cathedral after it was damaged in an air raid by the German Luftwaffe during the Second World War Circa June 1942

Background imageBombing Collection: Damage to a residential street in Stepney caused when an enemy aircraft crashed

Damage to a residential street in Stepney caused when an enemy aircraft crashed, causing wreckage to be flung across railway lines and a large number of houses

Background imageBombing Collection: The Blitz was a German bombing campaign against the United Kingdom during the Second

The Blitz was a German bombing campaign against the United Kingdom during the Second World War. (Picture) Air raid damage to London. Circa 19th January 1943

Background imageBombing Collection: V2 explosion at the North East end of Hyde Park close to Marble Arch

V2 explosion at the North East end of Hyde Park close to Marble Arch. The attack happen at 9:31am 18th March 1945 killing three civilians and injuring a further 81. 18th March 1945

Background imageBombing Collection: Mr C. E. Mill and family passing through the devastated streets of residential Plymouth

Mr C. E. Mill and family passing through the devastated streets of residential Plymouth
Mr C.E. Mill and family passing through the devastated streets of residential Plymouth

Background imageBombing Collection: A London Fire Service auxiliary van thrown on to a roof by a falling bomb during

A London Fire Service auxiliary van thrown on to a roof by a falling bomb during the blitz in London. 20th November 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: Scene showing the bomb damage in Norwich, Norfolk following an air raid by the German

Scene showing the bomb damage in Norwich, Norfolk following an air raid by the German Luftwaffe on the city in late April 1942

Background imageBombing Collection: Aftermath of a V2 rocket attack on Middlesex Street, Aldgate

Aftermath of a V2 rocket attack on Middlesex Street, Aldgate, London during the Second World War. A clothes warehouse was hit (Norwegian Clothing Ltd) and some of the stores caught fire

Background imageBombing Collection: USaF Flying Fortresses bomb a German synthetic rubber factory in Huls. 22nd June 1943

USaF Flying Fortresses bomb a German synthetic rubber factory in Huls. 22nd June 1943

Background imageBombing Collection: Their home destroyed by a German V-1 flying bomb, the Metcalf family carrying on with

Their home destroyed by a German V-1 flying bomb, the Metcalf family carrying on with
Their home destroyed by a German V-1 flying bomb

Background imageBombing Collection: Proudly caressing his bomb sight after bombing the rail centre at Stendal, Germany

Proudly caressing his bomb sight after bombing the rail centre at Stendal, Germany, is Major Charles Hudson of Bakersfield, California

Background imageBombing Collection: The crater left by an enemy bomb in Christian Street, Liverpool after a heavy air raid by

The crater left by an enemy bomb in Christian Street, Liverpool after a heavy air raid by the Nazi German Luftwaffe on the city on the night of 28th -29th November 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: US Flying Fortresses attack Rotterdam shipyards and dock installations

US Flying Fortresses attack Rotterdam shipyards and dock installations. Pictured, " Bombs gone", with two more Fortresses making their bombing runs. 4th March 1943

Background imageBombing Collection: German ground defences threw up an intense barrage of flak over their capitals in an

German ground defences threw up an intense barrage of flak over their capitals in an attempt to fight off attacking B-17 Flying Fortresses and B-24 Liberator bombers of the 8th US Air Force

Background imageBombing Collection: Fire crews tackling a blaze following an air raid, at Taylor

Fire crews tackling a blaze following an air raid, at Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark, on 31st January 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: Chelsea residents with the few belonging salvaged from their bombed out following a raid

Chelsea residents with the few belonging salvaged from their bombed out following a raid on London. 23rd February 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: Fires caused by the dropping of thousands of incendiary bombs by the Luftwaffe

Fires caused by the dropping of thousands of incendiary bombs by the Luftwaffe on the City of London on the night of the 29th December 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to

Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark

Background imageBombing Collection: R. A. D. Raids on Genoa. The draughtboard effect of shadows falling inside roofless

R. A. D. Raids on Genoa. The draughtboard effect of shadows falling inside roofless
R.A.D. Raids on Genoa

Background imageBombing Collection: Flying Fortresses attack Palermo during the Second World War

Flying Fortresses attack Palermo during the Second World War. (Picture) Six bombs on their way down from Flying Fortresses of the United Sates Army Air Force. 16th June 1943

Background imageBombing Collection: Venice harbour attacked by R. A. F during the Second World War. 13th April 1945

Venice harbour attacked by R. A. F during the Second World War. 13th April 1945
Venice harbour attacked by R.A.F during the Second World War. 13th April 1945

Background imageBombing Collection: A flight of B-25s Mitchells of the 12th A. A. F

A flight of B-25s Mitchells of the 12th A. A. F
A flight of B-25s Mitchells of the 12th A.A.F. turn out to sea after bombing the harbour of Civitavecchia, north west of Rome. 28th January 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: R. A. F. Kittyhawks attack railway bridge at Fano during the Second World War

R. A. F. Kittyhawks attack railway bridge at Fano during the Second World War
R.A.F. Kittyhawks attack railway bridge at Fano during the Second World War. 30th April 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: Nazi railways hit in Italy. Another important link in the German communications

Nazi railways hit in Italy. Another important link in the German communications system was served when Flying Fortresses of the 15th A.A.F. blasted the Verona Italy, marshalling yards

Background imageBombing Collection: An enemy ammunition train goes up in a puff of white smoke when hit directly in a bombing

An enemy ammunition train goes up in a puff of white smoke when hit directly in a bombing attack by 25 Mitchells of the 12th A.A.F. on the Orvieto railroad yards. Circa 25th March 1940s

Background imageBombing Collection: The rail yard and installation at Viterbo, north of Rome destroyed by planes of

The rail yard and installation at Viterbo, north of Rome destroyed by planes of the Mediterranean Allied Air Force. 24th June 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: R. A. F. Wellingtons and Liberators recently attacked railway yards at Padua

R. A. F. Wellingtons and Liberators recently attacked railway yards at Padua
R.A.F. Wellingtons and Liberators recently attacked railway yards at Padua. Picture) Bomb damage to railway after R.A.F. Wellingtons and Liberators attack. 19th April 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: The port and rail facilities at Rimini are blasted by bombs from flying Fortresses

The port and rail facilities at Rimini are blasted by bombs from flying Fortresses and Liberators of the 15th A.A.F. in air raid. 28rh December 1943

Background imageBombing Collection: B-24 Liberators of the 15th A. A. F. attack San Stefano Port

B-24 Liberators of the 15th A. A. F. attack San Stefano Port
B-24 Liberators of the 15th A.A.F. attack San Stefano Port and harbour installations during the Second World War. 15th May 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: S. A. A. F. Marauders bomb Adige river bridge during the Second World War

S. A. A. F. Marauders bomb Adige river bridge during the Second World War
S.A.A.F. Marauders bomb Adige river bridge during the Second World War. 22nd August 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: R. A. F. Marauders attack a railway bridge in Italy between Ancona

R. A. F. Marauders attack a railway bridge in Italy between Ancona
R.A.F. Marauders attack a railway bridge in Italy between Ancona and Fano on the Adriatic coast. during the Second World War. 31st May 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: R. A. F. bombs falling near Caen prior to a Canadian assault on German lines

R. A. F. bombs falling near Caen prior to a Canadian assault on German lines
R.A.F. bombs falling near Caen prior to a Canadian assault on German lines. 9th August 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: Bomb damage to the Amiens rail yards. (Picture) Section of the Amiens yards

Bomb damage to the Amiens rail yards. (Picture) Section of the Amiens yards

Background imageBombing Collection: 'N for Nuts'was one of the RAF lancaster bombers which took part in the attack

"N for Nuts"was one of the RAF lancaster bombers which took part in the attack
" N for Nuts" was one of the RAF lancaster bombers which took part in the attack on German occupied Paris railway targets on the night of 20th April 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: A Lockheed Hudson of the RAF Coastal Command received direct hits from ant-aircraft guns

A Lockheed Hudson of the RAF Coastal Command received direct hits from ant-aircraft guns when on reconnaissance over Norway

Background imageBombing Collection: Aerial view showing damage caused to the the Luftwaffe fighter

Aerial view showing damage caused to the the Luftwaffe fighter and bomber base at Leeuwarden, Holland after an attack by B-26 Marauder medium bombers of the US Ninth Air Force on 24th February 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: View showing the damage to pensioners bungalows in a residential area of Lincoln

View showing the damage to pensioners bungalows in a residential area of Lincoln following an air raid by bombers of the German Luftwaffe on the night of 8th - 9th May 1941. 8th May 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: At tea-time on Wednesday 10 February 1943, a single Dornier bomber of the german

At tea-time on Wednesday 10 February 1943, a single Dornier bomber of the german Luftwaffe dropped four bombs across the centre of Reading

Background imageBombing Collection: A view of the west corridor of St. Georges Hall in central Liverpool

A view of the west corridor of St. Georges Hall in central Liverpool
A view of the west corridor of St

Background imageBombing Collection: View showing the damage to a school in Lincolnshire following an air raid by bombers of

View showing the damage to a school in Lincolnshire following an air raid by bombers of the German Luftwaffe. Circa May 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: Residents of a residential are of Cardiff, Wales salvage goods from their homes after it

Residents of a residential are of Cardiff, Wales salvage goods from their homes after it was damaged by German bombs following a raid by the Luftwaffe in the Second World War. Circa 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: Milk being distributed, from a mobile canteen, to undaunted Maltese after a severe rain

Milk being distributed, from a mobile canteen, to undaunted Maltese after a severe rain on Valetta, Malta. April 1942

Background imageBombing Collection: Skua planes of the Fleet Air Arm attack oil tanks and the jetty at Dolvik, near Bergen

Skua planes of the Fleet Air Arm attack oil tanks and the jetty at Dolvik, near Bergen, Norway. August 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: Mosquito fighters of RAF Coastal Command intercept and destroy nine German torpedo

Mosquito fighters of RAF Coastal Command intercept and destroy nine German torpedo bombers near the Scottish coast after an anti-shipping sortie in the Kattegat

Background imageBombing Collection: Owing to peculiar air conditions and mechanical difficulties

Owing to peculiar air conditions and mechanical difficulties, the B-24 Liberator bomber " Golden Gaboon", piloted by let Lieutenant Wilbur T

Background imageBombing Collection: Two Consolidated Liberator B Mark VIs of No. 356 Squadron RAF based at Salbani, India

Two Consolidated Liberator B Mark VIs of No. 356 Squadron RAF based at Salbani, India
Two Consolidated Liberator B Mark VIs of No

Background imageBombing Collection: High explosive and sticks of 4 lb incendiary bombs explode on a Japanese supply dump in a

High explosive and sticks of 4 lb incendiary bombs explode on a Japanese supply dump in a wooded area at Taungup, on the coast of Western Burma

Background imageBombing Collection: Result of day and night Bombing on a Benghazi harbour by British and American aircraft

Result of day and night Bombing on a Benghazi harbour by British and American aircraft. The diagram shows damaged German shipping. 22nd October 1942

Background imageBombing Collection: A rear gunner of the United States Army Air Force pictured in a Lockheed Hudson light

A rear gunner of the United States Army Air Force pictured in a Lockheed Hudson light bomber aircraft before embarking on a mission during the Second World War. July 1942

Background imageBombing Collection: Versatile Douglas A-20 Havoc light bombers which have been operating from England for

Versatile Douglas A-20 Havoc light bombers which have been operating from England for several weeks under the US Ninth Air Force

Background imageBombing Collection: Firemen attend to a roaring blaze at a house on Tilehurst Road

Firemen attend to a roaring blaze at a house on Tilehurst Road, London after it was struck by German incendiary bombs during the blitz in World War Two. Circa September 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: RAF Coastal Command Beaufighters attack enemy shipping in the waters of the North Sea off

RAF Coastal Command Beaufighters attack enemy shipping in the waters of the North Sea off the Dutch Coast on 1st March 1944 and score a hit with a torpedo on a medium sized merchant vessel

Background imageBombing Collection: RAF attack on Heligoland. The airfield on the island of Dune disappearing under a

RAF attack on Heligoland. The airfield on the island of Dune disappearing under a deluge of bombs as aircraft of RAF Bomber Command attack the target. 18th April 1945

Background imageBombing Collection: R. A. F. Lancaster crew after a raid on Berlin over the course of 22nd and 23rd March 1944

R. A. F. Lancaster crew after a raid on Berlin over the course of 22nd and 23rd March 1944
R.A.F. Lancaster crew after a raid on Berlin over the course of 22nd and 23rd March 1944. 2, 500 tons of bombs were dropped. Picture taken circa 24th March 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: Last Days at Singapore. Civil defence workers fight the flames

Last Days at Singapore. Civil defence workers fight the flames, which consume natives houses at the height of the savage bombing by the Japanese. Circa 26th Feb 1942

Background imageBombing Collection: The German liner Bremen after being bombed by the R. A. F. in Bremerhaven, Germany

The German liner Bremen after being bombed by the R. A. F. in Bremerhaven, Germany
The German liner Bremen after being bombed by the R.A.F. in Bremerhaven, Germany. A - bow smoking B - Stern smoking C - Amidships burnt out D - Small craft Circa 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: R. A. F. Lancasters bombing Hamburg. 3rd February 1943

R. A. F. Lancasters bombing Hamburg. 3rd February 1943
R.A.F. Lancasters bombing Hamburg. 3rd February 1943

Background imageBombing Collection: Flying Fortresses attack a submarine base at Saint-Nazaire. 28th June 1943

Flying Fortresses attack a submarine base at Saint-Nazaire. 28th June 1943

Background imageBombing Collection: Nazi supply line bombed at Terni, Italy. (Picture

Nazi supply line bombed at Terni, Italy. (Picture) Smashed railroad cars lie in the gutted yard at Terni after an attack by planes of the Mediterranean Allied Air Force. 1st August 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: US Flying Fortresses attack the German underground oil storage depot at Derben

US Flying Fortresses attack the German underground oil storage depot at Derben. 14th January 1945

Background imageBombing Collection: Photograph of a night raid on the Peenemunde Aircraft Research

Photograph of a night raid on the Peenemunde Aircraft Research and Radiolocation Establishment. 29th November 1943

Background imageBombing Collection: The German battle cruiser Scharnhorst lying against the south wall of the Hipper Hafen at

The German battle cruiser Scharnhorst lying against the south wall of the Hipper Hafen at Wilhelmshafen. February 1942

Background imageBombing Collection: B-26 Marauders of the Ninth Air Force bomb Neunberg railways. December 1944

B-26 Marauders of the Ninth Air Force bomb Neunberg railways. December 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: B-24 Liberators attack oil refineries at Politz. June 1944

B-24 Liberators attack oil refineries at Politz. June 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: United States Eight Air Force attacks the U-boat and shipbuilding yards at Kiel, Germany

United States Eight Air Force attacks the U-boat and shipbuilding yards at Kiel, Germany. 14th May 1943

Background imageBombing Collection: B-26 Marauder bombers of the 9th Air Force attacking the Creil, Aerial, Air Raid

B-26 Marauder bombers of the 9th Air Force attacking the Creil, Aerial, Air Raid, Bombing, Bombings, yards. 23rd March 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: Reconnaissance photography after Superfortress attack on the Keriyama Chemical Company

Reconnaissance photography after Superfortress attack on the Keriyama Chemical Company plant at Yokohama, Japan. 13th July 1945

Background imageBombing Collection: Incendiary bombs fall on Yokohama. (Picture) Thousands of incendiary bombs rain

Incendiary bombs fall on Yokohama. (Picture) Thousands of incendiary bombs rain
Incendiary bombs fall on Yokohama

Background imageBombing Collection: British Avengers attack Shannoshu shipyard, Innoshima during Second World War

British Avengers attack Shannoshu shipyard, Innoshima during Second World War. 17th August 1945

Background imageBombing Collection: Japanese escort carrier hit bombed by a British Pacific Fleet task force near Takamatsu

Japanese escort carrier hit bombed by a British Pacific Fleet task force near Takamatsu, Shikoku Island. 10th August 1945

Background imageBombing Collection: Attack by naval Avengers on an Innoshima shipyard. 3rd September 1945

Attack by naval Avengers on an Innoshima shipyard. 3rd September 1945

Background imageBombing Collection: San Stefano smashed. Bursts of high explosive bombs can be seen directly in the target

San Stefano smashed. Bursts of high explosive bombs can be seen directly in the target area, as the B-17s complete their mission of destruction on this vital Axis supply base

Background imageBombing Collection: RAF daylight raid on Cologne 2nd March 1945 which was the last of the 262 air raids

RAF daylight raid on Cologne 2nd March 1945 which was the last of the 262 air raids the city suffered throughout the war

Background imageBombing Collection: One of the first official photographs to be released of operation Fido

One of the first official photographs to be released of operation Fido, showing how fog was dispersed by artificial means from RAF airfields

Background imageBombing Collection: The famous 'Dam Busters'raid by Royal Air Force No

The famous "Dam Busters"raid by Royal Air Force No
The famous " Dam Busters" raid by Royal Air Force No

Background imageBombing Collection: B-17 Flying Fortress bombers of the United States Army Eighth Air Force sent their bombs

B-17 Flying Fortress bombers of the United States Army Eighth Air Force sent their bombs plummeting through clouds on to the important railway marshalling yards at Mainz during a daylight attack

Background imageBombing Collection: A Halifax bomber landing after a night raid over Italy during the second World War

A Halifax bomber landing after a night raid over Italy during the second World War. 19th December 1942

Background imageBombing Collection: A Halifax bomber of RAF Bomber Command in flight over the target area during a raid

A Halifax bomber of RAF Bomber Command in flight over the target area during a raid on the synthetic oil plant at Wanne-Eickel in the Ruhr region of Germany



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