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Bombing Collection (page 3)

Background imageBombing Collection: Rescue workers dig through the rubble after a V2 missile exploded at the junction of

Rescue workers dig through the rubble after a V2 missile exploded at the junction of Wanstead Park Road and Endsleigh Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, London, 8th March 1945

Background imageBombing Collection: Crater close to the railway at Earlham Grove, West Ham following a V2 missile attack

Crater close to the railway at Earlham Grove, West Ham following a V2 missile attack. 30th October 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: Rescue workers search the rubble of Audrey Road, Ilford, following a V2 missile attack

Rescue workers search the rubble of Audrey Road, Ilford, following a V2 missile attack. 20th February 1945

Background imageBombing Collection: Devastation in Leytonstone following a V2 missile attack. 31st October 1944

Devastation in Leytonstone following a V2 missile attack. 31st October 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: Bombed School. Miss Ellen Wilkinson sympathising with Corporal L. G

Bombed School. Miss Ellen Wilkinson sympathising with Corporal L. G
Bombed School. Miss Ellen Wilkinson sympathising with Corporal L.G. Biddle, whose twins, aged 5, had not been discovered amongst the debris late last night

Background imageBombing Collection: Corporal I. C. Davis came home on leave last night to his London home

Corporal I. C. Davis came home on leave last night to his London home
Corporal I.C. Davis came home on leave last night to his London home and here he is seen salvaging bedding from his wrecked home in Trinity Road

Background imageBombing Collection: Workmen clear away the rubble following an air raid on Putney, London

Workmen clear away the rubble following an air raid on Putney, London. Circa November 1943

Background imageBombing Collection: Workmen search through the rubble following a V2 attack on Camberwell

Workmen search through the rubble following a V2 attack on Camberwell. Circa March 1945

Background imageBombing Collection: Damage to housing in Fulham, London, following an air raid on the city

Damage to housing in Fulham, London, following an air raid on the city, carried out by the Luftwaffe as a revenge attack to the RAF bombing of Berlin. 3rd March 1943

Background imageBombing Collection: A party of rescue workers part of the ARP seen here checking houses damage by blast for

A party of rescue workers part of the ARP seen here checking houses damage by blast for trapped residents following a day light air raid on London. 2nd October 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: A man searches among the debris of his destroyed home in Wavertree

A man searches among the debris of his destroyed home in Wavertree, Liverpool following an air raid by the German Luftwaffe on the city

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, Northern France through which the 2nd

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: Floodlights light the scene of a V2 explosion at Smithfield Market, Farringdon Road

Floodlights light the scene of a V2 explosion at Smithfield Market, Farringdon Road, London. The attack killed over 100 civilians. 8th 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, badly damaged after being being targeted by bombers of the German Luftwaffe in an air raid on the city during

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 usual routine of bacon for breakfast around the kitchen table amidst the chaos

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. The draughtboard effect of shadows falling inside roofless buildings indicates the extent of fire damage in the area south west of Piazza Corvette between the Villetta di Negro

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: R. A. F. bomb repair shop and factory at Tivoli during the Second World War

R. A. F. bomb repair shop and factory at Tivoli during the Second World War
R.A.F. bomb repair shop and factory at Tivoli during the Second World War. (Picture) Bombs bursting on tank repair shop and factory. 13th April 1944

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



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