British Expeditionary Force Collection

A contingent of Cypriot Muleteers which recently landed in France have now taken up the duties with the B.E.F. with their mules. They are engaged in carrying stores, etc. for various units

Second World War Veterans, (from left) Albert Dunn, George Russell, Bill Harrison, Gilbert Pearson, Alf Welch and James Connelly

During his visit to the British sector somewhere in France, French President Albert Lebrun, accompanied by the Commander In Chief of the British Expeditionary Force Lord John Gort VC

The Royal Welch Fusiliers celebrated St. Davids Day in the forward areas of the B. E
The Royal Welch Fusiliers celebrated St. Davids Day in the forward areas of the B.E.F. featuring this goat purchased from a local French farmer. 1st March 1940

Soldiers of the British expeditionary Force have a break for refreshments in the snow covered countryside of Northern France during the Second World War. 4th January 1940

This photograph gives an excellent impression of effective camouflage against aerial observation. Circa 1940s

British troops arriving at the French village where they are to be billeted. Circa 26th January 1940

A British infantry regiment, cut off from he main body of the British Expeditionary Force, having commandeered vehicles and turned themselves into a motorised unit

Grenadier Guard manning a forward position in France seen in this picture pulling the pin from a grenade. 18th April 1940

British Expeditionary Force troops somewhere in Northern France near the beginning of the Second World War. Photo shows: Camouflaged British artillery in France to protect against enemy aerial

Royal Welch Fusiliers celebrate St. Davids Day in the forward areas of the BEF with a French officer. Pictured, some of the officers of the Battalion showing the French liaison Officer how to put his

The British Expeditionary Force in Norway during the Second World War. Photograph taken during a boat drill, showing the troops at their boat stations and afterwards on the crowded decks

When members of a British army Motor Ambulance Convoy arranged a sports meeting, the French villagers were invited to take part in the events

British troops are helping French farmers in many ways with their farm work ad in view of the fact that many farm labourers have been called up, this help is invaluable

In the British Lines. Day after day the British troops continue to "dig in"
In the British Lines. Day after day the British troops continue to " dig in" and here. after heavy rain, a detachment of troops are seen pumping out the water for the trenches they are

A day with a Battalion of the York and Lancaster regiment in a forward area, somewhere in France, manning the trenches. April 1940

A picture of a British infantry regiment which held the whole of a large sector of the Somme during a vital stage in the German advance. They were cut off from the main body of the B.E.F

With the British troops in France a cold job "standing to"
With the British troops in France a cold job " standing to" in an advanced post of The Royal Scots. February 1940

The strong man of the RAF. 15th February 1940 (Original Caption). An up to date " Atlas" is serving with an RAF bomber squadron in France

Wireless telegraph for the infantry. 12th March 1940 Infantryman with the BEF in France, equipped with portable wireless sets for radio telephony

A 25 Pounder shoot. 16th January 1940 Although the war in France still remains a stalemate, as far as the BEF is concerned

Fairey Battle crews of 12 Squadron seen here living close to their machines, on a snow covered airfield at Amifontaine, France. 10th January 1940

Fighter pilots of 73 Squadron RAF warm their hands on a brazier in their underground Duty Office at Rouvres, whilst awaiting orders

Bomber crews receiving instructions in their squadron flight office, some where in France, The Scots Terrier held by the airman on the left is the stations mascot. 5th January 1940

Anti tank gun being unloaded from a transport truck at the double to ready for action at a moments notice. 28th November 1939

The Royal East Kent Regiment serving with the BEF in France. Soldiers placing bails of straw around a sentry post whilst changing the guard. Circa April 1940

Fairey Battles of 226 Squadron seen here being serviced in the fields closed to Faux-Villecerf, France Circa 16th May 1940

Mobile transport workshops are a feature of the Army in France. Here you will see one of those workshops stopping at a French village to make the necessary repairs to a machine belonging to one of

Cam Malfroy (left) former New Zealand tennis star seen here with his fellow pilots of 501 (County of Gloucester) Squadron on the airfield at Betheniville, France, shortly after a dogfight

Men of the 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers practise firing their Boys anti-tank rifles on the beach near Etaples, 6 February 1940

WW2 British Soldiers leave for France Circa September 1939 A newly recruited British Tommy shares a joke with a young boy as he leaves his home town for France

Crowded decks following a drill on board a British troopship carrying soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force in Norway, April 1940

Evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk, Northern France. Tired troops sleeping at a makeshift army camp in Southern England after their return from France June 1940

British soldiers boarding troop ship for France during WW2

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