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Defence Collection (page 4)

Background imageDefence Collection: Tim Witherspoon vs. Frank Bruno WBA Heavyweight Title fight at Wembley Stadium

Tim Witherspoon vs. Frank Bruno WBA Heavyweight Title fight at Wembley Stadium. This was Witherspoons first defence of his title in which he successfully defended with a late TKO in round 11

Background imageDefence Collection: A 3. 7 inch anti aircraft gun crew ready for inspection in the East Riding of Yorkshire

A 3. 7 inch anti aircraft gun crew ready for inspection in the East Riding of Yorkshire
A 3.7 inch anti aircraft gun crew ready for inspection in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Circa August 1940

Background imageDefence Collection: RAF Holmptons 25 ton Type 80 Radar eye whirls continuously

RAF Holmptons 25 ton Type 80 Radar eye whirls continuously. The base is an early warning radar station part of the ROTOR Radar Defence Programme. 1st March 1968

Background imageDefence Collection: RAF Patrington / Holmpton One of the operators of the type 80 early warning radar

RAF Patrington / Holmpton One of the operators of the type 80 early warning radar, tracks a unidentified aircraft in UK airspace in one of the radar cabins

Background imageDefence Collection: The wings being attached to a Folland Gnat of the Red Arrows in preparation for a Royal

The wings being attached to a Folland Gnat of the Red Arrows in preparation for a Royal Airforce exhibition at Thameside, Berkshire. 14th October 1967

Background imageDefence Collection: A young boy (unidentified) enjoys inspecting an engine at the RAF Display at Caversham

A young boy (unidentified) enjoys inspecting an engine at the RAF Display at Caversham Bridge, near Reading, Berkshire Picture taken 14th October 1967

Background imageDefence Collection: A special series of photographs taken to illustrate the preparedness of the Home Guards

A special series of photographs taken to illustrate the preparedness of the Home Guards. They were all taken in the Dover and Folkestone area

Background imageDefence Collection: Barrage Balloon training at No 2 Balloon Centre, Hook 18th October 1938

Barrage Balloon training at No 2 Balloon Centre, Hook 18th October 1938

Background imageDefence 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 imageDefence Collection: Out of a battle in Londons noon day sky yesterday (15th September 1940

Out of a battle in Londons noon day 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 imageDefence Collection: Hawker Fury IIs of 25 squadrom 1937 P001326

Hawker Fury IIs of 25 squadrom 1937 P001326

Background imageDefence Collection: The Great Wall of China 24th June 1979

The Great Wall of China 24th June 1979

Background imageDefence Collection: First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill visits HMS Exeter to welcome her home at

First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill visits HMS Exeter to welcome her home at Plymouth during the Second World War. 15th February 1940

Background imageDefence Collection: Anti Aircraft Sound Locator Units in South Wales. March 1940

Anti Aircraft Sound Locator Units in South Wales. March 1940. The operators are listening out for engine noise, to determine direction and elevation information

Background imageDefence Collection: FA Cup Fourth Round replay match at Goodison Park. Everton 6 v Sunderland 4

FA Cup Fourth Round replay match at Goodison Park. Everton 6 v Sunderland 4. Everton forward William " Dixie" Deanin the thick of the action

Background imageDefence Collection: Welsh Rugby Union Final - Neath 14 - 13 Llanelli. Llanelli

Welsh Rugby Union Final - Neath 14 - 13 Llanelli. Llanellis Anthony Buchanan is stopped by Neath defence. 6th May 1989

Background imageDefence Collection: English League Division One match at Upton Park. West Ham United 1 v Leicester City

English League Division One match at Upton Park. West Ham United 1 v Leicester City 1. West Hams Clyde Best on the ball evading the challenges of John Sjoberg (left) and Graham Cross

Background imageDefence Collection: The Liberation of France. Paris, US Anti-aircraft guns guard the bridges over the Seine

The Liberation of France. Paris, US Anti-aircraft guns guard the bridges over the Seine with the Eiffel Tower in the background. September 1944

Background imageDefence Collection: Rescue of casualties by N. F.s and C. D on Buxton and Underwood St, E1

Rescue of casualties by N. F.s and C. D on Buxton and Underwood St, E1
Rescue of casualties by N.F.S and C.D on Buxton and Underwood St, E1, after a hit by a V1 Flying bomb. 1st August 1944

Background imageDefence Collection: World War Two - Second World War - A barrage balloon on board a boat ready to help in

World War Two - Second World War - A barrage balloon on board a boat ready to help in the defence of a Northern port. 19/02/1942

Background imageDefence Collection: English League Division One match at Loftus Road. Queens Park Rangers 4 v Derby

English League Division One match at Loftus Road. Queens Park Rangers 4 v Derby County 1. Derby played the game in QPRs red away shirts as they had forgotten to bring their own shirts

Background imageDefence Collection: English League Division One match at Goodison Park. Everton 3 v Leeds United 2

English League Division One match at Goodison Park. Everton 3 v Leeds United 2. Leeds right back Ashallc lears off the line what looked to be a certain goal from Everton forward Dave Hickson as Leeds

Background imageDefence Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Children play on a WW2 gun emplacement / pillbox at

World War Two - Second World War - Children play on a WW2 gun emplacement / pillbox at RAF Thornaby. 18/08/1958

Background imageDefence Collection: The Cyprus Conflict - About two miles from the front line British troops dig in their

The Cyprus Conflict - About two miles from the front line British troops dig in their artillery at El Cap, six miles north of Kantara. 12/11/1956

Background imageDefence Collection: World War Two - Second World War - A WW2 gun emplacement / pillbox somewhere in the north

World War Two - Second World War - A WW2 gun emplacement / pillbox somewhere in the north east of England. 30th June 1970

Background imageDefence Collection: British Prime minister Winston Churchill leaves his aeroplane for a visit to a defence

British Prime minister Winston Churchill leaves his aeroplane for a visit to a defence position in England during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: Mr. Winston Churchill paid a visit on Wednesday to Dover

Mr. Winston Churchill paid a visit on Wednesday to Dover and Ramsgate where he inspected air raid damage and met local A.R.P. workers

Background imageDefence Collection: British Prime minister Winston Churchill inspecting a coastal gun emplacement during a

British Prime minister Winston Churchill inspecting a coastal gun emplacement during a visit to fortified positions in England during the Second World War. 19th September 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: A Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft over the River Tees and the Transporter Bridge in

A Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft over the River Tees and the Transporter Bridge in Middlesbrough. FR Aviation of Teesside Airport played a key role in improving Britains air defences by testing the RAFs

Background imageDefence Collection: A Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft over Durham city, FR Aviation of Teesside

A Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft over Durham city, FR Aviation of Teesside Airport played a key role in improving Britains air defences by testing the RAFs ability to repluse attack

Background imageDefence Collection: A Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft over Durham Cathedral and city

A Dassault Falcon 20 aircraft over Durham Cathedral and city, FR Aviation of Teesside Airport played a key role in improving Britains air defences by testing the RAFs ability to repluse attack

Background imageDefence Collection: FA Cup Third round match at White Hart Lane, Tottenham Hotspur 1 v Arsenal 0

FA Cup Third round match at White Hart Lane, Tottenham Hotspur 1 v Arsenal 0, Glenn Hoddle of Spurs, 3rd January 1982

Background imageDefence Collection: Sheffield United v Burnley F. A, Cup Quater Final Russell

Sheffield United v Burnley F. A, Cup Quater Final Russell
Sheffield United v Burnley F.A, Cup Quater Final Russell and Pace the two Sheffield forwards go up together to beat three Burnley defenders 15th March 1962 watscan - - 21/08/2009

Background imageDefence Collection: English Premier League match at Selhurst Park. Wimbledon 0 v Sheffield Wednesday 1

English Premier League match at Selhurst Park. Wimbledon 0 v Sheffield Wednesday 1. Wednesdays Des Walker in a battle for the ball. 27th August 1994

Background imageDefence Collection: FA Cup Final match at Wembley Stadium. Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 v Blackburn Rovers

FA Cup Final match at Wembley Stadium. Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 v Blackburn Rovers 0. 7th May 1960

Background imageDefence Collection: Belgian troops defending a road leading to Fort Waelham Antwerp from German attack

Belgian troops defending a road leading to Fort Waelham Antwerp from German attack. August 1914

Background imageDefence Collection: World War One - Belgian soldiers lying behind mounds of earth with guns ready as they

World War One - Belgian soldiers lying behind mounds of earth with guns ready as they defend a road. 1914

Background imageDefence Collection: The Royal Scots lay barbed defences during WW2 1940

The Royal Scots lay barbed defences during WW2 1940

Background imageDefence Collection: Bobby Moore West Ham 1972 - Chelsea v West Ham

Bobby Moore West Ham 1972 - Chelsea v West Ham

Background imageDefence Collection: Shopkeeper Dorothy Gleave holding a knife that she used to chase away two armed teengaers

Shopkeeper Dorothy Gleave holding a knife that she used to chase away two armed teengaers who tried to raid her till. September 1981

Background imageDefence Collection: American heavyweight boxer Cassius Clay, dressed in tartan kilt

American heavyweight boxer Cassius Clay, dressed in tartan kilt and glengarry hat with fists clenched as he poses for a Sunday Mail reporter in his London hotel

Background imageDefence Collection: American heavyweight boxer Cassius Clay, dressed in tartan kilt

American heavyweight boxer Cassius Clay, dressed in tartan kilt and glengarry hat with fists clenched as he poses for a Sunday Mail reporter in his London hotel

Background imageDefence Collection: Holidaymakers sunbathing look pityingly at a passing home front serviceman carrying a

Holidaymakers sunbathing look pityingly at a passing home front serviceman carrying a rifle and bayonet wearing tin helmet and gas mask. 15th July 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: Anti aircraft spotters and gunners of the Britsh Army on the look out for enemy aircraft

Anti aircraft spotters and gunners of the Britsh Army on the look out for enemy aircraft during the Second World War. 24th May 1940

Background imageDefence Collection: Home guards listen to their instructions before going out on patrol during the Second

Home guards listen to their instructions before going out on patrol during the Second World War. 11th July 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: Spotters getting acquainted with various types of German aircraft by means of charts

Spotters getting acquainted with various types of German aircraft by means of charts. Here they are seen donning their warm coats and beginning the look-out, 21st September 1940

Background imageDefence Collection: Man attending a radar station in Britain during the Second World War. Circa 1943

Man attending a radar station in Britain during the Second World War. Circa 1943

Background imageDefence Collection: Ground control interception which is used to inform night fighters of enemy aircraft at a

Ground control interception which is used to inform night fighters of enemy aircraft at a radar research station in Great Malvern during the Second World War, 1945



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