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Forties Collection (page 100)

Background imageForties Collection: British Home front soldiers crew keeping an eye on enemy aircraft

British Home front soldiers crew keeping an eye on enemy aircraft. Pictured with their any aircraft gun. Picture taken 16th June 1944

Background imageForties Collection: A new Ack- Ack weapon has just been released from the secret list

A new Ack- Ack weapon has just been released from the secret list. A rocket shell is fired from a projector and these projectors wherever possible will be manned by the Home Guard

Background imageForties Collection: A Stirling bomber in front of St Pauls Cathedral in the City of London

A Stirling bomber in front of St Pauls Cathedral in the City of London, during Wings for Victory week, in an area cleared of bombed buildings. Picture taken 1st March 1943

Background imageForties Collection: One of the band of The Welsh Guards. Picture taken 19th May 1941

One of the band of The Welsh Guards. Picture taken 19th May 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Soldiers of The British Army. Regiment unknown

Soldiers of The British Army. Regiment unknown. The soldier in the centre is reading a hand written letter, that has presumably been sent to him. The comrades around him enjoy the moment

Background imageForties Collection: Young soldiers leaving Dover in Kent, to replace older soldiers who are due to be

Young soldiers leaving Dover in Kent, to replace older soldiers who are due to be demobbed. Picture taken 24th February 1946

Background imageForties Collection: Picture shows three ladies from the The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS)

Picture shows three ladies from the The Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS). England - location unknown. Picture taken 15th March 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Marshal Stalin in an order of the day broadcast from Moscow on 5th August announced

Marshal Stalin in an order of the day broadcast from Moscow on 5th August announced the capture of Belgorod as well as Orel

Background imageForties Collection: American officers have to do their own washing up. Picture taken at a cadet school

American officers have to do their own washing up. Picture taken at a cadet school somewhere in England. The officer using the brush over the the dustbin looks to have the name badge of Sager

Background imageForties Collection: Picture shows men from what might be the Lancaster Division (UK or US - not confirmed

Picture shows men from what might be the Lancaster Division (UK or US - not confirmed) greeting ladies and a small child. Some welcome human interaction from the routine of war

Background imageForties Collection: A US Lockheed Hudson plane, lands at an aerodrome somewhere in England

A US Lockheed Hudson plane, lands at an aerodrome somewhere in England. The Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber

Background imageForties Collection: Army ladies during a lesson. It is not clear if the people are French

Army ladies during a lesson. It is not clear if the people are French, though the French language is written on the blackboard. Location unknown. Picture taken 12th April 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Bren Carrier plunge into stream. One soldier killed. Three injured

Bren Carrier plunge into stream. One soldier killed. Three injured. Private A Fennel of the 12th Devons was killed a Bren (a Gun)

Background imageForties Collection: Members of the Fire Service during exercise. They are playing Ring the Stick

Members of the Fire Service during exercise. They are playing Ring the Stick, cheered on by their fellow firemen on the balconies

Background imageForties Collection: The pipe band of the 8th punjab regiments on the deck of the RMS Mauritania

The pipe band of the 8th punjab regiments on the deck of the RMS Mauritania. Picture taken 23rd May 1946

Background imageForties Collection: Member of The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF) at a farm near London

Member of The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF) at a farm near London. The farm rears pigs, rabbits and ducks. Picture taken 25th June 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Over 1000 attended the ATC (Air Training Corps) parade of service in Regents Park, London

Over 1000 attended the ATC (Air Training Corps) parade of service in Regents Park, London. The Bishop of London gave a speech. Picture taken 7th July 1942

Background imageForties Collection: Picture shows a peaceful scene at the Siegfried Line. The Siegfried Line

Picture shows a peaceful scene at the Siegfried Line. The Siegfried Line, known in German as the Westwall, was a German defensive line built during the 1930s opposite the French Maginot Line Picture

Background imageForties Collection: The ATC (Air Training Corp) march past St Georges Plateau, Liverpool, Merseyside

The ATC (Air Training Corp) march past St Georges Plateau, Liverpool, Merseyside, after a service to commemorate their formation

Background imageForties Collection: A goodbye kiss at Brighton. *** there is no more information available for

A goodbye kiss at Brighton. *** there is no more information available for
A goodbye kiss at Brighton. ****there is no more information available for this picture*** Picture taken 28th September 1939

Background imageForties Collection: Liverpool, Merseyside, in The Blitz. Picture taken circa1st June 1941

Liverpool, Merseyside, in The Blitz. Picture taken circa1st June 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Greek engineers place a wreath at the Welsh National War Memorial, Cardiff

Greek engineers place a wreath at the Welsh National War Memorial, Cardiff, in celebration of Greek Independence Day. Picture taken 25th March 1942

Background imageForties Collection: Naga head-hunters constructing Indias defence road on the Assam (North India

Naga head-hunters constructing Indias defence road on the Assam (North India) -Burma front. Picture taken 23rd July 1942

Background imageForties Collection: Russian trades union delegates seen here during a visit to Cardiff, South Wales

Russian trades union delegates seen here during a visit to Cardiff, South Wales. They wave to the crowd. Picture taken 12th January 1942

Background imageForties Collection: Watched over by their new step mother in Brighton, Sussex

Watched over by their new step mother in Brighton, Sussex, - these children evacuated from Hayter Road in Brixton, London say grace before enjoying some good home cooking. Saying Grace

Background imageForties Collection: RAF recruits during training. Learning how to put out a fire

RAF recruits during training. Learning how to put out a fire, wearing his asbestos suit. Picture taken somewhere in England. Exact location not known. Picture taken 11th December 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Picture shows young royal air force recruits getting their hair cut within an air craft

Picture shows young royal air force recruits getting their hair cut within an air craft hanger. Picture taken 4th December 1940

Background imageForties Collection: King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, flanked by Princess Elizabeth (far left

King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, flanked by Princess Elizabeth (far left) and Princess Margaret (far right) on VJ Day. Pictured on the balcony of Buckingham Palace waving to the crowds below

Background imageForties Collection: The enemy attacking gate convoy of British Ships in The Mediterranean sea

The enemy attacking gate convoy of British Ships in The Mediterranean sea. Picture taken 2nd February 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Queen Victoria Monument in Liverpool City Centre, Merseyside, and the streets surrounding

Queen Victoria Monument in Liverpool City Centre, Merseyside, and the streets surrounding, demolished in the Blitz. Picture taken circa 1st November 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Liverpool, Merseyside, during The Blitz. Picture taken 3rd January 1941

Liverpool, Merseyside, during The Blitz. Picture taken 3rd January 1941

Background imageForties Collection: A training exercise at sea. Location unknown. Date unknown

A training exercise at sea. Location unknown. Date unknown. Picture taken circa 1st February 1940

Background imageForties Collection: A service in peacetime, at Liverpool Pier Head, Merseyside

A service in peacetime, at Liverpool Pier Head, Merseyside. Picture taken 12th November 1952

Background imageForties Collection: A house demolished in the Liverpool Blitz. At the centre is a clock on the wall

A house demolished in the Liverpool Blitz. At the centre is a clock on the wall - it is still ticking the correct time. Picture taken 15th May 1941

Background imageForties Collection: A smoke screen across the horizon makes an impenetrable barrier for the enemy

A smoke screen across the horizon makes an impenetrable barrier for the enemy. Location unknown. Picture taken circa 1st February 1940

Background imageForties Collection: A house in Liverpool, Merseyside, with its windows blown out and damage to the roof

A house in Liverpool, Merseyside, with its windows blown out and damage to the roof. The bomb fell just in front of the house. The occupants had a lucky escape. Picture taken 5th September 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Recent raid on Bristol. Centuries old Dutch house in the heart of the city bravely

Recent raid on Bristol. Centuries old Dutch house in the heart of the city bravely standing up to the onslaught of enemy bombs. 25th November 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Fetter Lane, London, facing the Rolls Building, blitzed. 10th May 1941

Fetter Lane, London, facing the Rolls Building, blitzed. 10th May 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Scenes at Aldersgate Street following an air raid attack. Circa 1941

Scenes at Aldersgate Street following an air raid attack. Circa 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Scenes after an air raid in Moscow, Russia. Circa 1941

Scenes after an air raid in Moscow, Russia. Circa 1941

Background imageForties Collection: V. Bomb incident, Farringdon Road, London, removing casualties. 8th March 1945

V. Bomb incident, Farringdon Road, London, removing casualties. 8th March 1945

Background imageForties Collection: Aftermath of a V2 bomb, City Road, London. Circa 1941

Aftermath of a V2 bomb, City Road, London. Circa 1941

Background imageForties Collection: The Old Bailey, London, blitzed. 10th May 1941

The Old Bailey, London, blitzed. 10th May 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Maple & Co, 141-150 Tottenham Court Road, following an air raid attack. 20th April 1941

Maple & Co, 141-150 Tottenham Court Road, following an air raid attack. 20th April 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Babies and toddlers saved from The Blitz. *** note to editors - caption

Babies and toddlers saved from The Blitz. *** note to editors - caption
Babies and toddlers saved from The Blitz. ***note to editors - caption suggests the picture was taken at Warwick Lodge, and that they are possibly guessed of The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester***

Background imageForties Collection: A bomb crater in the middle of the road, very small but the blast is terrific, Nunhead

A bomb crater in the middle of the road, very small but the blast is terrific, Nunhead, London. 16th June 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Damage to Southern Railway Bridge, over Southwark Street, Blackfriars

Damage to Southern Railway Bridge, over Southwark Street, Blackfriars, which was wrecked on 20th April 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Damage to the offices of the Daily Sketch. Circa 1941

Damage to the offices of the Daily Sketch. Circa 1941



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