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Forties Collection (#13)

Background imageForties Collection: Firemen attempt to control fires in Shoreditch, London, during an air raid on the city

Firemen attempt to control fires in Shoreditch, London, during an air raid on the city on the night of the 11th January 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Members of the Auxiliary Fire Service and London Fire Brigade seen here fighting a fire

Members of the Auxiliary Fire Service and London Fire Brigade seen here fighting a fire at the Liptons Tea Bonded Warehouse, Tabernacle Street

Background imageForties Collection: Soldiers discarded tunics and coats as they help with the clean up of Chelsea following

Soldiers discarded tunics and coats as they help with the clean up of Chelsea following the previous nights raid on the city. 23rd February 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Firemen dampening down the smouldering ruins in the the City of London following

Firemen dampening down the smouldering ruins in the the City of London following the Luftwaffes most destructive raid on the City. 11th May 1941

Background imageForties Collection: The gutted shell of St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, London, following the Luftwaffe raid

The gutted shell of St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, London, following the Luftwaffe raid on the City 11th May 1941. The resulting fire gutted the building

Background imageForties Collection: Traders in Bucklerbury, City of London salvage goods from their premises

Traders in Bucklerbury, City of London salvage goods from their premises. oblivious to the damage to The Mansion House in the background 16th May 1941

Background imageForties Collection: A small crater outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by

A small crater outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 16th May 1941

Background imageForties Collection: The Mansion House in the City of London damage by incendiary bombs dropped on the city

The Mansion House in the City of London damage by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 11th May seen from Bucklerbury. 16th May 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Firemen of the NFS outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by

Firemen of the NFS outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 16th May 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Firemen tackling a blaze at a builders yard in Southwark

Firemen tackling a blaze at a builders yard in Southwark, as fires caused by incendiary bombs spreads to nearby houses, 31st January 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Fire crews, police and Air Raid Precaution (ARP) wardens help salvage furniture

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

Background imageForties Collection: His Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth inspect the damage to the cathedral in

His Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth inspect the damage to the cathedral in the city of Coventry following a German air raid. 26th February 1942

Background imageForties Collection: His Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth meet members of the emergency

His Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth meet members of the emergency and voluntary service in the city of Coventry. 26th February 1942

Background imageForties Collection: Members of the National Fire Service (NFS ) and heavy rescue help lift

Members of the National Fire Service (NFS ) and heavy rescue help lift and clear rubble from a block of Chelsea flats, which received a direct hit during the previous nights air raid on the city

Background imageForties Collection: The clear up operation and the search for survivors and victims of the first V1 attack

The clear up operation and the search for survivors and victims of the first V1 attack on the Grove Road railway bridge, Mile End, London. 14th June 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Leicester city centre, Gallowtree Gate from Horsefair Street looking towards the clock

Leicester city centre, Gallowtree Gate from Horsefair Street looking towards the clock tower. 16th April 1949

Background imageForties Collection: Cornish lads of the ATC undergoing pre RAF training get a thrill when their CO Flt. Lieut

Cornish lads of the ATC undergoing pre RAF training get a thrill when their CO Flt. Lieut. Prince Birabongsa, otherwise known as Mr. Bira, the famous racing motorist, demonstrates glider flying

Background imageForties Collection: The presentation of fifty-four proficiency certificates will be made by Air Chief

The presentation of fifty-four proficiency certificates will be made by Air Chief Marshall Sir William Mitchell, K.C.B. C.B.E. D.S.O. M.C. A.F.C the front parade of the Royal Artillery Barracks

Background imageForties Collection: Air Transport Command (ATC) was a United States Air Force unit that was created during

Air Transport Command (ATC) was a United States Air Force unit that was created during World War II as the strategic airlift component of the United States Army Air Forces

Background imageForties Collection: A warden helps a survivor retrieve belongings from the rubble that was her home before it

A warden helps a survivor retrieve belongings from the rubble that was her home before it was destroyed in a V2 attack on Leytonstone 3rd November 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Imra the Alsatian, one of Londons search and rescue dogs seen here searching for

Imra the Alsatian, one of Londons search and rescue dogs seen here searching for trapped survivors at the site of a V2 explosion in Leytonstone 3rd November 1944

Background imageForties Collection: The Bank of England and Royal Exchange after the raid during the night of 11 January 1941

The Bank of England and Royal Exchange after the raid during the night of 11 January 1941. The bomb exploded in the booking-hall of the Bank Underground Station killing 51

Background imageForties Collection: Bomb damage to central Hull following a heavy Luftwaffe raid on Hull

Bomb damage to central Hull following a heavy Luftwaffe raid on Hull. 29th July 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Mr Herbert Morrison Deputy Leader of the Labour Party seen here leaving 10 Downing Street

Mr Herbert Morrison Deputy Leader of the Labour Party seen here leaving 10 Downing Street on VJ Day. 15th August 1945

Background imageForties Collection: Bomb damage around the City of London following the most devastating raid on London which

Bomb damage around the City of London following the most devastating raid on London which took place on the night of 10/11 May 1941. The moon was full and the Thames had a very low ebb tide

Background imageForties Collection: Sun set over the city of London following the most devastating raid on London which took

Sun set over the city of London following the most devastating raid on London which took place on the night of 10/11 May 1941. The moon was full and the Thames had a very low ebb tide

Background imageForties Collection: Firemen dampen down the fires caused by a a Luftwaffe attack on the City of Bristol

Firemen dampen down the fires caused by a a Luftwaffe attack on the City of Bristol. Circa November 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Bomb damage to Hull following several nights of raids on the city during World War Two

Bomb damage to Hull following several nights of raids on the city during World War Two. Circa March 1941

Background imageForties Collection: The army and salvage workers clear the bomb damage to Hull following several nights of

The army and salvage workers clear the bomb damage to Hull following several nights of raids on the city. Circa March 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Repatriated wounded soldiers seen here with their families after returning home

Repatriated wounded soldiers seen here with their families after returning home. Circa October 1943

Background imageForties Collection: ARP rescue members seen here searching a shop in Bridlington damage by blast in a

ARP rescue members seen here searching a shop in Bridlington damage by blast in a daylight air raid on the town. Circa August 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Repatriated wounded soldiers seen shortly after returning to the UK. Circa October 1943

Repatriated wounded soldiers seen shortly after returning to the UK. Circa October 1943

Background imageForties Collection: London docks burn as the Luftwaffe drop high explosives

London docks burn as the Luftwaffe drop high explosives and incendiary bombs on the east end of London. 7th September 1940

Background imageForties Collection: The glow from fires started by the bombing of the East End and docks light up London

The glow from fires started by the bombing of the East End and docks light up Londons skyline, the dome of the Old Daily can be seen silhouetted against the glow. 7th September 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Vapour trails over central London as the Luftwaffe attempts to bomb the city

Vapour trails over central London as the Luftwaffe attempts to bomb the city. 15th September 1940

Background imageForties Collection: The Bank of England and Royal Exchange after the raid during the night of 11 January 1941

The Bank of England and Royal Exchange after the raid during the night of 11 January 1941. The bomb exploded in the booking-hall of the Bank Underground Station killing 51

Background imageForties Collection: View of the entrance of the Hammonds store (on the corner of Jameson Street

View of the entrance of the Hammonds store (on the corner of Jameson Street and South Street) in Hull after it was hit by bombs during 7-8 May, 1941 raid

Background imageForties Collection: Bomb damage to Comet Radio showrooms in George Street, Hull. 23 March 1941

Bomb damage to Comet Radio showrooms in George Street, Hull. 23 March 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Bomb damage to Great Yarmouth following a tip an run raid by Luftwaffe fighter bomber

Bomb damage to Great Yarmouth following a tip an run raid by Luftwaffe fighter bomber aircraft on the town. Circa March 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Plymouth devastated by a series of heavy raids on the city

Plymouth devastated by a series of heavy raids on the city and the naval dockyards at Devonport in March - April 1941

Background imageForties Collection: The centre of Plymouth devastated by a series of heavy raids on the city

The centre of Plymouth devastated by a series of heavy raids on the city and the naval dockyards at Devonport in March - April 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Bomb damage to Newcastle and Tyneside following a series of air raids in 1941

Bomb damage to Newcastle and Tyneside following a series of air raids in 1941. Firemen dampening down a fire following a raid on the city. Circa 1941

Background imageForties Collection: LCC and Civil Defence workers seen here clearing up following a V2 explosion at the Red

LCC and Civil Defence workers seen here clearing up following a V2 explosion at the Red Lion pub on the corner of Duke Street and Barrett Street, just yards from Selfridges

Background imageForties 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 seen from the roof of the Daily Mirror building in Fetters

Background imageForties Collection: Salvage workers pick through the burnt out remains of London

Salvage workers pick through the burnt out remains of Londons Guildhall the morning after the Second Great Fire of London

Background imageForties Collection: Onlookers watch as unsafe buildings in Fetter Lane, London are demolished following

Onlookers watch as unsafe buildings in Fetter Lane, London are demolished following the air raid. 10th May 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Soldiers of the 8th Army parade in front of the Siegessaule Victory Column

Soldiers of the 8th Army parade in front of the Siegessaule Victory Column, Berlin after entering the city for the first time. 7th July 1945

Background imageForties Collection: Training exercise for the Air Sea Rescue in the Solent. RAF Marine section Air Sea Rescue

Training exercise for the Air Sea Rescue in the Solent. RAF Marine section Air Sea Rescue launch 116 prepares to pick up a downed fighter pilot. Circa June 1941



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