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Background imageForties Collection: Barbara Willlamson of London, England, and Fleurette Pelly of Dublin, Ireland

Barbara Willlamson of London, England, and Fleurette Pelly of Dublin, Ireland, both of the Womens Auxiliary Service in Burma

Background imageForties Collection: 8th Army engineers begin the construction of a new bridge over the river Uniti outside

8th Army engineers begin the construction of a new bridge over the river Uniti outside Ravenna, Italy. December 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Crocodile variant of the Churchill tank with a flame thrower in place of the hull machine

Crocodile variant of the Churchill tank with a flame thrower in place of the hull machine gun. Circa 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Heinkel 59 seaplane bearing red crosses shot down by Pilot Officer J

Heinkel 59 seaplane bearing red crosses shot down by Pilot Officer J. Allan of 54 Squadron over the Eastern Channel and alleged to have been used for mine - laying

Background imageForties Collection: The Wasp is a Universal Carrier fitted with a flamethrower

The Wasp is a Universal Carrier fitted with a flamethrower. (Picture) Close-up of a " Wasp" flamethrower during Second World War. Circa 25th August 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Bomb damage to Elephant and Castle, London. 6th June 1942

Bomb damage to Elephant and Castle, London. 6th June 1942

Background imageForties Collection: Air raid damage to Barking Road in East London during the Blitz. 20th March 1941

Air raid damage to Barking Road in East London during the Blitz. 20th March 1941

Background imageForties Collection: A bombed dance hall in Putney High Street during the Blitz. 8th November 1943

A bombed dance hall in Putney High Street during the Blitz. 8th November 1943

Background imageForties Collection: A female butcher working in the South East of England Second World War

A female butcher working in the South East of England Second World War. 2nd December 1940

Background imageForties Collection: The Flamethrower, Portable, No 2 also known as the Ack Pack

The Flamethrower, Portable, No 2 also known as the Ack Pack, was a British design of flamethrower for infantry use in the Second World War

Background imageForties Collection: The burnt out shell of the Marshall and Snelgroves Department Store, New Street

The burnt out shell of the Marshall and Snelgroves Department Store, New Street, Birmingham. The store was destroyed by fire after being hit by incendiary bombs during an air raid on the city in

Background imageForties Collection: The shattered remains of the Kardomah Cafe, Colmore Row, Birmingham

The shattered remains of the Kardomah Cafe, Colmore Row, Birmingham, following an air raid on the city. 20th November 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Burnt out buses and debris strewn across the floor of the Highgate Road Bus Garage

Burnt out buses and debris strewn across the floor of the Highgate Road Bus Garage, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, following a direct hit during an air raid on the city. 21st November 1940

Background imageForties Collection: The new cap badge of the Parachute Regiment. May 1943

The new cap badge of the Parachute Regiment. May 1943

Background imageForties Collection: HMS Tigris was a T-class submarine of the Royal Navy. She was laid down at Chatham

HMS Tigris was a T-class submarine of the Royal Navy. She was laid down at Chatham... The submarine had been adopted by the town of Newbury during the Second World War as part of Warship Week

Background imageForties Collection: French Submarine at Portland Bill. December 1945

French Submarine at Portland Bill. December 1945

Background imageForties Collection: Men of the R. A. F. regiment marching inland to take possession of Maison Blanche aerodrome

Men of the R. A. F. regiment marching inland to take possession of Maison Blanche aerodrome
Men of the R.A.F. regiment marching inland to take possession of Maison Blanche aerodrome. 18th November 1942

Background imageForties Collection: The Goliath tracked mine - complete German name: Leichter Ladungstrager Goliath was a

The Goliath tracked mine - complete German name: Leichter Ladungstrager Goliath was a name given to two German Unmanned ground vehicles, disposable demolition vehicles, used during World War II

Background imageForties Collection: A French woman alleged to have collaborated with the Germans

A French woman alleged to have collaborated with the Germans, the same Nazis charged with cold blooded murder of 27 men of the French Forces of the Interior in France

Background imageForties Collection: Madame Scarlett, hotelkeeper of the Hotel Des Fleurs in Les Andrelys on the Seine, France

Madame Scarlett, hotelkeeper of the Hotel Des Fleurs in Les Andrelys on the Seine, France, proudly wearing her blouse made from a Union Jack flag as she welcomes liberating British troops into

Background imageForties Collection: The new blue battledress uniform for members of ARP services as announced by Herbert

The new blue battledress uniform for members of ARP services as announced by Herbert Morrison, Minister for Home Security. May 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Damage to a house in Pype Hayes, Erdington, Birmingham. This was the first air raid

Damage to a house in Pype Hayes, Erdington, Birmingham. This was the first air raid on the city, carried out by a single aircraft. One person was killed, and six injured in the raid. 9th August 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Workers at the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company celebrate sending Valentine

Workers at the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company celebrate sending Valentine tanks to Russia on September 22, 1941

Background imageForties Collection: The 'Big Three'round table conference opens, as leaders of the victorious

The "Big Three"round table conference opens, as leaders of the victorious
The " Big Three" round table conference opens, as leaders of the victorious Allied Nations gather to discuss future policies

Background imageForties Collection: Winston Churchill greeting President Truman on arrival at the Prime Minister

Winston Churchill greeting President Truman on arrival at the Prime Ministers residence in Potsdam for a dinner party with Josef Stalin. 23 July 1945

Background imageForties Collection: Girls from the Susu tribe in northern Sierra Leone and French Guinea dancing in Freetown

Girls from the Susu tribe in northern Sierra Leone and French Guinea dancing in Freetown. The dance display is in the aid of War Charities. November 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Members of the Nigerian Government, at a Conference of Chiefs of the Western Provinces

Members of the Nigerian Government, at a Conference of Chiefs of the Western Provinces, Nigeria, held at the Mapo Hall, Ibadan, Nigeria

Background imageForties Collection: The church was bombed on 24 / 25 November 1940 in the Bristol Blitz

The church was bombed on 24 / 25 November 1940 in the Bristol Blitz
The church was bombed on 24/25 November 1940 in the Bristol Blitz, leaving it an empty shell. The damage was severe and although the arcades still stood they were very unsafe

Background imageForties Collection: Allied steamer being torpedoed by a German U-boat. Circa 1941

Allied steamer being torpedoed by a German U-boat. Circa 1941

Background imageForties Collection: German Uboat U744 seen being captured after being attacked for over 30 hours with depth

German Uboat U744 seen being captured after being attacked for over 30 hours with depth charges from HMS Icarus, and the following ships of the Canadian Escort Group; HMCS St

Background imageForties Collection: Bristol Beaufighters peels away from a German escort vessel which blew up after receiving

Bristol Beaufighters peels away from a German escort vessel which blew up after receiving cannon and rocket fire, during a combined attack on an enemy convoy south-west of Heligoland by the North

Background imageForties Collection: Leigh Light a powerful carbon arc searchlight of 20 inches used for spotting U-boats

Leigh Light a powerful carbon arc searchlight of 20 inches used for spotting U-boats on the surface at night fitted to a Liberator aircraft of Royal Air Force Coastal Command. Circa 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Plymouth - Devon - bomb damage during The Blitz of World War Two

Plymouth - Devon - bomb damage during The Blitz of World War Two. The Plymouth Blitz was a series of bombing raids carried out by the Nazi German Luftwaffe on the English city of Plymouth in

Background imageForties Collection: The Blue Cap Military Police. Officer with his Border Collie

The Blue Cap Military Police. Officer with his Border Collie. The Royal Military Police (RMP) is the corps of the British Army responsible for the policing of army service personnel

Background imageForties Collection: British Parachute Squadron (actual regiment unknown) training group

British Parachute Squadron (actual regiment unknown) training group. Picture taken 2nd March 1942

Background imageForties Collection: The new Air Sea Rescue boat. The RAF vessel 2558. Location unknown

The new Air Sea Rescue boat. The RAF vessel 2558. Location unknown. Picture taken 12th July 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Liverpool - July 1944. Evacuation children at a Liverpool Train Station

Liverpool - July 1944. Evacuation children at a Liverpool Train Station. It is not clear if they have arrived from London, or are going to London. Picture taken 24th July 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Members of the Army from all commands are to broadcast tomorrow

Members of the Army from all commands are to broadcast tomorrow. Major Basil Brown (centre) and Captain. Frederick G Lloyd, a well known producer of the Main Of The Mountains

Background imageForties Collection: A blind man plays darts. His name is not known Picture taken 30th April 1945

A blind man plays darts. His name is not known Picture taken 30th April 1945

Background imageForties Collection: Canadian soldiers on the Italian front during the Second World War

Canadian soldiers on the Italian front during the Second World War. New field telephone device but the same " Old Bill"

Background imageForties Collection: Picture taken early in 1944 on the 14th Army front in Arkan

Picture taken early in 1944 on the 14th Army front in Arkan. Japanese infiltration groups trying to reach Imphal, Manipur, suffered very heavy casualties at the hands of British and Indian troops

Background imageForties Collection: The Sunday shift at Burnley Aircraft Products factory during Second World War

The Sunday shift at Burnley Aircraft Products factory during Second World War. 1st November 1945

Background imageForties Collection: Bomb damage to the Bank underground station, London during the night of 11th

Bomb damage to the Bank underground station, London during the night of 11th January 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Brigadier B. W Leicester D. S. O and Bar, R. M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt

Brigadier B. W Leicester D. S. O and Bar, R. M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt
Brigadier B.W Leicester D.S.O and Bar, R.M, (wearing steel helmet and lifebelt) with Lieutenant Colonel E.C.E. Palmer D.S.O

Background imageForties Collection: A group of Luxembourg Hawks, an organisation which corresponds with the British Boy

A group of Luxembourg Hawks, an organisation which corresponds with the British Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. October 1944

Background imageForties Collection: A US marine is assisted onboard a American transport by two Coast Guardsmen after

A US marine is assisted onboard a American transport by two Coast Guardsmen after fighting on Eniwetok Island. Circa February 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Grimy and weary after 48 hours of fighting on Eniwetok Atoll in the Marshall Islands

Grimy and weary after 48 hours of fighting on Eniwetok Atoll in the Marshall Islands, US Marines enjoying coffee aboard a transport ship

Background imageForties Collection: Picture shows people celebrating in October 1944. World War Two was still raging

Picture shows people celebrating in October 1944. World War Two was still raging, but the people of England still found something to celebrate. Picture taken 1st October 1944. Location is Dover, Kent



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