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Forties Collection (#89)

Background imageForties Collection: The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF) - enjoying rollerskating in an aircraft hanger

The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF) - enjoying rollerskating in an aircraft hanger during some time off. ***Note to editors - picture is torn*** Picture taken 14th October 1942

Background imageForties Collection: Peter and Lionel Holland, now lodging with Mrs Lang of Yelverton Road, Anfield, Liverpool

Peter and Lionel Holland, now lodging with Mrs Lang of Yelverton Road, Anfield, Liverpool. Their father is a London fireman

Background imageForties Collection: Small ships enter a port in the North West of England. Very probably Liverpool

Small ships enter a port in the North West of England. Very probably Liverpool, though this is not confirmed. The WRENS are seen cheering in the ships on this home coming event

Background imageForties Collection: A Liverpool family receive clothing during World War Two

A Liverpool family receive clothing during World War Two. Schemes have been set up across Britain to donate clothing, and other items to the needy

Background imageForties Collection: Nigerian soldiers shaving without the use of soap and water

Nigerian soldiers shaving without the use of soap and water, in Kensington Gardens Victory Camp, London, prior to joining the World War Two Victory Parade. Picture taken 24th May 1946

Background imageForties Collection: Picture shows a factory in Liverpool, Merseyside, building boats or floating vessels

Picture shows a factory in Liverpool, Merseyside, building boats or floating vessels during World War Two. Picture taken 7th December 1944

Background imageForties Collection: Polish President Reviews Polish Troops in Scotland. President Wladyslaw Raczkievicz

Polish President Reviews Polish Troops in Scotland. President Wladyslaw Raczkievicz of Poland, reviewed a Polish unit in an undisclosed location in Scotland

Background imageForties Collection: Kneller Hall, Whitton, near Twickenham, Middlesex during World War Two

Kneller Hall, Whitton, near Twickenham, Middlesex during World War Two. During the Second World War the site was briefly the headquarters of the Commander-in-Chief

Background imageForties Collection: NWEF - North Western Expeditionary Force return to Scotland. They have been in Norway

NWEF - North Western Expeditionary Force return to Scotland. They have been in Norway. Picture taken 8th May 1940

Background imageForties Collection: ARP rescue workers removing settee from blitzed army huts used as dwellings in a field in

ARP rescue workers removing settee from blitzed army huts used as dwellings in a field in Buckinghamshire. April 1941

Background imageForties Collection: V-2 incident at Waltham Abbey, Essex. 7th March 1945

V-2 incident at Waltham Abbey, Essex. 7th March 1945

Background imageForties Collection: Chapel Street at Devonport, Plymouth, following a Nazi raid. 23rd April 1941

Chapel Street at Devonport, Plymouth, following a Nazi raid. 23rd April 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Aftermath of an air raid, Devonshire. Circa 1940

Aftermath of an air raid, Devonshire. Circa 1940

Background imageForties Collection: ARP pulling down walls following an air raid attack, England. April 1940

ARP pulling down walls following an air raid attack, England. April 1940

Background imageForties Collection: The owners of these chairs and settee were killed in a blitz which destroyed army huts

The owners of these chairs and settee were killed in a blitz which destroyed army huts, England. April 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Bombs at Eton College. The ruins of the headmasters House in the college. December 1940

Bombs at Eton College. The ruins of the headmasters House in the college. December 1940

Background imageForties Collection: A wrecked shelter following a Nazi raid, Devonshire. May 1942

A wrecked shelter following a Nazi raid, Devonshire. May 1942

Background imageForties Collection: Aftermath of a Nazi raid in Dartmouth, Devon. 26th March 1943

Aftermath of a Nazi raid in Dartmouth, Devon. 26th March 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Death comes to evacuees living in army huts in a field. ARP rescue squads salvaging kids

Death comes to evacuees living in army huts in a field. ARP rescue squads salvaging kids skipping ropes and other items from blitzed army huts in Buckinghamshire. April 1941

Background imageForties Collection: The centre of Coventry after air raid attacks. Circa November 1940

The centre of Coventry after air raid attacks. Circa November 1940

Background imageForties Collection: After a raid on Dartmouth, Devon, part of the towns 17th Century Butterwalk was in ruins

After a raid on Dartmouth, Devon, part of the towns 17th Century Butterwalk was in ruins. Cold stone Pillars dated 1635 and the ancient piazzas f the walk were badly knocked about

Background imageForties Collection: Manchester Assize Courts destroyed by Nazi raiders. 1st June 1941

Manchester Assize Courts destroyed by Nazi raiders. 1st June 1941

Background imageForties Collection: Air raid damage. General view of Crescent Road, East Barnet. 13th August 1942

Air raid damage. General view of Crescent Road, East Barnet. 13th August 1942

Background imageForties Collection: Bombs on Eton college. The boys helping to salvage from the masters house

Bombs on Eton college. The boys helping to salvage from the masters house, which was a fine example of a Wren. December 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Eton schoolboys salvaging from the bombed Masters house, a Christopher Wren building

Eton schoolboys salvaging from the bombed Masters house, a Christopher Wren building. December 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Scenes following a Nazi raid, England. April 1940

Scenes following a Nazi raid, England. April 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Ted Stocker, who directed the rescue operations, points out where the bombs landed

Ted Stocker, who directed the rescue operations, points out where the bombs landed, Devonshire. May 1942

Background imageForties Collection: Bombs on Eton College. A view of the masters house which was a fine example of a Wren

Bombs on Eton College. A view of the masters house which was a fine example of a Wren. December 1940

Background imageForties Collection: Major-General Ian Jacob, representing British Chiefs of Staff, returns salute of U. S

Major-General Ian Jacob, representing British Chiefs of Staff, returns salute of U. S
Major-General Ian Jacob, representing British Chiefs of Staff, returns salute of U.S. Military police on leaving R.A.F. plane after arriving in San Fransisco with British delegates to the United

Background imageForties Collection: The San Francisco Conference: M. Molotov in Washington. (second from left) U. S

The San Francisco Conference: M. Molotov in Washington. (second from left) U. S
The San Francisco Conference: M. Molotov in Washington. (second from left) U.S. Secretary of State, greets Vyacheslaff M. Molotov, Soviet Commissar for foreign affairs in Washington

Background imageForties Collection: Opening scenes in San Franciscos opera house as United Nations conference got

Opening scenes in San Franciscos opera house as United Nations conference got underway. 7rh April 1945

Background imageForties Collection: London Region Fire Control Room. Switchboard operators in action

London Region Fire Control Room. Switchboard operators in action. This switchboard is the nerve centre through which the operations officer receives reports. Cica 1940s

Background imageForties Collection: Young French women, members of the French Forces of the Interior

Young French women, members of the French Forces of the Interior, chat together in the cobbled streets of town in Brittany. Nite the grades slung in their belts. Circa 1940s

Background imageForties Collection: General Montgomery has spent a day visiting Ministry of supply factories to see war

General Montgomery has spent a day visiting Ministry of supply factories to see war production for Second Front. (Picture)

Background imageForties Collection: RAF medical corps. Location unknown. Picture possibly an official

RAF medical corps. Location unknown. Picture possibly an official demonstration. Picture taken 26th July 1942

Background imageForties Collection: Munition workers during a demonstration of a missile. Picture taken 18th

Munition workers during a demonstration of a missile. Picture taken 18th April 1943

Background imageForties Collection: Soldiers digging with a digger during second World War. Circa 1940s

Soldiers digging with a digger during second World War. Circa 1940s

Background imageForties Collection: Returning to the island of Vis, after an attack on German held island of Brac

Returning to the island of Vis, after an attack on German held island of Brac, these partisans of marshal Titos force, are tired but still in good sprits. Circa 1940s Croatia

Background imageForties Collection: Sir Christopher George watching the great ATC (Air Transport Command

Sir Christopher George watching the great ATC (Air Transport Command) parade in Regents Park, London A crows of 10, 000 were in attendance. Picture taken 5th July 1942

Background imageForties Collection: The Saudi Arabia Mission arrives in San Fransisco L-R Sheikh Nawaf Ibn Abdul Aziz

The Saudi Arabia Mission arrives in San Fransisco L-R Sheikh Nawaf Ibn Abdul Aziz, Amir Abdullah El-Faisal, Amir Fahad Ibn Abdul Aziz, Amir Mohammed Ibn Abdul Aziz and Amir Faisal Ibn Abdul

Background imageForties Collection: Aircraft manufacture - location in Britain unknown. Picture taken 11th

Aircraft manufacture - location in Britain unknown. Picture taken 11th December 1940

Background imageForties Collection: A couple of young ladies, one might be called Irene, at a Railways Station booking Office

A couple of young ladies, one might be called Irene, at a Railways Station booking Office, preparing the tickets through a machine

Background imageForties Collection: Little train leaves the store carrying loads of destruction for Germany

Little train leaves the store carrying loads of destruction for Germany. 2nd August 1941

Background imageForties Collection: The RAF having landed, inspecting their maps. Picture taken 6th June 1943

The RAF having landed, inspecting their maps. Picture taken 6th June 1943

Background imageForties Collection: A Memorial built by Royal Australian Engineers and dedicated to those who have given

A Memorial built by Royal Australian Engineers and dedicated to those who have given their lives for the defence Tobruk, was unveiled by Major General Morshead G.O.C Tobruk. 5th November 1941

Background imageForties Collection: These Lancashire lads and lassies are enjoying their dinner-hour break from their

These Lancashire lads and lassies are enjoying their dinner-hour break from their aircraft factory job. It a nondescript ball minus a regulation bladder stuffed with any old thing

Background imageForties Collection: A V Bomb incident - somewhere in England. Location and date unknown

A V Bomb incident - somewhere in England. Location and date unknown. The first V1 bomb to land in Britain was 13th June 1944, in London

Background imageForties Collection: Men of the Twenty - Twenty Five class seen here queuing at a London railway station after

Men of the Twenty - Twenty Five class seen here queuing at a London railway station after being called up for military duty. Picture taken 31st May 1940



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