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France Collection (page 3)

Background imageFrance Collection: One more victim of RAF fighter in France. A Junkers 88 - latest type of German bomber

One more victim of RAF fighter in France. A Junkers 88 - latest type of German bomber - brought down during the recent air fighting. May 1940

Background imageFrance Collection: 90th Infantry Division mortar crew fires high explosive (HE

90th Infantry Division mortar crew fires high explosive (HE) shells into fortified German positions along the Moselle River region, near Halstroff, France. December 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: Elderly french women pin flowers to the battle dress of Royal Marin soldiers in an

Elderly french women pin flowers to the battle dress of Royal Marin soldiers in an unnamed Normandy village. 16th June 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: American troops pass through the ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in

American troops pass through the ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg. 7th July 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: Royal Naval Division signallers send commands to merchant ships waiting to offload their

Royal Naval Division signallers send commands to merchant ships waiting to offload their cargoes on to the Normandy beaches ten days after the initial D-day landings. 16th June 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: Re-enforcements arriving off the Normandy coast 10 days after the D-Day landings 16th

Re-enforcements arriving off the Normandy coast 10 days after the D-Day landings 16th June 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: American Military Policeman guards the remains of the church in the remains of

American Military Policeman guards the remains of the church in the remains of the Normandy town of Montebourg. 7th July 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: Ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg as a result of

Ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg as a result of the American forces advance towards Cherbourg

Background imageFrance Collection: Camera-gun footage shot from a Hawker Typhoon Mark IB flown by Flying Officer W V Mollett

Camera-gun footage shot from a Hawker Typhoon Mark IB flown by Flying Officer W V Mollett of No. 266 Squadron RAF, showing the shooting down of a Junkers Ju 52/3mg6e minesweeping aircraft of

Background imageFrance Collection: General De Gaulle paid a visit to a midland tank factory

General De Gaulle paid a visit to a midland tank factory, and he is seen here chatting to a member of the Home Guard, who is a winner of the Croix de Guerre. October 1941

Background imageFrance Collection: A Short Sunderland of No. 10 Squadronon the water after alighting to rescue 3 survivors

A Short Sunderland of No. 10 Squadronon the water after alighting to rescue 3 survivors from a Vickers Wellington of No. 172 Squadron RAF

Background imageFrance Collection: Short Stirling Mark I, N3658 LS-E, of No. 15 Squadron RAF

Short Stirling Mark I, N3658 LS-E, of No. 15 Squadron RAF, piloted by Flight Lieutenant Gilmour, encounters heavy flak at a height of 10, 000 feet over the French coast

Background imageFrance Collection: The end of this Ju88C of KG 40 was caught on the gun camera of Flight Lieutenant Joseph

The end of this Ju88C of KG 40 was caught on the gun camera of Flight Lieutenant Joseph Singletons Mosquito II on 11 June 1943

Background imageFrance Collection: Soldiers of the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry advance through Vassy to take up holding

Soldiers of the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry advance through Vassy to take up holding positions. 15th August 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B. E. F at Bachy, 15 December 1939

Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B. E. F at Bachy, 15 December 1939
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B.E.F at Bachy, 15 December 1939

Background imageFrance Collection: Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nurses make their way to the 79th General Field

Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nurses make their way to the 79th General Field Hospital near Bayeux by lorry. 20th June 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: Troops cheer Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B. E

Troops cheer Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B. E
Troops cheer Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B.E.F at Bachy, 15 December 1939

Background imageFrance Collection: The temporary grave of a German soldier in an orchard near Rauray as elements of the 49th

The temporary grave of a German soldier in an orchard near Rauray as elements of the 49th Division push forward towards Tilly and Caen 29th June 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: French ATS pleased to be back again on French soil make light work of carrying their kit

French ATS pleased to be back again on French soil make light work of carrying their kit bags as they arrive at their billet near Bayeux. 30th June 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: Soldiers of the 49th Division Passing a wrecked farm cart near Rauray 29th June 1944

Soldiers of the 49th Division Passing a wrecked farm cart near Rauray 29th June 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: Men of the Dorsets firing their 3 inch Mortars at the enemy at Hottot. No

Men of the Dorsets firing their 3 inch Mortars at the enemy at Hottot. No. 3 Platoon, 1 Dorsets, 231 Brigade, 50 Division. 11th July 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: The Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain inspects a 25-pdr field gun at Bachy

The Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain inspects a 25-pdr field gun at Bachy, 15 December 1939

Background imageFrance Collection: Three stills from a film taken from Avro Lancaster Mark I, DV380 AJ-N, of No

Three stills from a film taken from Avro Lancaster Mark I, DV380 AJ-N, of No. 617 Squadron RAF, flown by the Squadron commander, Wing Commander G L Cheshire

Background imageFrance Collection: Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nurses of the 79th General Field Hospital prepare their

Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nurses of the 79th General Field Hospital prepare their beds in the slit trench where they will be protected if any more bombing occurs near Bayeux. 20th June 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: Douglas Bostons of No. 2 Group, attacking the naval stores depot at Rennes, France

Douglas Bostons of No. 2 Group, attacking the naval stores depot at Rennes, France, encountering flak from German anti-aircraft gun fire as they release their bombs over the target. 8th August 1943

Background imageFrance Collection: A camera gun sequence showing the destruction of a Messerschmitt Bf 110 by a British

A camera gun sequence showing the destruction of a Messerschmitt Bf 110 by a British fighter during the Battle of Britain Circa August 1940

Background imageFrance Collection: US Army engineers crouch in the foreground as a TNT charge breaks up the ice in

US Army engineers crouch in the foreground as a TNT charge breaks up the ice in the frozen Saar canal. The ice is destroyed to prevent the enemy using it as a means of crossing to the enemy lines

Background imageFrance Collection: A US army ambulance drives pass the ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in

A US army ambulance drives pass the ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg as a result of the American forces advance towards Cherbourg. 30th June 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: Ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg as a result of

Ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg as a result of the American forces advance towards Cherbourg. 30th June 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: A civilian pushes a wheelbarrow of salvaged belongings amidst the ruined buildings

A civilian pushes a wheelbarrow of salvaged belongings amidst the ruined buildings and wrecked German transport in the streets of Montebourg as a result of the American forces advance towards

Background imageFrance Collection: Fighters of the US 8th Air Force attack rail yards at Guise

Fighters of the US 8th Air Force attack rail yards at Guise, about 70 miles north-east of Paris. August 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: When the Canadians stormed a German strongpoint in Normandy many complete weapons fell

When the Canadians stormed a German strongpoint in Normandy many complete weapons fell into their hands. Pictured, a Canadian soldier with a captured Panzerschreck in Normandy. June 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: A howitzer demonstrated during an exercise by the British Expeditionary Force somewhere

A howitzer demonstrated during an exercise by the British Expeditionary Force somewhere in Northern France during the Second World War. Photo shows: A general view of the gun. May 1940

Background imageFrance Collection: French civilians clearing rubble of destroyed houses beside the church in Periers, France

French civilians clearing rubble of destroyed houses beside the church in Periers, France. June 1945

Background imageFrance Collection: An 8th U. S. A. A. F. P-47 attacks a flak tower at a German aerodrome in occupied France

An 8th U. S. A. A. F. P-47 attacks a flak tower at a German aerodrome in occupied France
An 8th U.S.A.A.F. P-47 attacks a flak tower at a German aerodrome in occupied France. June 1945

Background imageFrance Collection: A Douglas A-20 Havoc Light bomber of the 9th US Air force is shot down over France

A Douglas A-20 Havoc Light bomber of the 9th US Air force is shot down over France. June 1945

Background imageFrance Collection: Liberation of Europe. Normandy fields used for bomb dumps

Liberation of Europe. Normandy fields used for bomb dumps. A French dairy maid leads her cows across a field full of 1000 lb R.A.F. bombs which had been defused. August 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: US soldiers evacuate French civilians. Circa 1944

US soldiers evacuate French civilians. Circa 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: Close support dive bombing. Dive bombers, P-47 s, in support of the American troops

Close support dive bombing. Dive bombers, P-47 s, in support of the American troops make a direct hit on a German Garrison in the Marienau area, France. February 1945

Background imageFrance Collection: One of the first fighter landing strips to be completed in France after the D-Day

One of the first fighter landing strips to be completed in France after the D-Day landings. June 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: Another of the 'Axis Collaborationists'is shorn of her hair

Another of the "Axis Collaborationists"is shorn of her hair
Another of the " Axis Collaborationists" is shorn of her hair, to be publicly shamed, through the streets of Cherbourg

Background imageFrance Collection: British infantry passing a knocked out German tank as they move up to consolidate a

British infantry passing a knocked out German tank as they move up to consolidate a position during fierce fighting around a village between Tilly and Caen. 28th June 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: Believed to be the first French baby born in American hospital in Cherbourg Peninsula

Believed to be the first French baby born in American hospital in Cherbourg Peninsula. Father, M Cousnnufeory, Mrs Cousnnufeory, baby Bieni-Aime, and Captain Kathryn Helm, Cleveland Ohio

Background imageFrance Collection: General Lord Gort VC, Commander in Chief of the British Expeditionary force

General Lord Gort VC, Commander in Chief of the British Expeditionary force, with General Joseph Georges, Commander in Chief of the French 9th Army

Background imageFrance Collection: Major General V. M. Fortune with Gen. Fagalde at Bethune, France. October 1941

Major General V. M. Fortune with Gen. Fagalde at Bethune, France. October 1941
Major General V.M. Fortune with Gen. Fagalde at Bethune, France. October 1941

Background imageFrance Collection: Viscount Gort, Commander in Chief of the British Expeditionary Force with the Duke Of

Viscount Gort, Commander in Chief of the British Expeditionary Force with the Duke Of Gloucester and a French officer discussing the movement of troops. Circa 1939

Background imageFrance Collection: Sappers of the 51st Highland Division make safe these anti-personnel mines removed

Sappers of the 51st Highland Division make safe these anti-personnel mines removed from the road near Baarlo as 12th Corps advance towards the Meuse River. 23rd November 1944

Background imageFrance Collection: Aerial view of Vire Normandy, after capture. This aerial view shows Viro

Aerial view of Vire Normandy, after capture. This aerial view shows Viro, one of the vital communication centres in Normandy, which was captured after bitter fighting by Allied troops August 7th



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