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Malta Collection

Background imageMalta Collection: Scottish crew of a Bofors gun in Malta. May 1942

Scottish crew of a Bofors gun in Malta. May 1942

Background imageMalta Collection: Milk being distributed, from a mobile canteen, to undaunted Maltese after a severe rain

Milk being distributed, from a mobile canteen, to undaunted Maltese after a severe rain on Valetta, Malta. April 1942

Background imageMalta Collection: Maltese police helping to clear debris after an air raid. March 1942

Maltese police helping to clear debris after an air raid. March 1942

Background imageMalta Collection: Raid damage in Kingsway, Valetta, capital of Malta. Circa March 1942

Raid damage in Kingsway, Valetta, capital of Malta. Circa March 1942

Background imageMalta Collection: Air raid shelter in Malta. Malta has 30 long underground galleries of great antiquity now

Air raid shelter in Malta. Malta has 30 long underground galleries of great antiquity now in use as shelters. December 1941

Background imageMalta Collection: Maltese workmen hauling and measuring grain from one of the underground granaries in

Maltese workmen hauling and measuring grain from one of the underground granaries in front of the ruined church of St. Publius. Malta. Circa 1943

Background imageMalta Collection: Deep shelters in Malta to protect convoy carried supplies

Deep shelters in Malta to protect convoy carried supplies. Pictured, Maltese workmen busy in one of the large supply shelters. Circa October 1941

Background imageMalta Collection: Civilians collect at the entrance to an air raid shelter as the sirens sounds, Valetta

Civilians collect at the entrance to an air raid shelter as the sirens sounds, Valetta, Malta. April 1942

Background imageMalta Collection: The thousandth enemy aircraft to be destroyed by the RAF in Malta was a Junkers 52

The thousandth enemy aircraft to be destroyed by the RAF in Malta was a Junkers 52, which fell to an American Fighter Pilot commanding one of the islands Spitfire Squadrons

Background imageMalta Collection: Fighter pilots in Malta, quickly dashing to another sortie

Fighter pilots in Malta, quickly dashing to another sortie. Picture taken circa 8th March 1943

Background imageMalta Collection: HMS Kenya was a Crown Colony-class cruiser seen here under attack by JU88 dive bombers

HMS Kenya was a Crown Colony-class cruiser seen here under attack by JU88 dive bombers during Operation Pedestal 13th August 1942

Background imageMalta Collection: The Overseas Detachment of the Royal Air Force Film Unit has made a film of MALTA

The Overseas Detachment of the Royal Air Force Film Unit has made a film of MALTA during enemy air raids. This photograph is from the film which tells the stor yof Maltas ordeal

Background imageMalta Collection: MALTAs FRONT LINE CHILDREN. The fine morale of the people of Malta

MALTAs FRONT LINE CHILDREN. The fine morale of the people of Malta under constant air attack is shown in the children of the George Cross Island

Background imageMalta Collection: The Army helps the RAF on Maltas Airfields. The Army is giving the Royal Air Force

The Army helps the RAF on Maltas Airfields. The Army is giving the Royal Air Force a helping hand on Matlas aerodromes. The scheme has proved such a great success that soldiers are not only doing

Background imageMalta Collection: Hurricanes lined up ready to take off in defence of Malta

Hurricanes lined up ready to take off in defence of Malta. In the background is the ancient capital city of the island - Valetta. March 1942

Background imageMalta Collection: MALTA GETS ITS SUPPLIES. Despite strenuous efforts of the enemy to prevent

MALTA GETS ITS SUPPLIES. Despite strenuous efforts of the enemy to prevent it, a convoy with much needed supplies for Malta got through and and " delivered the goods"

Background imageMalta Collection: In spite of almost constant air raid,s grain stores on the island of Malta have suffered

In spite of almost constant air raid,s grain stores on the island of Malta have suffered no damage. The granaries are deep underground

Background imageMalta Collection: MALTA ACCOUNTS FOR 102 RAIDERS IN TWO WEEKS. REMAINS OF AN ITALIAN BOMBER

MALTA ACCOUNTS FOR 102 RAIDERS IN TWO WEEKS. REMAINS OF AN ITALIAN BOMBER. In-the first two weeks of July, Malta destroyed 102 enemy planes

Background imageMalta Collection: A Scene in Malta as heavy guns of an anti aircraft battery open fire on raiding enemy

A Scene in Malta as heavy guns of an anti aircraft battery open fire on raiding enemy planes. June 1942

Background imageMalta Collection: The Army is giving the Royal Air Force a helping hand on Maltas aerodromes

The Army is giving the Royal Air Force a helping hand on Maltas aerodromes. The scheme has proved such a great success that soldiers are not only doing repair Jobs

Background imageMalta Collection: Tanks and guns continue to arrive at Malta, and the Mediterranean regains very much

Tanks and guns continue to arrive at Malta, and the Mediterranean regains very much open to British shipping.. Photo shows: Unloading war munitions at Malta March, 1942

Background imageMalta Collection: LIGHT BOMBERS FROM MALTA POUND AXIS SICILIAN RETREAT LINES

LIGHT BOMBERS FROM MALTA POUND AXIS SICILIAN RETREAT LINES. For the first time since Italy entered the war, light bombers are operating from bases in Malta

Background imageMalta Collection: All over Malta on the National Day of Prayer, services were attended by service personnel

All over Malta on the National Day of Prayer, services were attended by service personnel of GHQ. Staff Officers and clerks attended a special prayer service conducted by the assistant Chaplain

Background imageMalta Collection: SALVAGING OPERATION OFF MALTA. Soldiers of the Malta Garrison salvaging

SALVAGING OPERATION OFF MALTA. Soldiers of the Malta Garrison salvaging goods from a sunken Merchant ship near Malta. Picture shows: Pumping oil from the sunken ship into drums. September 1942

Background imageMalta Collection: Pig keeping has been started at the submarine base in Malta

Pig keeping has been started at the submarine base in Malta and during spells ashore British submarine crews take an interest in the welfare of the litters that come along

Background imageMalta Collection: 'FAITH'PRESENTED TO MALTA G. C. During the early days of

"FAITH"PRESENTED TO MALTA G. C. During the early days of
" FAITH" PRESENTED TO MALTA G. C. During the early days of the sever air raids on Malta, three of the defending Gladiator aircraft became famous. They were named OFaith, Hope and CharityO

Background imageMalta Collection: MALTA UNDER HOURLY AIR RAIDS STAGES AN ARMY TACTICAL DEMONSTRATION

MALTA UNDER HOURLY AIR RAIDS STAGES AN ARMY TACTICAL DEMONSTRATION. In Malta recently, a demonstration was given before Army Tactical Staffs, of Tank

Background imageMalta Collection: COMMANDO TRAINING ON MALTA BEFORE THE OFFENSIVE. In a bombed eighteenth century

COMMANDO TRAINING ON MALTA BEFORE THE OFFENSIVE. In a bombed eighteenth century fort, constructed by Grand Master Manuel de Vilhena as a defence against the Turks, is Maltas Special Training School

Background imageMalta Collection: Despite incessant air raids, merchant ships are arriving safely at Malta

Despite incessant air raids, merchant ships are arriving safely at Malta. This picture shows troops going ashore there upon the arrival of a convoy. February 1942

Background imageMalta Collection: Picture taken in Malta where casualties from Sicily are sent by air ambulance

Picture taken in Malta where casualties from Sicily are sent by air ambulance. Picture taken at the airfield where casualties arrived, and took messages from them for their families in Britain

Background imageMalta Collection: The first church service to be held in a high speed launch took place place off Malta

The first church service to be held in a high speed launch took place place off Malta recently. It was conducted in a launch which had helped to rescue 62 men from the sea in the course of two years

Background imageMalta Collection: All petrol supplies Malta are reserved for use by the bombers

All petrol supplies Malta are reserved for use by the bombers and fighters of the Allied Air Forces, which are keeping up a constant offensive from bases on the Island

Background imageMalta Collection: RAF VISUAL FIGHTER CONTROL POST IN MALTA. A Royal Air Force Visual Fighter

RAF VISUAL FIGHTER CONTROL POST IN MALTA. A Royal Air Force Visual Fighter Control Post in Malta is situated on a very high building from where enemy planes and British can be seen

Background imageMalta Collection: A young Maltese boy making himself as comfortable as possible by the ruins of his home

A young Maltese boy making himself as comfortable as possible by the ruins of his home during the Second World War, July 1942

Background imageMalta Collection: Queen Elizabeth II during her royal visit to Malta. 3rd May 1954

Queen Elizabeth II during her royal visit to Malta. 3rd May 1954

Background imageMalta Collection: Preparation for the British Departure from Malta. 18 year old radio operator Brian

Preparation for the British Departure from Malta. 18 year old radio operator Brian Houston who comes from Ilford, Essex covering the Union Jack at sunset in H.M.S. Blake

Background imageMalta Collection: Preparation for the British Departure from Malta. The Gut

Preparation for the British Departure from Malta. The Gut, Maltas famous red light district which is now out of bounds to British servicemen. January 1972 72-00107-003

Background imageMalta Collection: Preparation for the British Departure from Malta. The Gut

Preparation for the British Departure from Malta. The Gut, Maltas famous red light district which is now out of bounds to British servicemen. January 1972 72-00107-001

Background imageMalta Collection: Preparation for the British Departure from Malta. Kids Army

Preparation for the British Departure from Malta. Kids Army. Life for children on Malta is very much the same fun and games

Background imageMalta Collection: Preparation for the British Departure from Malta. 18 year old radio operator Brian

Preparation for the British Departure from Malta. 18 year old radio operator Brian Houston who comes from Ilford, Essex covering the Union Jack at sunset in H.M.S. Blake


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