Mediterranean Collection

The passage of the convoy from the west to Malta on June 14 / 16 was under the command of
The passage of the convoy from the west to Malta on June 14/16 was under the command of Vice- Admiral Curtesis. It was sighted

Operation Pedestal. A general view of the convoy under air attack showing the intense anti-aircraft barrage put up by the escorts

A German bomb explodes on a British ship of the R royal Navy during an engagement in the Mediterranean Sea during the Second World War. 2nd June 1941

Mediterranean Sea battle units of the Italian Fleet engaged by a British Convoy escort en route from Alexandria, Egypt to Malta. Picture shows: A Royal Navy Cruiser smoke-screening the the convoy

An Admiralty statement on 14th August 1942 stated that supplies and reinforcements had reached the fortress of Malta despite very heavy enemy concentrations designed to prevent their passage

Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy warships exchange fire with Vichy destroyers off the Syrian coast. Circa June 1941

Aerial images of HMS Ark Royal healing over to starboard after being torpedoed by German U-boat U81 13th November 1941 with HMS Legion in attendance to take off the crew of the stricken aircraft

Bombs falling astern of HMS Ark Royal during an attack by Italian aircraft during the Battle of Cape Spartivento 27th November 1940

An Italian torpedo bomber attempting to escape shell fire from HMS Jervis minutes before it crashed into the sea. 22nd March 1942

The armed Italian supply ship Giacoma, bound from Sicily to Tripoli, seen here ablaze and sinking having been hit amidships during a gun engagement with the Royal Navy submarine HMS Porpoise

Operation Pedestal. The sky is filled with anti-aircraft shells as the convoy steams on to bring much need supplies to the armed forces and civilian population of Malta. August 1942

A US Catalina flying boat rescues members of a Flying Fortress crew who had been forced down in the Mediterranean. Picture taken 6th September 1943

HMS Orion flagship of Rear Admiral J M Mansfield seen here laying down a naval bombardment on enemy roads and positions at Garigliano in aid of the 5th Army 18th January 1944

The battle ensign of HMS Mauritius crowning the night scene as the cruisers six inch guns flash out in support of the Fifth Army and the Anzio beach head. Circa February 1944

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RAF Attack on Italian Submarine. Circa August 1942 While carrying out a patorol in the Western Mediterranean a Sunderland flying boat of Coastal Command surpised an Italian Submarine on the surface

Prince Harry and his mother HRH Princess Diana, the Princess of Wales are on holiday with Prince Charles and Prince William, in Majorca, Spains Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean

Prince Harry, on holiday with his family, Prince William, Princess Diana and Prince Charles in Majorca, Balearic Islands, Mediterranean. The Prince plays with a dog

The R. A. F. lost no time in establishing itself in Sicily after the first landings
The R.A.F. lost no time in establishing itself in Sicily after the first landings. Ground crews were soon ashore, and balloon defences were speedily organised. 10th July 1943 watscan - - 29/03/2010

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