Military Collection (page 17)

Cadets under instructions by a Senior Officer learning how a bow-line knot is made. 6th August 1942

Anti-aircraft battery of the Royal West African Frontier Force. (Picture) A. A
Anti-aircraft battery of the Royal West African Frontier Force. (Picture) A.A. Gun team ready for action during the Second World War. 4th August 1942

Some of the best work in the country is being done at the Ministry of Pensions hospital at Stoke Mandeville, Bucks. In cases of paralysed men under Dr Ludwig Guttman

Ghurka Officer Nar Bah Adur Gurung, O. B. I. He has 28 years service to his credit
Ghurka Officer Nar Bah Adur Gurung, O.B.I. He has 28 years service to his credit and holds the Persian Medal, two Frontier Medals and the Cororation Medal

Naval Cadets undergoing training at a Naval establishment in the heart of England during the Second World War. 31st August 1943

Leading Aircraftman Albert Yoxon who is training as an air bomber, at a gunnery school in Canada. Circa 1943

R. A. F. men who have qualified as air navigators after training in Canada under
R.A.F. men who have qualified as air navigators after training in Canada under the Commonwealth Joint Air Training Plan. Left to right: Fred L. Martin, Horace P.H

Leading Aircraftman F. A. Duggan and Leading Aircraftman T. Adair at the R. A. F
Leading Aircraftman F.A. Duggan and Leading Aircraftman T. Adair at the R.A.F. Air Navigators School and Mount Hops, near Hamilton. 5th August 1943

African soldier armed with a machete in Nyasaland (Malawi) during the Second World War. 14th April 1941

General Instruction consisting of Boatwork. Compass & Helm Knots and Splices, Semaphore and Parts of a Rifle. In the fore ground

Evacuees are brought into the town of Brand, Germany, where they were registered and given food. 9th October 1944

Home Guard outside Buckingham Palace watching the Changing of the Guard ceremony taking place. 14th May 1943

9th Army troops capture Oflag 79. Here British soldiers walk to freedom in Brunswick after years of imprisonment. 15th April 1945

British anti-tank crew in training during the Second World War. 6th February 1940

Nurse Pat Tait instructs wounded troops in curative pottery at a workshop for injured servicemen, recovering in hospital in England during the Second World War. 17th November 1942

British paratroopers holding positions on the 8th Army front. Left to right: F. K
British paratroopers holding positions on the 8th Army front. Left to right: F.K. Gourley, E. Wyllie and C. Weston. 1st February 1944

British paratroopers in the Middle East. (Picture) The Paratroopers follow each other through the door at extremely short intervals. A number of them in various stages of falling. 7th June 1943

British Gunners Clark, Duggan and Wilson fusing shells before an attack in Germany. 18th December 1944

A paratrooper lifts a folding motor scooter from its parachute container. 10th November 1943

At 1500 hours each Saturday The Union Flag is hoist at the mast. Guard Parades and Buglers sound the General Salute conforming with the Ritual in the Royal Navy. 6th August 1942

A Canadian officer chats with two Icelandic women in their native costume during Second World War. 16th October 1940

New R. A. F. Air Gunners training in Quebec under the Commonwealth Joint Air Training Plan
New R.A.F. Air Gunners training in Quebec under the Commonwealth Joint Air Training Plan. left to right: LAC J.W. Moir, LAC M.E. Jones, LAC M.E. Antram, LAC D.F. Priest. 5th August 1943

R. A. F. pilots with their wings Saskatchewan. Left to right: Sergeant Ready
R.A.F. pilots with their wings Saskatchewan. Left to right: Sergeant Ready, Sergeant Roberts, Sergeant Lacey, Pilot Officer Harding. 18th September 1943

Recruits of a Nigerian Infantry Company. West African Force are taught to become expert shots with the service rifle which is standard throughout the British Army to day. 18th June 1943

Two American engineers, Pte. James L. Edwards and Lieutenant Keith G. Clodfelter remove unexploded charges placed by a bridge in Benevento, Italy, by retreating Germans. 19th October 1943

British troops in winter camouflage take part in an exercise during the Second World War. 12th February 1940

A mobile canteen presented by the West indies islands of Trinidad & Tobago to the Ministry of Food. 9th January 1941

R. A. D. Raids on Genoa. The draughtboard effect of shadows falling inside roofless
R.A.D. Raids on Genoa. The draughtboard effect of shadows falling inside roofless buildings indicates the extent of fire damage in the area south west of Piazza Corvette between the Villetta di Negro

Flying Fortresses attack Palermo during the Second World War. (Picture) Six bombs on their way down from Flying Fortresses of the United Sates Army Air Force. 16th June 1943

Venice harbour attacked by R. A. F during the Second World War. 13th April 1945
Venice harbour attacked by R.A.F during the Second World War. 13th April 1945

A flight of B-25s Mitchells of the 12th A. A. F
A flight of B-25s Mitchells of the 12th A.A.F. turn out to sea after bombing the harbour of Civitavecchia, north west of Rome. 28th January 1944

R. A. F. Kittyhawks attack railway bridge at Fano during the Second World War
R.A.F. Kittyhawks attack railway bridge at Fano during the Second World War. 30th April 1944

A female A. F. S. driver eating sandwiches by the light of a small fire during the Second
A female A.F.S. driver eating sandwiches by the light of a small fire during the Second World War. 10th March 1941

Nazi railways hit in Italy. Another important link in the German communications system was served when Flying Fortresses of the 15th A.A.F. blasted the Verona Italy, marshalling yards

An enemy ammunition train goes up in a puff of white smoke when hit directly in a bombing attack by 25 Mitchells of the 12th A.A.F. on the Orvieto railroad yards. Circa 25th March 1940s

R. A. F. bomb repair shop and factory at Tivoli during the Second World War
R.A.F. bomb repair shop and factory at Tivoli during the Second World War. (Picture) Bombs bursting on tank repair shop and factory. 13th April 1944

The rail yard and installation at Viterbo, north of Rome destroyed by planes of the Mediterranean Allied Air Force. 24th June 1944

R. A. F. Wellingtons and Liberators recently attacked railway yards at Padua
R.A.F. Wellingtons and Liberators recently attacked railway yards at Padua. Picture) Bomb damage to railway after R.A.F. Wellingtons and Liberators attack. 19th April 1944

The port and rail facilities at Rimini are blasted by bombs from flying Fortresses and Liberators of the 15th A.A.F. in air raid. 28rh December 1943

B-24 Liberators of the 15th A. A. F. attack San Stefano Port
B-24 Liberators of the 15th A.A.F. attack San Stefano Port and harbour installations during the Second World War. 15th May 1944

S. A. A. F. Marauders bomb Adige river bridge during the Second World War
S.A.A.F. Marauders bomb Adige river bridge during the Second World War. 22nd August 1944

R. A. F. Marauders attack a railway bridge in Italy between Ancona
R.A.F. Marauders attack a railway bridge in Italy between Ancona and Fano on the Adriatic coast. during the Second World War. 31st May 1944

Members of the West Mersey W. L. A and their boy friends attend a Harvest Home supper in a
Members of the West Mersey W.L.A and their boy friends attend a Harvest Home supper in a hostel. 6th October 1943

An East Yorkshire business man, Mr. Gordon Armstrong, has pledged himself to provide free refreshment for men in the services for the duration of the war

Rev. M. Goodman raises the Kiddush Cup to Jewish troops at a Kosher meal. 10th November 1943

Norman Tiptaft Lord Mayor of Birmingham rides a Matilda tank at the head of a parade through central Birmingham as part of War Production Worker Week. 4th September 1941

Matilda and Valentine tanks parade through central Birmingham as part of War Production Worker Week. 4th September 1941

Under palm trees on the fringes of the Ceylon jungle, W. A. A. F
Under palm trees on the fringes of the Ceylon jungle, W.A.A.F. equipment assistants handle spare parts for a flying boat moored on the lagoon

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