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Preparations Collection

Background imagePreparations Collection: Karin Dor, German actress, on the set of new James Bond film, You Only Live Twice

Karin Dor, German actress, on the set of new James Bond film, You Only Live Twice, she plays Spectre agent Helga Brandt, pictured at Pinewood Studios, Tuesday 6th December 1966. Our picture shows

Background imagePreparations Collection: Two youngsters gaze upwards to the top of the Christmas tree as workmen place it in

Two youngsters gaze upwards to the top of the Christmas tree as workmen place it in Church Street, Liverpool. 3rd December 1972

Background imagePreparations Collection: An American soldier stands on guard, surrounded American built locomotives at a rail

An American soldier stands on guard, surrounded American built locomotives at a rail junction somewhere in Britain". These locomotIves will be used to transport men

Background imagePreparations Collection: Preparations for the Allied invasion of Normandy, Northern France during the Second

Preparations for the Allied invasion of Normandy, Northern France during the Second World War. The mounting mass of materials produced by factories, and the training of men to use them

Background imagePreparations Collection: Mr T. M. Watson, Chief Constable of Wallsall (wearing mac)

Mr T. M. Watson, Chief Constable of Wallsall (wearing mac), leading his men in to the gas van during the Gas Drills at Walsall Fire station in preparation for a real attack. 29th October 1936

Background imagePreparations Collection: Additional filters for civilian respirators to increase their efficiency against smoke

Additional filters for civilian respirators to increase their efficiency against smoke gases are now being fitted.Here is an Air Raid Precaution warden (ARP)

Background imagePreparations Collection: District Officer Coleman explaining the air raid precautions to the members of the Aston

District Officer Coleman explaining the air raid precautions to the members of the Aston Hippodrome Company during their visit to the Central Fire Station in Birmingham

Background imagePreparations Collection: A squad of the Home Guard prepare to deal with an 'invader'

A squad of the Home Guard prepare to deal with an "invader"
A squad of the Home Guard prepare to deal with an " invader" by means of a Molotov cocktail during training exercises in the Dover and Folkestone areas of Kent during the Second World War

Background imagePreparations Collection: Special Unit Prepares for Action. Many special, service units have made their final

Special Unit Prepares for Action. Many special, service units have made their final preparations for the coming offensive scenes during and after the preparations of one unit

Background imagePreparations Collection: Madame Tussauds staff put the finishing touches to waxwork models of astronauts Neil

Madame Tussauds staff put the finishing touches to waxwork models of astronauts Neil Armstrong (front) and Buzz Aldrin ahead of display (starting 16th July)

Background imagePreparations Collection: Regent Street prepares for the King and Queen. A view of Regent Street gaily decorated

Regent Street prepares for the King and Queen. A view of Regent Street gaily decorated for their majesties visit. London, June 1927

Background imagePreparations Collection: Airspeed Horsa Gliders lined up alongside the runway at RAF Brize Norton seen here during

Airspeed Horsa Gliders lined up alongside the runway at RAF Brize Norton seen here during the build up to Operation Overlord. Circa May 1944

Background imagePreparations Collection: Volcano is the biggest and most complex film set interior ever built in Europe

Volcano is the biggest and most complex film set interior ever built in Europe, and has been erected for the latest James Bond adventure, You Only Live Twice

Background imagePreparations Collection: Hill Street Centre, Middlesbrough, 29th May 1982. Behind the scenes in mall restaurant

Hill Street Centre, Middlesbrough, 29th May 1982. Behind the scenes in mall restaurant

Background imagePreparations Collection: Transglobe expedition leader Sir Ranulph Fiennes walks across the River Thames near Tower

Transglobe expedition leader Sir Ranulph Fiennes walks across the River Thames near Tower Bridge, using Jesus Boots, a pair of floats which have been specially designed for the expedition

Background imagePreparations Collection: Olympia night club at Stockton, County Durham. 1976

Olympia night club at Stockton, County Durham. 1976

Background imagePreparations Collection: A special series of photographs taken to illustrate the preparedness of the Home Guards

A special series of photographs taken to illustrate the preparedness of the Home Guards. They were all taken in the Dover and Folkestone area

Background imagePreparations Collection: A blaze near St Andrews Church, Newcastle, was a test for auxiliary firemen on duty

A blaze near St Andrews Church, Newcastle, was a test for auxiliary firemen on duty during a pre Second World War exercise on an early Sunday morning. 8th May 1939

Background imagePreparations Collection: Mr Jack Fielding (left) and Mr E Ogle examine a gold-trimmed Roman officer

Mr Jack Fielding (left) and Mr E Ogle examine a gold-trimmed Roman officers costume against a background of other elaborate props which will feature in the Ben Hur tableau

Background imagePreparations Collection: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Royal visit to Hook, Balloon Barrage. April 1939

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Royal visit to Hook, Balloon Barrage. April 1939

Background imagePreparations Collection: Royal Party at Hook, Queen Mother at Balloon Barage, Esher A. R. P. April 1939. L116

Royal Party at Hook, Queen Mother at Balloon Barage, Esher A. R. P. April 1939. L116
Royal Party at Hook, Queen Mother at Balloon Barage, Esher A.R.P. April 1939. L116

Background imagePreparations Collection: Barrage Balloon being filled in its hangar at Hook, Surrey. October 1938

Barrage Balloon being filled in its hangar at Hook, Surrey. October 1938

Background imagePreparations Collection: Royal Party at Hook, Queen Mother at Balloon Barage, Esher A. R. P. April 1939. L116

Royal Party at Hook, Queen Mother at Balloon Barage, Esher A. R. P. April 1939. L116
Royal Party at Hook, Queen Mother at Balloon Barage, Esher A.R.P. April 1939. L116

Background imagePreparations Collection: Preparations for Royal Party at Hook, Balloon Barage, Esher A. R. P. April 1939. L116

Preparations for Royal Party at Hook, Balloon Barage, Esher A. R. P. April 1939. L116
Preparations for Royal Party at Hook, Balloon Barage, Esher A.R.P. April 1939. L116

Background imagePreparations Collection: Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain at Royal visit to Hook, Balloon Barrage. April 1939

Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain at Royal visit to Hook, Balloon Barrage. April 1939

Background imagePreparations Collection: King George VI at Royal Party, Hook, Balloon Barrage. April 1939

King George VI at Royal Party, Hook, Balloon Barrage. April 1939

Background imagePreparations Collection: Barrage Balloon in its hangar at Hook, Surrey. October 1938

Barrage Balloon in its hangar at Hook, Surrey. October 1938

Background imagePreparations Collection: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Royal visit to Hook, Balloon Barrage. April 1939

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Royal visit to Hook, Balloon Barrage. April 1939

Background imagePreparations Collection: Barrage Balloon being filled in its hangar at Hook, Surrey. October 1938

Barrage Balloon being filled in its hangar at Hook, Surrey. October 1938

Background imagePreparations Collection: Gas Canisters for Barrage Balloon at Hook, Surrey. October 1938

Gas Canisters for Barrage Balloon at Hook, Surrey. October 1938

Background imagePreparations Collection: Barrage Balloon canisters at Hook, Surrey. October 1938

Barrage Balloon canisters at Hook, Surrey. October 1938



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