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Second World War Collection (#94)

Background imageSecond World War Collection: One of the BOAC flying boat crew seen here at Poole in Dorset following the move of

One of the BOAC flying boat crew seen here at Poole in Dorset following the move of the Flying Boat operation from Southampton. The crew pose shortly before take off. Circa 1940

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Lillian and Donald Jeans commemorate the 40th

World War Two - Second World War - Lillian and Donald Jeans commemorate the 40th anniversary of VE Day at Linden Hall Hotel, Northumberland, watched by David Hair, Sommelier of the Year

Background imageSecond World War Collection: The aircraft carrier HMS Vindex arriving at the River Tyne from Rosyth on her way to her

The aircraft carrier HMS Vindex arriving at the River Tyne from Rosyth on her way to her moorings at Jarrow. She was to be re-converted into a fast cargo liner and renamed Port Vindex

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Cowgate Credit Union organised these celebrations

World War Two - Second World War - Cowgate Credit Union organised these celebrations, in and around Greenhill View, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of VE Day 9th May, 1985

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Celebrations to commemorate the 40th anniversary of VE

World War Two - Second World War - Celebrations to commemorate the 40th anniversary of VE Day 9th May, 1985

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Aerial view showing bomb damage around the Bull Ring, Birmingham during the Second World

Aerial view showing bomb damage around the Bull Ring, Birmingham during the Second World War. 10th April 1941

Background imageSecond World War Collection: People gather round an overturned bus Bus in Sparbrook, Birmingham following an air raid

People gather round an overturned bus Bus in Sparbrook, Birmingham following an air raid on the city of Birmingham during the Second World War. 20th November 1940

Background imageSecond World War Collection: The Royal Chapel Buckingham Palace Bombed An air raid on 10 September

The Royal Chapel Buckingham Palace Bombed An air raid on 10 September, 1940 destroyed the private Royal Chapel in Buckingham Palace

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Holiday crowds seen here at Paddington station in central London, circa August 1945

Holiday crowds seen here at Paddington station in central London, circa August 1945

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Telephone girls at Whitley Bay Post Office try out the gas masks as they prepare for any

Telephone girls at Whitley Bay Post Office try out the gas masks as they prepare for any eventuality during A.R.P training. August 1938

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Salvage workers sort through the damaged band instruments at the Cafe de Paris following

Salvage workers sort through the damaged band instruments at the Cafe de Paris following two 50K landmines which fell through the Rialto roof straight onto the Caf dance floor

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Air raids on Birmingham on the nights of 9th and 10th April 1941

Air raids on Birmingham on the nights of 9th and 10th April 1941. Interior view of the Prince of Wales theatre in central Birmingham showing the damage caused by the air raid on the night of 9th April

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Aerial view showing bomb damage around St Martins Church in the Bull Ring

Aerial view showing bomb damage around St Martins Church in the Bull Ring, Birmingham during the Second World War. 6th May 1941

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Submariners, pictured reading the Daily Mirrors Good Morning Newspaper

Submariners, pictured reading the Daily Mirrors Good Morning Newspaper, which was specially published and distributed for the Royal Navy Submarine Corps during World War Two

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - A Postagram to RAF Sergeant R G Blackwell, No

World War Two - Second World War - A Postagram to RAF Sergeant R G Blackwell, No. 77 Squadron, Station Full Sutton from The Commander-in-Chief, Bomber Command, Air Chief Marshal, Arthur Harris

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - A letter to RAF Sergeant R G Blackwell, No

World War Two - Second World War - A letter to RAF Sergeant R G Blackwell, No. 77 Squadron, Station Full Sutton from King George VI.. Circa : 8th July, 1944

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - 50th Anniversary VE Day Celebrations - Fireworks

World War Two - Second World War - 50th Anniversary VE Day Celebrations - Fireworks explode over the water of the Exhibition Park lake in Newcastle. 8th May, 1995

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Air raids on Birmingham on the nights of 9th and 10th April 1941

Air raids on Birmingham on the nights of 9th and 10th April 1941. Scene showing the destruction in Newton Street on the morning of 10th April after the raid

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Interior view of St Martins church in Birmingham during the Second World War

Interior view of St Martins church in Birmingham during the Second World War following the air raid of 9th April 1941

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Exterior view of St Martins church in Birmingham during the Second World War

Exterior view of St Martins church in Birmingham during the Second World War following the air raid of 9th April 1941

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Air raids on Birmingham on the nights of 9th and 10th April 1941

Air raids on Birmingham on the nights of 9th and 10th April 1941. Aerial view showing bomb damage around New Street and High Street in central Birmingham following the raid

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - 50th Anniversary VE Day Celebrations - Fireworks

World War Two - Second World War - 50th Anniversary VE Day Celebrations - Fireworks explode over the water of the Exhibition Park lake in Newcastle. 8th May, 1995

Background imageSecond World War Collection: The London Midland and Scottish Jubilee Class steam locomotive 5740 Munster being

The London Midland and Scottish Jubilee Class steam locomotive 5740 Munster being prepared by workers for a night run. 2nd April 1940

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - North country women are helpiing the men in

World War Two - Second World War - North country women are helpiing the men in the services. Members of Heaton Social Service Knitting Party hard at work on garments for men on active service at

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Members of RAF 141 Night Fighter Squadron at

World War Two - Second World War - Members of RAF 141 Night Fighter Squadron at the Battle of Britain dance organised by the Newcastle branch RAFA in the Oxford Galleries, Newcastle. 05/09/1952

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - A barrage balloon on board a boat ready to help in

World War Two - Second World War - A barrage balloon on board a boat ready to help in the defence of a Northern port. 19/02/1942

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Battle of Britain Commemoration parade

World War Two - Second World War - Battle of Britain Commemoration parade. 15/09/1959

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Members of the WRNS (Wrens) of the Royal Navy

World War Two - Second World War - Members of the WRNS (Wrens) of the Royal Navy, on the River Tees. 16/02/1945

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Pre World War Two - Pre Second World War - The local girls of the ATS

Pre World War Two - Pre Second World War - The local girls of the ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service), pictured at camp in Northumberland

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Linda Shrigley, born in Dipton, County Durham

World War Two - Second World War - Linda Shrigley, born in Dipton, County Durham, joined the Land Army when she was 17 in 1942, and served for five years. 01/09/1996

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - A record output of 200

World War Two - Second World War - A record output of 200, 000 bricks in 48 hours was reached by Blythe and Sons, Birtley, a North-East firm with a history extending over nearly 80 years

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Ex-members of the Women

World War Two - Second World War - Ex-members of the Womens Land Army hold a reunion at Balmbras Music Hall, Newcastle. 04/02/1976

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Girls of the Callay Sawmills have another load of pit

World War Two - Second World War - Girls of the Callay Sawmills have another load of pit props checked by Miss Beatrice Forbes-Watson of the Timber Corps. 20/03/1943

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Former Land Army and Timber Girls

World War Two - Second World War - Former Land Army and Timber Girls, spent the afternoon baling hay with an old threshing machine

Background imageSecond World War Collection: American soldiers enjoy a picnic with their English girlfriends during a day out to watch

American soldiers enjoy a picnic with their English girlfriends during a day out to watch the derby at Newmarket 20th June 1943

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Boy Jockey with a Future: Young apprentice rider Denis Dillon

Boy Jockey with a Future: Young apprentice rider Denis Dillon, who finished second at Ascot in both the Cambridgeshire and the Cesarewitch is only 15 years old

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Gas mask distribution in Birmingham, October 1939

Gas mask distribution in Birmingham, October 1939

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Interior view of the Free Trade Hall building in Peter Street, Manchester

Interior view of the Free Trade Hall building in Peter Street, Manchester, showing the packed out hall gathered to hear the speech of First Lord of the Admiralty Winston Churchill where he declared

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Interior view showing the bombed out shell of the Free Trade Hall building in Peter

Interior view showing the bombed out shell of the Free Trade Hall building in Peter Street, Manchester, after being hit by enemy bombs on the night of 23rd December 1940

Background imageSecond World War Collection: Factory Clothing- Clothing works in East London. 21st April 1941

Factory Clothing- Clothing works in East London. 21st April 1941

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Tommy Trotter, of Don Gardens, Washington

World War Two - Second World War - Tommy Trotter, of Don Gardens, Washington, who served during D-Day invasion. 6th June, 1984

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Mr C Bowe of Consett

World War Two - Second World War - Mr C Bowe of Consett, former corporal in the Durham Light Infantry. 12th May, 1984

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Ray Forster, who was a radio operator on the Normandy

World War Two - Second World War - Ray Forster, who was a radio operator on the Normandy beaches on D-Day, serving with an anti-tank regiment. 1st March, 1984

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - The grave of Polish airman Makomaski in a Castletown

World War Two - Second World War - The grave of Polish airman Makomaski in a Castletown graveyard in the North East. 9th November, 1978

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Pictured from the left D-Day veterans: Abe Armstrong

World War Two - Second World War - Pictured from the left D-Day veterans: Abe Armstrong, Cramlington; Frank Duffin, Slatyford; Bob Wilson, Walker; Joe Bowden, MBE, Alnwick; John Cruikshanks

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - British glider-borne troops march out their aircraft

World War Two - Second World War - British glider-borne troops march out their aircraft for the take-off. The gliders seen here were in the first wave of the airborne attack. 6th June, 1944

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Fomer paratrooper, Joe Carr of West Moor

World War Two - Second World War - Fomer paratrooper, Joe Carr of West Moor, and his family are pictured among the British war graves at Bayeux in Northern France. 5th June, 1984

Background imageSecond World War Collection: World War Two - Second World War - The North East war grave in Castletown of a German

World War Two - Second World War - The North East war grave in Castletown of a German airman. 9th November, 1978



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