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World War 2 Collection (#2)

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - Ration books were starting to be used for

Post World War Two - Second World War - Ration books were starting to be used for potatoes. The square in " Panel 3" on the back was to be cancelled by the greengrocer

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - Many thousands of ration books were unclaimed

Post World War Two - Second World War - Many thousands of ration books were unclaimed at St Jamess Church Hall, Newcastle, and some of them were being checked off in piles ready for issue

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - People exchange old ration books for new issues

Post World War Two - Second World War - People exchange old ration books for new issues at the Ration Book Distribution Centre in St James Congregational Church Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - German air raid on a North East of England town

Post World War Two - Second World War - German air raid on a North East of England town. Ocean View in Whitley Bay, which had been bombed with a land mine during the war, pictured in 1957

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Rationing - Welfare Foods Service National Dried Milk

World War Two - Second World War - Rationing - Welfare Foods Service National Dried Milk. 02/05/1995

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - A Middlesbrough to Newcastle train which was machine

World War Two - Second World War - A Middlesbrough to Newcastle train which was machine gunned by a German aircraft during an air raid on North East during August, 1940

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - A woman collects her meat ration from a butcher

Post World War Two - Second World War - A woman collects her meat ration from a butcher. 12th January, 1951

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Post World War Two - Second World War - City grocery assistant, Mr William Wanup

Post World War Two - Second World War - City grocery assistant, Mr William Wanup, makes a celebration cut on the first day of derationing of butter, 14 years after rationing of it began

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - A German V2 rocket blasts off in what is likely to

World War Two - Second World War - A German V2 rocket blasts off in what is likely to be a test flight from the Peenemnde test base. Circa : 1943. (Kemsley picture date 26/02/1957)

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - German air raids on the North East of England

World War Two - Second World War - German air raids on the North East of England. The map shows the place where bombs fell in Tynemouth and North Shields, 1940-43 The first bomb fell on June 26

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Bomb damaged houses from a German air raid on a

World War Two - Second World War - Bomb damaged houses from a German air raid on a coastal town in the North East of England

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Severely damaged houses in High Heaton, Newcastle

World War Two - Second World War - Severely damaged houses in High Heaton, Newcastle, after a German air raid in September 1940

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Workmen deal with the results of a German air raid

World War Two - Second World War - Workmen deal with the results of a German air raid on a town in the North Riding of Yorkshire. 25/05/1940

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - The corner Elswick Road and York Road, Newcastle

World War Two - Second World War - The corner Elswick Road and York Road, Newcastle, pictured post war and showing bomb damaged plots. 19th September, 1957

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: World War Two - Second World War - Families receive help

World War Two - Second World War - Families receive help and a hot drink in a neighbourhood devastated by the German V1 Flying Bombs. Circa : Sept. 1944

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: RAF IN ACTION OVER THE NORWEGIAN COAST Four seaplanes moored off Bergen in

RAF IN ACTION OVER THE NORWEGIAN COAST Four seaplanes moored off Bergen in the course of action against the enemy. 10.04.1940

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: BOSTONS ATTACK ST ELWORKS AT DEMAIN, FRANCE. These planes which fly close

BOSTONS ATTACK ST ELWORKS AT DEMAIN, FRANCE. These planes which fly close together about five miles south west of Valenciennes

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Royal Airforce Attack on Shipping at Rotterdam. Approaching their targets

Royal Airforce Attack on Shipping at Rotterdam. Approaching their targets, the Blenheims flew low over Dutch territory in " V" formation which was taken as the victory symbol by the Dutch

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: COASTAL COMMAND AIRCRAFT GO IN HARBOUR AFTER ENEMY SHIPPING

COASTAL COMMAND AIRCRAFT GO IN HARBOUR AFTER ENEMY SHIPPING. After searching the Fjorde and shipping lanes along the coast of Norway on 21.10.1944 and finding no Germans targets on the move

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: HAMBURG ON THE DAY OF ITS SURRENDER Minutes after surrender on May 3 1945

HAMBURG ON THE DAY OF ITS SURRENDER Minutes after surrender on May 3 1945 the city was devastated, apparently deserted. Huge concrete ack-ack fortresses stand amid ruined dock

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: MOSQUITOS ATTACK HAUGE TARGER. By pin-pointing

MOSQUITOS ATTACK HAUGE TARGER. By pin-pointing, attacking and destroying one particular building in the Hague RAF mosquitos of the 2nd tactical air force Carried out one of the most brilliant

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: TRAIN LOAD OF FLYING BOMBS BLOWN UP RAF TYPHOONS. A train load of I20 flying

TRAIN LOAD OF FLYING BOMBS BLOWN UP RAF TYPHOONS. A train load of I20 flying bombs intended for London was attacked and destroyed by RAF rocket firing typhoons near the Albert canal

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: RAF ATTACK ON GERMAN ESCAPE FERRY. The attack by RAF Mitchells

RAF ATTACK ON GERMAN ESCAPE FERRY. The attack by RAF Mitchells and Bostons of 2nd RAF on Breskens opposite Flushing in Holland on 11.9.1944 Several barges

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: RAF Venturas blitz Ijmuiden steel works by day. Ventura aircraft of the RAF Bomber

RAF Venturas blitz Ijmuiden steel works by day. Ventura aircraft of the RAF Bomber command, escorted by fighters, carried out a daylight attack on the royal dutch blast Furnaoes

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: A 40 feet hole made by RAF bombs in the roof of one of the U-boat pens at Brest

A 40 feet hole made by RAF bombs in the roof of one of the U-boat pens at Brest

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Series display phases of activities of the RAF in Iceland

Series display phases of activities of the RAF in Iceland, main outpost of their effort in the battle of the Atlantic, in which british fighter planes play an important part

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Damaged enemy aircraft and workshops at derna Aerodrome

Damaged enemy aircraft and workshops at derna Aerodrome. This picture shows how the aerodrome looked after RAF had visited it

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: An Avenue of Hamilear gliders and RAF Halifax towing aircraft ready for take off

An Avenue of Hamilear gliders and RAF Halifax towing aircraft ready for take off

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Aerial picture shows daylight attack on the docks at Den Helder, Holland on 23. 12

Aerial picture shows daylight attack on the docks at Den Helder, Holland on 23. 12
Aerial picture shows daylight attack on the docks at Den Helder, Holland on 23.12.1942 The bombers were escorted by RAF fighters

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Roosevelt - Churchill Quebec meeting. President Roosevelt

Roosevelt - Churchill Quebec meeting. President Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and members of their party on the terrace at the Citadel overlooking Quebec

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Winston Churchills visit to America; taken at the Port of Embarkation on board HMS

Winston Churchills visit to America; taken at the Port of Embarkation on board HMS Duke of York. At the Port of Embarkation

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: The Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, with Captain D. Margesson

The Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, with Captain D. Margesson (Secretary of State for War) watching preparations being made for the launching of a " Queen Bee" seaplane which is flown by

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: During the tour made by Winston Churchill and the Dominion Prime Ministers to inspect

During the tour made by Winston Churchill and the Dominion Prime Ministers to inspect allied troops who will take part in the liberation of Europe, they were joined by General Eisenhower

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Big Three Conference: Prime Minister tours ruins of Berlin

Big Three Conference: Prime Minister tours ruins of Berlin. Prime Minister Winston Churchill, accompanied by his daughter Mary, and Mr. Anthony Eden, makes a tour of the ruined city of Berlin

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: The Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, visited the troops in Normandy, Northern France

The Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, visited the troops in Normandy, Northern France. Soldiers cheered as they posed for a photograph with him. 24th July, 1944

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Mr. Churchill in Scotland. Mr. Winston Churchill recently paid a visit to Scotland

Mr. Churchill in Scotland. Mr. Winston Churchill recently paid a visit to Scotland where he watched an exercise and also inspected troops and equipment

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Prime Minister visits Britains front line. Mr Winston Churchill paid a visit

Prime Minister visits Britains front line. Mr Winston Churchill paid a visit on Wednesday to Dover and Ramsgate where he inspected air raid damage and met local A.R.P workers

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Prime Minister visits defences. Mr. Winston Churchill accompanied by Mr. A. V

Prime Minister visits defences. Mr. Winston Churchill accompanied by Mr. A. V
Prime Minister visits defences. Mr. Winston Churchill accompanied by Mr. A.V. Alexander (First Lord of the Admiralty), Admiral Sir Dudley Pound (First Sea Lord), Gen. Sir Alan Brooke (C. in C)

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: President Franklin Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill singing hymns during

President Franklin Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill singing hymns during the Divine Service on board HMS Prince of Wales. August 1941

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: V2 Rocket incident at Bethnal Green. 8th February 1945

V2 Rocket incident at Bethnal Green. 8th February 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: V2 Rocket incident near Herbert Road, Woolwich. OPS Flattened houses

V2 Rocket incident near Herbert Road, Woolwich. OPS Flattened houses and the street full of debris. 7th November 1944

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: Coventry Cathedral was visited by thousands of people on VE Day

Coventry Cathedral was visited by thousands of people on VE Day, and services conducted by the Provost(the Very Rev. R. T)

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: V2 Rocket incident at Middlesex St, Aldgate East. OPS wrecked Norwegian Naval College

V2 Rocket incident at Middlesex St, Aldgate East. OPS wrecked Norwegian Naval College. 10th November 1944

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: V2 Rocket incident at Tewkesbury Terrace, Bounds Green Road, Southgate

V2 Rocket incident at Tewkesbury Terrace, Bounds Green Road, Southgate. Parts of the rocket after the explosion. 16th September 1944

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: V2 Rocket incident at a brush factory, High Street, Waltham Cross. OPS N. F

V2 Rocket incident at a brush factory, High Street, Waltham Cross. OPS N. F
V2 Rocket incident at a brush factory, High Street, Waltham Cross. OPS N.F.S working among the wreckage. 10th January 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: V2 Rocket incident at Farrant Avenue, Lordship Lane, Wood Green

V2 Rocket incident at Farrant Avenue, Lordship Lane, Wood Green. Dogs helping search for survivors. 3rd March 1945

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: V2 Rocket incident near Palmers Green Station. A piece of rail in a garden after

V2 Rocket incident near Palmers Green Station. A piece of rail in a garden after the explosion. 7th November 1944

Background imageWorld War 2 Collection: V2 Rocket incident at a paint factory, Downham Road, Hoxton. OPS N. F

V2 Rocket incident at a paint factory, Downham Road, Hoxton. OPS N. F
V2 Rocket incident at a paint factory, Downham Road, Hoxton. OPS N.F.S working among the wreckage. 8th January 1945



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