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With the throttle wide open and the Pegasus engines developing well over 3000 horse power, a Sunderland aircraft of the RAF about to take off on a bombing mission. August 1940

British convoy to Russia. 4th February to 2 March 1945. On board the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Bellona on a convoy to and from Russia

Two Royal Navy sailors, wrapped up against the bitter cold conditions, stand on the exposed signal bridge of HMS Sheffield on the look out for enemy U-boats in Arctic waters. December 1941

A canteen during world war Two. Picture possibly taken in Liverpool, Merseyside. Picture taken 22nd October 1942

Soldiers of the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry advance through Vassy to take up holding positions. 15th August 1944

Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B. E. F at Bachy, 15 December 1939
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B.E.F at Bachy, 15 December 1939

HMS Eagle in The Mediterranean Sea. HMS Eagle was an early aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy. Launched 18th June 1918 Sunk by German submarine U-73, 11 August 1942 Picture taken 29th June 1942

Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nurses make their way to the 79th General Field Hospital near Bayeux by lorry. 20th June 1944

Troops cheer Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B. E
Troops cheer Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain during a visit to the B.E.F at Bachy, 15 December 1939

The temporary grave of a German soldier in an orchard near Rauray as elements of the 49th Division push forward towards Tilly and Caen 29th June 1944

Pictures taken during the gunnery trials of the Royal Navy submarine HMS Sunfish at Portsmouth, England. The guns crew going into action with the gun while the Commanding Officer

Intercepted in the attack by aircraft of Coastal Command, a German blockade runner with a cargo of supplies was set ablaze and destroyed on 27th December 1943

A Chinaman training as an Air gunner in The Royal Airforce. He is un named. Picture taken circa 27th November 1942

French ATS pleased to be back again on French soil make light work of carrying their kit bags as they arrive at their billet near Bayeux. 30th June 1944

Families celebrate VJ Day in Heeley Road, Selly Oak with a street party. 15th August 1945

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

Consolidated PBY Catalina, an American flying boat, operating with RAF Coastal Command. Pictured in flight, showing one of the " Blister" gun turrets open. Issued: 12th April 1941

Thousands of Revellers packed into Victoria Square, Birmingham to celebrate VJ Day with gusto. 15th August 1945

This picture depicts the duties of a vast, newly formed army unit called " Traffic Control". The need for this unit has arisen from the road disorders caused by people leaving evacuated

Picture shows; The flying insignia of the British Fleet Air Arm showing top to bottom: 1. Pilots Wings, 2. Observers Wings, 3. Air Gunners Wings. November 1943

In the South Eastern Command, a class was held recently, to train Military Police in the correct procedure of dealing with a road accident

When a battery of field guns is brought into action it is taken for granted that the gunners know the best way to get their vehicles and weapons into action

For over two years British troops have been receiving training in mountain and snow warfare, one of the most arduous training courses undergone by soldiers

Aircraft of Coastal Command and Bomber Command of the RAF joined recently in a successful attack upon a U-boat in the Bay of. Biscay

HM the King during a recent tour of the South of England saw how the British Army is being trained in the new form of battle

Pilots from The United Nations Air Unit Command. Pictured at their Middle East Headquarters in Egypt They are left to right, from Poland, France, Greece, New Zealand, Yugoslavia, The United Nations

Britain army Number 3 Commando troops training on ski in the snowy mountain ranges at Killin, Perthshire. The instructor demonstrates the art of jumping from a small jump 22nd March 1942

"We will give it to them back"was the promise made to the bombed civilians of
" We will give it to them back" was the promise made to the bombed civilians of a stricken British City by the Prime Minister. That promise is already being redeemed by the Royal Air Force

RAF and USaF Give Germans 24 hour bomb service in Italy during the Second World War. RAF Wellington bombers and USaF Flying Fortresses operating from the same airfields in Italy are bombing the same

Sailors of the Royal Navy have been helping to repair and make habitable London homes which were damaged by flying bombs. Picture shows: Able Seaman E.J

The scene of an Air Raid in Exeter, Devon. World war Two. Scene of a bomb strike in which a Morrison shelter was flung 46 feet into a neighbouring house, saving the family inside

A Czech aircrew stand by their Liberator while the ground crew check it over. Picture taken circa 4th August 1943

A mobile canteen during world war Two. Picture possibly taken in Liverpool, Merseyside. Picture taken 17th October 1942

His Norfolk with British destroyers of the Royal Navy and Merchant ships in a Russian inlet whilst on northern convoy duty during the Second World War. Circa 1942

Picture taken with a battalion of the Buffs now serving with the British Expeditionary Force. Photo shows- P.S.M Galloway who is assisting in the making of field Kitchens, 3rd May 1940

Despite wintry conditions which have recently prevailed, Army training has been carried out without interruption. Picture shows a battalion of the Leicestershire regiment undertaking infantry

Soldiers of the 49th Division Passing a wrecked farm cart near Rauray 29th June 1944

HMS Exeter. Launched 18 July 1929, operational in World War Two but sunk during the Second Battle of the Java Sea, 1 March 1942 Picture taken circa 1st January 1941

A Royal Air Force class for allied solders. The teacher holds up a plane, and describes its various parts, in English, French, Dutch and German. Picture taken 22nd April 1943

Planes on The Ark Royal. Launcded 13 April 1937 Sunk by U-81, 14 November 1941 Picture taken circa 1st September 1939

Men of the Dorsets firing their 3 inch Mortars at the enemy at Hottot. No. 3 Platoon, 1 Dorsets, 231 Brigade, 50 Division. 11th July 1944

The Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain inspects a 25-pdr field gun at Bachy, 15 December 1939

Three stills from a film taken from Avro Lancaster Mark I, DV380 AJ-N, of No. 617 Squadron RAF, flown by the Squadron commander, Wing Commander G L Cheshire

Troops a board a landing craft give covering fire during combined operations training exercise by 29th Infantry Brigade Group at Loch Fyne, Argyllshire

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

Queen Alexandra Imperial Military Nurses of the 79th General Field Hospital prepare their beds in the slit trench where they will be protected if any more bombing occurs near Bayeux. 20th June 1944

The fiercest of the present fighting in Russia is taking place in the Kalinin region where General Zhukov, the great Soviet military leader responsible for hurling the German armies back from Moscow

Douglas Bostons of No. 2 Group, attacking the naval stores depot at Rennes, France, encountering flak from German anti-aircraft gun fire as they release their bombs over the target. 8th August 1943

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