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United States Army decorations: a poster issued by the US Army recruiting service before Americas entry into the Second World War. Circa February 1942
A recruitment poster showing badges and insignia of rank and service in the US Army before Americas entry into the Second World War. Circa February 1942
A captured case of mortars used by the Germans. Circa June 1940
A British soldier on the Anzio beachhead showing the size of the case of a " Butterfly" anti-personnel bomb. Butterfly bombs fall a predetermined distance before the case is shot open
Aladdin Panto Dress Rehearsal at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. Des O Connor (Aladdin) and Mary Hewing (Genie of the Ring). December 1965
Rehearsals for Royal Show, at the Palladium, London. Pictured, Des O Connor. 8th May 1968
Judy Garland and Dirk Bogarde in London. 1969
Des O Connor during rehearsals for the Royal Variety Performance, at the Palladium, London, 17th November 1968. Desobit
Judy Garland at the Savoy Hotel, London. 30th April 1962
Damage to a house in Pype Hayes, Erdington, Birmingham. This was the first air raid on the city, carried out by a single aircraft. One person was killed, and six injured in the raid. 9th August 1940
Left to right, Noel Whitcomb, Des O Connor and Peter Goodwright. 30th July 1963
A bomb crater in Bromford Road, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 14th August 1940
Mutual Aid in Air Defence. The first trial in the Midland Civil Defence Region of the pooling of A.R.P. resources to assist an area severely hit by air attack took place in Calthorpe Park
A damage house in Tyburn Road, Edrdington, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 14th August 1940
Rehearsals for the Star Gala day at Battersea Festival Gardens and Fun Fair. Left to right, Suzanne Owens, Des O Connor and Gloria Best on a water chute. 6th May 1964
L-R: Sir Harold G. Howitt, DSO, MC, FCA (Additional Member); Air-marshal Sir Christopher L. Courtney, KCB, CBE, DSO (Air Member for Supply and Organisation); Air-marshal Sir P
Milkman examines the staircase of a damage house in Tyburn Road, Edrdington, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 14th August 1940
A house damage by a bomb in Tyburn Road, Edrdington, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 14th August 1940
Des O Connor who was ordered by his doctor to take a breather from his Palladium show, has found complete relaxation among his racehorse at Newmarket
Behind the scenes during rehearsals for "Sunday Night at the London Palladium"Behind the scenes during rehearsals for " Sunday Night at the London Palladium" at the London Palladium. Pictured, comedian Des O Connor and Jackie Irwin, who is in the chorus
Damage to a house in Bromsford Lane, Erdington, Birmingham. This was the first air raid on the city, carried out by a single aircraft. One person was killed, and six injured in the raid
President Truman stopping to chat to one of the Guard of Honour at Winston Churchills Berlin residence on arriving there for lunch
Householders examine the damage and crater to their Smallheath, Birmingham home following a raid on the city. 16th August 1940
The Army Flying Badge, approved by the King, to be worn on the left breast by qualified Air Observation Post pilots and glider pilots
Corporation workmen filling and place sandbags to protect civic building from bomb blast at the outbreak of the Second World War 2nd September 1939
Householders removing furniture from their bomb damage home in Smallheath, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 16th August 1940
Picture taken at the Berlin Airport shows Mr Eden, Monsieur Vyshinsky and Major-General Lyne, GOC British troops in Berlin. The " Big Three" conference in Berlin started on this day
Workers at the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company celebrate sending Valentine tanks to Russia on September 22, 1941
Saved by shelters A bomb fell between these two shelters in Smallheath, Birmingham, nobody was hurt following a raid on the city. Here is a Midland A.R.P
HMS Seagull, Halcyon class minesweeper seen here on patrol during the Second World War. 1st December 1941
One of hundreds of patients being evacuated from a Birmingham hospital in specially converted Corporation buses at the outbreak of the Second World War. 1st September 1939
Householders removing furniture from their bomb damage homes in Smallheath, Birmingham following a raid on the city. 16th August 1940
Conference of United Nations War Crimes Commission. L-R: Hugh McKinnon Wood (Secretary); Rt Hon. Lord Wright; Col. Wade (interpreter). Circa 1940s
Sandbags being placed against the walls of the Birmingham Education Committee building in St Margaret Street. Circa 1st September 1939
The "Big Three"round table conference opens, as leaders of the victoriousThe " Big Three" round table conference opens, as leaders of the victorious Allied Nations gather to discuss future policies
Shop workers in Birmingham city centre filling sandbags in preparation of the outbreak of the Second World War
Winston Churchill greets other Allied representatives at one of the sessions of the Berlin Conference. Circa July 1945
President Truman arriving at Winston Churchills Berlin residence for lunch. The 2nd Battalion of the Scots Guards provided the Guard of Honour on the front lawn while a Royal Marine band played
The canal arms which were filled in when Easy Row wharf, Birmingham was converted into a car park seen here being excavated to build a 1, 500 person air raid shelter. 11th September 1939
A demolition squad make safe a bomb damaged building at Hodge Hill Common following a raid on the city. 18th August 1940
Prime Minister Winston Churchill leaving the ruined Reich Chancellery while giving the Victory sign to British soldiers and sailors. Circa 18th July 1945
Mr Churchill, President Truman and Generalissimo Stalin linking hands outside the Prime Ministers residence in Potsdam. Circa July 1945
Seated, L-R: Admiral E. J. King, Commander-in-Chief of the US NavySeated, L-R: Admiral E.J. King, Commander-in-Chief of the US Navy; Prime Minister Churchill; President Roosevelt. Standing
Householders and ARP recovery squad removing furniture from their bomb damage home in Hodge Hill Common, Birmingham, following a raid on the city. 18th August 1940
Winston Churchill and President Truman shake hands on the steps of the latters residence in Potsdam. This was the first time they had met since Mr Truman became President. 23rd July 1945
A friendly argument between President Roosevelt and Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek as to who should sit in the centre at a three-power conference
President Roosevelt and Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek at Casablanca conference. Circa 1943
Fireman dampen down and sift through the burnt out shell of the Birmingham Market Hall following an air raid on the city on the night 25th-26th August 1940
