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Leading Air Mechanic George Shields of Crwys, Cardiff who served aboard the British Royal Navy aircraft Carrier HMS Ark Royal. November 1941
Sergeant Roy Roberts of 62 Cardiff Road, Taffs Well, who played Second Row forward for Cardiff rugby team before the war, and Sergeant Tom Harvard of 21 Thomas Street, who played for Swinton
Display of Remedial exercises given by the Royal Air Force before a large crowd at Seymour Hall, London during the Second World War
Liberated POWs at Stalag 11B near Fallingbostel, 16 April 1945. The men in this photograph were all captured at Arnhem in Circa September 1944
Soviet diplomat Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Molotov meets US Foreign Secretary Edward R. Stettinius after his arrival in Yalta. Circa February 1945
Trooper Bob Dawdry, 7th Armoured Division. 5th May 1945
Private Mary Lynn wielding a Churchill tank in an Ordnance Depot. 28th October 1942
Through the kindness of Baron Tannoso certain portions of his Palazzo have been loaned as recreation rooms for the British troops in the camp. A welcome feature is the library
Company Quartermaster Sergeant E. C. Bonner preparing for demobilization in ItalyCompany Quartermaster Sergeant E.C. Bonner preparing for demobilization in Italy. 20th June 1945
Private Robert Phillips retrieves a cot from a bomb crater after an American hospital area was shelled. 22nd April 1944
Leading Aircraftman Gordon Pendleton, an R. A. F. pilot who won his wings at UplandsLeading Aircraftman Gordon Pendleton, an R.A.F. pilot who won his wings at Uplands aerodrome outside of Ottowa. 1st May 1943
R. A. F. pilots win their wings at Medicine Hat, Alberta. Left to right: J. N. Harrison, J. JR.A.F. pilots win their wings at Medicine Hat, Alberta. Left to right: J.N. Harrison, J.J. Morgan, R. Richardson and R.W. Chinery. 28th April 1943
Some R. A. F. regiment officers at breakfast. On the right is Wing Commander E. N. DownesSome R.A.F. regiment officers at breakfast. On the right is Wing Commander E.N. Downes. Circa June 1944
Sister E. C. Cowell and Miss R. E. Donahoe of the American Field Surgical Team drinkingSister E.C. Cowell and Miss R.E. Donahoe of the American Field Surgical Team drinking their tea after coming off night duty. 9th March 1944
Behind The 5th Army Frontline in Italy. Private J. Tillet and Lance Corporal R. Steer mend their mine detecting equipment on the Cassino front. 5th May 1944
Because of anti-personnel bombs, everybody digs in. Pte. W. Major helps build a bivvy hole. 2nd March 1944
Leading Aircraftman J. Morris and Sgt. E. Hook, part of an R. A. F. regiment in ItalyLeading Aircraftman J. Morris and Sgt. E. Hook, part of an R.A.F. regiment in Italy. 2nd June 1944
County of London Squadron members in Italy. Left to right: Leading Aircraftman D. Brown, Corporal L. Francis, Flight Sergeant R.W. Apps, Leading Aircraftman H.J. Bastible, Leading Aircraftman H.T
Squadron Leader L. A. Childs and Flight Lieutenant Sir M. Bruce of the R. A. FSquadron Leader L.A. Childs and Flight Lieutenant Sir M. Bruce of the R.A.F. regiment examine the remains of two flying bombs shot down by their squadrons. 30th June 1944
N. A. A. F. I. in North Africa. Some of the girls in the E. F. I. billetsN.A.A.F.I. in North Africa. Some of the girls in the E.F.I. billets. They include:- Miss Westman of Ackworth Miss Harding of Aspatria, Cumb
Gunner James Pearson and Gunner E. L. Shaw cook for the troops in the Anzio beach headGunner James Pearson and Gunner E.L. Shaw cook for the troops in the Anzio beach head. 17th March 1944
American troops practice commando training prior to the invasion of Europe. 19th April 1944
Flight Sergeant M. Rose teaches fighter pilots about flying bombs. 29th June 1944
Driver C. A. Langford looks over snow covered territory of an American held sectorDriver C.A. Langford looks over snow covered territory of an American held sector on the Fifth Army front. 15th January 1944
Five pairs of sisters who are part of an A. T. S. companyFive pairs of sisters who are part of an A.T.S. company. Front row: Ivy and Diana Polkinghorn and Josephine Croker. Behind them are Vera and Iris Jones, Doris and Edna Hughes
A. T. S. Officers arrive in Canada. Left to right - J / C Elizabeth McHaughtonA.T.S. Officers arrive in Canada. Left to right - J/C Elizabeth McHaughton of Edinburgh, who will undertake personnel selection duties, was born in Manchuria and lived there for some years
Indian muleteers at a Western Command camp during the Second World War. Circa 1940s
Members of the US 9th Army move through the captured German town of Hamm during Second World War. 11th April 1945
A German civilian views wreckage of her home that was destroyed by a German artillery shell. 22nd November 1944
British troops training in Kermanshah, Persia. (Picture) Demonstration of how to parry a bayonet charge with bare hands. 14th December 1942
Young siblings Michael Briggs (aged 2) and older sister Christine (3) received toys when they visited an exhibition of toys held at Oxford Street, central London. Their father, C.J
Driver M. A. Witcomb hands a cigarette to an Italian who has just returned to LittoriaDriver M.A. Witcomb hands a cigarette to an Italian who has just returned to Littoria. 7th June 1944
The Royal Berkshire Regiment in training. (Picture) Infantry and Bren Gun Carriers advancing under realistic conditions. 22nd June 1942
The youngest and oldest fireman in No. 36. Fire Force area met at Loughton fire stationThe youngest and oldest fireman in No.36. Fire Force area met at Loughton fire station on the day that Fireman Richard Salter, aged 71, of Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill, went into retirement
The baby of a Royal Navy officer is christened on a submarine during the Second world War. Here, the " Black Gang" coaling crew of a nearby ship cheer the party. 12th June 1942
British soldiers gather fuel for an elderly Dutch woman outside the ruins of her home in Sint Joost. The men are Lance Bombardier K. Davies and Bombardier S
Seamen safely rescued from the armed merchant cruiser Transylvania, pennant F56, sunk by torpedo fired the German U-boat U-56 off Malin Head, Ireland on 10th August 1940
Sea Cadets with bayonets fixed, listening to a memorial service for HMS Jervis Bay during the Second World War. 14th May 1944
Diana, Princes of Wales visits Sicily. May 1985
Cookery contest between the famous "men only"Cookery contest between the famous " men only" cookery class and a team of girls of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) taking place at Sailsbury, Wiltshire during the Second world War
Women and children prepare to sleep in a bomb shelter during Second World War. 14th October 1940
Nurses outside Queen Charlottes Hospital in Shepherds Bush, London looking up at the bricked up windows of the Nurses home
Grace Etheridge and her friend Tony Mallett. Tony has been giving Grace an Easter egg every Good Friday for 30 years. This began in 1958 when Grace and Tony were working at Greys of Birmingham
Maisy Nicholas helps fit a wireless aerial to a Thorneycroft whaleback boat at John I Thorneycroft & Co, Hampton Launch Works, Platts Eyotduring the Second World War. 8th November 1943
Women give a demonstration on the proper use of gas masks at Hendon. 19th September 1939
Cadets on guard duty being inspected by a Senior Officer. 6th August 1942
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princes of Wales visit Sicily. May 1985
Sea Cadets from Horley, Surrey training in Shoreham-by-Sea. The visit Shoerham twice a week for practice as there is no sea at Horley
The Austrian youth group in London having a sing along during the Second World War. 17th August 1943
Men of the Merchant navy are now being trained as cooks in the school where many world famous Chefs started their careers, the Westminster Tech College, School of Cookery
Women and children preparing to evacuate their town before nightfall during Second World War. 7th September 1941
Cadets under instructions by a Senior Officer learning how a bow-line knot is made. 6th August 1942
Stalin and Churchill in the conference room at Yalta during the Second World War. 4th February 1945
Anti-aircraft battery of the Royal West African Frontier Force. (Picture) A. AAnti-aircraft battery of the Royal West African Frontier Force. (Picture) A.A. Gun team ready for action during the Second World War. 4th August 1942
Some of the best work in the country is being done at the Ministry of Pensions hospital at Stoke Mandeville, Bucks. In cases of paralysed men under Dr Ludwig Guttman
Ghurka Officer Nar Bah Adur Gurung, O. B. I. He has 28 years service to his creditGhurka Officer Nar Bah Adur Gurung, O.B.I. He has 28 years service to his credit and holds the Persian Medal, two Frontier Medals and the Cororation Medal
Naval Cadets undergoing training at a Naval establishment in the heart of England during the Second World War. 31st August 1943
Children in a Manchester suburb warm themselves by a fire outside wrecked houses during Second World War. 13th March 1941
Leading Aircraftman Albert Yoxon who is training as an air bomber, at a gunnery school in Canada. Circa 1943
R. A. F. men who have qualified as air navigators after training in Canada underR.A.F. men who have qualified as air navigators after training in Canada under the Commonwealth Joint Air Training Plan. Left to right: Fred L. Martin, Horace P.H
Leading Aircraftman F. A. Duggan and Leading Aircraftman T. Adair at the R. A. FLeading Aircraftman F.A. Duggan and Leading Aircraftman T. Adair at the R.A.F. Air Navigators School and Mount Hops, near Hamilton. 5th August 1943
African soldier armed with a machete in Nyasaland (Malawi) during the Second World War. 14th April 1941
General Instruction consisting of Boatwork. Compass & Helm Knots and Splices, Semaphore and Parts of a Rifle. In the fore ground
Evacuees are brought into the town of Brand, Germany, where they were registered and given food. 9th October 1944
Home Guard outside Buckingham Palace watching the Changing of the Guard ceremony taking place. 14th May 1943
Football team of the 70th Infantry Brigade comprises several thousand pounds worth of professional players. Left to right. The outstanding members of the team: Cpl J.D
Girls of the National Fire Service (NFS) undergo physical training during a PT display at Wembley during the second World War. 20th October 1942
9th Army troops capture Oflag 79. Here British soldiers walk to freedom in Brunswick after years of imprisonment. 15th April 1945
British anti-tank crew in training during the Second World War. 6th February 1940
Nurse Pat Tait instructs wounded troops in curative pottery at a workshop for injured servicemen, recovering in hospital in England during the Second World War. 17th November 1942
British paratroopers holding positions on the 8th Army front. Left to right: F. KBritish paratroopers holding positions on the 8th Army front. Left to right: F.K. Gourley, E. Wyllie and C. Weston. 1st February 1944
British paratroopers in the Middle East. (Picture) The Paratroopers follow each other through the door at extremely short intervals. A number of them in various stages of falling. 7th June 1943
British Gunners Clark, Duggan and Wilson fusing shells before an attack in Germany. 18th December 1944
A training exercise at the Merchant Navy School, teaceing rookies how to shovel coal and clean the furnaces with stones instead of coal
Children from Stoke Newington bring their broken toys to Leading Fireman Herbert Rogers for repairs. He is known to them as the " Teddy Bear Doctor"
A paratrooper lifts a folding motor scooter from its parachute container. 10th November 1943
At 1500 hours each Saturday The Union Flag is hoist at the mast. Guard Parades and Buglers sound the General Salute conforming with the Ritual in the Royal Navy. 6th August 1942
A Canadian officer chats with two Icelandic women in their native costume during Second World War. 16th October 1940
New R. A. F. Air Gunners training in Quebec under the Commonwealth Joint Air Training PlanNew R.A.F. Air Gunners training in Quebec under the Commonwealth Joint Air Training Plan. left to right: LAC J.W. Moir, LAC M.E. Jones, LAC M.E. Antram, LAC D.F. Priest. 5th August 1943
R. A. F. pilots with their wings Saskatchewan. Left to right: Sergeant ReadyR.A.F. pilots with their wings Saskatchewan. Left to right: Sergeant Ready, Sergeant Roberts, Sergeant Lacey, Pilot Officer Harding. 18th September 1943
Recruits of a Nigerian Infantry Company. West African Force are taught to become expert shots with the service rifle which is standard throughout the British Army to day. 18th June 1943
Two American engineers, Pte. James L. Edwards and Lieutenant Keith G. Clodfelter remove unexploded charges placed by a bridge in Benevento, Italy, by retreating Germans. 19th October 1943
British troops in winter camouflage take part in an exercise during the Second World War. 12th February 1940
Comedy Duo, Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball, return to the Crane Fruehauf factory in Oldham, Lancashire, where they both worked as welders, 23rd October 1978
