01471 Collection

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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

John Payne of the British Navy warship HMS Gurkha during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Stalin and Churchill in the conference room at Yalta during the Second World War. 4th February 1945

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 Italy
Company 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 Uplands
Leading 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. J
R.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. Downes
Some 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 drinking
Sister 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 Italy
Leading 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. F
Squadron 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. billets
N.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 head
Gunner 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 sector
Driver 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. company
Five 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 McHaughton
A.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 Littoria
Driver 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 station
The 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

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