1943 Collection (page 2)

To the Girls in Navy Blue by William Barribal
A wren climbing up a ladder in a harbour revealing stocking tops in the process

Germans in Russian Town
German infantry clear a Russian town street by street

Anne Shirley / Hairdresser
Anne Shirley gets a new hair- do for the film Bombardier. Her blonde hair is curled and held in place with hair grips

Winston Churchill and his daughter unite for the war effort
Mr. Churchill at a London gun site during a raid:drawing made on the spot. The premier watches his daughter, subaltern Mary Churchill, in the control room

Advert for Deals Hotel, South Africa
Advertisement for Deal s, East London, South Africa - the hotel of distinction with bathroom, lavatory, telephone and electric heater in each room

Klemm Kl 35 -over 1, 300 of these basic trainers were delivered to the Luftwaffe from late 1937 to 1943

RMS Chitral, cruise ship of the P&O Line as troop ship, WW2
RMS Chitral, cruise ship of the P&O Line as troop ship during WW2. Date: 1943

Wartime advert for Dolcis shoes. Date: 1943

Scene of destruction in Caroline Street, Kingston Upon Hull after an air raid on the city on the night of 24th June 1943

Winston Churchill and daughter, Mary Soames 1943
Winston Churchill and his daughter, Mary Soames in 1943. Churchill was on his way to receive the Freedom of the City of London. Mary is in ATS uniform. Date: 1943

German Tiger tank by G. H. Davis
The fangs of the Tiger revealed: another German super-weapon whose invincibility has been disproved. Details of the German Mark VI tank, a 56-ton monster whose 88mm gun fires a three foot long shell

Operation Mincemeat - site of grave of Major Martin
Site of the grave of Major William Martin in the Nuestra Senora cemetery in Huelva, Spain, whose body was found washed up on shore in Spain on 30th April 1943

Operation Mincemeat - gravestone of Major Martin
Gravestone of Major William Martin in the Nuestra Senora cemetery in Huelva, Spain, whose body was found washed up on shore in Spain on 30th April 1943

NFS-London Region 50ft wheeled escape ladder, WW2
An Ajax style wheeled escape ladder, wound out in its carriage, from Fire Force Area 34 Acton fire station (E1Z) located at 24 Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, West London

de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito
Crew Boarding a Royal Air Force RAF de Havilland Dh-98 Mosquito to Carry out an Intruder Raid on Enermy Territory at Night Date: 1943

POSTER: AIR FORCE, c1943. Take the road to victory! Join the WaF! British poster encouraging women to join the Womens Auxiliary Air Force. Lithograph, c1943

General Bernard Montgomery visits his son David
Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (then just General Montgomery!) (1887-1976) visits his 15-year-old son David (David Montgomery)

American actress. Russell in The Outlaw, 1943
JANE RUSSELL (1921-2011). American actress. Russell in The Outlaw, 1943

de Havilland Mosquito FBVI G-AGGD of BOAC landing
de Havilland Mosquito FBVI, G-AGGD, of BOAC coming in to land in October 1943. Date: 1943

City of London handcart with scrap bomb metal, WW2
WW2 - City of London Corporation handcart containing scrap metal, including bomb ordinance, Southwark Bridge, London. The cart also contains iron railings and general household metalwork

WORLD WAR II: BOMB SHELTER. A woman kneeling beside a girl in a bunk bed in a bomb shelter located in a subway tunnel beneath London, England, 1940-45, during World War II

Alexander Yakovlev, aircraft designer
Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev (1906-1989), Soviet aircraft designer, in military uniform and holding an aircraft model. In 1932, Yakovlev founded what became the the Yakovlev design bureau

WORLD WAR II: COMIC BOOK. Captain Freedom and friends battle the Axis powers. American comic book cover concerning World War II, c1943

WORLD WAR II: BOUGAINVILLE. American soldiers advancing behind a tank on the Japanese-held island of Bougainville, October 1943

WW2 production poster
World War Two poster issued by the British Admiralty, demonstrating full steam ahead on production, presumably of wartime equipment and munitions. A naval commander with ensign flying gives the order

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - For Evermore
The Caption is For evermore. Ground facilities for the fly boys was the responsibiiity of the RAF Regiment. The Prime Ministers message on the back is We shall continue steadfast in faith

Fleet Air Arm - Grumman Martlet II - AM958
A Grumman Martlet II of the Fleet Air Arm. Ordered by the British Purchasing Commission as Grumman G-36Bs, the Martlet II was powered by a Pratt and Whitney R-1830-S3C4-G engine

Soldier about to go ashore during the invasion of Italy, Jul
Lantern slide showing a soldier about to go ashore during the invasion of Italy, July 1943; a pamphlet, the ?Soldiers? Guide to Sicily?, can be seen in the soldier?s pack

HMS Obdurate, Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

A Corporal of the 1st / 9th Battalion Highland Light Infantry
A Corporal of the 1st/9th (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion Highland Light Infantry in full marching kit. Hommage du Capitaine Andre. Tres sympathique souvenir. (Very warm memories of Captain Andre)

Map of Sicily by G. H. Davis
A contour map of Sicily, giving the shortest air distances from Cape Bon and Malta. At this stage in the Second World War it was a British front-line objective in Axis eyes

WWII: POSTER, c1943. Free speech doesn t mean careless talk! Lithograph, c1943

WOMEN MARINES, 1943. Corporal Essie Lucas and Jean Ayers of the US Marine Corps Womens Reserve working on an engine at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Photograph, 1943

Holy Trinity Church, Plaistow
Black and white print of exterior of church from the road taken August 1943. Small belfrey with ornamental clock. View includes car and telephone box

Battle of Stalingrad - Aerial view of fuel stores on fire. The Battle of Stalingrad between Germany and the Soviet Union lasted from 17 July 1942 until 2 February 1943

Firefighters outside mobile kitchen, WW2
Firefighters enjoying a mug of tea outside a mobile kitchen presented to the National Fire Service by the Order of the Eastern Star, Manitoba, Canada, during the Second World War

NFS-London Region 100ft turntable with pump, WW2
A Merryweather turntable ladder fitted with an integral fire pump that feeds the monitor at the head of the ladder and therefore does not require a separate pumping appliance to feed it

The Mohne Dam Breached; Second World War, 1943
Aerial photograph showing the Mohne Dam and reservoir (top) after the Dambusters raid of 1943. On the 16th May, Lancaster bombers of 617 Squadron, led by Guy Gibson

Gremlin and Pilot
A Gremlin tries to fog the aircrafts windscreen with his breath, but the pilot foils him by chewing a carrot to improve his sight

Advert for Daimler Cars, juxtaposing the modern Daimler of 1943 with its 1896 predecessor. Date: 1943

Reconnaissance photograph taken after he RAFs heavy attacks on Cologne on 28 / 29th
Reconnaissance photograph taken after he RAFs heavy attacks on Cologne on 28/29th June and 3/4th July 1943. Pictured, in this area of heavy industrial damage

Blitz in London -- salvaged mail, Calthorpe Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- following the bombing of Mount Pleasant Post Office on 18 June 1943, salvaged mail was temporarily piled up in nearby Calthorpe Street. Date: 1943

Les Honneurs sous le feu. Georges Scott, (1873-1943). Scott Started His Career In The 1890S And Worked As War Correspondent For The News Magazine L Illustration During The Balkan Wars Of 1912-13

POSTER: INDIA, c1943. What about India? Silkscreen poster, c1943

World War II 9139-1945: Submarine at sea 1943. German navy U-boat travelling on surface in a choppy sea, crew members on conning tower. By German marine artist Adolf Bock 1890-1968

Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers, 1943
Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers, being reloaded by Red Army soldiers in September 1943, during World War II. At this stage in the war

RAF Heaton Park booklet
Cover of a booklet for RAF Heaton Park, Manchester: A Guide for Newly-Arrived Cadets. During World War Two 133, 000 cadets were billeted in

RAF Bombers breaching the Mohne Dam; Second World War, 1943
Drawing showing the destruction of the Mohne Dam in Westphalia, Germany, by the squadron of Royal Air Force Lancaster bombers who came to be known as The Dambusters, 16th May 1943

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"1943: A Year of Triumphs and Challenges" In the midst of World War II, 1943 marked a pivotal year filled with significant events and remarkable achievements. From the skies to the seas, from renowned figures to iconic machines, this year left an indelible mark on history. One notable highlight was the De Havilland Mosquito fighter aircraft, showcased in an awe-inspiring advert. This marvel of engineering symbolized innovation and power as it soared through the clouds, defending freedom with every flight. Meanwhile, HMAS Melbourne commanded attention as it appeared head-on, showcasing its might and resilience amidst turbulent waters. The crew lined up on its flight deck with unwavering determination – a testament to their bravery in protecting our shores. The T class Submarine silently patrolled beneath treacherous waves, embodying stealth and strategic prowess. Its presence served as a reminder that even in darkness, hope could be found within these underwater fortresses. Amidst the chaos of war emerged "The Spirit of Britain" himself – Winston Churchill. His resolute voice echoed over BBC airwaves in 1943; his words inspiring unity and strength during times of uncertainty. Another influential figure who made his mark was George Orwell – pseudonym for Eric Blair – whose thought-provoking novels captivated readers worldwide. Broadcasting from London's heartland via BBC radio waves, Orwell's insights challenged societal norms while encouraging critical thinking. On land or sea alike, moments of respite were cherished dearly. The Sea Bathing Pool at Southport provided solace amid Lancashire's bustling streets - a sanctuary where families sought refuge from wartime anxieties while enjoying leisurely swims under open skies. As Supermarine Spitfires rolled off production lines across England in October 1943, they became symbols of British resilience against enemy forces dominating European skies. These iconic planes carried hope on their wings as they defended freedom above battlefields far away. Not all landings were smooth, however.