2nd World War Collection (page 46)

US Navy and aeroplanes, World War II C016 / 6356
US Navy and aeroplanes, World War II. US Navy cruiser and battleships with naval aeroplanes overhead. The US Navy grew rapidly during this period

VE Day crowd, London, 1945 C014 / 2066
VE Day crowd. Large crowds gathered in London, UK, on 8 May 1945 to celebrate the end of hostilities in Europe during the Second World War

Military portable radio, 1940s C017 / 7884
Military portable radio. US Army officer using a walkie-talkie, a radio field telephone, during military manoeuvres. This is an SCR-536 model

Military blood transfusion, 1943 C017 / 7868
Military blood transfusion. US Army soldier receiving a transfusion of blood plasma while recovering from being wounded by a snipers bullet at Safi, Morocco, during World War II

Blood plasma transfusion, World War II C016 / 4573
Blood plasma transfusion, World War II. US soldiers and medics attending a wounded soldier who is being given a blood plasma transfusion

North American P-51 Mustang, 1942 C016 / 4559
North American P-51 Mustang. This aircraft, manufactured by North American Aviation, entered service in 1942. It was used primarily by the US Air Force and the Royal Air Force

Aircraft parts factory, World War II C016 / 4509
Aircraft parts factory. Workers assembling and manufacturing aircraft parts in Australia circa 1943 during World War II. This part of the factory is manufacturing aircraft wings made from Canadian

Bell XP-59A Airacomet, 1942 C016 / 4328
Bell XP-59A Airacomet in flight. This was the US militarys first jet fighter aircraft. It was designed and built by Bell Aircraft during World War II, and first flew in October 1942

Malaria drug dispensing, World War II C016 / 4303
Malaria drug dispensing. Close-up of the antimalarial drug atabrine being distributed during World War II (1939-1945) according to a checklist

Penicillin storage, World War II C016 / 4304
Penicillin storage. Army medical personnel during World War II in a ward sterilizing tent, with equipment used to sterilize instruments and a refrigerator used to store penicillin and vaccines

Malaria drug warning, World War II C016 / 4301
Malaria drug warning. Skulls on a warning sign at a US Army hospital during World War II (1939-1945). Also known as quinacrine and mepacrine

Penicillin research, World War II C016 / 4300
Penicillin research. Graph showing the rate of excretion of the antibiotic drug penicillin following intravenous administration. The horizontal axis shows time in hours

Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers, 1942
Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers being used in Stalingrad, USSR, in 1942, to attack German positions during World War II. War broke out between Germany and the USSR in June 1941

WW2 artillery detection equipment, 1944
World War II artillery detection equipment. Soviet soldier using sound detection equipment (left) to locate hidden German artillery positions during the Second World War (1939-1945)

Atomic burst over Hiroshima, 1945
Atomic burst over Hiroshima, coloured image. On 6th August 1945, during World War II, a US bomber dropped the Little Boy atomic bomb over Hiroshima, Japan

Ilyushin DB-3, Soviet WW2 bomber
Ilyushin DB-3, Soviet World War II bomber. This long-range bomber was built by the aircraft design bureau led by Soviet aviation engineer Sergei Ilyushin (1894-1977)

Ilyushin Il-4, Soviet WW2 bomber
Ilyushin Il-4, Soviet World War II bomber. This long-range bomber was built by the aircraft design bureau led by Soviet aviation engineer Sergei Ilyushin (1894-1977)

Petlyakov Pe-8, Soviet WW2 bomber
Petlyakov Pe-8, Soviet World War II bomber. This aircraft was built by the aircraft design bureau led by the Soviet aircraft engineer Vladimir Petlyakov (1891-1942)

Barrage balloon over Moscow, 1942
Barrage balloon over Moscow, USSR, in 1942, during World War II. War broke out between Germany and the USSR in June 1941, when Germany invaded the USSR

Soviet Pe-2 bomber and crew, 1942
Soviet Pe-2 bomber and crew. Soviet pilots preparing for a flight in a Pe-2 bomber during World War II. This bomber was built by the design bureau led by Soviet aviation engineer Vladimir Petlyakov

Tank driving at the Muckleborough collection in Norfolk UK
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An armoured car at the Muckleborough collection in Norfolk UK
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An American armoured car at the Muckleborough collection in Norfolk UK
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"Remembering the Heroes: A Glimpse into the 2nd World War" In 1942, amidst the chaos of war, Winston Churchill stood tall, making his famous V for Victory sign. His unwavering determination inspired a nation to fight against tyranny. The Renown, Ark Royal, and Sheffield sailed bravely through treacherous waters from 1939 to 1941. These mighty vessels symbolized British resilience in the face of adversity. The Westland Lysander soared through the skies in 1941, its unknown creator crafting a masterpiece that aided in daring rescue missions behind enemy lines. Eric Ravilious captured a unique perspective on a wartime runway in 1944. His artwork depicted both hope and uncertainty as planes took off towards an uncertain future. Bernard Law Montgomery commanded the valiant soldiers of the 8th Army with great skill and courage in 1942. Sir John Alexander Hammerton's art immortalized this iconic leader alongside other unknown heroes who fought selflessly for freedom. RAF bomber pilots risked their lives daily during intense air battles in 1941. Their bravery knew no bounds as they defended their homeland from aerial threats. HMS King George V proudly sailed into Sydney Harbor in Australia during its victorious journey in 1945. This British battleship represented strength and unity among allies. In Soviet Russia, Pe-2 bombers flew fearlessly under skilled pilots' command; their contributions were crucial to turning tides on Eastern Front battlefields during WWII's darkest days of despair. Chas Brown's depiction of Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb showcased Britain's technological prowess and unmatched aerial superiority against Nazi aggression throughout Europe in 1941. Alexander Yakovlev designed aircraft that pushed boundaries and revolutionized aviation technology during this global conflict—his innovations played a pivotal role on various fronts across continents. P-51 "Mustang" fighter planes prepared for combat under the watchful eye of Alfred T Palmer in 1942.