Air Raids Collection (page 4)

Debris outside Mansion house, in the centre of London, after another German air raid on the city, during The Blitz. Picture taken 10th May 1941

London Fire Brigade try to get to their colleagues trapped under a sub fire Station during The Blitz of World War Two. Actual location unknown Picture taken 11th May 1941

A fireman from The London Fire Brigade. Name unknown. No actual date for this picture, but Mirrorpix will suggest 29th December 1940, which was the height of the Blitz on London

Firemen The London Fire Brigade. Checking their oxygen masks during the Blitz on London. World War Two.. No actual date for this picture, but Mirrorpix will suggest 29th December 1940

England, World War Two. Picture date and location, unknown but likely to be London and in the Blitz. With this, Mirrorpix will suggest a date of circa 29th December 1940

Scenes at a London Post Office fire caused by enemy action. 17th June 1943

Air raid damage at The Temple, London. January 1942

This mornings rescue scene at a block of working class flats in a South West London district which were struck last night. 1st March 1944

Bomb damage at Telham Road, East Ham, London. March 1941

Second Great Fire of London from the dome of St Pauls Cathedral. 29th December 1940

Fire fighting in World War Two - The local control rooms. October 1940

Aftermath of an air raid in London. March 1941

Second Great Fire of London - Stretcher party carry a rescued man over the debris which was once his home, Endell Street. 30th December 1940

A cheery face behind a cup of tea - well earned refreshment for scores of soldiers, sailors and civil defence workers who helped at a buzz bomb incident when a building in the south of England was

A van being loaded with furniture moving items from a bombed building is covered by the masonry. October 1940

The Canadian Commandos captured this 230 ton vessel in their raid on Dieppe and brought it to Britain where already it has done valuable service with the Navy

Damage caused to buildings in Shelton Street, Drury Lane, this evening at approximately 6.50pm. Rescue workers digging out a trapped victim. A rescue worker can be seen pulling a mans arm free

The scene after a pilotless enemy plane crashed and exploded in Streatham, London. Devastation included a mountain of sugar and margarine, contents of LCC Food Store. 16th June 1944

London fire service march past St Pauls in front of King George VI. 15th November 1942

Air raid incident this morning at Bruce Castle Park, Tottenham, London. A casualty is brought out of the wreckage. 17th June 1944

Scene at an incident during last nights attack by German pilotless aircraft on Southern England, this picture taken at Bruce Castle Park, Tottenham. 17th June 1944

Air raid scenes in London. March 1941

Air raid scenes in London. Circa 1940

Barrage balloon shot down in flames, Dover, Kent. 1940

Scenes following a raid at Bolsover Street, London. Circa 1940

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus during a training exercise. Circa 1940

Through the wreckage of buildings, through fire and water, with bombs dropping, this despatch rider of the London Fire Service goes on his way to headquarters with a message. 9th March 1941

National Fire Service dispatch riders of No. 36 Fire Force area, practising on a Chigwell
National Fire Service dispatch riders of No.36 Fire Force area, practising on a Chigwell, Essex, assault course which has bomb craters

Aerial reconnaissance image taken over Mainz, Germany, by No. 3 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit, showing the area north of the Gutenbergplatz prior to the night raids by Bomber Command on 11/12

Aerial photographic-reconnaissance image taken by No 1 PRU, RAF, showing damage to the main diesel-engine assembly workshop in the MAN factory at Augsburg, Germany

Aircraft of the Royal Air Force seen here bombing a German airfield in Northern France. The wing commanders aircraft can be seen making a low pass of the airfield during the attack to observe

Mrs Applegate (left) and Mrs King with children, walking past a bombed building. September 1941

Your Gas Mask: How to keep it and How to Use it. Masking Your Windows. Public Information Leaflet No 2 was issued to every household in the United Kingdom in the months leading up to the outbreak of

Some Things You Should Know If War Comes. Public Information Leaflet No 1 was issued to every household in the United Kingdom in the months leading up to the outbreak of the Second World War

A German V1 Flying Bomb on exhibition in Piccadilly, London. 1st October, 1944

Interior view showing the bombed out shell of the Free Trade Hall building in Peter Street, Manchester, after being hit by enemy bombs on the night of 23rd December 1940

Bomb damage, New Street, Birmingham. 29th September 1941

Military Personal take a break from inspecting Bomb damage after Air Raid, Solihull, Birmingham, 27th July 1942

Bomb damage after Air Raid, Solihull, Birmingham, 27th July 1942

Bomb damage to High Street in Birmingham, after air raid on night of 9th April 1941. Pictured 10th April 1941

The Prince of Wales Theatre, Broad Street, Birmingham, was a casualty of one of the first air raids over Birmingham when it took a direct hit on the 9th of April 1941

World War Two Air Raids, Birmingham, 25th October 1940. Firemen at Work, Marshall and Snelgrove, New Street, Birmingham

World War Two Air Raids, Birmingham, GPO Bridge, Circa November 1940

World War Two Air Raids, Birmingham, Shop Damage, Circa 1940. Get Your Players Please Here. Lyons Tea. Wills Three Castles Cigarettes

World War Two Air Raids, Birmingham, 9th April 1940. Damage in West Midlands town after last nights raid

World War Two Air Raids, Coventry, 14th October 1940. Cleaning up the mess after a direct hit on a West Midlands Town City Arcade. Salisbury s. Winter Store

World War Two Air Raids, Birmingham, 10th April 1940. Bull Ring, Birmingham after heavy raid

Birmingham Blitz 1940 People buying rationed goods from the back of van parked in the Midland Red bus station at Pool Meadow, Coventry. 18th November 1940

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"Unyielding Courage: The Devastating Reality Unleashed" Bomb disposal unit in action: Witness the fearless heroes risking their lives to defuse deadly explosives amidst chaos and destruction. Land Girl in 1944: Amidst the turmoil, a resilient Land Girl continues her vital work on the land, ensuring food security during these trying times. Damage to Houses of Parliament: Behold the haunting sight of one of Britain's most iconic landmarks scarred by relentless enemy bombings, a symbol of resilience against tyranny. Ordnance Survey map revealing German bombing targets: Discover a chilling artifact from history as we unveil an infiltrated map used by our enemies to target innocent civilians with devastating precision. London during the Blitz While services are being held in London, commemorating the fallen souls who bravely faced unimaginable horrors for freedom's sake, life goes on amidst shattered streets and broken dreams. Building air raid shelter foundations in Hextable garden: Step into an ordinary suburban garden transformed into a sanctuary against terror—a testament to human ingenuity and determination to protect loved ones at all costs. Aftermath of pilotless enemy plane crash in Streatham: Witness firsthand the aftermath when death rains from above as wreckage litters the streets and brave citizens rally together to restore order amid chaos. Removal of German plane wreckage: A poignant moment unfolds as remnants of enemy aircraft are painstakingly cleared away—an act symbolizing victory over aggression and hope for a brighter future ahead. Woman clocking in at work wearing gas mask: Meet extraordinary women who fearlessly embraced their duties while donning gas masks—a powerful image capturing unwavering dedication even under constant threat. Service at St George's Cathedral Southwark after an air raid (1941): Gathered within hallowed walls, survivors find solace amidst ruins—faith unbroken, resilience undeterred, and unity stronger than ever before.