Bomber Collection (page 2)

Avro 683 Lancaster I of No 467 Squadron bombing-up-became the mainstay of RAF Bomber Command, the type entering operations in February 1942

WW1 - Zeppelin over the UK illuminated by searchlights
" Zepp!" WW1 - Zeppelin over the UK illuminated by searchlights Date: circa 1917

B-17 G Flying Fortress, close up of the nose and cockpit of this plane

D-Day - Bomber giving air support to infantry invasion
A B-26 Martin Marauder of the 9th Airforce over the Normandy coast, giving air support to the landing craft on the beaches below

RAF Bristol Beaufighter; Second World War, 1943
Photograph of a British Bristol Beaufighter fighter-bomber aircraft of Coastal Command, with torpedo slung beneath the fuselage, 1943

RAF Bristol Blenheim Fighter-Bombers; Second World War, 19
Illustration showing three Royal Air Force Bristol Blenheim mark IV fighter-bomber-reconnaissance airplanes over enemy territory in 1941

Gotha Bomber
The German Gotha bomber : there were several variants of this plane, but this is probably the earliest, the G1. Later models carried out air raids on England

de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito FB-6
143 Squadron Royal Air Force RAF de Havilland Dh-98 Mosquito Fb-6 with Bomb Racks on the Wing Flying Enroute Date: 1940s

RAF bomber pilot and second pilot, 1941. Brave yet cautious, cool yet daring. From Bomber Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Consolidated B-24 Liberator final assembly line at Ford Motor Companys Willow Run plant Of the total 18, 482 built, this one plant produced a half

Boeing B-29A Superfortess-the bomber that ended the war with two bombs-the first of the nuclear age

A B-2 Spirit soars through the sky
August 14, 2003 - A B-2 Spirit soars through the sky

German inventions for war in the air by G. H. Davis
The ingenuity of German scientists applied to the war in the air. Illustrating the methods and machines exploited and used by the Germans during the Second World War. Date: 1945

USA, Colorado, Colorado Springs, United States Air Force Academy, Vietnam War-era
USA, Colorado, Colorado Springs, United States Air Force Academy, Vietnam War B-52 bomber display

A P-51 Mustang flies alongside a B-17 Flying Fortress
A P-51 Mustang flies along the Mississippi in formation with a B-17 Flying Fortress at Dubuque, Iowa

Soviet Pe-2 bomber and pilot, 1944
Soviet Pe-2 bomber and pilot. The pilot, Grigory Pasynkov, held the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. Photographed in December 1944, in the St Petersburg region of Russia

Back Them Up - World War Two poster
World War Two poster depicting British bombers (they look like the Bristol Beaufort) carrying out a daytime bombing raid on the city of Berlin

Handley Page HP-80 Victor
RAF Handley Page Hp-80 Victor Landing at Radlett with Drag-Chutes Deployed Date: 1956

Biplane bomber converted for passenger use, Middle East
A biplane bomber converted for passenger use, somewhere in the Middle East. A group of passengers can be seen standing in front of the plane

Eng. Electric Canberra
Mark 2 : British jet bomber Date: circa 1950

Wellington Construction
Assembly of a Wellington bomber at the Vickers factory. This was the RAFs standard light bomber at the outbreak of World War Two

Consolidated B-24H Liberator
USAF 854th Bs Bomber Squadron / 491st Bg Bomber Group Consolidated B-24H Liberator Nosed over in Soft Ground at North Picham? Date: 1944

Junkers Ju-87A Stuka
Trio of Luftwaffe Junkers Ju-87 Stukas of Sturzkampfgeschwader St.G 165 flying in formation During WW2 Date: 1940s

BBMF Lancaster Bomber Preparing for Take Off
A World War II Lancaster bomber aircraft with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, prepares for take off on a mission to drop poppies over the newly unveiled Bomber Command Memorial in London

Tornado GR4
Tornado Gr4 the Rafs Strike/Attack Role is Performed by the Tornado Gr4

Zeppelin-Staaken R VI German long-range bomber
Zeppelin-Staaken R VI German long-range giant bomber, first flown in mid-1917. A total of 18 were built. They were delivered to the Western Front, and sometimes used in raids on the British mainland

Martin 187 Baltimore -another American bomber used by the RAF, mainly in North Africa

WW2 - Vickers Wellington Bomber
An illustration of a British WW2 Vickers Wellington bomber flying high, amongst the clouds. Date: circa 1940s

Handley Page Halifax Heavy Bomber Aircraft, WW2
RAF Handley Page Halifax Heavy Bomber Aircraft, WW2 Date: 1942

A Second World War Avro Lancaster bomber pictured leaving RAF St Athan after a refit. 15th May 1996

A RAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II carrying seven BL755 cluster bombs and four Sparrow and four Sidewinder air-to-air missiles.. 1st August 1977

Consolidated B-24H Liberator B-6
Consolidated B-24 Liberator B.6 after Modifications at Scottish Aviation at Prestwick on 8th July 1944 Date: 1944

Dassault Mirage 4000 Prototype Parked

Junkers Ju-87B-2 Stuka
Loose Formation Luftwaffe Junkers Ju-87B-2 Stukas of 5/St.G 2 Flying over Tmimi, Libya During WW2 Date: 1940s

Fairey Swordfish I / 1 Floatplane
Royal Navy Fairey Swordfish of 810 Nas Squadron of Hms Courageous - Here Taxiing Past Battlecruiser Hms Hood (Later Sunk by the Bismarck) and Destroyer Hms Rocket (Behind) Date: 1940s

Fairey Gannet AEW-3
Royal-Navy 849 Squadron B Flight Fairey Gannet Aew-3 Taking-Off Operating on Aircraft-Carrier Hms Ark Royal with Smoke from the Catapult System Date: 1974

Panavia Tornado IDS GR-1
The Front Cockpit of a RAF Panavia Tornado Ids Gr-1

Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero - Model 21
Imperial Japanese Navy Mitsubishi A6M Zeros flying in formation over the Sea with Ships Behind Date: 1940s

First World War. Big Bertha M42
WORLD WAR (1914-1918). BIG BERTHA M42. German gun used to bombard Paris from over 100 km. away in 1918. Its gauge was 210 mm. and was 34 m. long

B-29 Superfortress planes under attack from Japanese Nakajima Ki-84 fighter planes
American B-29 Superfortress heavy bombers under attack from Japanese Nakajima Ki-84 fighter planes during World War II

Fairey Battle of 103 Squadron
Fairey Battle K9270 PM-O of 103 Squadron, in flight over France, 1940

Fairey Battles of 103 Squadron, in flight over France, 1940

Onlookers Gathered Around Wreckage of German Bomber, East or West Wittering 1940
L Alouette Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L Alouette A/1/3/48

A Curtis Commando C-46 transport aircraft accompanied by a Curtis P-40F Warhawk fighter plane, 1942
CURTIS AIRCRAFTS, 1942. A Curtis Commando C-46 transport aircraft accompanied by a Curtis P-40F Warhawk fighter plane, 1942, during World War II

Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer Date: 1940s

Consolidated B-24A LB-30B Liberator III / 3
Boac Consolidated B-24 Lb-30 Liberator Freighter Parked Exal592 Date: 1940s

Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Crash Damaged Consolidated B-24 Liberator During Rebuild / Repairs and Modifictions at Scottish Aviation at Prestwick, Scotland UK Date: 1940s

Handley Page HP-80 Victor
RAF Handley Page Hp-80 Victor During Take-Off at Radlett, UK Date: 1953

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"Back Them Up! The Mighty Bombers of World War II" During the Second World War, bomber aircraft played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of battles. From the iconic RAF poster urging citizens to support their bombers, to the powerful Wellington and Armstrong Whitworth Whitley bombers that took to the skies in 1939, these war machines were instrumental in turning the tide of war. In 1944, the B-26 Marauder medium bomber joined forces with its allies, delivering devastating blows to enemy targets. As part of the Wings For Victory campaign, these bombers symbolized hope and resilience during challenging times. Across oceans, American B-17 bomber aircraft soared through California's skies from Salinas to protect freedom and democracy. Their cockpits became command centers for brave pilots who risked everything for their nations. Not only did countries like Australia contribute significantly with their four Royal Australian Air Force F-111 aircraft but also employed Vickers 417 Wellington III bombers under Bomber Command's guidance. These formidable machines struck fear into enemies' hearts while defending liberty. The Lancaster I (4-Merlin) bomber exemplified British engineering prowess as it roared across European skies during critical missions. Its power was matched only by its endurance and unwavering determination. Propaganda posters for the RAF showcased not just military might but also served as reminders that victory required collective effort on all fronts - both at home and abroad. Even torpedo-bombers such as Fairey Swordfish left an indelible mark on history when they bravely attacked enemy ships during WWII's darkest days in 1941. Decades later, intriguing stories emerged claiming that a World War Two bomber had been found on the moon – an extraordinary tale reported by Sunday Sport newspaper which captured imaginations worldwide. From rallying cries on posters to legendary aircraft soaring through hostile skies, these bombers embodied courage and sacrifice throughout one of humanity's darkest chapters.