Convoys Collection (page 2)

Fifth army supply route, Italy. Transport held up while the road is repaired, but supplies still have to go through. Mule teams are seem passing the waiting transport

Mediterranean Sea Battle: Units of the Italian Fleet engaged by British convoy escorts whilst travelling to Malta. Circa 1940s

British armour makes its way along the road from Imphal to Tamu. 8th February 1945

A Avro Anson of Coastal Command working in cooperation with two convoy escorts hunt down a German U-Boat in the Western Approaches in the spring of 1940

War shipping convoy in WW2 October 1940 1940s

Germans shelling a Convoy in the English Channel May 1943 1940s

British Expeditionary Force returning from Dunkirk After a long retreat the bulk of the British Expeitionary Force reached the Dunkirk Bridgehead

Convoy being bombed in the straits of Dover In 1940 the German Luftwaffe started to concentrate on aerial attacks on shipping in the English Channel.The plan of the man in charge, Hermann Goering

A convoy being bombed in the straits of Dover during WW2 In 1940 the German Luftwaffe started to concentrate on aerial attacks on shipping in the English Channel.The plan of the man in charge

Herd of elephants marching up a street Circa 1960 P011828

World War II. Shipping. Merchant ships shelled by The Germans in the English Channel. August 1940 P011676

The captain of a Royal Navy Corvette during a hunt for a German Submarine. October 1940 P011674

A Commander and Pilot Officer on bridge of a destroyer. The RAF is sending their crews out with convoys to gain practical experience and so put it to use when they are out on fighter Escort Patrol

WW2 - Nairana-class Escort Carrier - HMS Nairana. She was built at John Brown & Company shipyards in Clydebank, Scotland. When construction started in 1941 she was intended as a merchant ship

Heinkel He 115C -this torpedo bomber was mainly based in Norway from where it attacked Allied Arctic convoys

Arrived Safely - Thanks to British Convoys, WW2
Arrived Safely - Thanks to British Convoys. Wartime flyer from World War Two showing civilian ships escorted safely across the sea by British planes and destroyers. Date: World War Two

Strike / Military Strength
Armoured cars on Londons streets provide protection for food convoys and evoke cheers from the watching crowds Date: 1926

Savoia Marchetti SM79 -Italys finest bomber of the war Fast and well armed it flew against Malta and Allied Mediterranean convoys

Heinkel He 177 -equipped with unreliable engines, the He 177 was never totally trouble free Used aginst Atlantic convoys

Focke Wulf FW 200C -one of the major scourges of Allied convoys over both the Atlantic and Arctic oceans

Blohm u Voss BV138C being hoisted into the water Used for long ranged overwater reconnaissance Became the scourge of Allied Arctic convoys

New type of escort vessel by G. H. Davis
A Woolworth Carrier: first details of the new type of escort vessel giving vital air cover to British convoys in mid-Atlantic during the Second World War. Date: 1943

Convoy system of the British Navy, 1939
British warships, with guns ready for action, provide guard for merchant vessels under convoy from this country. This system operated in the North Sea to protect against merchant ships being sunk by

Finished shells in a munitions factory, 1939
Men arranging finished shells in a great stack ready for dispatch to the ammunition convoys. These shells are designed for use by the 3.7 inch guns. Date: 1939

The General Strike - food convoys leaving docks
The last food convoy to leave the Royal Albert Docks before the termination of the General Strike. In support of a strike by coal miners over the issue of threatened wage cuts

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"Convoys: A Glimpse into the Epic Battles of World War Two" In this captivating bird's-eye view, we witness the sheer magnitude and strategic importance during World War Two. The landing craft, resembling a synchronized dance on the choppy waters, carry brave allied troops towards the treacherous shores of Normandy. As they navigate through the sky, barrage balloons stand tall as guardians against enemy aircrafts. Amongst these courageous vessels is HMS Leviathan, a formidable Drake-class armoured cruiser that commands respect and instills fear in its adversaries. Alongside her sails HMS Swiftsure, a pre-dreadnought battleship from the Swiftsure-class - both symbols of naval power and resilience. Hovering above this maritime spectacle are Goodyear K-Type blimps; though slow-moving, their watchful eyes ensure no threat goes unnoticed. In an intense aerial duel between RAF and Soviet Airforce planes, skies become battlegrounds where bravery knows no bounds. Travel back to 1939 at the beginning of World War Two when sailors find solace amidst chaos aboard a destroyer escorting a convoy. Their weary souls find respite as they share stories and laughter while fulfilling their duty to protect those in transit. Across continents lies Vietnam; here we encounter a patriotic poster urging all to ensure safe passage for Truck Convoy - vital supply lines sustaining hope amidst turmoil. Delve further into history with glimpses from Japan in 1887; horses laden with large cauldrons for cooking rice form an intriguing catering convoy - showcasing cultural traditions intertwined with military logistics. Amidst heavy seas in the Atlantic Ocean during WW2, Flower-Class Corvettes valiantly battle nature's wrath while safeguarding precious cargo onboard. Life onboard these corvette escorts becomes an extraordinary tale of camaraderie forged through adversity. And finally, witness heart-pounding moments as depth charges explode beneath turbulent waves targeting elusive U-boats.