Squadrons Collection

Members of No20 Squadron RAF
Members of No20 Squadron, RAF, pictured with some of their Hawker Hunter F6s at RAF Tengah, Singapore to celebrate the squadrons 50th anniversary

British RAF aeroplanes in 1939 by G. H. Davis
The huge array of aircraft in the RAF in 1939, imposing for its size and variety. 37 types of machine, ranging from the Sunderland flying boat to light trainers

Three Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2s from 120, 201 and 206 Squadrons, RAF Kinloss, preparing for the following days flypast over London at the conclusion of the Falklands parade on 12 October 1982

RAF Squadron Gloster Meteor Based at Duxford in 1950S

No. 2 Squadron, Canadian Air Force
Canadian Air Force - The assembled men and machines of No. 2 Squadron Canadian Air Force (1918-1920), probably at Shoreham aerodrome (or, less likely, Upper Heyford)

Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk IV -these progressively replaced the interim Boomerang with Australian fighter squadrons serving in the Pacific

Royal Air Force - Avro Lancaster B. VI
Royal Air Force - Avro Lancaster B.VI, one of nine aircraft converted from B.IIIs, fitted with Rolls-Royce Merlin 85/87 which had two-stage superchargers

RAF Squadron Gloster Javelin Based at Duxford in 1950S

The Particular Service Squadron in Ireland
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland. Assembled as part of a fleet for Baltic operations, primarily against their Russian counterparts

Throwing out Torpedo Nets, Bantry Bay
The torpedo fleet of the Particular Service Squadron putting up torpedo nets, usually made from galvanised iron, to protect the ship the Sultan in Bantry Bay, Ireland

The Particular Service Squadron, Night Attack, Bantry Bay
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland. Assembled as part of a fleet for Baltic operations, primarily against their Russian counterparts

The Particular Service Squadron, Bantry Bay
The Particular Service Squadron in Bantry Bay, Ireland. Assembled as part of a fleet for Baltic operations, primarily against their Russian counterparts

Grob G-115E Tutor G-BYUC (msn 82088/E), operated by VT Aerospace Ltd. for the Royal Air Force University Air Squadrons and Air Experience tasks. Date: circa 2002

Grob G-115E Tutor G-BYXP (msn 82173), operated by VT Aerospace Ltd. for the Royal Air Force University Air Squadrons and Air Experience tasks

Grob G-115E Tutor G-BYXM (msn 82173), operated by VT Aerospace Ltd. for the Royal Air Force University Air Squadrons and Air Experience tasks

RAF Bomber Squadrons 18 and 57, biplanes Upper Heyford, 1934

Memorial to ALG B4 Beny sur Mer Normandy
This was used by 401, 411 and 412 Squadrons of the Royal Canadian Air Force who flew Spitfires as part of 126 Wing. The first aircraft to use the Landing Ground was a damaged Spitfire which came down

Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial ALG B9 Lantheuil
The RCAF Squadrons that flew from this Landing Ground were Nos 438, 439 and 440. Five main types of landing facilities were constructed according to likely usage

No 4 Group Bomber Command RAF Monument Normandy
In 1944 two French bomber squadrons, Groupe Guyenne and Groupe Tunisie formed part of No 4 Group RAF and were given the numbers 346 and 347

A very important episode of the lightning-fast Italian military action in Albania was... (colour litho)
2783894 A very important episode of the lightning-fast Italian military action in Albania was... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Creole Volunteer Soldiers Debark at Fort-de-France
The debarkment at Fort-de-France of Creole volunteer troops from Martinique returning from fighting in Mexico. Squadrons of soldiers gather by the shore, waiting to move off. Date: 1865

The Autumn Cavalry Manoeuvres, Charge of Two Squadrons of Cavalry, 20th Hussars and Royal Dragoons (engraving)
1596709 The Autumn Cavalry Manoeuvres, Charge of Two Squadrons of Cavalry, 20th Hussars and Royal Dragoons (engraving) by Wollen

The Manoeuvres of the Dutch Army, Queen Wilhelmina at the Final Review (litho)
1063835 The Manoeuvres of the Dutch Army, Queen Wilhelmina at the Final Review (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manoeuvres of the Dutch Army)

The Soudan, the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving)
1061717 The Soudan, the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Soudan, the Battle of Tamasi, 13 March)

The Recent Naval Manoeuvres (engraving)
1046024 The Recent Naval Manoeuvres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Naval Manoeuvres)

The Earl of Chesters "Cheshire"Yeomanry (engraving)
1047410 The Earl of Chesters " Cheshire" Yeomanry (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Chesters " Cheshire" Yeomanry)

S. A. A. F in Abyssinia. The Commanding Officer of a South African Air Force Fighter
S.A.A.F in Abyssinia. The Commanding Officer of a South African Air Force Fighter Squadron, chalking on the side of a captured Italian aircraft the squadrons score of victories in Abyssinia

Indian Airforce on the Burma front during Second World War. (Picture) Indian pilots relaxing in the sunshine after their mid-day meal at a forward airfield. 21st March 1944

Sopwith Pup N5182. Built by Sopwith Aviation Co. at Kingston upon Thames in 1916, N5182 was operated by several Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) squadrons in Belgium and Northern France

RAF Squadron Gloster Javelin and Gloster Meteor Based at?
RAF Squadron Gloster Javelin and Gloster Meteor Based at Duxford in 1950S

146 Typhoon Wing RAF Memorial ALG B3
The Memorial plaque is on the wall of the small commemorative area in Ste Croix-sur-Mer. Both RAF and RCAF Squadrons operated from here. It is thought that 126 Wing RCAF flew into here on 13 June

Airstrip B3 Memorial area, Ste Croix sur Mer, Normandy
This was the first British landing strip to became operational - on 10 June 1944. The first Squadrons to land here were 130 and 133 at 1200 on the 10th

Westland Whirlwind I -despite the engine problems, two squadrons operated the type during 1941-1942, harrying German forces in North Western France

Beagle Basset CC1 XS772 RAF Transport Command Mildenhall
This Beagle Basset XS772 was flown by 207 and 32 Squadrons Royal Air Force before eventually being re-registered as G-BCJB Date: 1967

Green baize armband of City of London Motor Volunteers
A green baize armband of the 4th/23rd Squadrons, City of London Motor Volunteers and a dress uniform metal belt buckle with the badge and lettering of the Motor Volunteer Corps. Framed as one

Illustration, Jersey in Jail, squadrons overhead
Illustration, Jersey in Jail, with people excited to see British squadrons flying overhead, giving them hopes of liberation. Date: 1940-1945

War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Blenheim (Hochstadt) 13 August 1704. Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736) commander of Imperial army, bottom right points with unsheathed sword

Spain (1888). Barcelona. City harbour with the squadrons reviewed by queen Maric Cristina in the occasion of the Universal Exhibition. Work by Antonio P. Caula. Painting. SPAIN. Barcelona

Spain (1888). Barcelona. Port of the city with the squadrons inspected by the queen Maric Cristina on occasion of the Universal Exhibition. Work by Antonio P. Caula. Painting. SPAIN. Barcelona

British 1st and 2nd Battlecruiser Squadrons, WW1
British 1st and 2nd Battlecruiser Squadrons at sea during the First World War. Date: 1914

British Dreadnoughts

French air force WWII
French Spitfire Squadrons in Corsica retain the insignia of some of the most famous flights of the first Armee de L Air in World War I

French Reinforcements 1
The French government sends hussars to Italy to help the pope defend Rome against Garibaldi : two squadrons of hussars sail in the Gomer to Civita Vecchia

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"Squadrons: A Legacy of Courage and Camaraderie" In the vast skies of history, the members of No20 Squadron RAF soared with unwavering determination. Their British RAF aeroplanes in 1939, meticulously captured by G. H. Davis, stand as a testament to their indomitable spirit. Among them, three Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2s stood tall, embodying the strength and precision of No. 2 Squadron in the Canadian Air Force. These remarkable aircraft progressively replaced the mighty Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk IVs that once ruled the skies. Amidst these tales of valor lies The Particular Service Squadron's unforgettable presence in Ireland. Throwing out Torpedo Nets in Bantry Bay showcased their unwavering commitment to protecting their comrades at sea. Under cover of darkness, The Particular Service Squadron fearlessly executed night attacks on enemy forces in Bantry Bay - a display of unmatched bravery and strategic prowess. Yet even amidst war's chaos, there were moments for reflection and remembrance. The Funeral of Manfred von Richthofen during World War I served as a poignant reminder that even heroes are not invincible. Through it all, The Particular Service Squadron remained steadfast guardians over Bantry Bay - an unyielding symbol of resilience against adversity. These squadrons epitomize the essence of camaraderie forged through shared challenges and triumphs. They remind us that within each squadron beats a collective heart fueled by loyalty and duty – an unbreakable bond that transcends time itself.