Walkie Collection

Metropolitan Police walkie talkie radio
A Metropolitan Police walkie talkie radio

Police on Walkie Talkie
Police officers talking on a walkie talkie in the street at Notting Hill Underground Station, London Metropolitan Police

WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander taking charge
WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander C P McDuell takes charge at a major fire. Senior Company Officer Jimmy Syrett operates the walkie talkie set and Company Officer Obie Walker

Police Officer in Radio
Police officer on walkie talkie in London. Metropolitan Police

POLICEMAN ON MOTORBIKE
A policeman on a motorcycle takes a call on his walkie- talkie and gets ready to respond to an emergency. Date: 1960s

BOBBY ON THE BEAT
A young policeman, on the beat in Oxford Circus, central London. Date: late 1960s

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England, London, Detail of Police stab proof vest with various accessories

Panorama Of The Skyline Of The City Of London And The Tower Of London; London, England

Met Police officer at Piccadilly Circus, London
A Metropolitan Police officer on duty at Piccadilly Circus in Central London, speaking on his walkie talkie radio. There are neon advertisements for Coca Cola, Cinzano, Skol, Volkswagen

French scout using walkie talkie
A French scout using a walkie talkie with an aerial

WW2 - Blitz, London - Progress report sent to Local Control
Senior Company Officer Jimmy Syrett, up with the branchmen, sends a progress report to Local Control. He is using one of the early walkie talkies with a throat, or larynx, microphone

WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander taking charge
WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander C P McDuell takes charge at a major fire. Senior Company Officer Jimmy Syrett operates the walkie talkie set and Company Officer Obie Walker

Young boy posing in his Christmas Martian Space Outfit
Young boy posing in his Christmas " Martian Space Outfit", complete with walkie talkie radio. Date: early 1950s

WW2 - Blitz, London - Progress report sent to Local Control
Senior Company Officer Jimmy Syrett, up with the branchmen, sends a progress report to Local Control. He is using one of the early walkie talkies with a throat, or larynx, microphone

LCC-LFB fire scene, Cluny Place, Bermondsey SE1
Firefighters in action at a major fire in Cluny Place, Bermondsey, SE London, affecting adjacent warehouses. The fireman with a walkie-talkie is relaying messages between the senior officer

Met Police PC and WPC, suburban scene
Two Metropolitan Police officers, a PC and a WPC, walking along a suburban pathway in a residential area of London. The woman has a large walkie talkie radio at her waist

Met Police officer on his radio, London
A Metropolitan Police officer speaking on his radio in Trafalgar Square, Central London, with the church of St Martin in the Fields behind him. A WPC is speaking to a woman in the background. (2 of 2)

Police officer using a radio, London
A Metropolitan Police officer using a small walkie talkie radio made by Motorola on a London street

Possible Bomb Threat
Police officer on Westminster Bridge by Big Ben on the walkie talkie radio checking out a suspect package in a briefcase - suspect bag Metropolitan Police, London

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"Walkie: The Lifeline of the Metropolitan Police during WW2 Blitz" In the midst of chaos and destruction, a powerful tool emerged as the lifeline for the Metropolitan Police - the walkie talkie radio. As London faced relentless bombings during World War II, brave police officers relied on this communication device to maintain order and protect their city. Picture this: a fire force commander taking charge amidst blazing infernos, his voice crackling through the walkie talkie radio. With unwavering determination, he coordinates efforts to extinguish fires and rescue trapped civilians. The walkie talkies became their trusted companions in these treacherous times. Even before its wartime significance, police officers utilized radios for effective communication. Whether it was a policeman on a motorbike patrolling busy streets or a bobby on the beat ensuring safety in every corner of London, they stayed connected through their trusty walkie talkies. Across borders, even French scouts embraced this technology. A French scout using a walkie talkie relayed crucial information back to base camp during covert operations. These devices transcended language barriers and united forces against common enemies. The skyline of London witnessed countless progress reports sent via these remarkable radios from local control centers during the Blitz era. Amidst towering smoke clouds and crumbling buildings, messages were transmitted with urgency - reinforcing unity among those fighting against adversity. Today, we remember "Walkie" as more than just an object; it symbolizes resilience and camaraderie displayed by our brave men and women in uniform. It stands as a testament to how technology can empower those who serve selflessly to protect our communities. So next time you see an officer with that familiar device clipped onto their uniform or hear snippets of conversations overheard from police officers on radios - remember that behind each transmission lies stories of courage and dedication woven into history's fabric.