Wrns Collection (page 2)

View of Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, WW2
View of Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, during WW2. circa 1940s

George VI and Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Scapa Flow, WW2
King George VI with Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser (1888-1981) at Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

Weser River at Bremen, Germany, WW2
Weser River at Bremen, north-west Germany, July 1945. 1945

Admiral Sir Harold Burrough, Minden, Germany, WW2
Admiral Sir Harold Burrough (1889-1977), Assistant Chief of Naval Staff to the Royal Navy -- birthday party, Minden, Germany, July 1945. 1945

Group photo, HMS Iron Duke, Scapa Flow, WW2
Group photo on board HMS Iron Duke, Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

HMS Royal Sovereign, battleship, Revenge class. 1940s

Aristoc WWII stockings advertisement - rayon
Advertisement for Aristoc stockings in 1944 showing a woman in WRNS uniform inspecting a pair. The adverts copy promises that once victory has been achieved, a plentiful supply of lovely

Signals Staff, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2
Group photo of Signals Staff, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2. 1943

Sledging at Chateau d Hennement, France, WW2
Sledging at Chateau d Hennement, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, at Christmas 1944. 1944

River Seine in flood, Saint Germain, France, WW2
River Seine in flood at Saint Germain, France, WW2. 1940s

British forces colleagues at Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

British naval personnel returning from Brussels, WW2
Two British naval personnel returning from a visit to Brussels, WW2. 1945

Narrow street, Saint-Michel, Brittany, France, WW2
Narrow street in Saint-Michel, Brittany, northern France, during the Second World War. 1940s

Quarters in Saint Germain, France, WW2. 1940s

Naval Headquarters, Granville, Normandy, France, WW2
British Naval Headquarters, North Cliff, Granville, Normandy, France. 1940s

Naval Headquarters, Chateau d Hennement, France, WW2
British Naval Headquarters, Chateau d Hennement, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. 1940s

Naval colleagues at Minden Ridge, Germany, WW2
Six British naval colleagues at Minden Ridge, Germany, WW2. circa 1945

Five naval colleagues, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2
Five naval colleagues at Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, where the main naval base for the British fleet, Scapa Flow, was based during WW2. 1943

Two RN colleagues, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2
Two RN colleagues at Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, where the main naval base for the British fleet, Scapa Flow, was based during WW2. 1943

Liberation of Paris, WW2
Liberation of Paris, street scene, August 1944. 1944

Three colleagues at Lessingen, Germany, WW2
Three colleagues at Lessingen, Germany, July 1945. 1945

George VI on board HMS Duke of York, Scapa Flow, WW2
King George VI on the quarterdeck of HMS Duke of York, Scapa Flow, WW2. With him are Rear-Admiral J G Glennie, Rear-Admiral R L Burnett, Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Vice-Admiral Sir Henry Moore

George VI inspecting D-Day Invasion Forces, WW2
King George VI inspecting D-Day Invasion Forces, WW2. 1944

King George VI inspecting D-Day Invasion Forces, WW2. 1944

George VI at Home Fleet Cinema, Scapa Flow, WW2
King George VI at Home Fleet Cinema, Scapa Flow, for a religious service during WW2. 1943

George VI departing HMS Duke of York, Scapa Flow, WW2
King George VI departing HMS Duke of York following a visit, Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

George VI arriving to inspect Invasion Forces, WW2
King George VI arriving to inspect D-Day Invasion Forces, WW2. 1944

George VI alongside HMS Duke of York, Scapa Flow, WW2
King George VI alongside HMS Duke of York, Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

George VI aboard HMS Duke of York, Scapa Flow, WW2
King George VI aboard HMS Duke of York, Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

Three people relaxing, Lessingen, Germany, WW2
Three people relaxing at Lessingen, Germany, July 1945. 1945

D-Day Invasion Forces preparation, WW2. 1944

Group photo, HMT Buccaneer, Scapa Flow, WW2
Group photo on board HMT Buccaneer, Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

HMS Middleton, Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

HMS Meteor, Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

HMS Cottesmore, WW2
HMS Cottesmore, July 1945. 1945

HMS Cottesmore and HMS Meynell, WW2
HMS Cottesmore and HMS Meynell, July 1945. 1945

Headquarters, Chateau d Etreux, Saint Cloud, France, WW2
Headquarters, Chateau d Etreux, Saint Cloud, France, from October 1944 to March 1945. 1944-1945

Estate Cottage, Southwick Park, Hampshire, WW2
Three women at Estate Cottage, Southwick Park, Hampshire, WRNS Officers Quarters for D-Day. 1944

En Route Normandy to Paris, France, WW2. , 1940s

D-Day scene at sea off Normandy, France, WW2
D-Day scene at sea off Normandy, France, June 1944. 1944

En route Normandy to Paris - River Seine, France, WW2
En Route Normandy to Paris - River Seine, France, WW2. 1940s

Winston Churchill and General Smuts, WW2
D-Day + 6, Winston Churchill and General Smuts, on board HMS Kelvin, June 1944. 1944

Air Chief Marshal Tedder and Admiral Ramsey, WW2
D-Day + 10, Air Chief Marshal Tedder of the RAF (1890-1967) and Admiral Ramsey of the RN (1883-1945), on board HMS Arethusa, June 1944. 1944

Montgomery, Eisenhower and Admiral Ramsey, WW2
D-Day + 2, Field Marshal Montgomery, General Eisenhower and Admiral Ramsey, on board HMS Apollo, June 1944. 1944

D-Day off Normandy, France, HMS Romillies, WW2
D-Day off Normandy, France, HMS Romillies, June 1944. 1944

D-Day Bridgehead, Normandy, France, WW2
D-Day Bridgehead, Normandy, France, June 1944. 1944

D-Day Normandy, RN near Courseulles, France, WW2
D-Day Normandy, Royal Navy near Courseulles-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, June 1944. 1944

D-Day off Normandy, France, HMS Nelson, WW2
D-Day off Normandy, France, HMS Nelson, June 1944. 1944

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"Women Power: Join the WRNS and Contribute to Victory. " Step into history with this recruitment poster for the Women's Army Corps (WaC) and Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS). These brave women played a vital role in World War II, serving on prestigious ships like HMS Royal Oak, a formidable battleship of the Revenge class. Capture the spirit of camaraderie in a group photo aboard HMS Musketeer at Scapa Flow during WW2. These determined women stood united, ready to face any challenge that came their way. Witness the strength and resilience of these remarkable women as they prepare HMS Queen Emma before D-Day. Their dedication ensured smooth operations during this critical moment in history. Marvel at the grandeur of HMS Nelson, an imposing battleship from the renowned Nelson class. The WRNS proudly served on vessels like these, proving their mettle time and again. Embark on an adventure aboard HMS Ajax, a light cruiser belonging to Leander class. They were an integral part of its crew, contributing their skills towards victory. Discover life at Scapa Flow through the lens of HMS Obdurate during WW2. Witness firsthand how these extraordinary women faced challenges head-on while maintaining unwavering determination. Celebrate international cooperation as General Charles de Gaulle stands alongside our courageous WRNS soldiers. Together they fought for freedom against tyranny during World War II. Relive D-Day through the eyes of those serving on board HMS Ramillies—a pivotal moment where bravery knew no bounds. The WRNS played a crucial role in ensuring success amidst chaos. Admire the sheer power exuded by HMS Revenge—a battleship from Revenge class—as it sails through turbulent waters with our fearless female warriors onboard. Take pride in wearing uniforms adorned with badges symbolizing courage and honor—these iconic emblems represent countless acts of bravery by our dedicated servicewomen during WW2.