Ww 2 Collection (page 16)

Menu for 48 Air School dinner
The cover of a menu card for a Royal Air Force dinner held at Deals Hotel in East London, South Africa for 48 Air School on Saturday 1st May 1943

Two air cadets
A cartoon of two British air cadets (RAF air crew in training) during World War Two; one smokes a pipe

Mess card, R. A. F. East Kirkby
A mess subscription card for the Sergeants Mess at RAF East Kirkby in Lincolnshire, which opened as a Bomber Command Station in August 1943. No. 57 Squadron and no. 630 Squadron were based there

Service Overseas booklet
Cover of " Service Overseas", a booklet issued to British servicemen about to be posted overseas, and containing useful and practical information

Military Clothing advertisement
Advert for Dugsons in South Africa for Military Clothing that Commands Attention, and for military accessories such as eagles, propellers, chevrons and khaki shirts

Cover of B. O. N. April 1943
Cover of B.O.N. (The Bomb-Aimers, Observers and Navigators Union) for April 1943, the official magazine of 48 Air School based in Woodbrook, East London, South Africa

Invitation from Montevideo government
Cover of a menu card for a dinner held for British servicemen in Montevideo, Uruguay, South America, during World War Two

Flight Dinner menu card for 47 Air School
Cover of a menu card for a Flight Dinner held at the Windsor Hotel on Thursday 19th August 1943 for air navigators at 47 Air School, Queenstown, South Africa

Cover of B. O. N. March 1943
Cover of B.O.N. (The Bomb-Aimers, Observers and Navigators Union) for March 1943, the official magazine of 48 Air School based in Woodbrook, East London, South Africa

Policewoman with evacuee children
A policewoman helping evacuee children find their train out of London during the Second World War

Policemen in wartime tin helmets
Two policemen in tin helmets worn during the Second World War

Metropolitan Police hero and his six medals
A Metropolitan Police hero and his six medals, earned during both the First and Second World Wars

Road repairs during World War Two
A group of American service personnel, together with a few civilians, watch a man doing road repairs during World War Two

WW2 British Merchant Navy vessel
Typical of tens of thousands of their comrades in the merchant navy: the officers and crew of the Canadian-built " Fort Dease Lake" stand beside the ship they sail

Knitting pattern
A 1940s knitting pattern providing instructions on how to make a tuck-in blouse. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing

Recipe for a midsummer hotpot
Wartime recipe, incorporating a multitude of vegetables along with bacon scaps and cheese

War in the Pacific
Pages from The Sphere, 20th December 1941, with an article and accompanying photographs and illustrations about the loss of the British battleship Prince of Wales and the battlecruiser Repulse

Two policewomen registering for war work
Two Met Police women registering for war work at a labour exchange in London

WW2 policeman dressed for the Blitz
A Metropolitan Police officer dressed for the London Blitz during World War II, with a tin helmet and a canvas bag containing his gas mask

Man demolishing top of police public call box
A man demolishing the top of a police public call box, possibly after war damage during World War Two

Parade down Whitehall - WW2 victory celebrations
Parade down Whitehall in Central London during victory celebrations to mark the end of the Second World War. Naval officers and ratings can be seen marching

Two policemen on a war damaged street
Two policemen with a man in uniform (possibly a civil defence worker) on a war damaged street in London

War Against Japan
Patriotic British poster issued during World War Two with a tank carrying a British Flag and a quote from Winston Churchill stating that

Splinters Poison
British World War Two information poster advising people to get first aid for splinters. Issued by the Ministry of Labour and National Service and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents

Hand knitteds conserve coupons
Instructions on how to make a ribbed sweater with peep bo front, and a green jerkin with full pink sleeves and detachable dicky-collar

Dog inside gas-proof kennel
A dog inside a gas-proof kennel, part of an A.R.P. scheme for domestic animals at the outbreak of World War Two

Memorial to Russian Navy, Sevastopol, Ukraine
View of the Soviet Memorial to the Russian Navy of World War Two, in Sevastopol, Ukraine, with marines on parade. Sevastopol is where Russias Black Sea Fleet is based

Maltas Defences firing - WWII
World War Two - Maltas Fixed night defences firing - July 1943

British troops in France WWII
As some of the farmers horses have been commandeered by the French Army, these farmers have been handicapped in their ploughing

French British cooperation WWII
A group of French and British pilots study an operational chart during World War II

Maginot line WWII
First photograph of the British and French together on the Maginot line, preparing to drink a toast to the New Year during World War II

French prisoners at Dunkirk WWII
French prisoners surrender to the Germans at Dunkirk during World War II

Dunkirk retreat WWII
Much was left behind as a consequence of the Dunkirk retreat during World War II

Dunkirk evacuation WWII
Photo shows British troops on a beach near Dunkirk forming into long winding queues ready to take their turn to board the small boats which took them to larger vessels

British anti-aircraft battery WWII
More heavy snow has fallen in France and the British Expeditionary Force is again contending with Arctic weather conditions during World War II

German troops WWII
German pioneers advancing into an abandoned French village during World War II, checking for mines and preparing for motorised vehicles

Destroyed French tank WWII
Destroyed French tank in France during World War II

French tank obstacles WWII
Concrete dragon teeth tank obstacles line a field in northern France. The workers who built it file past

Abandoned vehicles at Dunkirk WWII
Abandoned British vehicles at Dunkirk during World War II

Destroyed warship WWII
German stukas destroyed the warships they found in Dunkirk harbour during World War II

WWII street battle
Street battle in France during World War II Date: 1939-1945

Dunkirk defeat WWII
Beaches of defeat at Dunkirk during World War II

German tanks WWII
German tanks in France during winter in World War II

Weapons on evacuation ship WWII
Bren guns and others piled on the decks of the Royal Sovereign during the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Cherbourg en route for Southampton

British Merchant Marine WWII
The Royal Eagle launched in 1932, owned by the General Steam Navigational Company, and in the Mercantile Marine during World War II

Bombed street WWII
Bombed out street in France during World War II

WWII tanks
Destroyed tanks in France during World War II

German motorised column of the 4th Panzer Division during the cross-country march in France during World War II

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"Remembering the Valor and Sacrifice: A Glimpse into World War II" Amidst the devastation, Holland House library stands tall after an air raid, a symbol of resilience and determination. #WW2History The call to arms echoes through this recruitment poster, urging brave souls to join the Royal Artillery and defend our nation. #JoinTheFight Behold the mighty Royal Navy Battlecruiser HMS Hood, a formidable force that sailed fearlessly in the treacherous waters of WWII. #NavalPower The iconic Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Tempest planes soar through the skies, showcasing British aviation prowess during WW2. #AerialSupremacy Churchill's heartfelt praise for RAF pilots resonates even today as we honor their unwavering courage in defending our skies during WW2. Dive deep into history with a T class submarine - silent warriors beneath the waves who played a vital role in protecting our shores during WW2. Back Them Up. This powerful RAF poster reminds us of the crucial support needed by our brave men and women fighting on all fronts during WW2. Deception became an art form as we cunningly deceived invaders about tide conditions - a strategic move that turned tides against them in WW2. Every scrap counts. Save kitchen scraps to feed hens - a small act with significant impact on food production during rationed times in WW2. The Bismarck battleship looms large, representing both German naval might and Allied determination to overcome adversity during WW2. #HistoricalClash D-Day memories come alive as British & Canadian troops storm Juno Beach, marking one of history's most pivotal moments towards victory in WW2. H. M. S Glowworm's heroic sacrifice lives on; ramming Admiral Hipper showcased unwavering bravery of British sailors in the face of danger.