Wwii Collection (page 4)

EDITORIAL Winston Churchill in the garden of 10 Downing Street, during World War Two. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, 1874 - 1965

World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket
Vintage World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket. It declares, Women in the war, We Can t Win Without Them

A woman assembles part of the cowling of a B-25 bomber motor. circa 1942
A woman assembles part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25 bomber in the engine department of North Americas Inglewood, California plant. circa October 1942

Cow Lane Coventry, 1941 a42_00357
Baker Billing and Crows Charity School, Cow Lane, Coventry. The front elevation of Baker, Billing and Crows Charity School on Cow Lane showing the entrance to Pressings Limited Cow Lane Works

Blyth blockhouse DP087767
Former military structure, Links Road, Blyth, Northumberland. Concrete blockhouse and observation post at the harbour entrance

Prefabricated hospital med01_01_0643
Mount Vernon Hospital, Rickmansworth Road, Hillingdon, Greater London. Ministry of Health new hutted hospitals. A view of the ends of the new hutted hospital being built at Mount Vernon

Mobile first aid post MED01_01_0220
A bus which has been converted into an A.R.P. mobile first aid post. Converted buses were first used in September 1939. Some could still be used as ordinary buses

Client: Charles Metcalf - Model in Sumrie dark red suit with US Officer in Trafalgar Sqare (The National Gallery in background) shoot date - April 20, 1944 Date: 1944

WW2 - Wartime shoot for Harper's Bazaar
WW2 - Wartime shoot for the July/August issue of Harper's Bazaar - Elegant Black dress and gloves with American GI soldier - shot date - April 26, 1944 Date: 1944

WW2 - Wartime shoot for Harper's Bazaar - Worth
WW2 - Wartime shoot for Harper's Bazaar July/August 1944 issue - Elegant Black evening dress by Worth - American GI soldier - shoot date: April 26, 1944 (on location not studio)

Peter Hatch - when serving in the Royal Navy - WW2
Peter Hatch (1913-1989) - Graphic Designer - when serving in the Royal Navy - WW2 - circa 1941. Date: circa 1941

Ready for Flight
Lee Kershaw

Ready for Flight
Lee Kershaw

Portrait of Lenin, 1970. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Lenin, 1970. From We Live and Work According to Lenin: Atlas of the Novosibirsk Region, 1970. The Communist Party of the Soviet Union drew its legitimacy from the life

Smoke stacks, 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Smoke stacks

Ready for Flight
Lee Kershaw

Ready for Flight
Lee Kershaw

Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Akron, Ohio, 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Akron, Ohio

Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, Toledo, Ohio, 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, Toledo, Ohio. Side view of a glass furnace melting the carefully compounded batch required for the production of Fiberglas thermal insulation being installed in

Scammel being loaded with Anderson Air Raid Shelter, West London, 1939
Westbourne Park Yard in April 1939 is the focus of this interesting pre-war image. Parts of Anderson shelters are being unloaded from a line of wagons onto a 3 ton Scammell tractor by a Ransome

Motor landing craft under construction, 1942
In August 1941 the GWR began building the first of a large number of motor landing craft in the Carriage and Wagon shops at Swindon. No

250lb Bombs at the Swindon Works, early 1940s
An image of some completed 250lb bombs being loaded onto GWR open wagon No. 44 in December 1940. Like with the majority of the war work undertaken at the Works specialist equipment was built to cater

Daily Mail Front page 8th June 1944, reporting the progress of the D-Day landings

Daily Mail Front page 10th June 1944, reporting the progress of the D-Day landings
Daily Mail Front page of June 10th 1944, reporting the progress of the D-Day landings

D-Day Front Page of Daily Mail 7 June 1944

V. E. Day Daily Mail 8 May 1945
V-E Day celebrations in Londons Trafalgar Square V.E. Day Daily Mail 8 May 1945

Penhallow Home Guard, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. 1940
The Home Guard, formerly the Local Defence Volunteers, was formed in 1940 when there was a risk of invasion during the Second World War

German plane wreckage being removed
German Messerschmitt fighter wreckage being removed in front of Westminster London, September 1940

Woman in gas mask clocks in at work
Women on the telephone switchboard in Faraday Buildings, Queen Victoria Street in London, were trained to speak in gas masks 1938

American troops feeding pigeons in Trafalgar Square, 1942
American troops feeding pigeons in Trafalgar Square London, 4 March 1942

Arriving French troops
A train-load of French troops passing through London, give a thumbs up from a train carriage, 2 June 1940

A radio operator at work
A WaF (Womens Auxiliary Air Force) radio operator, communicating with aircraft, 1 May 1943

Wartime Utility dresses
The first collection of Utility dresses for women designed by Norman Hartnell modelled in Bond Street 1942

Women of the Air Transport Auxiliary Service, whose job was to fly combat aircraft from the factories to RAF bases

WaF checking barrage balloon
A WaF (Womens Auxiliary Air Force) checks that the barrage balloon is securely tethered, 12 November 1942

Mass at bombed Southwark Cathedral
Holding mass in the ruins of St Georges Roman Catholic Cathedral, Southwark London June 1941

Bomb damaged house Hackney London
Children viewing a bomb damaged house, with a message on the door to the milkman, Hackney London 11 October 1940

Woman bus conductor in wartime
Woman bus conductor standing on the rear platform of a London Bus 1940

Australian troops marching
Australian troops march on The Strand, London 28 June 1940

Dancing at an open air dance
An open-air dance at Brockwell Park in London in the summer of 1941; with the majority of young men in the forces the young women partner each other, 2 July 1941

Open as usual
A hairdressers in the West End of London after an air-raid; the legend Business as Usual and the Union Jack were two of the most frequently seen symbols of British morale

Children waving while being evacuated
Youngsters crowd a train window while leaving a London railway station for the country, 1 December 1939

All together again
A group reunited

Women relaxing in the park in 1942
Women sunbathing in 1942

Wartime street trader
A trader in Lambeth Walk London selling silk stockings 1940

Collecting firewood
A family out collecting firewood to keep the home fires burning, in response to a coal shortage in southern England, 25 February 1945

Churchill in Cairo, with Ethiopian Emperor, Haile Selassie, 1943, (1945). Sir Winston Churchill with Haile Selassie during the formers visit to Cairo on his way back from the Yalta Conference during

Winston Churchill greets the England football team, Wembley, London, October 1941. Artist: London News Agency
Winston Churchill greets the England football team, Wembley, London, October 1941. The Prime Minister being introduced to the players by England captain Eddie Hapgood before a wartime international

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"Remembering the resilience and triumphs of WWII" St. Paul's Survives: A symbol of hope amidst destruction, St. Paul's Cathedral stands tall against the ravages of war. Winston Churchill's V for Victory: In 1942, Winston Churchill confidently flashes his iconic V sign, inspiring a nation to persevere in the face of adversity. Bomb damage in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath: Witnessing the scars left by war on our streets serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during WWII. USA, B-17 Bomber Aircraft Cockpit: The brave pilots who manned these cockpits played a crucial role in turning the tide of World War II. Kilgour Road's Battle Scars: Traces of devastation remain etched into Kilgour Road, serving as a testament to Londoners' endurance during wartime. The Renown, Ark Royal & Sheffield: These mighty vessels epitomize Britain's naval strength and determination during WWII (c1939-1941). Potato Pete Calls for Action: A powerful poster from 1943 featuring Potato Pete rallies support for victory with an infectious spirit. Westland Lysander Takes Flight: This versatile aircraft played vital roles in covert operations throughout World War II (1941). Vintage Poster - Fedora and Army Helmet Unite: An evocative image that reminds us how individuals from all walks of life came together to defend freedom during WWII. Firefighters Standing Strong During Blitz: Brave firefighters stand ready to protect their city against relentless bombings during London’s darkest days (LFB150). Ambulance at Ladywell - Lifeline Amidst Chaos:The sight of ambulances rushing through London streets showcases unwavering dedication towards saving lives amidst the chaos brought by Blitz attacks in WW2. St Andrews Parish Church Rises Above Blitz: A symbol of resilience, St.