Wwii Collection (page 6)

New York, NYC, Battery Park City, Eagle Statue by Albino Manca S, East Coast Being Memorial, wall with names
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Massachusetts, Boston, USS Cassin Young, destroyer Navy ship

Louisiana, New Orleans, The National WWII Museum

African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by Americans
1721268 African-American soldiers George Cofield and Howard J. Davis guard a bridge over Rhine built by Americans, 30th March 1945 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Hiroshima, Japan city skyline at dusk with the Atomic dome

Washington Monument on the Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC

Hiroshima, Japan skyline and Atomic Dome at twilight on the river

Hiroshima, Japan cityscape at the Atomic Bomb Dome and river

Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Toledo, Ohio, 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Toledo, Ohio. Intense heat is needed to melt the inorganic ingredients of the batch from which Fiberglas insulation wool is manufactured

Junkers Jumo 207 D-V2 In-line 6 Diesel Engine, ca. World War II. Creator: Junkers
Dr. Hugo Junkers started development of his Diesel aircraft engines in a small factory at Dessau, Germany in 1911. His early engines functioned on the two-stroke cycle principle with

Nakajima Mamoru 11, Radial 14 Engine, Circa World War II. Creator: Fuji Koku Keiki
Nakajima provided Japan with its first large radials by building licensed Bristols beginning in the late 1920s, and Gnome-Rhone engines beginning in 1936

RAF flying suit, 1940s. Creator: Unknown
RAF flying suit, 1940s. One-piece " Sidcot" flying suit 1940 Pattern, worn by pilots in Britains Royal Air Force during World War II

Plotting Board, Navy, Mark 3A, 1942. Creator: Felsenthal Instrument Co
Plastic assembly: board, data card, map template; holder: aluminum

British and Empire military personnel and civilians involved in the war effort parading before Britannia (colour litho)
6030881 British and Empire military personnel and civilians involved in the war effort parading before Britannia (colour litho) by English School

British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery presenting medals to Soviet Marshals Georgy Zhukov and Konstantin Rokossovsky
6015196 British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery presenting medals to Soviet Marshals Georgy Zhukov and Konstantin Rokossovsky, Berlin, Germany, 12 July 1945 (photo) by English Photographer

Type AN 5835-1 dead reckoning computer owned by Fenton B. Sands, 1944-1948. Creator: J. B
Flight computer belonging to Tuskegee Airman Dr. Fenton B. Sands, an African-American First Lieutenant Navigator-Bombardier with the 617th Bombardment Squadron of the 477th Composite Group during

First aid kit, 1943-1945. Creator: Davis Emergency Equipment Co. Inc
A U.S. Army-issued first aid kit from World War II labeled [For Gas Casualties Only]. The green painted metal box has four latches on each side so, that when open

France, Nice, The War Memorial, Monument Aux Morts, Quai Rauba Capeu

VJ Day celebrations
People dancing in the Trafalgar Square fountain on VJ Day

Welding Containers for Bombs, K Shop, 1940
Some rather intricate hot work is taking place in this photograph taken in K Shop, the Coppersmiths, in November 1940. The men are welding exploder containers for 250lb bombs that were ordered by

Midget Submarine superstructure, 1943
Also built in the Carriage and Wagon Works at Swindon were 50 of these midget submarine superstructures which were produced for the Admiralty

Anti-Aircraft Gun, Swindon Works, 1940s
This anti-aircraft 6-pounder navel gun was manufactured for the Admiralty in W Shop at Swindon Works during World War II. It comes with a mounting that would have allowed it to be fixed to

A Service Station - Seaplanes, Second World War, (1944). Creator: Charles Cundall
A Service Station - Seaplanes, Second World War, (1944). British aircraft of the Royal Air Force at the coast. Painting in a private collection. From " Britain In The Air", by Nigel Tangye

Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Creator: Unknown
Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Map of the Atlantic Ocean, western Europe and Africa, indicating journeys

The Ark is Launched on Merseyside, 13th April, 1937, (1942). Creator: Unknown
The Ark is Launched on Merseyside, 13th April, 1937, (1942). Her huge bows tower to her iron flight deck 800 feet long and 94 across

Desert Squadron - planes of the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War, c1943. The aircraft are Martlets...operating in the Western Desert with the Royal Air Force

Fleet Air Arm pilots, 1943. Creator: Unknown
Fleet Air Arm pilots, 1943. British pilots on board an aircraft carrier during the Second World War. The Fa is the section of the Royal Navy responsible for the operation of naval aircraft

Titanine Aircraft Finishes, 1941. Creator: Unknown
Titanine Aircraft Finishes, 1941. Second World War advertisement for aircraft finishes made by Titanine Ltd of Colindale, London: Supplied for over 25 years

The Cierva Autogiro, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Cierva Autogiro, 1941. The Cierva C.30 autogyro designed by Juan de la Cierva was built during the 1930s in Britain, France and Germany under licence from the Cierva Autogiro Company

Mule Train, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Mule Train, 1947. By Johnny Lange, Hy Heath, Fred Glickman, featuring Jimmy Miller and the Squadronaires, a band intended to raise morale and entertain the troops during World War II. [Chappell & Co

Winston Churchill talking to Captain Shakespeare of the flying boat Berwick, c1939-c1944 (1946)
Winston Churchill talking to Captain Shakespeare of the Boeing flying boat Berwick, c1939-c1944 (1946). Mr Churchill, in siren suit, talking to Captain Shakespeare

RAF Spitfire on the deck of an aircraft carrier on its way to Malta, World War II, 1942 (1944)
RAF Spitfire fighter on the deck of an aircraft carrier on its way to Malta, World War II, 1942 (1944). The Spitfires Come. From " The Air Battle of Malta"

The operations of Force Viper, Burma, World War II, 1942-1943 (1944). Creator: Unknown
The operations of Force Viper, Burma, World War II, 1942-1943 (1944). From " The Royal Marines - The Admiralty Account of Their Achievement 1939-43"

Captain Gilbert Rae, BOAC Mosquito pilot, World War II. c1939-c1944 (1946). Creator: Unknown
Captain Gilbert Rae, BOAC Mosquito pilot, World War II. c1939-c1944 (1946). Capt Gilbert Rae, BOAC Mosquito pilot, who later lost his life on the Stockholm run

Refuelling and re-arming Spitfire fighters, Malta, World War II, 1942 (1944). Creator: Unknown
Refuelling and re-arming Spitfire fighters, Malta, World War II, 1942 (1944). Each to his Station. - While the pilot waits, soldiers and airmen refuel and reammunition his Spitfire in its pen

British X-Craft midget submarine, World War II, 1945. Creator: Unknown
British X-Craft midget submarine, World War II, 1945. New Weapons. From " His Majestys Submarines". [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1945]

China meets Ceylon in London - Hsiao Ch ien and J. M. Tambimuttu, 1942 Creator: Unknown
China meets Ceylon in London - Hsiao Ch ien and J. M. Tambimuttu broadcasting in the Eastern Service, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

Omoba Adenrele Ademola, daughter of Alake of Abeokuta, Nigeria, calls West Africa, 1942
The Omoba Adenrele Ademola, daughter of the Alake of Abeokuta, Nigeria, calls West Africa, 1942. From " Calling All Nations", by T. O. Beachcroft

Physical Training at a Recruits Depot, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Physical Training at a Recruits Depot, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs

British and Greek Ministers Confer in Athens, Christmas Day, 1944, (1945). Creator: Unknown
British and Greek Ministers Confer in Athens, Christmas Day, 1944, (1945). Anthony Eden, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and the Greek Regent

The Original War Cabinet, 1939, (1945). Creator: Unknown
The Original War Cabinet, 1939, (1945). British politicians at the start of the Second World War. Standing from left to right: Sir John Anderson, Lord Hankey, Leslie Hore-Belisha, Winston Churchill

The King and Queen with Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret on the Balcony of Buckingham Palace on VE-Day, 8 May 1945

Firefighters battle flames near St. Pauls Cathedral
Firefighters battle flames on a shop near St. Pauls Cathedral London, after a night of heavy air raids causing extensive fire damage 29/30 December 1940

Observer listening post
Dawn breaks over an Observer Corps listening post, 23 November 1939

Bombed sports good shop
Groses sports shop in New Bridge Street London, suffering bomb damage December 1940

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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.