1944 Collection (page 9)

Music cover, You're My Little Pin-Up Girl, Betty Grable
Music cover, You're My Little Pin-Up Girl, words by Mack Gordon, music by James V Monaco, from the Betty Grable 20th Century Fox film Pin-Up Girl Date: 1944

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina 46582 (msn 3035), on display at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. (To US Coast Guard Dec 1943 as 6582; Lend-Lease to Brazil in 1944 as FAB 21)

Music cover, Lady of Spain quickstep
Music cover, Lady of Spain, Spanish 3/4 quickstep, words by Erell Reaves, music by Tolchard Evans Date: 1944

Music cover, The Whiffenpoof Song, sung by Bing Crosby
Music cover, The Whiffenpoof Song (Baa-Baa-Baa!), sung by Bing Crosby. Date: 1944

WW2 poster, August - Gliding, featuring ATC (Air Training Corps) gliders. One of a series of prints commissioned and published by CEMA (Council for the Encouragement of Music and the Arts)

Bastogne, 1944
A scene in Bastogne during the siege by German forces who had taken advantage of poor weather conditions to cut off American Divisions defending the town

GARNELO ALDA, Jos鮠'The Death of Saint Francis
GARNELO ALDA, Jos頨1866-1944). Death of Saint Francis. 1906. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Valencia. San Pio V Fine Arts Museum

Barry White, record producer and singer-songwriter
Barry Eugene White (1944-2003), American record producer and singer-songwriter. Date: circa 1980s

Chris Patten, British Conservative politician
Chris Patten (Christopher Francis Patten, Baron Patten of Barnes, Lord Patten, b 1944), British Conservative politician and government minister

Ann Sidney, beauty queen and actress
Ann Sidney (b 1944), winner of the 1964 Miss World contest, representing the UK. She later acted in TV and film. Seen here looking coy with a drink in her hand. Date: circa 1960s

Keith Vaz and Bernie Grant, Labour Party politicians
Keith Vaz (Nigel Keith Anthony Standish Vaz, b 1956) and Bernie Grant (Bernard Alexander Montgomery Grant, 1944-2000), British Labour politicians

Richard Leakey, politician and conservationist
Richard Leakey (Richard Erskine Frere Leakey, b 1944), Kenyan politician, palaeoanthropologist and conservationist. Seen here with an elephant. Date: circa 1980s

Jesse Jackson, Keith Vaz, Diane Abbott and Bernie Grant
Jesse Jackson (Jesse Louis Jackson Sr, b 1941), American civil rights activist and Baptist minister. Seen here at a press conference table alongside Keith Vaz (Nigel Keith Anthony Standish Vaz)

Staff at Gloucester Station 1944
A group of station staff are photographed in front of a locomotive at Gloucester Station in 1944. Women held roles at railway stations during the war that were, until then, male occupations

French Vineyard. 1944. Illustration by Julien Pavil
5306447 French Vineyard. 1944. Illustration by Julien Pavil by Pavil, Julien (1897-1952); Universal History Archive/UIG

French Vineyard. 1944. Illustration by Julien Pavil
5306445 French Vineyard. 1944. Illustration by Julien Pavil by Pavil, Julien (1897-1952); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"1944: A Year of Triumph and Sacrifice in World War II" In 1944, the world was engulfed in the flames of war. The year marked a turning point as nations united to fight against tyranny and oppression. The D-Day map became an iconic symbol of hope and determination. It outlined the meticulously planned invasion that would change the course of history forever. British and Canadian troops landed on Juno Beach, facing immense challenges but displaying unwavering courage. Meanwhile, William Heath Robinson's Kinecar invention showcased human ingenuity amidst chaos. This whimsical contraption provided a brief respite from the horrors of war, reminding people that creativity can thrive even in dark times. WW2 posters depicting the activities of 52 (Lowland) Division highlighted the tireless efforts made by soldiers on all fronts. Their bravery knew no bounds as they fought for freedom with every ounce of their being. The B-26 Marauder Medium Bomber soared through the skies, delivering devastating blows to enemy forces. Its presence instilled fear in those who sought to oppress others, proving that justice would prevail. Yet amidst destruction lay resilience; bomb damage in Brampton Road served as a stark reminder of both loss and strength within communities affected by war. German Panzer tanks roamed ominously across battlefields in 1944, representing an ever-present threat to Allied forces. But these steel behemoths were met with fierce resistance from brave soldiers determined to protect their homeland at all costs. As General Bernard Montgomery led his troops towards victory on "the road to the west, " he embodied leadership and strategic brilliance that inspired countless men under his command. Even amid wartime chaos, life continued its ordinary rhythm – depicted humorously by "A Garden Guide. " Extracting weeds from lawns mirrored society's collective effort to weed out evil ideologies while nurturing seeds of peace and unity. Ultimately, 1944 was a year of triumph and sacrifice.