Bomb Collection (page 8)

Cottingham Road, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz. November 1940. The Hull Blitz was the bombing campaign that targeted the English port city of Kingston upon Hull by the German

Newbridge Road, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz. Firefighters at the scene of a horrendous bombing raid The Hull Blitz was the bombing campaign that targeted the English port city

Hull, Yorkshire, during The Blitz. Picture shows the devastation in Buckingham Street, Hull. The Hull Blitz was the bombing campaign that targeted the English port city of Kingston upon Hull by

A German B1E 1 KG Incendiary bomb. The bomb consisted of a cylindrical body, made of magnesium alloy, filled with thermite, an incendiary compound, to which a three-finned steel tail was attached

De La Pole Avenue in Hull, Yorkshire, during the blitz of World War Two. The emergency services search the rubble and crater lift by the bomb dropped by The Luftwaffe

Fountain Road in Hull, Yorkshire, during the blitz of World War Two. The emergency services, local people and the army search the rubble and crater lift by the bomb dropped by The Luftwaffe

WW2 bomb damage in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, East Anglia. June 1943

WW2 Bomb Damage, Osterley, Isleworth, Hounslow, London, England. Date: 1940s

A Sea Hurricane being loaded onto an armed merchant ship at Cardiff docks, c. 1941
As well as assisting in the transportation of military goods by rail the GWR also facilitated the war effort at their docks

Bomb damage to Foxs Wood Tunnel, Bristol, 1941
A rather forlorn looking carriage can be seen here at the entrance to No.2 Tunnel at Foxs Wood near Bristol in 1941. A bomb had hit the tunnel mouth and ricocheted into the carriage

1000 lb Bombs at the Swindon Works, 1941
This image taken in March 1941 shows two 1000lb bombs sat next to each other in the X Shop, one with a fin and one without

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

RAF Reaper MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Air System
A Reaper MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) prepares for take-off in Afghanistan. Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) are growing in importance

Hermann Wilhelm Göring Hermann Wilhelm Goering
EDITORIAL Hermann Wilhelm Goring, or Goering, 1893 -1946. German politician, military leader, and convicted war criminal. Seen here visiting bomb damaged areas in the Reich during WWII

Bombing of Paris, 24 March 1918
3784828 Bombing of Paris, 24 March 1918; (add.info.: Bombing of Paris, 24 March 1918. During WW1. Showing Rue de Meaux, 19th Arrondissement)

World War 1: Destruction of a throne room in Belgrade
3786904 World War 1: Destruction of a throne room in Belgrade; (add.info.: World War 1: Destruction of a throne room in Belgrade, Serbia by Austro- Hungarian forces)

Hands off!, 1931 (colour litho)
XCF347809 Hands off!, 1931 (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection

The Bourgeois Democratic Revolution (litho)
STC366142 The Bourgeois Democratic Revolution (litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

World War 1: French artillery shelling German positions
3787031 World War 1: French artillery shelling German positions; (add.info.: World War 1: French artillery shelling German positions)

German mines lifted by sappers of the sixth South African armored division while clearing the highway
3562673 German mines lifted by sappers of the sixth South African armored division while clearing the highway and surrounding area in Vado during the new allied advance by Unknown photographer

Bombing of Paris, 12 March 1918
3784830 Bombing of Paris, 12 March 1918; (add.info.: Bombing of Paris, 12 March 1918. During WW1. Showing Rue de Rivoli after a raid by German Gotha bombers ('raid de Gothas')

World War I: Destruction of Louvain by the Germans
3787028 World War I: Destruction of Louvain by the Germans; (add.info.: World War I: Destruction of Louvain by the German army, 25 - 30 August 1914. Belgium. City fell to Germans on 19 August 1914)

World War 1: Battle of Verdun
3787014 World War 1: Battle of Verdun; (add.info.: World War 1: Battle of Verdun. 21st of February - 18th of December 1916. French soldiers firing grenades in the German trenches)

Bombing of Paris, 23 March 1918
3784829 Bombing of Paris, 23 March 1918; (add.info.: Bombing of Paris, 23 March 1918. During WW1. Showing Rue Liancourt, 14th Arrondissement)

World War 1: Peronne destroyed by the Germans
3787045 World War 1: Peronne destroyed by the Germans; (add.info.: World War 1: Peronne destroyed by the Germans before their departure)

World War 1: Lille after explosion of 11 January 1916 (postcard)
3787042 World War 1: Lille after explosion of 11 January 1916 (postcard); (add.info.: World War 1: Lille after explosion of 11 January 1916. Boulevard de Moselle. German destruction of French city)

World War I: Destruction of Louvain by the Germans
3787034 World War I: Destruction of Louvain by the Germans; (add.info.: World War I: Destruction of Louvain by the German army, 25 - 30 August 1914. Belgium. City fell to Germans on 19 August 1914)

Bombing of Paris, 12 April 1918
3785061 Bombing of Paris, 12 April 1918.; (add.info.: Bombing of Paris, 12 April 1918. During WW1. Showing Rue de Rivoli after a raid by German Gotha bombers ('raid de Gothas')

Postcard commemorating the 73 Infantry Regiment Brigade Lombardia Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1902. Date of Artwork:1900 ca

A soldier of the fifth railway legion in Gorizia Gorizia. Date of Photograph:1924-1930

Inspection of aircraft bombs by Italian soldiers during WWII Europe. Date of Photograph:1943

Brundejuc des Mulinais is portrayed before going on a reconaissance. At its base, the bombs which it will release during the flight can be seen. France. Date of Photograph:1914 - 1918

Unexploded bomb near a tub Italy. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Postcard commemorating the 8 Infantry Regiment Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Cartoon depicting Arthur Zimmermann (1864-1940) German politician - Drawing by Adrien Barrere (1877-1931)
JAB4119018 Cartoon depicting Arthur Zimmermann (1864-1940) German politician - Drawing by Adrien Barrere (1877-1931) from Fantasio, 1930 Private collection by Barrere

An Incident in the Attack on Bomarsund, Crimean War, 21 June 1854. During the battle a shell landed on board. Charles Davis Lucas threw it back overboard, and it exploded before reaching water

Siegen, Germany, bomb damage to the railway yards
Vintage World War II photograph - official US military photo: Siegen, Germany, bomb damage to the railway marshalling yards inflicted by Allied bombers

Bomb crater in Warsaw street, September 1939
Large bomb crater in a Warsaw street next to a house that appears structurally intact, despite losing its windows in the blast which came as a result of German siege

Bomb damage, Coventry Cathedral, WW2
Bomb damage, Coventry Cathedral, November 1940, Second World War. 1940

Bovril factory bombed, Old Street, London, WW2
Bovril factory bombed, Old Street, London, during the Second World War in the autumn of 1940. A large consignment of goods ready for dispatch was destroyed, windows were shattered

13 inch mortar shell, American War of Independence, 1765-83 (metal)
3429546 13 inch mortar shell, American War of Independence, 1765-83 (metal) by French School, (18th century); diam: 33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The bombed interior of Temple Church. Bristol. Somerset and Avon area. The church was bombed on 24th November 1940. Bristol was Englands fifth most heavily bombed city

R. A. F. armourers working with 12, 000 lb bombs. Lancaster Bombers have been
R.A.F. armourers working with 12, 000 lb bombs. Lancaster Bombers have been using these bombs with great success. Picture taken 14th October 1944

A 2000 lb armour-piercing bomb as used by the RAF. Although not particularly massive in size, the bomb was highly destructive and specially designed to pierce the heaviest armour. Circa 1940s

Paradise Street, Liverpool City Centre, after the Luftwaffe has bombed it in the Blitz. It was hit on 3rd May 1941 Liverpool suffered many casualties in the blitz during World War Two

Interior of a girls High School in Wallasey showing the assembly hall where the bomb dropped through the roof. September 1940

Devastation caused by a bomb in Leytonstone, London. October 1944

The end of Mr Pages garden where the portions of a German plane fell last night, during a raid over the North West. Liverpool, Merseyside. Picture taken 20th August 1940

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"Bomb: A Devastating Force Through History" Bomb damage in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, WW2: Witnessing the scars of war, a haunting reminder of the destructive power that once ravaged this peaceful neighborhood. Polish anti-war poster -- Nie: In a powerful message against violence and conflict, this thought-provoking artwork urges us to say "no" to bombs and embrace peace instead. Bomb damage in Kilgour Road, SE London, WW2: Traces of destruction serve as a testament to the resilience and strength displayed by communities during one of humanity's darkest hours. Propaganda poster for the RAF: Celebrating bravery and heroism, this captivating artwork showcases how bombs were utilized as instruments of defense during times of war. Labour Party election posters and television speakers: Political battles fought with words rather than bombs; an essential reminder that democracy offers alternative paths towards change. Cutaway Diagram of the V-1 Flying Bomb; Second World War: Peering into its intricate design reveals both innovation and terror - a chilling glimpse into mankind's capacity for destruction. Stauffenberg: The name synonymous with resistance - his failed attempt to bomb Hitler serves as a stark reminder that even within darkness there can be flickers of hope for justice. Mills Bomb No 5 hand grenade used during World War One: An iconic symbol from history's trenches - these handheld explosives forever changed warfare tactics on the battlefield. Sectional view of a Mills grenade, WW1: Exploring its inner workings unveils meticulous engineering designed to unleash chaos upon enemy lines while safeguarding those who wielded it. Rejected by the inventions board: Some ideas never see fruition - perhaps reminding us that not all innovations are meant for progress but rather preservation or prevention instead? Avro Vulcan B2 armed with a Blue Steel stand-off bomb.