Landings Collection (page 3)

Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 3rd pattern, 1943, carried at Normandy Landings, Sgts Scott, No 3 Commando, 1944. Unknown maker. Date: 1940

Landing at Gallipoli, World War I by Cyrus Cuneo
Anzac soldiers landing on the beach at Gallipoli and coming under fire by Turkish troops. Date: 1916

Ensign of MTB 770 and brass plaque, D-Day landings, WW2
WW2 Important archive relating to Sub Lt David Johnson and HMS MTB 770, a motor torpedo boat of the Fairmile D Class. The most significant element of the archive comprises two maps for Operation

Canadian Inuksuk Monument Utah Beach Museum
It is estimated that about 3, 000 Native Canadians (Inuit, Metis and others) fought in WW2 of whom some 200 died. The Memorial, built by Inuk Elder Peter Irniq was unveiled on 30 October 2005

Plaque to Royal Military Police, Bayeux Museum Grounds
Before D-Day the Police had to control the assembly areas for the troops waiting to cross the Channel and afterwards, in the confusion of the landings

House in Courseulles where King George VI stayed
There is a small hard to read Memorial Plaque above the central door. The King stayed here on 16 June 1944 much against the wishes of most senior military figures who were concerned for his safety

D-Day invasion ration pack
The contents of the 24-hour ration pack which was to be carried by every combatant in the anticipated Allied invasion of the continent. These were to be carried in a small waterproof box

Horsa glider to Normandy by G. H. Davis
Britains Horsa glider -- the mount which carried the airborne spearhead of invasion to Normandy on D-Day, Second World War

The lighthouse keepers in the light chamber interior of Dungeness lighthouse in Kent. 10 February 1939

Cresent Earth, as seen from the Moon during the Apollo 15 mission. Photographed as the Apollo 15 left the Moon to return home on 7th August 1971

Aerial view of the initial landings, taken from low-flying R
Photograph: aerial view of the initial landings, taken from low-flying Royal Air Force aircraft. Newly landed vehicles drive in well-ordered lines up the beach and along a road inland

Liberation of Europe First Women to land in France
Photograph: Liberation of Europe First Women to land in France.Personnel of Queen Alexandra?s Imperial Military Nursing Service were the first women to arrive on the Normandy beachhead

Apollo 11 lunar landings, July 1969
Page from The Illustrated London News showing four photographs of American astronaut Edwin Buzz Aldrin walking about and conducting scientific experiements on the moon, taken by Neil Armstrong

You Never Know Y Know by Martin Henry and Hannaford Bennett
Promotional postcard for You Never Know Y Know by Martin Henry and Hannaford Bennett, from La Puce a lOreille by Georges Feydeau (Theatre des Varietes, Paris, 2nd March 1907)

Allied Invasion forces gather
The scene in an English village in May 1944, as the Allied forces gather in preparation for the invasion of the continent

European coastline 1944
A double page spread of The Illustrated London News, published less than a month before the Allied D-Day Normandy landings

Supermarine Seafire II departs HMS Hunter during Salerno landings

Armstrong Whitworth AW 41 Albermarle-seen here towing a Horsa glider, where they took part in the Normandy landings

Flights into the Future - the first men on the moon
Astronauts land on the moon for the first time and set about exploring and taking samples from the lunar landscape. A imaginary

Flights into the Future - space age exploration
A futuristic prediction of what it will be like when man finally lands on the moon - astronauts will find themselves in a strange world. Date: 1943

Allied landings in southern France by G. H. Davis
The scene of successful Allied landings in southern France during the Second World War: a pictorial map from coasts to mountains. Date: 1944

Invasion coast of Normandy by G. H. Davis
The invasion coast of Normandy, showing the terrain of operations during the Second World War. A panoramic map of the coastal regions from Cap Gris Nez to the Cherbourg Peninsula. Date: 1944

Allied occupation of French North Africa by G. H. Davis
The Allied Anglo-American occupation of French North Africa during the Second World War. A contour map of the Algerian and Tunisian coasts, with distances from Algiers to important sites

Singapore island, vital naval base, by G. H. Davis
Singapore island: Rangoon, the gateway to the Burma Road during the Second World War. The island was a vital Allied naval base in the Far East

Allied landing in the Dardanelles, Turkey, WW1
Allied landing in the Dardanelles, Turkey, during the First World War. Date: 1915

Airborne troops landing in Caen
British Horsa gliders and parachutes near Caen after allied airborne landings. The detachable fuselages have been removed from the wings. Date: June 1944

The Arrival of the Pontoneers for the Crossing of the Rhine, late 17th century (oil
XIR174185 The Arrival of the Pontoneers for the Crossing of the Rhine, late 17th century (oil on canvas) by Meulen, Adam Frans van der (1632-90); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

World War II
Fine Art Storehouse Vintage Photo Art Gallery: War: World War II

The D-Day Landings - 6th June 1944 - General de Gaulle - WW2
WW2 - The D-Day Landings - Operation Overlord - Normandy, France, 6th June 1944 - General de Gaulle surveys the beaches. Date: 1944

LIghthouse keepers walking up the spiral staircase inside the Dungeness lighthouse, Kent. 10 February 1939

Lighthouse keeper J H Sole in the interior of the Dungeness lighthouse, Kent. He is examining the electric converters and switch gear in the counterweight well. 10 February 1939

A lighthouse keeper checks the Dungeness lighthouse bulb in the lantern room. 10 February 1939

The engine room of the Dungeness lighthouse in Kent, viewed from above. Part of the spiral staircase is also visible. 10 February 1939

Picture No. 10765570
Lowland tropical rainforest traditionally logged access roads skid trails & log landings visible Date:

Picture No. 10765569
Lowland tropical rainforest traditionally logged access roads skid trails & log landings visible Date:

Pier Landings, Williams Bay on Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
A view of piers extending into the lake. People are standing on the piers and boats are tied to the docks. Vintage autos line the shore

Dahomey War (1892). Landings at Cotonou harbour
" Dahomey War (1892). Landings at Cotonou harbour of the French-Senegalese troops to fight the uprising of King Behanzin (May 1892)

Warwick Prison - Interior View

Normandy gilders, D-Day
An aerial shot of gliders landed in a field in Normandy, at the time of the D-Day landings. 1944

Coastal Scene Near Caen
Coastal scene near Caen : hard to imnagine the D-day landings on this romantic shore ! Date: 1850

The Nonslip Stone Company - Road Congress Exhibition
The Stand/exhibit of the Nonslip Stone Company - at the 3rd International Road Congress Exhibition held in London in June 1913. Date: 1913

Americans on the moon, artwork
In 1972 Gene Cernan was the last man to leave the Moon. In the early years of the 21. century it seemed to be clear that the USA would fly to the Moon again

Invasion of Sicily -
The early stages of the landings during the Invasion of Sicily, Italy during World War Two. Thousands of landing craft of all types were used in the invasion

D-Day - Captured German soldiers
German soldiers captured by the invading allied forces on Omaha Beach. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops

D-Day - Metal Detectors in use after invasion
American GIs stroll through a captured village close to the Normandy coast following the invasion. Two metal detector operators check the road ahead of the troops for hidden/buried mines or booby

D-Day - Limbering up for the Invasion
American soldiers use the dockside in a small English harbour to keep fit during the pre-landing period. The landing ships are berthed alongside

D-Day - US troops waiting for the moment of attack
A tension-filled photograph depicting American troops and medical personnel awaiting the moment of attack during the Normandy landings. The horror of the beaches would only be moments away

D-Day - US Troops resting following initial assault
US troops rest after the initial assault on the Normandy coast. D-Day began on June 6th, 1944 at 6:30am and was conducted in two assault phases - the air assault landing of allied troops followed by

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"Landings: A Historic Leap Towards Victory" On June 6, 1944, the world witnessed a pivotal moment in history - the D-Day landings. The D-Day map of 1944 became etched into our collective memory as British and Canadian troops courageously stormed Juno Beach, while Omaha Beach saw American forces landing in France. These Normandy Landings marked a turning point in World War II. As the invasion unfolded, supplies poured ashore to support the troops on this fateful day. The sight of soldiers wading through treacherous waters amidst enemy fire showcased their unwavering determination and bravery. From high above Earth's atmosphere, we can now marvel at our planet from the Moon's perspective. This vantage point reminds us that these they were not just about territorial gains but also symbolized humanity's indomitable spirit. Glider reinforcement teams played a crucial role during D-Day by providing additional support to ground forces. Their silent arrival added an element of surprise and ensured that reinforcements reached where they were needed most. In Flying for the Summer Week-end by C. E. Turner, we are transported to a different era when leisurely flights were enjoyed during summer getaways. Little did anyone know then that aircraft would soon become instrumental in military operations such as these historic landings. The HMS Diamond with its Sea King Helicopter stands as a testament to technological advancements aiding modern-day naval operations. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come since those harrowing days on Omaha Beach. Bombers giving air support to infantry invasions exemplify strategic coordination between different branches of armed forces during critical moments like D-Day. Their precise strikes paved the way for successful landings and minimized casualties among allied troops. Queen Beach in Sword Area witnessed British troops making their mark alongside their allies' valiant efforts on other beaches like Omaha and Juno. Together, they fought side by side, united in their pursuit of freedom.