World War Two Collection (page 3)

Douglas Boston III aircraft of 226 Sqn
Douglas Boston III aircraft of 226 Squadron RAF in flight, 1941

Blackburn Botha I in flight

Engine fitters at work, RAF Bottesford 1942
Avro Lancaster I on ground, engine fitters of 207 Squadron at work on starboard engines, RAF Bottesford, 1942

Miles Martinet I and Avro Anson I of 7 Air Gunnery School, in flight from RAF Stormy Down, 21 August 1943

Fairey Firefly FR. I
Fairey Firefly FR.I (DK418) of 790 Squadron in flight 16 Septrmber 1944

Hawker Sea Hurricane IB (Z4039) of 762 Squadron in flight 1943

Fairey Albacore aircraft of 831 Squadron on the deck of HMS Indomitable, 1943

Supermarine Seafire IIC (MB193) of 880 Squadron on the lift of HMS Indomitable, 1943

Grumman Martlet II (AM968) of 881 Squadron on the lift of HMS Illustrious, 1942

Fairey Fulmar I aircraft in flight, circa 1942

Douglas DC-3 of KLM
Douglas DC-3 (PH-ASZ Zilverreigger) of Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij

HMS Searcher, 1944
Archer Class aircraft carrier HMS Searcher, 1944

HSL Type 3 2554
68 High Speed Launch type 3 " Hants and Dorset", with Short Sunderland aircraft in the background, 1944

Hawker Tempest V in flight, 25 November 1944

Supermarine Sea Otter I (JM831) in flight, High Post 27 July 1945

Tank production, World War Two
The assembly of Covenanter IV tanks

Westland Whirlwind I (P7048) in flight, 20 April 1944

Wellington Ic aircraft of 149 Squadron
Vickers Wellington Ic aircraft (P9245 OJ-W, R3206 OJ-M and P9272 OJ-N) of 149 Squadron RAF in flight, 1940

WAAF tractor driver
A WAAF tractor driver with a train of full bomb trolleys, RAF Mildenhall 1942

Flamethrower
Testing a flamethrower, circa 1944

Camouflaged German gun, 1945
Gun number 3, Batterie Mirus, La Hougette, Guernsey, May 1945

Hamilcar Gliders
Hamilcar gliders and Halifax V glider tugs of 644 Squadron, RAF Tarrant Rushton 12 October 1944

Alex Henshaw
Test pilot Alex Henshaw in the cockpit of a Spitfire, 1944

68 High Speed Launch Type 3 (Hants and Dorset)

AEC tanker refuelling a Short Stirling
An AEC 854 is used to refuel a Short Stirling I of 1651 Heavy Conversion Unit, RAF Waterbeach 29 April 1942

North American Mitchell II " Nulli Secundus" of 180 Squadron showing its nose art, RAF Foulsham 28 July 1943

Martin B-26B Marauder of the 596th Bombardment Squadron, 397th Bombardment Group, USaF, August 1944

Hawker Typhoon
Armourers reloading the Hispano cannons of a Hawker Typhoon IB of 257 Squadron, RAF Warmwell 13 May 1943

Fairey Firefly I

Hawker Typhoon IB of 56 Squadron, RAF Matlask 21 April 1943

Barrage balloon, RAF Stanmore 1939
Earl of Athlone inspecting 907 (Balloon) Squadron, Stanmore, 1939

Northrop P-61A Black Widow of the USaF over Normandy, 28 August 1944

Handley Page Halifax III, 28 January 1944

Vickers Wellington III of 419 Squadron RCAF

Bristol Beaufort I of 217 Squadron RAF

Grumman Hellcat I aircraft of 1847 Squadron Fa, 1944

Vought Corsair II of 1833 Squadron Fa, Machrihanish, 9 December 1943

Grumman Avenger I aircraft of 846 Squadron Fa, Machrihanish, 10 December 1943

A striking picture of Cataline flying boat taking off on the 24-hour patrol over the Atlantic. They perform splendidly, searching for U-boats and guarding Atlantic convoys

Tank commemorating D-Day rehearsals, Slapton Sands, Slapton Ley, South Hams, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

RAF bomber pilot and second pilot, 1941. Brave yet cautious, cool yet daring. From Bomber Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Lt, general vasili chuikov (2nd from left) giving an assignment to the commander of the 13th guards rifle division, major general alexander rodimtsev (far right)

Grumman Avenger I aircraft of 846 Squadron in flight 10 December 1943

Soviet leader Joseph Stalin planning strategy in the Kremlin during the Second World War, 1941-1945 (colour litho)
6029795 Soviet leader Joseph Stalin planning strategy in the Kremlin during the Second World War, 1941-1945 (colour litho) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Black Widows in Liverpool
P-61 Black Widow aircraft passing the church in St Georges Dock gates, Liverpool

Douglas DC-3 (PH-ALU) of KLM at Shoreham, 1940
A Douglas DC-3 in Dutch markings on the apron at Shoreham Airport, 1940

Life in the W. A. A. F. 1940
Life in the W.A.A.F. 1940. From Life in the W.A.A.F. booklet on the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), in Tucks Better Little Book series

Benito Mussolini, Italian fascist dictator, c1930s
Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) Italian fascist dictator, often refered to as Il Duce addressing fascist youths on the occasion of the calling up of the conscripts of the 1911 class, about 560

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"World War Two: A Glimpse into the Heroic Struggles and Triumphs" In 1942, amidst the chaos of World War Two, Winston Churchill stood tall, his indomitable spirit shining through as he made his famous V for Victory sign. This symbolized hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The skies were ablaze with bravery as the Supermarine Spitfire V soared through enemy lines, its sleek design and powerful engine proving to be a formidable force against Nazi aggression. Alongside it, the Avro Lancaster B. I PP967 emerged as a true champion of the air, delivering devastating blows to German targets. On April 30th, 1945, history was forever etched when Red Army soldiers raised the Soviet flag over Berlin's Reichstag. Captured by Vladimir Grebnev's lens, this iconic photograph stands as a testament to their unwavering determination in liberating Germany from tyranny. Amidst these global struggles, Polish pilots from the renowned 303 Squadron took flight in 1940. Their courage knew no bounds as they fearlessly engaged enemy aircraft while flying their Supermarine Spitfire XIV planes – heroes defending freedom at all costs. At sea, HMS Illustrious sailed proudly in 1942; an aircraft carrier that played a pivotal role in protecting vital supply routes and launching relentless attacks on Axis forces. It became an emblem of British naval power during those turbulent times. Meanwhile, high above ground level flew Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bombers - mighty machines raining destruction upon strategic targets with precision and might. These aerial behemoths struck fear into hearts across Europe. But not all victories required brute force alone; enter De Havilland Mosquito B. XVI – an agile marvel that silently infiltrated enemy territory under cover of darkness. Its stealthy missions brought critical intelligence back home safely.