Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

World War Two Collection (page 8)

"World War Two: A Glimpse into the Heroic Struggles and Triumphs" In 1942, amidst the chaos of World War Two, Winston Churchill stood tall

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625722 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Scottish Yeomanry (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Scottish Yeomanry (b/w photo)
8651722 Scottish National War Memorial: The Scottish Yeomanry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scottish Yeomanry)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: Tree of Empire within Shrine (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: Tree of Empire within Shrine (b/w photo)
8651721 Scottish National War Memorial: Tree of Empire within Shrine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tree of Empire within Shrine)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Casket (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Casket (b/w photo)
8651298 Scottish National War Memorial: The Casket (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Casket)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Net of War (b/w photo)

Net of War (b/w photo)
8634869 Net of War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Net of War. Illustration for The World's Best Photographs, Second Series (Odhams, 1944)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Blitz, 1940-41: A family eating after raids in the East End of London (b/w photo)

Blitz, 1940-41: A family eating after raids in the East End of London (b/w photo)
8634819 Blitz, 1940-41: A family eating after raids in the East End of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: England-East Coast. Outer Gabbard to Outer Dowsing, 1941 (engraving)

England-East Coast. Outer Gabbard to Outer Dowsing, 1941 (engraving)
7340584 England-East Coast. Outer Gabbard to Outer Dowsing, 1941 (engraving) by British School, (20th century) ; 99x66 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Hazel Lombard (colour photo)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Hazel Lombard (colour photo)
8668485 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Hazel Lombard (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hazel Lombard)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Evelyn Kelly (colour photo)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Evelyn Kelly (colour photo)
8668484 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Evelyn Kelly (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evelyn Kelly)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Adele Jergens (colour photo)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Adele Jergens (colour photo)
8669109 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Adele Jergens (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adele Jergens)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Susi Lanner (colour photo)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Susi Lanner (colour photo)
8668509 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Susi Lanner (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Susi Lanner)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Nini Peters (colour photo)

Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Nini Peters (colour photo)
8668492 Beauties of To-Day, 1940: Nini Peters (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nini Peters)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Mail censorship office, Portsmouth, 1944 (watercolour on paper)

Mail censorship office, Portsmouth, 1944 (watercolour on paper)
7342245 Mail censorship office, Portsmouth, 1944 (watercolour on paper) by Hennell, Thomas Barclay (1903-45); 60.9x83.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Study for right hand side of Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942 (chalk on paper)

Study for right hand side of Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942 (chalk on paper)
3088062 Study for right hand side of Winter Mine-Laying off Iceland, c.1942 (chalk on paper) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; © Liss Fine Art.

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Communal cookery, World War II (b/w photo)

Communal cookery, World War II (b/w photo)
8672749 Communal cookery, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Woolton, Minister for Food)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Blitz, 1940-41: Dawn breaks over Swansea (b/w photo)

Blitz, 1940-41: Dawn breaks over Swansea (b/w photo)
8634818 Blitz, 1940-41: Dawn breaks over Swansea (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dawn breaks over Swansea)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Tank in action (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Tank in action (b/w photo)
8634538 Modern armaments, 1938: Tank in action (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tank in action)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Piccadilly Circus, London (b/w photo)

Piccadilly Circus, London (b/w photo)
8635445 Piccadilly Circus, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Piccadilly Circus, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Blitz, 1940-41: Elephant and Castle Tube Station, 11 November 1940 (b/w photo)

Blitz, 1940-41: Elephant and Castle Tube Station, 11 November 1940 (b/w photo)
8634822 Blitz, 1940-41: Elephant and Castle Tube Station, 11 November 1940 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephant and Castle Tube Station)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: A parachute descent (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: A parachute descent (b/w photo)
8634541 Modern armaments, 1938: A parachute descent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A parachute descent)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Theatres in London's West End, World War II (b/w photo)

Theatres in London's West End, World War II (b/w photo)
8672645 Theatres in London's West End, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatres in London's West End, World War II)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Buckingham Palace, London, damaged during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)

Buckingham Palace, London, damaged during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo)
8672644 Buckingham Palace, London, damaged during the Blitz, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buckingham Palace, London)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)

Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo)
8672638 Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saving waste paper for the war effort, World War II)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Pipers of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) marching out from the Tower of London (b/w photo)

Pipers of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) marching out from the Tower of London (b/w photo)
8664047 Pipers of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) marching out from the Tower of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Launching of HMS Ark Royal, 1937 (b/w photo)

Launching of HMS Ark Royal, 1937 (b/w photo)
8663976 Launching of HMS Ark Royal, 1937 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Launching of HMS Ark Royal, Birkenhead, 1937)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Tank Negotiating Bank (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Tank Negotiating Bank (b/w photo)
8660685 Modern armaments, 1938: Tank Negotiating Bank (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tank Negotiating Bank)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Old and New Field Dress (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Old and New Field Dress (b/w photo)
8660683 Modern armaments, 1938: Old and New Field Dress (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old and New Field Dress)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Latest 3.7 Howitzers, Pneumatic Tyres (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Latest 3.7 Howitzers, Pneumatic Tyres (b/w photo)
8660680 Modern armaments, 1938: Latest 3.7 Howitzers, Pneumatic Tyres (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latest 3.7 Howitzers, Pneumatic Tyres)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Firing a Naval Torpedo (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Firing a Naval Torpedo (b/w photo)
8660670 Modern armaments, 1938: Firing a Naval Torpedo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firing a Naval Torpedo)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Troops prepared for Gas Attack (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Troops prepared for Gas Attack (b/w photo)
8660669 Modern armaments, 1938: Troops prepared for Gas Attack (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troops prepared for Gas Attack)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Latest Range Finder (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Latest Range Finder (b/w photo)
8660665 Modern armaments, 1938: Latest Range Finder (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Latest Range Finder)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: A Giant Flying Boat (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: A Giant Flying Boat (b/w photo)
8660664 Modern armaments, 1938: A Giant Flying Boat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Giant Flying Boat)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Modern armaments, 1938: Warships Cleared for Action (b/w photo)

Modern armaments, 1938: Warships Cleared for Action (b/w photo)
8660663 Modern armaments, 1938: Warships Cleared for Action (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warships Cleared for Action)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: WW2: Halifaxes over Brest (b/w photo)

WW2: Halifaxes over Brest (b/w photo)
8639408 WW2: Halifaxes over Brest (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halifaxes over Brest. Illustration for R.A.F. The Second Year (A&C Black, 1942)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Padres (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Padres (b/w photo)
8648399 Scottish National War Memorial: The Padres (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Padres)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Artillery (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Artillery (b/w photo)
8648376 Scottish National War Memorial: The Royal Artillery (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Artillery)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The King's Own Scottish Borderers (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The King's Own Scottish Borderers (b/w photo)
8648371 Scottish National War Memorial: The King's Own Scottish Borderers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: Scots Guards (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: Scots Guards (b/w photo)
8648370 Scottish National War Memorial: Scots Guards (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scots Guards)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment (b/w photo)
8648369 Scottish National War Memorial: The Black Watch, Royal Highland Regiment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Watch)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: WAAFs at work at Coastal Command Headquarters operations room (b/w photo)

WAAFs at work at Coastal Command Headquarters operations room (b/w photo)
8649416 WAAFs at work at Coastal Command Headquarters operations room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Flight Mechanics working on a Beaufighter (b/w photo)

Flight Mechanics working on a Beaufighter (b/w photo)
8649407 Flight Mechanics working on a Beaufighter (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flight Mechanics working on a Beaufighter)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: MT Driver towing a Lancaster (b/w photo)

MT Driver towing a Lancaster (b/w photo)
8649403 MT Driver towing a Lancaster (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: MT Driver towing a Lancaster. Illustration for The W.A.A.F)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Early morning ground crew (b/w photo)

Early morning ground crew (b/w photo)
8649427 Early morning ground crew (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early morning ground crew. Illustration for The W.A.A.F)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: East Transept (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: East Transept (b/w photo)
8648362 Scottish National War Memorial: East Transept (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: East Transept)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Interior of the Inner Temple Hall after the Raids (b/w photo)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Interior of the Inner Temple Hall after the Raids (b/w photo)
8653464 WW2 and the Inner Temple: The Interior of the Inner Temple Hall after the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row after the Raids (b/w photo)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row after the Raids (b/w photo)
8653463 WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row after the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Office Row after the Raids)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row before the Raids (b/w photo)

WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row before the Raids (b/w photo)
8653461 WW2 and the Inner Temple: Crown Office Row before the Raids (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown Office Row before the Raids)

Background imageWorld War Two Collection: Scottish National War Memorial: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock (b/w photo)

Scottish National War Memorial: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock (b/w photo)
8651296 Scottish National War Memorial: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shrine on the Virgin Rock)



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"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.