Ww11 Collection

Onlookers Gathered Around Wreckage of German Bomber, East or West Wittering 1940
L Alouette Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L Alouette A/1/3/48

Duke of Gloucester inspecting the sea defences, Bognor Regis 1940
L Alouette Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L Alouette A/1/2/55

Gun Crew on the Esplanade, Bognor Regis 1940
Taken at the eastern end of the Esplanade in the Summer of 1940 L Alouette Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L Alouette A/1/2/31

Worton, Wiltshire - WWII - Civilian Fire Fighters and their trailer fire engine! Date: circa 1941

The Magnetron Valve by G. H. Davis
A set of diagrams demonstrating what a magnetron valve is, and why it is of such importance to radar. The magnetron valve was used in the Second World War to give Allied forces superior radars,

Prefabricated Ports, each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain in sections, towed across the Channel, and set down off the coast of Normandy

A Sherman Firefly 1C Tank of the 11th Armoured Division leads a column of tanks through Gemert, Holland. 26th September 1944

Two Prefabricated Ports, each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain in sections, towed across the Channel, and set down off the coast of Normandy

British destroyers in the vital Mediterranean area get plenty of action. Between the attacks on enemy aircraft and submarines, they practice the arts of sea warfare

This picture shows the new armoured cars which a famous cavalry regiment has been equipped and which have been aptly christened Ironsides. They are very fast and can negotiate rough country

The General Post Office Home Guard has a large number of "veterans"
The General Post Office Home Guard has a large number of " veterans" of the last war in its ranks. Well equipped

Ploughing steadily through the broken water, these destroyers of a British flotilla at exercise, give a vivid impression of the power of our navy. Circa October 1940

British Cruisers world-wide task. Cruisers like those have added another great chapter to Naval History with this weeks action against the Italians in the Mediterranean

Six-inch guns crew of H. M.s Jamaica. Jamaica is adopted by the Borough of Bristol
Six-inch guns crew of H.M.S Jamaica. Jamaica is adopted by the Borough of Bristol. March 1944

Bognor Regis: soldier throwing gas canister on the beach 1939-1945
L Alouette Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref:No: A/1/2/55 The training is taking place on a makeshift range on the beach behind the sea wall

Bognor Regis: men of Royal Artillery moving barrel of gun
The men are moving the barrel of one of two 5.5 inch guns set up on the seaward side of gardens in Aldwick Avenue L Allouette Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L Alouette A/1/2/28

Soldiers putting up barbed wire entanglements on the seafront, Bognor Regis 1940
L Alouette Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L Alouette A/1/2/23

Soldiers Throwing Gas Cannisters on the Beach, Bognor Regis, 1939 -1945
L Alouette Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref: No L Alouette A/1/2/56

Gun Emplacement in Sherwood Road Bognor Regis 1939
L Alouettte Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L Allouette A/1/2/35

Men of The Royal Artillery moving barrel of gun, Bognor Regis 1940
The men are moving the barrel of one of two 5.5 inch guns set up on the seaward side of the gardens in Aldwick Avenue L Alouette Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L Alouette A/1/2/26

Woman working in a Munitions Factory - WWII. Women took the place of 100, 000 men working in heavy industry during the war, many in highly skilled engineering roles. Date: circa 1944

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Onlookers Gathered Around Wreckage of German Bomber, East or West Wittering 1940: A haunting scene unfolds as curious onlookers gather around the wreckage of a downed German bomber. The remnants serve as a stark reminder of the relentless battles fought during World War II. Gun Crew on the Esplanade, Bognor Regis 1940: Brave gun crew members stand resolute on Bognor Regis' esplanade, ready to defend their homeland against enemy attacks. Their unwavering determination symbolizes the indomitable spirit that united Britain during wartime. Worton, Wiltshire - WWII - Civilian Fire Fighters: In the face of danger and destruction, civilian fire fighters in Worton, Wiltshire step up to protect their community from devastating fires caused by bombings. These unsung heroes embody resilience and selflessness amidst chaos. The Magnetron Valve by G. H. Davis: Scientific innovation played a crucial role in World War II. The Magnetron Valve developed by G. H. Davis revolutionized radar technology, providing Allied forces with an invaluable advantage against enemy aircraft and submarines. A Sherman Firefly 1C Tank of the 11th Armoured Division leads a column of tanks through: With its powerful presence leading the way, a Sherman Firefly tank from the renowned 11th Armoured Division spearheads a formidable column through treacherous terrain. These armored giants were instrumental in turning tides on countless battlefields. Two Prefabricated Ports, each as big as Gibraltar were manufactured in Britain in sections: Amidst wartime challenges, Britain's ingenuity shines through with two colossal prefabricated ports constructed piece-by-piece – each rivaling Gibraltar's size. This feat showcases British resolve and resourcefulness even under immense pressure. British destroyers in the vital Mediterranean area get plenty of action: British destroyers stationed strategically in the Mediterranean theater engage relentlessly in combat, safeguarding vital sea routes and disrupting enemy operations.