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Bombing Collection (page 4)

Background imageBombing Collection: Air and sea battle between British and German forces, WW2

Air and sea battle between British and German forces, WW2
A combined air and sea battle in the North Sea between British and German forces during the early stages of the Second World War

Background imageBombing Collection: Bomb damage in Coventry, WW2

Bomb damage in Coventry, WW2
Bomb damage in Coventry during the Second World War. circa 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: Malines Cathedral damaged by German shell, WW1

Malines Cathedral damaged by German shell, WW1
Malines (Mechelen) Cathedral, Belgium, damaged by German shell fire, 3 September 1914, at the start of the First World War. 1914

Background imageBombing Collection: Poster, British bombs are dropping on Germany, WW2

Poster, British bombs are dropping on Germany, WW2
Poster, British bombs are dropping on Germany with ever increasing weight, Second World War. circa 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: Ministry of Health leaflet, To Parents, WW2

Ministry of Health leaflet, To Parents, WW2
Ministry of Health leaflet to parents during the Second World War, advising them not to bring their evacuated children home during the Easter holidays. Date: 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: Bombed shop, London Road, Manchester

Bombed shop, London Road, Manchester
Bombed shop in London Road, Manchester, May 1939, believed to be caused by an IRA bomb. 1939

Background imageBombing Collection: Police searching debris after bomb explosion, London

Police searching debris after bomb explosion, London
Police searching debris after bombs concealed in mailbags exploded at Euston Station, London, 6 February 1940. 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: Bombardment of Algiers, 27 August 1816

Bombardment of Algiers, 27 August 1816. 1816

Background imageBombing Collection: Ypres after First Bombardment, by CRW Nevinson, WW1

Ypres after First Bombardment, by CRW Nevinson, WW1
Ypres after First Bombardment, drypoint print by Christopher Richard Wynn Nevinson, First World War. 1915-1916

Background imageBombing Collection: British Airmen with a big bomb, 1918

British Airmen with a big bomb, 1918
British Airmen of the Royal Air Force pictured examining a large bomb to be taken aloft and dropped. Date: 1918

Background imageBombing Collection: Blitz in London -- firefighters outside a church, WW2

Blitz in London -- firefighters outside a church, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters with vehicle and hosepipes outside a church with an ornate gothic doorway during the Second World War. Date: 1940s

Background imageBombing Collection: Blitz in London -- Sparricks Row, Southwark, WW2

Blitz in London -- Sparricks Row, Southwark, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action with hoses inside a building in Sparricks Row, Southwark, during the Second World War. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageBombing Collection: Blitz in London -- ladders and rubble, WW2

Blitz in London -- ladders and rubble, WW2
Blitz in London -- ladders and rubble in a street at night. Date: 1940s

Background imageBombing Collection: Blitz in London -- damaged vehicle, WW2

Blitz in London -- damaged vehicle, WW2
Blitz in London -- a damaged vehicle in a street, surrounded by rubble. Date: 1940s

Background imageBombing Collection: Bomb damage, Marlow Road, East Ham, WW2

Bomb damage, Marlow Road, East Ham, WW2
Panoramic view of extensive bomb damage in Marlow Road, East Ham, London, 23 November 1944, with firefighters and rescue workers. Date: 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: View from St Pauls Cathedral, London, WW2

View from St Pauls Cathedral, London, WW2
View from St Pauls Cathedral on 11 May 1941, looking towards Ludgate Hill, City of London, during the Second World War, with smoke and fire resulting from bombing. Date: 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: Blitz in London - night scene, WW2

Blitz in London - night scene, WW2
Blitz in London - a night scene, with blazing fire, smoke, and firefighters in action with hoses, in silhouette. Date: 1940s

Background imageBombing Collection: Blitz in London -- Balham High Road, WW2

Blitz in London -- Balham High Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- a bus in a bomb crater over an underground station in Balham High Road, SW London, 14 October 1940. Date: 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: AMF - Sop. 1B1. - Sopwith 1 half Strutter bomber

AMF - Sop. 1B1. - Sopwith 1 half Strutter bomber
Aviation Militaire Francaise - Sop.1B1. - Sopwith 1 and a half Strutter bomber 16. Over 4, 500 Sopwith 1 and a half Strutters were built in France from 1916, in single and two seat Army co-operation

Background imageBombing Collection: AMF - Sop. 1E2. - Sopwith 1 half Strutter trainer

AMF - Sop. 1E2. - Sopwith 1 half Strutter trainer
Aviation Militaire Francaise - Sop.1E2. - A two-seat bomber Sopwith 1 and a half Strutter (Sop 1B2) relegated from first-line service as a trainer

Background imageBombing Collection: Royal Air Force - Handley Page Victor K. 1A 8517M - XA932

Royal Air Force - Handley Page Victor K. 1A 8517M - XA932
Royal Air Force - Handley Page Victor K.1A 8517M (XA932) at RAF Marham as a ground instructional airframe. Built as a B.1A, to BK.1A when converted to tanker/bomber

Background imageBombing Collection: Royal Air Force - Blackburn Botha I L6264

Royal Air Force - Blackburn Botha I L6264, at Brough awaiting delivery to No.8 Bombing & Gunnery School Date: 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: In the bombing aftermath of World War II, the debris is cleared away by men in asbestos

In the bombing aftermath of World War II, the debris is cleared away by men in asbestos suits and now the men with the plungers can get to work. Date: 1939-1945

Background imageBombing Collection: Armstrong Whitworth A. W. 38 Whitley bomber

Armstrong Whitworth A. W. 38 Whitley bomber
The Armstrong Whitworth A.W.38 Whitley was one of three British twin-engined, front line medium bomber types that were in service with the Royal Air Force (RAF)

Background imageBombing Collection: Nuns and nurses, South London Hospital for Women & Children Nuns and nurses

Nuns and nurses, South London Hospital for Women & Children Nuns and nurses
Nuns and nurses, South London Hospital for Women & Children. Reverse reads Outside back of Balham Hill Walls still not repaired after bombing during 1939-1945 War

Background imageBombing Collection: CONVICTS CLEAR RUBBLE

CONVICTS CLEAR RUBBLE
After a German raid on London, convicts are brought from the prisons to clear the rubble - at pistol point ! Date: October 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: Richard I statue hit during WWII

Richard I statue hit during WWII
A bad omen for England ! The sword of King Richard I, on his statue at Westminster, is damaged in the course of a German air raid on London Date: December 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: GERMAN NIGHT BOMBING

GERMAN NIGHT BOMBING
Heavy losses cause the Germans to abandon daylight raids and resume night bombing of the Port of London Date: October 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: ITALIANS BOMB BRITAIN

ITALIANS BOMB BRITAIN
The Germans allow the Italians to join in the fun of bombing Britain : here depicted are Italian aircraft as they approach the white cliffs Date: October 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: The Church of the Pilgrim Fathers, Southwark, London, dedicated to the Pilgrims who

The Church of the Pilgrim Fathers, Southwark, London, dedicated to the Pilgrims who travelled to America in the Mayflower in 1620 - destroyed in a German Luftwaffe raid on London. Date: 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: WW1 - A German propaganda view (unlike this image, the crews of all seven aircraft

WW1 - A German propaganda view (unlike this image, the crews of all seven aircraft survived the raid!) of the aerial and naval combat at Cuxhaven, a German North Sea Port. During the First World War

Background imageBombing Collection: The Anarchist Conspirators in London - Greenwich Bombing

The Anarchist Conspirators in London - Greenwich Bombing
The Anarchist Conspirators in London - (from top left): 1. The Autonomie Club, Windmill Street, Tottenham Court Road. 2. Bourdins Workroom as left by him on the day of the explosion. 3

Background imageBombing Collection: WW1 - Home Front - Zeppelin Raid on Southend - bomb damage

WW1 - Home Front - Zeppelin Raid on Southend - bomb damage
WW1 - Home Front - Zeppelin Raid on Southend - incendiary bomb damage. Date: 1915

Background imageBombing Collection: WW1 - Home Front - Daylight Air Raid - Damage to GPO, London

WW1 - Home Front - Daylight Air Raid - Damage to GPO, London
WW1 - Home Front - Daylight Air Raid - Damage to the General Post Office building, London. Date: 1917

Background imageBombing Collection: Aerial view of bombing on the Western Front

Aerial view of bombing on the Western Front from 11, 000ft in 1916. Date: 1916

Background imageBombing Collection: WW2 - RAF Bombing raid over Germany - stylised image

WW2 - RAF Bombing raid over Germany - stylised image of a party of Vickers Wellingtons. Date: circa 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: NYC Stock Exchange forced to closed due to gas bomb fumes

NYC Stock Exchange forced to closed due to gas bomb fumes
The trading floor New York Stock Exchange is forced to close due to tear gas bomb fumes - noon on 4th August 1933. The bombs had apparently been tossed into the ventilating apparatus

Background imageBombing Collection: WW2 - Germany - Bombed-out young girl with her doll

WW2 - Germany - Bombed-out young girl with her doll Date: circa 1945

Background imageBombing Collection: WW2 - Home Front - Young Blitz victim with his cuddly Toy

WW2 - Home Front - Young Blitz victim with his cuddly Toy, salvaged from the wreckage of his bombed-out home. Date: circa 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: WW2 poster, Flying Bomb or Doodlebug

WW2 poster, Flying Bomb or Doodlebug
WW2 Air Ministry poster, Flying Bomb or Doodlebug seen in cross-section. Date: 1944

Background imageBombing Collection: FLEMING-WILLIAMS, C. R. (19 c. -20 c. ). Hit!: A patrol

FLEMING-WILLIAMS, C. R. (19 c. -20 c. ). Hit!: A patrol
FLEMING-WILLIAMS, C.R. (19 c.-20 c.). Hit!: A patrol of F2A flying boats bombing a German submarine. ca. 1918. Watercolour. UNITED KINGDOM. ENGLAND. London. Imperial War Museum

Background imageBombing Collection: Ruins of Queens Hall, Langham Place, London, WW2

Ruins of Queens Hall, Langham Place, London, WW2
Ruins of the Queens Hall, a concert hall in Langham Place, London, following a WW2 air raid. 1941

Background imageBombing Collection: Entrance to public dug out bomb shelter in Margate, WW1

Entrance to public dug out bomb shelter in Margate, WW1
The entrance to a public dug-out in Trinity Square, Margate, Kent, designed to offer underground safety to members of the public during air raids during the First World War

Background imageBombing Collection: Blitz in London -- Lewisham High Street, WW2

Blitz in London -- Lewisham High Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- bomb damage near the Clock Tower in Lewisham High Street, SE13, 18 September 1940. Date: 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: Blitz in London -- firefighters in action with hose, WW2

Blitz in London -- firefighters in action with hose, WW2
Blitz in London -- a group of firefighters in action with a hosepipe, surrounded by rubble. Date: 1940s

Background imageBombing Collection: Blitz in London -- Taylors Depository, Southwark

Blitz in London -- Taylors Depository, Southwark
Blitz in London -- furniture removed from Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark, on 31 January 1941, and piled up in the street

Background imageBombing Collection: Blitz in London -- Vauxhall Bridge Road, WW2

Blitz in London -- Vauxhall Bridge Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- Vauxhall Bridge Road, 17 September 1940. with debris following an air raid, and men at work clearing up. Date: 1940

Background imageBombing Collection: Blitz in London -- bombed out pub, WW2

Blitz in London -- bombed out pub, WW2
Blitz in London -- a bombed out pub, The White Hart in Windmill Street, near Tottenham Court Road, on 30 March 1941. View of the front of the building, with a sheet across the ground floor. Date: 1941



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