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Water distiller for lifeboats by G. H. DavisFresh water from the sea: a simple distiller for lifeboats. The K.M. Distiller, producing fresh water and hot drinks, and other life-saving devices for castaways, in use during the Second World War
Map of Sardinia by G. H. DavisA contour map of Sardinia, showing airfields and seaplane bases during the Second World War. The island was experiencing concentrated bombing by the Allied Strategic Air Force. Date: 1943
Inside a British submarine by G. H. DavisInside a British submarine in use during the Second World War: what happens during the hours of darkness and in daylight. The lives of underwater crews
Map of Tunisia by G. H. DavisMap of the Front Zone in Tunisia, North Africa, immediately prior to the capture of Mateur, opening the road to Tebourba and Djedeida for Allied forces during the Second World War. Date: 1943
German losses in Gulf of Tunis by G. H. DavisGerman convoy of giant transports wiped out: 31 Messerschmitt ME323s shot down in the Gulf of Tunis, Second World War. The large six-engined aircraft were carrying personnel
American Flying Fortress bomber by G. H. DavisThe bomber that beats the fighters: details of the famous American Flying Fortress, in use during the Second World War. The Boeing B17E, latest version of a first-class daylight precision bomber
Menace of Cloudland by G. H. DavisCumulo-nimbus -- the menace of Cloudland. Majestic masses which were a danger signal to aircraft during the Second World War
Levitation in Sunderland flying boat by G. H. DavisLevitation in a Sunderland flying boat during the Second World War. Crew members and objects floated up into the air. This strange experience lasted for just a few moments
Bizerta and environs by G. H. DavisBizerta (Bizerte, Tunisia, North Africa), its environs and main topographical features. An air-view map of Bizerta, key point of air attacks on Sardinia and Sicily during the Second World War
Tunis commanding Sicilian Channel by G. H. DavisTunis, which with Bizerta commands the Sicilian Channel. A contour map showing the capital of Tunisia, its approaches, roads, harbour and surrounding terrain
El Agheilas defence positions by G. H. DavisEl Agheilas powerful defence positions abandoned by Rommel. A contour map of the El Agheila area in North Africa from which Rommel was driven out by Montgomery during the Second World War. Date: 1942
The Mustang plane by G. H. DavisThe Mustang: fastest army cooperation plane in the world, in use during the Second World War. A hard-hitting, amazingly fast reconnaissance aircraft. Date: 1942
Fortified port of Dakar by G. H. DavisThe fortified port of Dakar, French West Africa, bristling with defences during the Second World War. It was formerly a German stronghold, full of U-boats. Date: 1942
Allied occupation of French North Africa by G. H. DavisThe 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
Lancasters use low-flying tactics by G. H. DavisLancasters use low-flying tactics in the Le Creusot (Schneider Works, 17 October) and Milan raids (military targets, 24 October) during the Second World War: new problems set for the enemy
Mass production of aircraft by G. H. DavisPotentialities of mass production of flying boats as troop carriers and heavy freighter airplanes during the Second World War
Keeping a check on fuel consumed by G. H. DavisYour fuel target: keeping a weekly check on the fuel consumed in an average household during the Second World War. Electricity and gas meters will tell you if you are keeping to your proper average
Day in the life of an average household by G. H. DavisYour fuel target: a day in the life of an average household during the Second World War. Detailing economies that need to be practised in order to keep within the limits of fuel consumption laid down
Fuel for domestic appliances by G. H. DavisYour fuel target: details that will help in planning economy during the Second World War, so that fuel rationing can be avoided
Merchant Ship Fighter Unit by G. H. DavisThe Merchant Ship Fighter Unit (MSFU) at work during the Second World War: a system which was able to defeat the long-range bomber
Tanker Ohio with fuel for Malta by G. H. DavisHow the tanker Ohio delivered fuel to Malta during the Second World War, in the face of numerous enemy attacks. Date: 12-14 August 1942
Transporting tanks by air, by G. H. DavisTransporting tanks by air during the Second World War: rapid supplies for battling armies. Date: 1942
Allocation of heavy bombers by G. H. DavisThe transport problems that would arise were heavy bombers switched from Britain to the Middle East during the Second World War
Fighter bombers v. dive bombers by G. H. DavisFighter bombers versus dive bombers during the Second World War: operational methods defined. The dive bomber is vulnerable to fighter attack -- the fighter bomber is a more versatile weapon
Added protection for warship by G. H. DavisAdded protection to the possible capital ship of tomorrow (see 10652993), in the form of fast submarine-chasers. Date: 1942
Rommels Panzers by G. H. DavisRommels Panzers: details of the PZ Mark IV, and German methods of tank transportation and refuelling during the Second World War. Date: 1942
Bomber force panorama by G. H. Davis1000 bombers: a panorama showing the Allied bomber force which attacked the Rhineland and Western Germany, at the rate of ten bombers per minute
German strong point in Libyan desert by G. H. DavisA German strong point in the Libyan desert during the Second World War. A stealthy prelude to major events: how a watch is kept by the Allies on enemy movements. Date: 1942
Stereoscopic television pictures by G. H. DavisStereoscopic television pictures: a notable British achievement. Three-dimensional pictures across the ether: the latest triumph of the inventor of television. Date: 1942
Madagascar strategic island by G. H. DavisMadagascar, the strategic island to Allied communications in the East, occupied by British forces, forestalls a Japanese plot during the Second World War
Airacobra and Tomahawk fighters by G. H. DavisRAF American fighters during the Second World War: the Airacobra and the Tomahawk. Orthodox and unusual design of two American machines in service with the RAF. Date: 1942
Havoc aircraft shoot down enemy bombers by G. H. DavisNight intruders during the Second World War: Havocs (the renamed Douglas Boston) strike at German bombers returning home. Date: 1942
Torpedo in naval warfare by G. H. DavisThe deadliest weapon in naval warfare during the Second World War: the torpedos intricate mechanism and modus operandi of firing. Date: 1942
Specialised aircraft by G. H. DavisSpecialised aircraft: the increasing demands of modern war during the Second World War. Date: 1942
Malta convoy gets through by G. H. DavisMediterranean action between British and Italian ships during the Second World War: the Malta convoy gets through. Date: 22-23 March 1942
Motor torpedo boats v. E-boats by G. H. DavisBritish motor torpedo boats versus German E-boats: British and German mosquito (miniature) craft which wage incessant warfare during the Second World War. Date: 1942
Auxiliary fuel tanks for increasing range by G. H. DavisIncreasing aircraft range: auxiliary fuel tanks fitted to fighters and bombers, essential to long-range air attacks during the Second World War. Date: 1942
Japanese warships by G. H. DavisJapanese warships of the Second World War: peculiarities in design and construction. Date: 1942
Case for and against the big bomber by G. H. DavisThe case for and against the use of the big bomber: some whys and wherefores in latest aircraft needs during the Second World War. Date: 1942
Deeds of gallantry in the English Channel by G. H. DavisDeeds of gallantry in the running sea and air fight in the English Channel during the Second World War. Date: 1942
Warfare on wheels by G. H. DavisWarfare on wheels: mechanised and mobile units of the modern British Army during the Second World War. Showing many types of vehicle used by the various military units. Date: 1942
Singapore island, vital naval base, by G. H. DavisSingapore 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
Battle fleet going into action by G. H. DavisThe formation of a battle fleet (ships with attendant cruisers, destroyers and minesweepers) steaming into action during the Second World War. Date: 1942
Tanks going into action by G. H. DavisMechanised warfare on land during the Second World War: the tanks go into action. Date: 1942
Singapore besieged by Japan, by G. H. DavisSingapore island besieged by Japan during the Second World War: a relief map from Johore to the beleaguered fortress in the Far East where the defending British forces retreated on 31 January 1942
Defence of British aerodromes by G. H. DavisThe defence of British aerodromes: methods of defence above and under the ground during the Second World War. Date: 1942
British and American fighting vehicles by G. H. DavisBritish and American fighting vehicles: some of the wheel and track vehicles in the front line during the Second World War. Date: 1942
Concrete balloon houses by G. H. DavisConcrete balloon houses: an ingenious system of construction from America. Date: 1942
