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Dramatic air battle off Malaya by G. H. DavisThe destruction of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse: phases in the dramatic air battle off Malaya during the Second World War, when British ships were attacked by Japanese planes. Date: 1941
German and Italian tanks in Libya by G. H. DavisPanzer types: German and Italian tanks opposing British tanks in the Libyan desert during the Second World War. Date: 1941
Modern methods of sea rescue by G. H. DavisModern methods of sea rescue during the Second World War: day and night detection devices. Date: 1941
Comparative ranges of fighter aircraft by G. H. DavisThe speed and power of fighter craft during the Second World War: comparisons of range. RAF and German bomber escorts: the difference between cruising range and fighting range. Date: 1941
Catapulted aeroplanes by G. H. DavisCatapulted aeroplanes help to protect the merchant service during the Second World War. Merchant ships carrying their own fighter planes, proving themselves a match for the four-engined
German tank transporters by G. H. DavisTank transporters: used greatly by Germanys Panzer divisions during the Second World War. An important adjunct to the cartage of tanks, saving wear, tear and time
Beaufighter long-range fighter by G. H. DavisMost deadly of long-range fighters: the Beaufighter in detail. Heavily armed, and flying at over 300 mph, the Beaufighter added to the might of the RAF during the Second World War. Date: 1941
American occupation of Iceland by G. H. DavisThe USA in European waters: American occupation of Iceland during the Second World War. A detailed relief map of Iceland, its fjords and mountains, showing distances from America
Seaport of Alexandria, Egypt, by G. H. DavisAlexandria, Egypts chief seaport since 330 BC, and chief naval base of the Allied Mediterranean Fleet during the Second World War
Aeroplanes and warship construction by G. H. DavisAircraft and sea warfare: the influence of aeroplanes on warship construction and naval strategy during the Second World War
War in the stratosphere by G. H. DavisWar in the stratosphere: some problems presented by the enigma of flight miles above the earth during the Second World War. The immediate and vital concern of flying experts all over the world
Troop-carrying gliders by G. H. DavisWinged invaders of Crete: details of troop-carrying gliders during the Second World War. German gliders and the JU52 Sky Tug; landing technique. Date: 1941
Lufthansa airlines in Latin America by G. H. DavisGerman threat to America and Panama: Lufthansa airlines in Latin America. A map showing how German-controlled airlines, capable of a converging war movement against the Panama Canal
How a tank is controlled by G. H. DavisHow a tank is controlled: details of the Carden-Vickers Bren Gun carrier. A sectional drawing showing crew positions, layout and equipment. Date: 1941
Map of Egyptian coast and Libyan plateau by G. H. DavisWhere the fate of mankind may be decided: a panoramic map of the Egyptian coast and the Libyan plateau. The theatre of war in the Middle East during the Second World War
The Royal Navys little ships by G. H. DavisBearing the brunt of the war at sea: the Royal Navys little ships. Showing an armed fishing trawler, an armed yacht, an escort vessel and a destroyer -- the little ships keeping the seas open
German air raiders caught out by G. H. DavisHow German air raiders are caught in the toils of British defence during the Second World War. The effect of the anti-aircraft barrage on raiding bombers
New German air raid tactics by G. H. DavisNew German air raid tactics during the Second World War, forced upon them by RAF victories: huge fighter escorts for a few bombers. Date: 1940
Aerial fog trail by G. H. DavisThe aerial fog trail which often reveals high-flying raiders. The involuntary sky writing effect produced by raiders and fighters at great heights may be caused by exhaust condensation or reduced
British Hawker Hurricane fighter by G. H. DavisA scourge of the Luftwaffe during the Second World War: the British Hawker Hurricane fighter plane. Date: 1940
Bomber v. warship and merchantman by G. H. DavisBomber versus warship and merchantman: difficulties confronting any German attempt at aerial blockade during the Second World War. Date: 1940
Body armour and visors by G. H. DavisBody armour and visors: medieval style protection for the British army during the Second World War. This protection stops small
Luftwaffe raids on Britain by G. H. DavisHow the Luftwaffe plans raids on Britain. German bombs, methods of release, and technique of attack. Details of the latest types of bombs used by the Germans during the Second World War. Date: 1940
Protection of the home from air raids by G. H. DavisCountering the air raid menace: the protection of the home during the Second World War. Refuges from bombs in every home: types of private shelters. Date: 1940
Air raid conditions by G. H. DavisAir raid sky lore: conditions helping or frustrating bombers during the Second World War. Date: 1940
Tracked machine guns and in fights by G. H. DavisMechanical supports for the infantry of the British Army as depicted by ILN special diagrammatic artist, G. H. Davis, showing tankettes with trailer wagons for transporting machine-guns together with
Tank manoeuvres controlled by radio-telephony by G. H. DavisAnnotated illustration showing a company-commander broadcasting his orders to his section-commanders by wireless. The tank in the foreground is seen cut away diagrammatically to show the driver
The Plan Position Indicator System by G. H. DavisA diagram showing the system developed as part of British radar sets, first demonstrated in the Thames Estuary. The system gives a picture of obstructions in the vicinity
Finns v. Russian tanks by G. H. DavisFinns v. Russian tanks: bombing from pits under the snow during the Second World War. How Finnish bombers get to close quarters with tanks by hiding in camouflaged pits
R. A. F. Night Flying Simulation by G. H. DavisA diagram explaining the science behind the various methods used by the R.A.F. to simulate night flying by day during the second world war, when enemy activity was common during the night
Active Drifting Mines by G. H. DavisA diagram displaying the failures of disarming devices on mines used by the Germans and the British during the Second World War
New Grand Stand at Epsom by G H DavisA diagram of the newest grand stand at the Epsom race-course in Surrey, created in time for the Derby of 1927. It involves cross-sections of the centre and west stands, an aerial view
New Tube Railway for Mail by G H DavisA diagram giving the details of the post office tube between Paddington and Whitechapel, built at the time at a cost of 1, 500, 000
New House-building Techniques by G H DavisSeveral diagrams demonstrating new building techniques involving steel and concrete. In the article, these techniques are given credit for increasing house-building by a large margin
Luminous Deep-Sea Fish by G H DavisVarious fish capable of luminescence, along with a diagram of the organs that the fish possess that cause this luminescence. Date: 1927
Aircraft Anti-Fog Device by G H DavisA diagram explaining the wireless system used to guide aeroplanes using charged cables. The system was designed to help planes land in their aerodromes by leading pilots to the landing straight
Explanation of Flying Lessons by G. H. DavisA diagram detailing how one learns to fly a light aeroplane. With the rise in popularity of owning a plane, flying lessons also became more popular. Here, the lessons are explained in detail
Transatlantic telephone system by G. H. DavisA step-by-step diagram demonstrating the new transatlantic telephone system between Britain and the United States in 1927
Sunderland seaplane and two Junkers by G. H. DavisThe giant Sunderland flying boat proves its mettle: two Junkers accounted for out of four attackers. When a formation of four Junkers JU88s attacked a Sunderland seaplane off the coast of Norway
Manoeuvrability and pilot blackout by G. H. DavisWhat fighting at nearly 400 mph means to the airman -- the difficulties of manoeuvrability and pilot blackout. How problems of high speed and wing loading have been solved
Gliding training by G. H. DavisHow gliding training helps the war pilot during the Second World War: utilising clouds. 1940
British night bombers by G. H. DavisBritish night bombers encounter flaming onions, as in the raid on Sylt -- a type of incendiary anti-aircraft shell used in the First World War, reintroduced by the Germans in the Second World War
Magnetic mine by G. H. DavisThe German magnetic mine: the first diagrams of its working and the methods by which it is laid. Diagrams showing the delicate electrical mechanism which reacts to the weak magnetic field set up by a
Robot guns for British aircraft by G. H. DavisRobot guns for British aircraft: remotely-controlled turrets. Enabling one gunner to direct fire from numerous different positions
The Croxton outrage by G. H. DavisOne of several German attacks on North Sea fishing trawlers, later countered by arming them: the Croxton outrage. How the unarmed Croxton was machine-gunned and bombed until she sank
New Russian bombs by G. H. DavisMolotovs breadbaskets: Russias new dual-purpose bomb used during the Second World War. Its false head was filled with small incendiary bombs, released by a cap propeller
Gas-powered transport by G. H. DavisA substitute for petrol: internal combustion engines run on gas for road transport. Showing a bus with the plant on a trailer, and other types of converted vehicles
Germanys desperate oil situation by G. H. DavisThe merciless statistics of Germanys desperate oil situation during the Second World War. The relative value of Germanys normal sources of oil supply, cut in half by the Allied blockade
