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Air raid damage in Southend during WW1
A night raid into no-mans-land near Messines - WW1A night raid into no-mans-land near Messines during the First World War
The Zeebrugge Mole from the air in 1918
Air raid damage in Poland, WW2
Air raid damage in Shanghai, China, probably 1937
Arriving after a gas attack, ARP training exercise during WW2
Removing clothing and burning it after a gas attack, ARP training exercise during WW2
Stretcher carrying technique, ARP training exercise during WW2
Giving treatment after a gas attack, ARP training exercise during WW2
Helping someone on fire, ARP training exercise during WW2
Applying artificial respiration, ARP training exercise during WW2
Using a stirrup pump, ARP training exercise during WW2
A Fire Party, ARP training exercise during WW2
Incendiary devices, ARP training exercise during WW2
Building an Anderson shelter, ARP training exercise during WW2
Removing an unexploded incendiary bomb, ARP training exercise during WW2
Helping to put on gas masks, ARP training exercise during WW2
WW2 - Death In The A. R. PAn illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Death In The A.R.P. written by G. Davison. The image shows an Air Raid Precautions warden lying dead on his front. Date: 1939
WW2 - Train Driver Watches AheadA photograph of a WW2 train driver looking on ahead, as signals sound for an oncoming raid. Date: circa 1944
WW2 Railway Workers Won't StopA photograph of some British railway workers, busy in the night, undeterred from the threat of a raid. Date: circa 1944
WW2 - Daddy's UniformsA selection of illustrated cards from a WW2 children's book in which members of a family can be dressed in different military uniforms
WW2 - John Brown's BodyAn illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, John Brown's Body, written by Gordon Boshell. The image portrays the title character
A. R. P. March Music CoverAn illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for A. R. P. March, composed by C. Gildersleeve. The image portrays some Air Raid Precautions and Civil Defence wardens. Date: circa 1940s
Meet Me In The Air Raid ShelterAn illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Meet Me In The Air Raid Shelter, written and composed by Pete Davis. Sung by Bobby Telford, Stella Peters and Frank Connell
WW2 - Preparing For A Night RaidThis photograph shows a group of young British WW2 Royal Air Force crewmen checking over the route of their operations before setting off for a night raid. Date: circa 1940s
WW2 - R. A. F. Ground Crew Engine TuningA photograph of a British WW2 Royal Air Force ground crew tuning the engine of a bomber plane in readiness for a night raid. Date: circa 1940s
WW2 - Wellington Bombers In KielThis illustration is an artist's impression of the first British air aggressive action of WW2, the raid on Kiel, the image depicts Wellington bomber planes in action. Date: circa 1940s
WW2 - Paddy Finds A FamilyA WW2 short story illustration which shows a mother and child searching the wreckage of a home that has been devastated by an enemy air raid, a warden helps them, the child races towards a poor dog
WW2 Birthday Card, A. R. P. PostA WW2 birthday greetings card, the illustration shows an Air Raid Precautions post. Date: circa 1940s
WW2 Christmas Card, The ServicesA WW2 Christmas greetings card which promotes the armed forces and services at home for aspiring youngsters, including the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, British Army, Air Raid Precautions, Police
WW2 Christmas Card, Put Out That Light!A comical WW2 Christmas greetings card, the illustration depicts a scene in which an Air Raid Precautions warden demands that Sanda Claus puts out his light. Date: circa 1940s
WW2 Headwear Greetings CardsA series of three WW2 greetings cards in the shape of service hats including the Auxiliary Fire Service, the Royal Air Force and Air Raid Precautions Warden. Date: circa 1940s
WW2 Greetings Card, Gas RattleA WW2 greetings card, Don't get rattled! The image simply shows a gas rattle, issued to air raid wardens to warn of forthcoming gas attacks. Date: circa 1940s
WW2 A. R. P. WardensAn illustration which shows a pair of British Air Raid Protection wardens at their post, they were responsible for helping civilians during an air raid
Tecton Bomb Shelter Design 7, 600 PeopleAn architectural design showing a sectional view of a bomb shelter that can contain 7, 600 people, numbers indicate features including the entrance ramps, air-lock and first raid post
Attre ammunition dump after a bombing raid on 9 March 1918. Date: 1918
RAF bombers taking off on a raid, WW2RAF bombers taking off on a bombing raid Date: circa 1941
Bristlewoods, by Frank ReynoldsCaricature illustration by Frank Reynolds, of a man and woman, sitting up reading in 2 single beds, with air raid equipment on side table. Captioned, Bristlewoods see it through'
June Duprez, actress, on set, Denham StudiosJune Duprez, actress, (1918-1984), on set at Denham Studios. Reportage photographs of tour of sets, and photograph as volunteer nurse
Womens ARP Suit, designed by HarrodsModel wearing Womens Air Raid Precaution suit, designed by Harrods. Captioned, This natty and becoming A.R.P. suit designed by Harrods is zipped up the front
Judy McCrea, smoking backstage at Windmill TheatreJudy McCrea, smoking cigarette backstage at Windmill Theatre, in revealing dance costume. Captioned, This charming lady, Miss Judy McCrea
The Gotha Raid, FranceAn oil painting depicting the Gotha Raid, in France, with light beams pointing up towards the night sky. This was painted by an official Australian war artist
Pirate RaidArtwork that seems to show the raiding of pirates or smugglers at the cost of honest tradesmen. Date: circa 1928
Air raid cartoonCartoon depicting Oxford Circus tube station during an air raid. Date: 1940
You Can't Be Too Careful!Cartoon showing an over-enthusiastic ARP warden at a pantomime. He appears to be indulging in some unexpected audience participation. Date: 1940
Time Marches On!Cartoon showing how times change... And how they don't. Date: 1940
Shelter in comfortAdvert for Debenham and Freebody Department Store, promoting the latest fashion in air raid suits and coats. Date: 1940
Advert for Larola - For Face and Hands - bottle being held up by an ARP (Air Raid Precautions) Girl Date: 1940