1942 Collection (page 6)

R A O C men learning the recovering of capsizes tanks at a Midlands training centre. England. The Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC) was a corps of the British Army

Picture shows a life saving raft which is hoped will save the lives of thousands of ship wrecked seaman. Picture taken in the Port of Hull

Picture shows the original dress worn by Florence Nightingale, on display at The Nursing Exhibition in 1942, opened by Earnest Brown, Minister of Health

Boy trainees get their lamps before going below to the Ashington Colliery Companys underground school. 30th April 1942

Mr Derrick, a Bristol tattooist, has had a number of people come to him to have their registration numbers tattooed on their bodies. His daughter, Joyce Derrick, is also a tattooist

A portrait of a young girl, Ella Edwards. Circa 1942

Remains of the Tivoli cinema in Weston Super Mare after the air raid of the 28th June 1942

Womens Land Army girls with a tractor probably taken on farms in North Somerset during the Second World War. Circa June 1942

Casualties being tended at a field dressing station, June 1942. As the Afrika Corps pushes the British Army back towards the Egyptian border

General Bernard Montgomery seen here posing for a photograph on the El Alamein battlefield quite unconcerned about enemy shells falling close behind him November 1942

United States Army Air Force Douglas C-47-DL Skytrain 41-18608 (MSN 4769) to USaF 25 October 1942, bailed to the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE), Boscombe Down

Swindon Works employees welding superheaters for locomotive boilers, 1942
A group of female employees are welding the superheaters for locomotive boilers in P1 Shop. As rail operation was essential to the war effort

Bailey Bridges, No. 2 Shop, 1942
This Official image taken in April 1942 shows timber components for Bailey Bridges under manufacture in No.2 Shop, the Sawmill, at Swindon Works

WW2 - Home Front - children from the Buckingham Gate Central School, evacuated to Handcross, West Sussex, lay out herbs in Drying shed (a converted boiler house) at Nyman s, Handcross

Rio Nido Hotel, Sonoma County, California, USA
Rio Nido Hotel, Russian River, Sonoma County, California, USA, a famous music venue. Date: 1942

Vertical Aerial Photograph of Flying-Boats and Hangars a?
Vertical Aerial Photograph of Flying-Boats and Hangars at RAF Mount Batten, Plymouth Sound, Devon, UK England Aerial-Photography Date: 1942

Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress
RAF Boeing B-17E Flying Fortress Date: 1942

Tupolev ANT-42 Petlyakov Pe-8 TB-7
Tupolev Ant-42 Petlyakov PE-8 TB-7 Parked at a Scottish Airfield on 20th May 1942 with M. Molotov Soviet Commisar for Foreign Affairs to Sign a Treaty of Alliance

Focke Wulf FW-190A-2
Luftwaffe 9 / Jg2 Focke Wulf FW-190A-2 Gelb-2 Parked During Maintenance - Feldwebel Karl Novak the Regular Pilot of This Aircraft Went Missing after Air Combat over the English Channel on 10 June

Denmark, Jutland, Aarhus, Aarhus Town Hall, designed in 1942 by Danish Archtect Arne Jacobsen, exterior

Bren. 303 in Mk I light machine gun, 1942; original round dial sight. One of the finest light machine guns ever produced, the Bren was the centre of a platoons firepower in all theatres of operation

American Railroads - Life line of the nation
Vintage Travel Poster

Douglas XB-19 38-471
United States Air Force - Douglas XB-19 38-471 (MSN 2001). Date: circa 1942

HMS Argus 149
Royal Navy - HMS Argus 149, an aircraft carrier, seen in March 1939. Argus served from 1918 to 1944. After commissioning, the ship was involved for several years in the development of the optimum

WW2 There'll Always Be An England, Bulldog and Union Jack
WW2, There'll Always Be An England, Bulldog and Union Jack, Canadian postal cover envelope Date: 1942

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V for Victory bomber planes, WW2 Canadian envelope Date: 1942

There'll Always Be An England, WW2 postal cover envelope
There'll Always Be An England, WW2 American postal cover envelope Date: 1942

Tugan LJW. 7A Gannet VH-UXE
Tugan LJW7 Gannet VH-UXE (msn TA.56), also known later as the Wackett Gannet after its designer Lawrence Wackett, was a small twin-engined airliner built by Tugan Aircraft in Australia in the 1930s

Summit HM-5 NX25332 (msn 1), designed by Howell Miller to use the Vidal bonded plastic-plywood process, seen on 27 June 1942

Vidal process autoclave
The pressurised autoclave for curing moulded components in the Vidal process of plastic bonded plywood, seen on 27 June 1942, Date: 1942

WW2 - These, Our Strangers
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, These, Our Strangers, written by Adrian Alington. Date: 1942

Wartime Radio Fun Annual Advertisement
A back cover advertisement for the Radio Fun Annual, every Thursday! Date: 1942

WW2 - Jack Warner Comic Strip
An illustrated wartime comic strip page for Jack Warner The Witty Wireless Wise Cracker. Date: 1942

WW2 - Radio Fun Annual 1942
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's annual, Radio Fun Annual 1942. The image shows a plethora of figures popular in wartime comedy and radio, including Haver and Lee

WW2 - Mumfie Marches On, The Windmill
An illustration for a WW2 children's story book, Mumfie Marches On, written and illustrated by Katharine Tozer. The image shows a military man with his naval toy friend climbing towards a

WW2 - Mumfie Marches On
An illustration for a WW2 children's story book, Mumfie Marches On, written and illustrated by Katharine Tozer. The image portrays the title character, Mumfie the elephant, walking beside a man

WW2 - Minesweeper Otter Float
A photograph which shows some WW2 merchant seamen deploying an otter float upon a minesweeper. Date: circa 1942

WW2 - Barrage Barge
A photograph of a British WW2 barrage barge hauling down her balloon. Date: circa 1942

WW2 - Merchant Seamen
A photograph showing a crew of British WW2 merchant seamen, with smoke trails in the background, indicating an enemy raider being shot down. Date: circa 1942

WW2 - Merchant Mine Disposal
A pair of photographs which show British WW2 merchant seamen spotting, and then disposing of an enemy sea mine. Date: circa 1942

WW2 - Minesweeper Apparatus
A photograph depicting some British WW2 merchant seamen lowering some sweeping apparatus from the deck of a minesweeper to sea, by crane. Date: circa 1942

WW2 - HMS Rawalpindi
A photograph of HMS Rawalpindi, a British armed merchant cruiser which was sunk in action fighting German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau during WW2. Date: circa 1942

WW2 - Merchant Service Food Import
A photograph showing a group of British WW2 merchant workers loading a cart with food supplies. Date: circa 1942

WW2 - The Merchant Service Fights Back
An illustrated front cover for an educational WW2 children's book, The Merchant Service Fights Back, told by Wilson Macarthur

WW2 - Pilot's Wife's Tale
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Pilot's Wife's Tale, written by Esther Terry Wright, the wife of an R.A.F. pilot

WW2 - Victor
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Victor, written by Dallas Kirby. The image shows the title character, with his V for Victory symbol. Date: circa 1942

WW2 - The Body In The Barrage Balloon
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, The Body In The Barrage Balloon, written by Colin Curzon. Date: circa 1942

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"1942: A Year of Innovation, Valor, and Resilience" In the midst of World War II, 1942 marked a significant year filled with remarkable achievements and pivotal moments that shaped history. From groundbreaking weapons to iconic figures, let's delve into the highlights that defined this extraordinary period. G. H. Davis introduced two game-changing British inventions in 1942 - the New British Sten gun and the British 25-pounder field gun. These advancements revolutionized warfare tactics and bolstered the Allied forces' capabilities on the battlefield. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean, another group was making its mark - the United States Naval Construction Battalions or Seabees. With their unwavering dedication and expertise in construction, these brave men played a crucial role in building vital infrastructure for military operations worldwide. The Rolls-Royce Merlin Aircraft Engine also took center stage in 1942 as its diagram showcased its intricate design and engineering prowess. This powerful engine propelled aircraft to new heights during aerial combat missions throughout World War II. Amidst war efforts came inspiring propaganda posters like "To Victory -- With Our Help. " These visuals served as reminders of unity and determination among nations fighting against tyranny. Aviation enthusiasts marveled at Lancaster I (4-Merlin) Bomber taking off from Hornet while B-25 Mitchell Bombers soared through skies with unparalleled grace - both symbols of courage exhibited by pilots risking their lives for freedom. Notable personalities emerged during this time too; Paul McCartney was born in 1942 – an icon who would later shape music history as part of The Beatles. However, life on home soil wasn't without challenges; rationing became a way of life reflected by Ration Book July 1942 – reminding citizens to make do with limited resources while supporting wartime efforts. As travel restrictions were imposed due to war conditions, WW2 Poster - "Is Your Journey Really Necessary.