1942 Collection (page 8)

Royal Air Force Pilot Officer K. W. MacKenzie, DFC
Royal Air Force Pilot Officer K.W. MacKenzie, DFC, inspecting wing of his Hurricane, WW2. Date: 1942

Flight Lt H. M. Stephen, Squadron Leader J. C. Mungo-Park
Flight Lieutenant H.M. Stephen, DSO, DFC and Squadron Leader J.C. Mungo-Park, both of the RAF, WW2. Date: 1942

King George VI decorating Squadron Leader A. C. Deere
King George VI decorating Squadron Leader A.C. Deere, New Zealand Fighter Pilot, autographed, during the Second World War. Date: 1942

Royal Air Force Squadron Leader L. A. Strange, WW2
Royal Air Force Squadron Leader L.A. Strange leaving Buckingham Palace after being presented to King George VI during the Second World War. Date: 1942

RAF Wing Commander Douglas Bader, WW2
Royal Air Force Wing Commander Douglas Bader, Second World War. Date: 1942

Music cover, Theme from Tchaikovsky Concerto
Music cover, Bette Davis in The Great Lie, Theme from Tchaikovsky Concerto in Bb Minor, arranged as piano solo by King Palmer. Date: 1942

Sergeant Hannah VC and Wing Commander Learoyd VC
RAF Sergeant John Hannah VC, being congratulated by Wing Commander R.A.B. Learoyd, VC, during the Second World War. Date: 1942

Royal Air Force Aircraftman C. R. Driver, WW2
Royal Air Force Aircraftman C.R. Driver awarded Distinguished Flying Medal during the Second World War. Date: 1942

Royal Air Force Pilot Officer G. H. Bennions, WW2
Royal Air Force Pilot Officer G.H. Bennions leaving Buckingham Palace after receiving a decoration during the Second World War. Date: 1942

Martin-Baker MB3 -this was the company's second fighter offering in 1942 An engine failure led to the test pilot's death

MORENO CARBONERO, Jos頨1860-1942). Conversion of the Duke of Gandia. 1884. The Duke after seeing the dead body of Infanta Isabel of Portugal. Realism. Oil on canvas. SPAIN

Arno Breker German Sculptor Sculpture Die Kniende
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Combined Civil Defence exercise, WW2
Civil defence rescue workers administering first aid to a released casualty from the exercise site. The R on the helmet signifies Rescue team workers

John Thaw, English actor of stage and screen
John Edward Thaw (1942-2002), English actor of stage and screen. Seen here (right) with another actor. Date: circa 1980s

David Warburton, trades unionist, at a conference
David Warburton (b 1942), British trades unionist with the GMWU (General and Municipal Workers Union), seen here at a conference reading a copy of the Morning Star newspaper. Date: circa 1970s

David Wetzel, trades unionist in the transport industry
David (Dave) Wetzel (b 1942), trades unionist (TGWU) with a background in London Transport and Transport for London, where he began his working life as a bus conductor, driver and inspector

Neil Kinnock, British Labour politician
Neil Kinnock (Neil Gordon Kinnock, Baron Kinnock, b 1942), Labour Party Leader 1983-1992, later served on the European Commission. Date: circa 1980s

Roy Hattersley and Neil Kinnock at a Party conference
Roy Hattersley (Roy Sydney George Hattersley, Baron Hattersley, b 1932), British Labour politician, writer and journalist, served as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party 1983-1992

Tony Benn and Neil Kinnock at a conference
Tony Benn (Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn, formerly 2nd Viscount Stansgate, 1925-2014), Labour politician, former Cabinet Minister and currently President of the Stop the War Coalition

Photographic portrait of Noel Coward (1899-1973), the English playwright, actor and composer, in 1942, shortly after the release of In Which We Serve'. Date: c.1942

MALTESE ITALIAN SHOT
Malta : an Italian resident is accused of plotting, so the British authorities shoot him - he dies shouting Viva l'Italia ! which rather suggests he was guilty Date: December 1942

GEORGE, DUKE OF KENT (right) Younger son of George V, arriving by aeroplane at the Mousehold Aerodrome, Norwich - he was later to die in an air crash Date: 1902 - 1942

SOVIET MARINES & WIRE
Soviet Marines (known as The Black Death) in action, cutting wire Date: 1942 - 1945

Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat 3872 (msn ), at the National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, FL Loaned to 892 NAS Royal Navy while working up at Norfolk, VA.18 Jul y 1942

Dahlias, Green Jug; Dahlias, Cruche Verte, 1942 (oil on canvas)
652418 Dahlias, Green Jug; Dahlias, Cruche Verte, 1942 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 73.4x92.4, cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dahlias, Green Jug; Dahlias, Cruche Verte)

Avro 652 Anson I N4877 - G-AMDA of the Skyfame museum at Staverton Airport N4877 was built at the Avro factory at Newton Heath, Manchester and was taken on charge by the Royal Air Force on Nov 17

The Grey Jug, c. 1941-42 (oil on canvas board)
657322 The Grey Jug, c.1941-42 (oil on canvas board) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); 38.5x31 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grey Jug. Sir William Nicholson (1872-1949)

Hope and Humanity, 1942 (oil on canvas)
658982 Hope and Humanity, 1942 (oil on canvas) by Harcourt, George (1868/69-1947); 71.1x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hope and Humanity. George Harcourt (1868/69-1947). Oil on canvas

Clown with Beret, 1942 (oil on canvas)
1767743 Clown with Beret, 1942 (oil on canvas) by Kuhn, Walt (1880-1949); 27.9x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown with Beret. Walt Kuhn (1877-1949). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1942

Mount Katahdin, Snow Storm, 1942 (oil on masonite)
1767608 Mount Katahdin, Snow Storm, 1942 (oil on masonite) by Hartley, Marsden (1877-1943); 76.2x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Katahdin, Snow Storm. Marsden Hartley (1877-1943)

A Belgian poster advertising the film Casablanca (1942), 1942 (colour lithograph)
1770160 A Belgian poster advertising the film Casablanca (1942), 1942 (colour lithograph) by Belgian School, (20th century); 41x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

What the situation demands (wheel and mask), 1942 (lithograph in colours)
1194959 What the situation demands (wheel and mask), 1942 (lithograph in colours) by Harrison, F.C. (fl.1920s); 152x102 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Sleeping Beauties, 1942 (tempera)
657088 Sleeping Beauties, 1942 (tempera) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); 31x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping Beauties. Joseph Edward Southall (1861-1944). Tempera

Vought-Sikorsky VS-200 Helicopter Date: 1942

De Havilland Hydromatic Airscrew Aircraft Engine
Diagram of De Havilland Hydromatic Airscrew Aircraft Engine, Feathering Date: 1942

Diagram of De Havilland Hydromatic Airscrew Aircraft Engine, Unfeathering Date: 1942

Grumman TBF-1 Avenger 4-T-2
United States Navy - Grumman TBF-1 Avenger 4-T-2 of VT-4 dropping a torpedo. (Note the exhaust plume from the torpedo motor). Date: circa 1942

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - But you said Fall In
The Caption is But you said - Fall In.The lad in the pool is wearing a forage cap, the Officer has a wooden sword and the girls has an oar and a walking stick for rifles

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - That ll stop your careless talk
The Caption is P raps that ll stop your careless talk!. Three little kids cover-up a younger toddlers mouth with a spotty hankerchief

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - In Convoy
The Caption is In Convoy. The convoy system for the merchant ships bringing in vital supples was introduced to counter the German U Boat attacks

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - All quiet on the Home Front
The Caption is All quiet on the Home Front. This derives from All Quiet along the Potomac tonight, a song written during the American Civil War, and repeated in WW1 with Eric Maria Remorques book

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - and NO matches
The Caption is ??? and NO matches. The Natzi wearing a saucepan on his head is confronted across a broken wooden fence by two boys, one with a make-shift bayonet and the other with a Union flag

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Who Cares a Darn
The Caption is Who cares a darn. A watrtime slogan was Make do and Mend. Clothing was rationed but this young lady seems prettly cheerful. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: circa 1942

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Mans Job
The Caption is A Mans job. Women filled so many jobs while the men were away. There is a series of photos showing King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at a balloon site

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Something Accomplished
The Caption says Something accomplished, something done, has earned a nights repose! The card was posted on the third anniversary of the start of WW2. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1942

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Smiling - even thro the tears
The rhyme says that things will be nice tomorrow - obviously they were not too good today. On the back is a printed message from the Prime Minister Let us all strive without failing in faith or in

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The Sun is Out
The verse on the card contains the lines Coupon trouble grows - shes naught to dry - but pegs. Clothes rationing began in June 1941 and did not end until 1949

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Food Flash
The caption on the postcard is Food Flash. The girls are talking about the latest rationing news. In 1942 even sweets were rationed. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1944

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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.