2nd World War Collection (#8)

United Nations Fight for Freedom: Boy Scout in front of Capitol, 1943. Creator: John Rous
United Nations Fight for Freedom: Boy Scout in front of Capitol. They help out by delivering posters to help the war effort

A view looking south through the White Mountains from... Pine Mountain, Gorham vicinity, N.H. 1943
A view looking south through the White Mountains from the fire tower manned by Barbara Mortensen, a fire and airplane lookout on Pine Mountain, Gorham vicinity, N.H

The altar of Nuestra Senora del Carmel on the south wall of the church, Trampas, N. M. 1943. Creator: John Collier
The altar of Nuestra Senora del Carmel on the south wall of the church, Trampas, N.M

Marine lieutenant, glider pilot in training at Page Field, Parris Island, S. C. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Marine lieutenant, glider pilot in training at Page Field, Parris Island, S.C

White Mountains National Forest, New Hampshire, 1943. Creator: John Collier
White Mountains National Forest, New Hampshire

Farmland in the Catskill Mountains, Richmondsville, N. Y. 1943. Creator: John Collier
Farmland in the Catskill Mountains, Richmondsville, N.Y

Farmland along the Delaware River, N. Y. 1943. Creator: John Collier
Farmland along the Delaware River, N.Y

A farm, Bethel, Vt. 1943. Creator: John Collier
A farm, Bethel, Vt

Switch boxes on the firewalls of B-25 bombers... North American Aviation, Inglewood, Calif. 1942
Switch boxes on the firewalls of B-25 bombers are assembled by women workers at North American [Aviation, Inc.]s Inglewood, Calif. plant

Construction of Douglas Dam, TVA, 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Construction of Douglas Dam, TVA

Eight generator units in the generator room of a new... Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala. 1942
Eight generator units in the generator room of a new addition to TVAs hydroelectric plant at Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala

Generator works at the winding of a generator stator... Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala. 1942
Generator works at the winding of a generator stator in a new addition to TVAs hydroelectric plant at Wilson Dam, Sheffield vicinity, Ala

Field of daisies and orange flowers, possibly hawkweed, Vermont, 1943. Creator: John Collier
Field of daisies and orange flowers, possibly hawkweed, Vermont

Part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25... North American Aviation, Inglewood, CA
Part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25 bomber is assembled in the engine department of North American Aviation, Inc.s Inglewood, Calif. plant

Wheat, Pennsylvania, 1943. Creator: John Collier
Wheat, Pennsylvania

In North Americans modern machine shop... North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Calif. 1942
In North Americans modern machine shop, another aircraft part is finished on a huge turret lathe, North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Calif

Men working on telephone lines, probably near a TVA dam hydroelectric plant, 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Men working on telephone lines, probably near a TVA dam hydroelectric plant

Marine Corps lieutenant studying glider piloting at Page Field, Parris Island, S. C. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Marine Corps lieutenant studying glider piloting at Page Field, Parris Island, S.C

Marines finishing training at Parris Island, S. C. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Marines finishing training at Parris Island, S.C

Marine lieutenants, glider pilots in training at Page Field, Parris Island, S. C. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Marine lieutenants, glider pilots in training at Page Field, Parris Island, S.C

Clerk in one of the stock rooms of North American Aviation, Inc... Inglewood, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Clerk in one of the stock rooms of North American Aviation, Inc. checking to see if the proper numbers of parts were received and placed in the proper bin, Inglewood, Calif

Generator hall of the powerhouse, Chickamauga Dam, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Generator hall of the powerhouse, Chickamauga Dam, Tenn. The dam, located near Chattanooga, 471 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River, has an authorized power installation of 81, 000 kw

Checking the alignment of a turbine shaft at the top of the guide... Watts Bar Dam, Tenn. 1942
Checking the alignment of a turbine shaft at the top of the guide bearing in TVAs hydroelectric plant, Watts Bar Dam, Tenn

Transmission line towers and high tension lines that... Wilson Dam... near Sheffield, Ala. 1942
Transmission line towers and high tension lines that carry current generated at TVAs Wilson Dam hydroelectric plant, near Sheffield, Ala

Truck driver at TVAs Douglas Dam, Tennessee, 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Truck driver at TVAs Douglas Dam, Tennessee

P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane in construction, North American Aviation, Inc. LA, Calif. (1942?)
P-51 (" Mustang" ) fighter plane in construction, North American Aviation, Inc. Los Angeles, Calif. Probably the plant in Inglewood, a Los Angeles suburb

Sunset silhouette of flying fortress, Langley Field, Va. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Sunset silhouette of flying fortress, Langley Field, Va. Photograph shows a B-17 bomber

Tightening a nut on a guide vane operating seromotor in TVA s... Watts Bar Dam, Tennessee, 1942
Tightening a nut on a guide vane operating seromotor in TVAs hydroelectric plant, Watts Bar Dam, Tennessee. Located 530 miles above the mouth of the Tennessee River

M-3 tank, Ft. Knox, Ky. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
M-3 tank, Ft. Knox, Ky

Front view of the Pan American Union, Washington, D. C. 1943. Creator: John Collier
Front view of the Pan American Union, Washington, D.C. [Headquarters of the Organization of American States, building designed by Paul P. Cret and Albert Kelsey]

Garden of the Pan American Building, Washington, D. C. 1943. Creator: John Collier
Garden of the Pan American Building, Washington, D.C. [Headquarters of the Organization of American States, building designed by Paul P. Cret and Albert Kelsey]

Metal parts are placed on masonite by... North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Metal parts are placed on masonite by this woman employee before they slide under the multi-ton hydropress, North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Calif

Colored mechanic, motor maintenance section, Ft. Knox, Ky. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Colored mechanic, motor maintenance section, Ft. Knox, Ky

Infantryman with halftrack, a young soldier of the armed forces, holds... Fort Knox, Ky. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Infantryman with halftrack, a young soldier of the armed forces, holds and sights his Garand rifle like an old timer, Fort Knox, Ky

Steps of the Pan American Building, Washington, D. C. 1943. Creator: John Collier
Steps of the Pan American Building, Washington, D.C. [Soldier and sailor with flag of Chile. Headquarters of the Organization of American States, building designed by Paul P. Cret and Albert Kelsey]

An employee in the drill-press section of North Americans huge machine... Inglewood, Calif
An employee in the drill-press section of North Americans huge machine shop runs mounting holes in a large dural casting, Inglewood, Calif

Light tank, Ft. Knox, Ky. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Light tank, Ft. Knox, Ky

On North Americans outdoor assembly line... North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Calif
On North Americans outdoor assembly line, a painter cleans the tail section of a P-51 fighter prior to spraying the olive-drab camouflage of the U.S. Army, North American Aviation, Inc

M-4 tank crews of the United States, Ft. Knox, Ky. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
M-4 tank crews of the United States, Ft. Knox, Ky

Cowling and control rods are added to motors for... North American Inc. Inglewood, Calif. 1942
Cowling and control rods are added to motors for North American B-25 bombers as they move down the assembly line, North American, Inc. Inglewood, Calif

Light tanks, Fort Knox, Ky. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Light tanks, Fort Knox, Ky

Sheet metal parts are numbered with this pneu... North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, CA, 1942
Sheet metal parts are numbered with this pneumatic numbering machine in North Americans sheet metal department, North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Calif

M-4 tank line, Ft. Knox, Ky. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
M-4 tank line, Ft. Knox, Ky

Two women employees of North American Aviation, Incorporated, assembling a section of a... 1942
Two women employees of North American Aviation, Incorporated, assembling a section of a wing for a P-51 fighter plane

Browning machine gunner, Ft. Knox, Ky. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Browning machine gunner, Ft. Knox, Ky

Sailor and girl at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Washington, D. C. 1943. Creator: John Collier
Sailor and girl at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Washington, D.C. Photo shows sailor with Margaraet Mary CcCloskey [sic. Margaret Mary McCloskey?]

Employees on the "Sunshine"assembly line at North Americans plant... Inglewood, Calif. 1942
Employees on the " Sunshine" assembly line at North Americans plant put the finishing touches on another B-25 bomber, Inglewood, Calif

Good man, good gun: a private of the armored forces does some practice... Fort Knox, Ky. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Good man, good gun: a private of the armored forces does some practice shooting with a 30-calibre Browning machine gun, Fort Knox, Ky. The gun is mounted on a pedestal for anti-aircraft work

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"Remembering the Heroes: A Glimpse into the 2nd World War" In 1942, amidst the chaos of war, Winston Churchill stood tall, making his famous V for Victory sign. His unwavering determination inspired a nation to fight against tyranny. The Renown, Ark Royal, and Sheffield sailed bravely through treacherous waters from 1939 to 1941. These mighty vessels symbolized British resilience in the face of adversity. The Westland Lysander soared through the skies in 1941, its unknown creator crafting a masterpiece that aided in daring rescue missions behind enemy lines. Eric Ravilious captured a unique perspective on a wartime runway in 1944. His artwork depicted both hope and uncertainty as planes took off towards an uncertain future. Bernard Law Montgomery commanded the valiant soldiers of the 8th Army with great skill and courage in 1942. Sir John Alexander Hammerton's art immortalized this iconic leader alongside other unknown heroes who fought selflessly for freedom. RAF bomber pilots risked their lives daily during intense air battles in 1941. Their bravery knew no bounds as they defended their homeland from aerial threats. HMS King George V proudly sailed into Sydney Harbor in Australia during its victorious journey in 1945. This British battleship represented strength and unity among allies. In Soviet Russia, Pe-2 bombers flew fearlessly under skilled pilots' command; their contributions were crucial to turning tides on Eastern Front battlefields during WWII's darkest days of despair. Chas Brown's depiction of Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb showcased Britain's technological prowess and unmatched aerial superiority against Nazi aggression throughout Europe in 1941. Alexander Yakovlev designed aircraft that pushed boundaries and revolutionized aviation technology during this global conflict—his innovations played a pivotal role on various fronts across continents. P-51 "Mustang" fighter planes prepared for combat under the watchful eye of Alfred T Palmer in 1942.