Bomb Collection (page 3)

The main centre wing section of a Boeing B-29 Superfortress is lowered to join the fuselage bomb bay section at Boeings Wichita, Kansas Division

Fire damage at St Lawrence Jewry, City of London, WW2
Fire damage at the church of St Lawrence Jewry, City of London, during the Blitz, Second World War, 29 December 1940

Scene in Shardeloes Road, New Cross, WW2
A panoramic night scene in Shardeloes Road, New Cross, during the Second World War, showing the aftermath of an air raid, 3 November 1944

Salvage operation, Petherton Road, London, WW2
Salvage operation, pumping out flooded basements in Petherton Road, North London, on 2 July 1944, during the Second World War

Firefighters in action, Mitcham, Surrey, WW2
Firefighters in action following a flying bomb incident in Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, where drums of amyl acetate were involved

JAPAN. HONSHU. HIROSHIMA. Hiroshima. Atomic Bomb

The first atomic explosion, 16 July 1945, in New Mexico
FIRST ATOMIC BOMB, 1945. The first atomic explosion, 16 July 1945, in New Mexico

Blitz in London -- sub-fire station, Finsbury, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters clearing debris at what was their sub-fire station in Hugh Myddleton Primary School, Finsbury, EC1. The building took a direct hit from a high explosive bomb

Foam applied at oil tank fire, Thames Haven, WW2
Fire crews applying foam to a fire at the Thames Haven oil tank fire, near Thurrock, Essex

Fighting fires at Thames Haven oil tanks, WW2
Fighting fires at Thames Haven oil tanks during the Second World War

The Illustrated London News, 1940
Page from the Illustrated London News describing the heroism of Lieutenant Robert Davies(1900-1975), who received the George Cross for commanding the bomb disposal unit which saved St

King and Queen tour West London raid damage
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth talking to Mrs Eals who was saved by taking cover in an Anderson shelter when her house was bombed during an air raid in September 1940

German bomb damage in Colchester
A photograph of Quartermaster-Sergeant Radjohn and his wife and baby son among the wreckage in their back-yard caused by a German bomb in February 1915

Molotov Cocktail Factory
Factory for the manufacture of the Molotov cocktail, a uniquely Russian disintegrating bomb

We Will Beat the Enemy with our Bolshevik Harvest Gathering, 1941 (lithograph)
FIA5405776 We Will Beat the Enemy with our Bolshevik Harvest Gathering, 1941 (lithograph) by Sittaro, Alexei Gumbertovich (1906-1942); 70x50 cm; Russian State Library, Moscow

Cartoon, Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa, Irish Fenian
Cartoon, Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa (1831-1915), Irish Fenian leader - The terrible monster who was frightened by a woman! He was a pioneer in the use of explosives for political persuasion

Macedonians defending themselves with bombs against Turkish soldiers (colour litho)
2795764 Macedonians defending themselves with bombs against Turkish soldiers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Removing a 1 ton bomb from Brixton Hill in South London after an air raid during the Second World war. Circa 1941

R. A. F. Bomber Command attack on the canal system in Dortmund. November 1944
R.A.F. Bomber Command attack on the canal system in Dortmund. November 1944

Sapper Bob White takes a deep breath, and tries to slide a rope round a bomb. The bomb is buried at the back of a hotel in Canning Town, London. Pictured, Bob White takes another plunge. July 1949

Bethnal Green bombing incident. The damaged railway bridge in Grove Road, London. 13th June 1944

Removal of of a 250 pound unexploded World War Two bomb at Fenners Works in Marfleet, East Yorkshire by Bomb Disposal experts of the Royal Engineers. Circa 1941

Discovery of a 500 pound unexploded American bomb in King George docks, Hill after the Second World War. Bomb disposal squad clear the danger. April 1948

Members of a army bomb disposal squad rolling a unexploded German bomb through a London Park after defusing it. The bomb was later taken to Hackney Marsh where it was exploded. Circa September 1940

Members of a army bomb disposal squad placing an explosive charge around the fuse of an unexploded German bomb in a London Park prior to detonation. Circa September 1940

Suffragette Southwold Express Bomb. The Southwold Express train is about to be sabotaged by the suffragette who, sitting in the branch of a tree, lobs a bomb at the engine

Salvage operation in Victoria Park Road, East London, WW2
Salvage operation in Victoria Park Road, East London, following a flying bomb explosion, 19 June 1944. Date: 1944

Blitz in London -- burnt-out incendiary device, WW2
Blitz in London -- incendiary device which burnt itself out on an asphalt roof. Date: 1940s

A B-52 Stratofortress in flight over the Pacific Ocean
November 12, 2008 - A B-52 Stratofortress in flight over the Pacific Ocean

Blitz in City of London -- Newgate Street, WW2
Blitz in the City of London -- three firefighters in action with a hosepipe outside Newgate Street post office, 30 December 1940

Blitz in London -- warehouses, Surrey Docks, WW2
Warehouses in a smoky atmosphere following heavy bombing raids on the Surrey Commercial Docks in Rotherhithe, SE London. This raid took place on 7 September 1940

Stewart, James, Pilot as Col in USaF -began combat flying with 453rd Bomb Group, 31 March 1944

Consolidated B-24H & J formation of 2nd Bomb Division, US 8th Air Force, 24 Nov 1944

World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket
Vintage World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket. It declares, Women in the war, We Can t Win Without Them

Basalt bomb
Geological specimen collected by Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913, also known as the Terra Nova expedition. It had a broad scientific programme and collected thousands of geological

Precambrian volcano
An impression by Micahael Copus of Precambrian (4, 500 to 544 million years ago) bomb-rock volcano in Leicestershire, England

Churchill and family visits anti-flying bomb defences, 1944
Mr. Winston Churchill and his youngest daughter Mary Churchill see anti-flying bomb defences. Mrs. Churchill is also present on this six hour tour of gun sites in Southern England

WORLD WAR I: WOMEN WORKERS. Women welding bomb casings in an American munitions factory, c1917. Oil over a photograph

London from St Paul s
London, looking east towards Monument and Tower Bridge, from the top of St. Pauls Cathedral. Note the bomb sites still in evidence after the World War Two blitz

Iron mortar bomb, french manufacturing, 17th century
LRI4703647 Iron mortar bomb, french manufacturing, 17th century by French School, (17th century); Santa Maria di Castello, Genoa, Italy; (add.info.: French iron mortar shell)

Bomb damage to Bowden Hall locomotive at Keyham Station, 1941
This image was taken on 30th April 1941, the morning after an air raid at Keyham Station, Plymouth. It shows extensive damage to Hall Class locomotive, Bowden Hall

Market Hall, Birmingham, 1941 a42 / 00726
The High Street elevation of Market Hall showing damage caused by an incendiary attack. Bull Ring, Birmingham. Photographed by G B Mason for the National Buildings Record, 1941

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625727 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo)
8625721 Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Plate showing a typical air pump
5307891 Plate showing a typical air pump.; (add.info.: Plate showing a typical air pump. Fig 33 shows a typical pump with a rack-and-pinion mechanism for exhausting the bell)

The son of King Francois I, during a hunt (engraving)
5944458 The son of King Francois I, during a hunt (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving Before the departure for the hunt The son of King Francois I jumped in a hike behind Emperor)

Shand and Mason's fire engine
5309998 Shand and Mason's fire engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Shand and Mason's fire engine, used by the London Fire Brigade. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Bomb: A Devastating Force Through History" Bomb damage in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath, WW2: Witnessing the scars of war, a haunting reminder of the destructive power that once ravaged this peaceful neighborhood. Polish anti-war poster -- Nie: In a powerful message against violence and conflict, this thought-provoking artwork urges us to say "no" to bombs and embrace peace instead. Bomb damage in Kilgour Road, SE London, WW2: Traces of destruction serve as a testament to the resilience and strength displayed by communities during one of humanity's darkest hours. Propaganda poster for the RAF: Celebrating bravery and heroism, this captivating artwork showcases how bombs were utilized as instruments of defense during times of war. Labour Party election posters and television speakers: Political battles fought with words rather than bombs; an essential reminder that democracy offers alternative paths towards change. Cutaway Diagram of the V-1 Flying Bomb; Second World War: Peering into its intricate design reveals both innovation and terror - a chilling glimpse into mankind's capacity for destruction. Stauffenberg: The name synonymous with resistance - his failed attempt to bomb Hitler serves as a stark reminder that even within darkness there can be flickers of hope for justice. Mills Bomb No 5 hand grenade used during World War One: An iconic symbol from history's trenches - these handheld explosives forever changed warfare tactics on the battlefield. Sectional view of a Mills grenade, WW1: Exploring its inner workings unveils meticulous engineering designed to unleash chaos upon enemy lines while safeguarding those who wielded it. Rejected by the inventions board: Some ideas never see fruition - perhaps reminding us that not all innovations are meant for progress but rather preservation or prevention instead? Avro Vulcan B2 armed with a Blue Steel stand-off bomb.