Bombers Collection (#4)

de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk. XV high-altitude fighter. This is an example of the rare NF Mk. XV with the extended wing-span wings, pressurised cockpit, 70 series Merlin engines, nose AI Mk

WW2 - RAF Bombing raid over Germany - stylised image of a party of Vickers Wellingtons. Date: circa 1941

WW2 - The Free French Air Force in Africa Date: circa 1943

John Hannah and Roderick Learoyd
The front cover of The Bystander features John Hannah and Roderick Learoyd, two R.A.F. pilots who recently received the Victoria Cross. Hannahs V.C

Vickers Wellesley-a number of these pre war long range bombers served both in East Africa and the Middle East

Liore et Olivier LeO 451 -one of the fastest bombers of its day, the type flew against German and Italian targets during May and June 1940

Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster -an overly complicated looking effort to mimic the performance of the DH Mosquito

Consolidated B-24J Liberator of US 15th Air Force takes lethal flak over Northern Italy

Bristol 163 Buckingham B I-designed as a replacement for the Blenhiem bomber, the Buckingham, first flown in February 1943, was a failure

Brewster SB2A-4 Buccaneer of VS-5, Vero Beach, Florida, in 1942

Amiot 143-built to a 1928 requirement, this type was totally obsolete when used by the French in late 1939 and early 1940

Bloch MB 200-of early 1930s origin, this bomber was obsolete but still used by France and Czechs

WW2 Poster -- Let Us Go Forward Together
Let Us Go Forward Together. Colour photolithograph poster, with a picture of Winston Churchill in coat and hat, with British tanks and bombers behind him. Date: 1939-1945

Ufos / Foo Fighters
During World War Two, American bombers encounter foo fighters during a bombing raids on Germany; at first they are thought to be secret weapons

A British Handley Page bomber is prepared for a bombing raid over Germany during the First World War. British propaganda photographs; England

A British Bombing Squadron Drawn Up At St. Omer, France During World War I. From The Story Of 25 Eventful Years In Pictures, Published 1935

A British Monoplane Versus An Etrich-Rumpler Taube German Monoplane During Wwi. From The War Illustrated Album Deluxe, Published 1915

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Douglas A-20J Havoc - Photographed moments after taking a fatal hit

Old Bill and Co. October 1940
" I ll let yet get away with it this time, but remember! I got a front door, h and a knocker!" Bruce Bairnsfather jokes that the damage inflicted on homes by German air raids has made it

Air Battle over Africa
British Blenheim bombers are attacked by Italian fighter planes over North Africa Date: July 1942

Fairchild C-82A-While the XC-82 first flew in September 1944, protracted problems prevented any production before wars end

Douglas XB-43 -though never put into production, this simplified jet-powered version of the XB-42, was Americas first jet bomber

Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless pair over the Pacific, 26 June 1942

Curtiss SB2C Helldiver -although built in large numbers, the Helldiver was never popular with it crews

Douglas A-20G Havoc - shown in June 1944 D-Day markings, the American Havoc and RAF Boston were the same aircraft

Consolidated B-24D Liberator of 93rd Bomb Group flew the costly 1 Aug 1943 Ploesti raid

Boeing B-17G of 532nd Bomb Squadron, 381st Bomb Group, US 8th Air Force

Boeing B-17E Fortress - could be considered to be the first modern heavy bomber, having first flown in July 1935

Blackburn Skua diving with brakes extended The Skua never quite lived up to its early promise, being replaced by the equally dubious Fairey Barracuda

Blackburn Botha of which 580 were built was always underpowered-not a good attribute in a training aircraft

Avro 683 Lancaster I taxying at dusk

Arado Ar 234-the prototypes of this pioneering jet used detactable dolleys for take-off and skids to land

Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas, USA, showing trainees with B25 bombers, learning the skills of aircraft assembly by night. Date: 1951

Hawker Typhoon, single-seat fighter-bomber 1944
Hawker Typhoon, having followed its FW-190 victim down and watched it crash in flames, the Typhoon zooms up again to the skies, in search of other prey. Date: 1944

Identification of enemy aircraft by G. H. Davis
A guide to the identification of enemy aircraft during the Second World War: German fighters, bombers and troop carriers. Including the Dornier flying pencil and Heinkel III. 1940

Silver Boeing B-17G American military jet with yellow Tail, side view

WW2 - British RAF Wellington Bomber and 900kg bomb
ww2, wwii, world, war, two, second, 2nd, ii, british, raf, formation, sirling, bomber, bombers, royal, airforce, air, force, union, flag, aircraft, plane, livery, squadron, freedom Date: circa 1940

Battle of Midway, World War II, 1942 C017 / 7257
Battle of Midway. Artwork of US dive bombers attacking Japanese aircraft carriers during the Battle of Midway in the Pacific Ocean on 4 June 1942, during World War II

Dog-Fight between British Fighters and German Aircraft; Seco
Drawing showing an air-battle between Royal Air Force Hawker Hurricane fighters and German Junkers and Dorniers bombers and Messerschmitt fighters over France in May 1940

Crystal Palace Tower
One of Brunels two water towers at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham (1854), being cleaned. Sadly demolished in 1940 - 41 to avoid being landmarks for enemy bombers

WW2 - dropping supplies to Maquis from American bombers
Photograph: dropping supplies to the Maquis by parachute from American bombers. Men of the Maquis can be seen waiting for the supplies in the left hand corner of the picture

British Vickers Vildebeest biplanes in flight
A squadron of British Vickers Vildebeest biplanes (torpedo bombers) in flight. This aircraft first flew in 1928, and was still in use at the beginning of the Second World War. Date: circa 1930s

WW1 - Damage to Paris following an air raid by Gotha Bombers
WW1 - Damage to Buildings on Rue Lafitte, Paris, France following an air raid by German Gotha Bombers on 8th March, 1918 Date: 1918

Defence against the deadly long-range missiles 1958
Illustration by George Horace Davis, showing some ideas for missile interception, based on radar, computers, satellite and missile rockets in the future, and the continuing need for manned aircraft

Oil slick sighted by German Dornier Do 17 light bombers
Luftwaffe German Dornier Do 17 light bomber aircraft spot an oil slick in the British Channel which indicates the presence of a submarine - 1941

Lancaster Taking Off
The City of Lincoln is just one of 7378 Lancaster bombers built during WW2 - the most successful heavy night bomber used by the R.A.F. Maximum speed is 462 km/h. Date: 1942 - 1945

Scapa Flow Bombed
German bombers attack the British fleet at their base at Scapa Flow, Scotland, and do enormous damage to naval vessels Date: March 1940

Italian Bombers in Spain
Italian bombers, in support of the Nationalists, destroy Republican planes at Liria near Valencia Date: 1938

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"Bombers: Wings For Victory in the Second World War" Step back in time as we delve into the awe-inspiring world during the Second World War. The Stuka, with its menacing presence, advertised fear and destruction wherever it flew. Witness the B-25 Mitchell Bomber taking off from Hornet, a symbol of American power soaring through the skies. In 1942, at the Hendon Aerial Pageant, anticipation filled the air as Lancaster Bombers prepared to take off on their daring missions. These mighty aircrafts played a pivotal role in shaping history during The Battle of Britain. RAF Bombers over Berlin; an image that encapsulates bravery and determination as they relentlessly bombed enemy territory in 1943. Among them was the Wellington Bomber - a true workhorse of its time. Marvel at Avro 683 Lancaster I of No 467 Squadron being meticulously loaded with bombs before embarking on yet another perilous journey. This iconic sight reminds us of sacrifices made by brave men who fought for freedom. Witness a captivating encounter between a Spitfire and Heinkel 111K - representing opposing forces locked in an intense aerial duel during WWII. RAF Bristol Blenheim Fighter-Bombers join this historic lineup, showcasing their versatility amidst turbulent times. The strength and unity displayed by British RAF Sterling Bomber Squadron flying together is truly remarkable; their formation speaks volumes about camaraderie forged under fire. These they were not just machines but symbols of hope and resilience against tyranny. They carried within them dreams for victory and liberation from oppression – forever etched into history's tapestry.