Flak Collection

United States Air Force - McDonnell F-4C-18-MC Phantom II 63-7478 (msn 471) of the 4453 CCTW, at MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa, Florida

The Junkers Ju87G-1 was armed with a pair of 37mm Flak 18 cannon for anti-tank use

Equipment left at Dunkirk WWII
Equipment left at Dunkirk including this destroyed British flak gun during World War II

Wellington bombers attacking the German naval base at Kiel, 1939 (colour litho)
981883 Wellington bombers attacking the German naval base at Kiel, 1939 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Laying Telephone Wire, c. 1919
LIS76556 Laying Telephone Wire, c.1919 by Gill, Colin Unwin (1892-1940); 61x41 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

British Bristol Blenheim light bombers of the RAF attacking a German naval base, World War II (litho)
6014685 British Bristol Blenheim light bombers of the RAF attacking a German naval base, World War II (litho) by English School

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

Front page of Bomber Command, 1941. From Bomber Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Flak Gun on Patrol Boat
Flak gun mounted on a German patrol boat Date: 1940

Boeing B-17F falls victim to enemy flak

Anti-Aircraft Gun Team - World War Two. Date: circa 1942

British gunners at work beneath a flak-filled sky, WW2
British gunners at work beneath flak-filled sky during the Second World War. They are using a Vickers 3.7 inch a (anti-aircraft) gun on a static mounting. Date: 1939-1945

German Taube in Air
A German Taube flies through a barrage of French flak at altitude Date: June 1915

Early Turkish anti-aircraft gun team
Early anti-aircraft gunners. Turkish troops shooting down a Pigeon flying machine in the early years of the First World War

Police at 10 Downing St
Police officer wearing a flak jacket outside 10 Downing Street, London. Metropolitan Police

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"Unleashing the Fury: Battling Flak in the Skies" In the realm of aerial warfare, it has long been a formidable adversary for pilots and crews. From the thunderous roar of United States Air Force's McDonnell F-4C-18-MC Phantom II to the menacing silhouette of Junkers Ju87G-1, aircraft have faced its wrath head-on. Even amidst historical events like Dunkirk during World War II, where equipment was left behind, flak remained an ever-present danger. The Consolidated B-24J Liberator of US 15th Air Force took on this perilous challenge with unwavering determination. The year 1939 witnessed Wellington bombers launching audacious attacks on Kiel, a German naval base. A vivid lithograph captures their bravery as they braved a colorful sky filled with enemy fire. Flak's menace transcended eras; even during post-war times like c. 1919 when telephone wires were being laid down, it lurked in the skies above. British Bristol Blenheim light bombers relentlessly targeted another German naval base during World War II - their lithographic depiction immortalizing their courageous efforts. Front pages from Bomber Command in 1941 tell tales of heroism and sacrifice as brave souls confronted flak-filled skies head-on. It was here that legends were born and legacies forged amid explosive encounters. Not limited to land or sea alone, it also haunted patrol boats armed with powerful guns ready to defend against its onslaughts. Even mighty Boeing B-17F fell victim to enemy flak - a testament to its lethal capabilities. World War Two saw anti-aircraft gun teams tirelessly working beneath ominous skies dotted with bursts of deadly projectiles. British gunners exemplified resilience as they stood firm against relentless barrages unleashed by unseen adversaries. Through these glimpses into history, we witness how aviators navigated treacherous skies, facing the wrath with unwavering determination.