Portrays Collection (#2)

WW2 - Young Heroes Of The War
An illustrated front cover of a WW2 children's book, Young Heroes Of The War, written by Joseph Gollomb and Alice Taylor

The Adventure Book For Girls
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 children's short story book, The Adventure Book For Girls. The image portrays an Auxiliary Territorial Service girl speaking with a land girl from out of her

WW2 - Australian Air Crew
A photograph which portrays a group of Australian WW2 air crewmembers studying their route. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Night Fighters At Rest
A photograph which portrays a group of WW2 night fighter pilots waiting inside a rest hut for the call that may come at any moment. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Cadet In A Link Trainer
A photograph which portrays a British WW2 Royal Air Force cadet using a link trainer, complete with wings, propeller and scenery to simulate the movements and feel of an aircraft. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F Pilot Receives His Charts
A photograph which portrays a British WW2 R.A.F. trainee pilot receiving the chart that records his flight. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Boys Entering Flying Classroom
This photograph portrays a queue of British WW2 Royal Air Force pupils stepping into their flying classroom. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Preparing For Training Flight
A photograph which portrays a British WW2 Royal Air Force instructor checking over a map with young pilots before leading them on a training flight. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Fitting An Ammunition Belt
A photograph which portrays a British WW2 Royal Air Force man fitting an ammunition belt. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Ready For Flight
An illustration which portrays a British WW2 Royal Air Force pilot, fully outfitted for a high altitude flight, preparing to get into the cockpit. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Machine Gun Practice
A striking photograph which portrays a British WW2 Royal Air Force air observer performing machine gun practice, firing with a camera gun, an exact replica of an actual machine gun

WW2 Air Observer Receiving Instruction
A photograph which portrays a British WW2 air observer receiving final instructions from the pilot of an Avro Anson coastal patrol and general duty plane. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Flying Practice
A photograph which portrays a British WW2 Royal Air Force instructor detailing crews for flying practice, all are fully outfitted. Date: circa 1940s

The Mystery Of The Blitzed Tower
An illustrated front cover for The Mystery Of The Blitzed Tower, written by Anthony Parsons, no. 238 in the pulp fiction series, The Sexton Blake Library

WW2 - Land Girl And Horse
A wartime illustration which portrays a smiling young land girl accompanied by her white horse, in the countryside. Date: circa 1940

You And Your Dog
An illustration which portrays a fashionable young wartime woman smiling as she looks over her shoulder, wearing a red outfit, she is walking her dog in the countryside. Date: circa 1940

WW2 Greetings Card, Royal Navy Sailor
The inside of a WW2 greetings card, the fold out illustration portrays a Royal Navy sailor standing on the deck of his ship. All the nice girls love a sailor. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Greetings Card, Royal Navy Sailors
The inside of a WW2 greetings card, the fold out illustration portrays three musical Royal Navy sailors, singing and playing the accordion, a black cat symbolic of good fortune sits beside

WW2 A. T. S. Greetings Card
The inside of a WW2 greetings card, the fold out illustration portrays a British woman of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, standing by a camouflaged van under the Union Jack flag. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Land Girl Greetings Card
The inside of a WW2 greetings card, the fold out illustration portrays a young British land girl working on her red tractor. Here's to the modern farmer's boy. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Greetings Card, The Lion Has Wings
The inside of a WW2 greetings card, the fold out illustration portrays a saluting Royal Air Force man in his blue uniform, with a background comprising of British fighter planes and a large R.A.F

WW2 Greetings Card, Thumbs Up!
A WW2 Home Guard themed greetings card, the illustration portrays a British serviceman giving a double thumbs up. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 A. T. S. Greetings Card, Cheerio!
A WW2 Auxiliary Territorial Service themed greetings card, the illustration portrays a servicewoman saluting from her driver's seat. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Christmas Card, Soldiers Of Good Luck
A WW2 Christmas greetings card, the illustration portrays a pair of British soldiers walking with a black cat between them, symbolic of good fortune. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Greetings Card, Red Cross Nurse
A WW2 greetings card, the illustration portrays a smiling young Red Cross nurse on a colourful background. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Greetings Cards
A pair of WW2 greetings cards, including an illustration which portrays a little boy dressed in a Royal Air Force uniform with nurses to each side. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Christmas Card, Interception
A comical WW2 Christmas greetings card, the illustration portrays three Royal Air Force men enjoying a game of darts, one of them foolishly enacts an itnerception by stepping in the way

WW2 Christmas Card, Good Health!
A WW2 Christmas greetings card, the illustration portrays a Royal Navy sailor downing a drink to good health with a Gliderborne troop. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Birthday Card, A Convoy
A WW2 birthday greetings card, the illustration portrays a dog dressed in a Royal Navy sailor uniform, taking a black cat for a walk, symbolic of good fortune. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Greetings Card, Zero Hour
A WW2 greetings card, the image portrays three servicemen of the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and British Army, smoking and interacting outside a no beer pub. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Valentines Card, Wartime Fireman
A WW2 Valentines greetings card, You set my heart on fire! The image portrays a wartime warden hosing water on a flaming heart. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Greetings Card, Submerged
A WW2 greetings card, the image portrays a group of rather large Royal Navy sailors who have fallen asleep leaning on the unfortunate gentleman in the middle! Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Greetings Card, Churchill's Victory
A WW2 greetings card with a removable letter V for Victory. The image portrays Prime Minister Winston Churchill carrying a sack. Date: 1941

WW2 Birthday Card, Fall In!
A WW2 birthday greetings card, May you fall in! For a happy time this birthday. The illustration portrays an officer blowing his bugle. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Greetings Card, For Freedom!
A WW2 greetings card with a white ribbon, the illustration portrays a young woman knitting a large Union Jack flag upon her decorative chair. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Greetings Card, No Careless Talk
A WW2 greetings card, This is no careless talk - it's a sincere wish for your good health! The illustration portrays a Scottish terrier dressed in a traditional kilt uniform having a drink with a

WW2 Birthday Card, Eggs May Be Scarce
A WW2 birthday greetings card, Eggs may be scarce - but there's no end to my good wishes for your birthday! The image portrays a happy hen showing one egg in her basket. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Birthday Card, Keep Smiling!
A WW2 birthday greeings card, Blessed are they who do not keep awake at night - But dream of happier times ahead! The image portrays a content old man asleep in bed

WW2 R. A. F. Greetings Card
A WW2 greetings card complete with a red, white and blue ribbon. The image portrays a young, smiling Royal Air Force serviceman. To my brave boy of the air. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Searchlight Regiment Christmas Card
A WW2 Christmas greetings card issued by the 44th Searchlight Regiment, R.A. (T.A.). The illustration portrays a military man with a bayonet rifle slung over his shoulder

WW2 Christmas Card, All The Best!
A WW2 Christmas greetings card, the illustration portrays three servicemen of the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force raising their glasses. Date: 1942

WW2 Christmas Card, F. A. N. Y
A WW2 Christmas greetings card illustration which portrays a saluting woman working for The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, a British independent all female charity which was heavily active in nursing

WW2 Royal Navy Birthday Card
A WW2 birthday greetings card, You're steering straight for a happy birthday! The illustration portrays a boy dressed as a Royal navy sailor steering his ship. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Christmas Card, Bethlehem
A WW2 Christmas greetings card illustrated with a painting titled Bethlehem, which portrays a soldier standing in a dignified manor, with his rifle, under a starry night sky. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Christmas Card, Always Ready And Prepared
A WW2 Christmas greetings card complete with a red ribbon, the illustration portrays a smoking warden standing in his pyjamas and dressing down, holding his boots and a gas rattle. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Birthday Card, Digging Up Good Luck!
A WW2 birthday greetings card, Getting down to it and digging up a bumper crop of good luck for your birthday. The illustration portrays a boy digging up some horseshoes beside a black cat

WW2 Christmas Postcard, We Can Take It!
A WW2 Christmas themes postcard, the illustration portrays some British servicemen of the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and the Army, giving thumbs up. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Christmas Card, Albuhera
A WW2 Christmas card issued by the Middlesex Regiment at Albuhera, the image portrays a solder giving a double thumbs up. Date: 1940

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"Portrays: A Glimpse into the Lives of WW2 - John and Mary's Visitors" Step back in time as we delve into the intriguing world of World War II through a series of captivating portrayals. From heartwarming tales to thrilling adventures, these snapshots from history will transport you to an era filled with courage, resilience, and love. Join us as we witness the camaraderie among soldiers in "The Girls of Today, " where friendships are forged amidst the chaos of war. Experience the determination and dedication of our unsung heroes in "Post Girl, " as they tirelessly deliver messages that bridge distances between loved ones. In "Mumfie Marches On, " discover how even our beloved childhood characters played their part during wartime, spreading joy and hope to children across the nation. Follow Lorna on her journey through "Lorna on the Land, " where she defies societal norms by taking up vital work traditionally done by men. Uncover secrets hidden within "House of Unrest" as ordinary citizens become entangled in espionage activities while battling their own fears. Brace yourself for suspenseful moments in "Secrets of The Scarlet Bomber, " where a mysterious figure threatens national security. Embark on a thrilling adventure with an undercover agent in "A. R. P Spy. " Witness romance bloom against all odds when Jenny finds love amidst chaos in "Romance Of Jenny W. R. E. N. " Indulge your taste buds with nostalgia as we present wartime advertisements such as Mars Bar's clever campaign reminding us that even during difficult times, there is always room for sweetness. Discover Beecham's Pills' promise to keep spirits high amid adversity. Explore Shop 7, a bustling hub offering essential goods despite rationing constraints. Finally, immerse yourself in creativity with P&B Knitting Wools Advert showcasing how knitting brought comfort and warmth during uncertain times.