Raid Collection (page 5)

Incendiary devices, ARP training exercise during WW2

Building an Anderson shelter, ARP training exercise during WW2

Removing an unexploded incendiary bomb, ARP training exercise during WW2

Helping to put on gas masks, ARP training exercise during WW2

WW2 - Death In The A. R. P
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, Death In The A.R.P. written by G. Davison. The image shows an Air Raid Precautions warden lying dead on his front. Date: 1939

WW2 - Train Driver Watches Ahead
A photograph of a WW2 train driver looking on ahead, as signals sound for an oncoming raid. Date: circa 1944

WW2 Railway Workers Won't Stop
A photograph of some British railway workers, busy in the night, undeterred from the threat of a raid. Date: circa 1944

WW2 - Daddy's Uniforms
A selection of illustrated cards from a WW2 children's book in which members of a family can be dressed in different military uniforms

WW2 - John Brown's Body
An illustrated front cover for a WW2 story book, John Brown's Body, written by Gordon Boshell. The image portrays the title character

A. R. P. March Music Cover
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for A. R. P. March, composed by C. Gildersleeve. The image portrays some Air Raid Precautions and Civil Defence wardens. Date: circa 1940s

Meet Me In The Air Raid Shelter
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for Meet Me In The Air Raid Shelter, written and composed by Pete Davis. Sung by Bobby Telford, Stella Peters and Frank Connell

WW2 - Preparing For A Night Raid
This photograph shows a group of young British WW2 Royal Air Force crewmen checking over the route of their operations before setting off for a night raid. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Ground Crew Engine Tuning
A photograph of a British WW2 Royal Air Force ground crew tuning the engine of a bomber plane in readiness for a night raid. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Wellington Bombers In Kiel
This illustration is an artist's impression of the first British air aggressive action of WW2, the raid on Kiel, the image depicts Wellington bomber planes in action. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Paddy Finds A Family
A WW2 short story illustration which shows a mother and child searching the wreckage of a home that has been devastated by an enemy air raid, a warden helps them, the child races towards a poor dog

WW2 Birthday Card, A. R. P. Post
A WW2 birthday greetings card, the illustration shows an Air Raid Precautions post. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Christmas Card, The Services
A WW2 Christmas greetings card which promotes the armed forces and services at home for aspiring youngsters, including the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, British Army, Air Raid Precautions, Police

WW2 Christmas Card, Put Out That Light!
A comical WW2 Christmas greetings card, the illustration depicts a scene in which an Air Raid Precautions warden demands that Sanda Claus puts out his light. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Headwear Greetings Cards
A series of three WW2 greetings cards in the shape of service hats including the Auxiliary Fire Service, the Royal Air Force and Air Raid Precautions Warden. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 Greetings Card, Gas Rattle
A WW2 greetings card, Don't get rattled! The image simply shows a gas rattle, issued to air raid wardens to warn of forthcoming gas attacks. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 A. R. P. Wardens
An illustration which shows a pair of British Air Raid Protection wardens at their post, they were responsible for helping civilians during an air raid

Tecton Bomb Shelter Design 7, 600 People
An architectural design showing a sectional view of a bomb shelter that can contain 7, 600 people, numbers indicate features including the entrance ramps, air-lock and first raid post

Attre ammunition dump after a bombing raid on 9 March 1918. Date: 1918

RAF bombers taking off on a raid, WW2
RAF bombers taking off on a bombing raid Date: circa 1941

Bristlewoods, by Frank Reynolds
Caricature illustration by Frank Reynolds, of a man and woman, sitting up reading in 2 single beds, with air raid equipment on side table. Captioned, Bristlewoods see it through'

June Duprez, actress, on set, Denham Studios
June Duprez, actress, (1918-1984), on set at Denham Studios. Reportage photographs of tour of sets, and photograph as volunteer nurse

Womens ARP Suit, designed by Harrods
Model wearing Womens Air Raid Precaution suit, designed by Harrods. Captioned, This natty and becoming A.R.P. suit designed by Harrods is zipped up the front

Judy McCrea, smoking backstage at Windmill Theatre
Judy McCrea, smoking cigarette backstage at Windmill Theatre, in revealing dance costume. Captioned, This charming lady, Miss Judy McCrea

The Gotha Raid, France
An oil painting depicting the Gotha Raid, in France, with light beams pointing up towards the night sky. This was painted by an official Australian war artist

Pirate Raid
Artwork that seems to show the raiding of pirates or smugglers at the cost of honest tradesmen. Date: circa 1928

Air raid cartoon
Cartoon depicting Oxford Circus tube station during an air raid. Date: 1940

You Can't Be Too Careful!
Cartoon showing an over-enthusiastic ARP warden at a pantomime. He appears to be indulging in some unexpected audience participation. Date: 1940

Time Marches On!
Cartoon showing how times change... And how they don't. Date: 1940

Shelter in comfort
Advert for Debenham and Freebody Department Store, promoting the latest fashion in air raid suits and coats. Date: 1940

Advert for Larola - For Face and Hands - bottle being held up by an ARP (Air Raid Precautions) Girl Date: 1940

Advert for Walpoles
Walpoles, advertising Autumn 1939's must-have outfit: an all-in-one air-raid shelter suit, with pockets large enough to accommodate gas-mask, torch and make-up. Available in Air Force blue

Put out those dress shirts
Cartoon by Mel highlighting the risks run by gentlemen in immaculate eveningwear during the Blitz. Date: 1939

The railway lines at Oudenarde, Belgium, after a bombing raid. Date: circa 1917

A destroyed munitions factory at Quievrain, Belgium
A destroyed German munitions factory at Quievrain, in occupied Belgium, after an allied bombing raid in the First World War. Date: circa 1917

Denmark Hill, London - spire of St. Matthew's
Denmark Hill, London with the distinctive spire of St. Matthew's Church designed by Alexander Gough. The new church was consecrated in 1848 but the spire and tower were not completed until 1858

Thorpe Hall, Louth, Lincolnshire - built in 1584 for Sir John Bolle who was knighted for his military exploits during the Capture of Cadiz in 1596 - an event during the Anglo-Spanish War

HMS Swiftsure - Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship
Royal Navy - HMS Swiftsure, the lead ship of the Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship, moored up. Originally known as Constitucion, ordered by the Chilean Navy

ARP Cleansing and decontamination facility
Air Raid Precautions (ARP) - Gas Cleansing and decontamination facility. Date: 1937

Dead soldier caught in wire after night raid, WW1
Dead German soldier caught in wire after a night raid on the Western Front, First World War. 1914-1918

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visiting the East End of London, which suffered fierce bombing. They walked over debris examined the damage

Bomb damage in a London suburb, WW2
Bomb damage in a London suburb during the Second World War (23 August 1940). Bombs were dropped in the early hours of the morning

Spanish Civil War Building An Air Raid Shelter
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Londoners sleeping in the Underground during the Blitz
German bombing campaign against Britain between September 1940 and May 1941 mainly targeting London and industrial places

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Daylight Raid from my Studio Window, July: Witnessing the chaos unfold before me, as sirens wailed and smoke billowed into the sky during a daring daylight raid. Hannah Duston escapes from capture by Native Americans: In an act of sheer bravery, Hannah Duston defied all odds and escaped captivity amidst a treacherous raid by Native Americans. Wings For Victory: The resounding roar of aircraft engines filled the air as brave pilots took to the skies in a valiant effort to secure victory during wartime raids. Viking ship at sea: With sails unfurled and oars cutting through the waves, Viking warriors embarked on their legendary raids across vast seas, leaving tales of conquest in their wake. B-25 Mitchell Bomber taking off from Hornet; Second World War: The deafening thunder of engines echoed as B-25 Mitchell bombers soared into action from USS Hornet's deck during critical World War II raids. Blitz in London - ambulance at Ladywell, Lewisham, WW2: Amidst the devastation caused by relentless bombings during the Blitz in London, courageous ambulance crews rushed through rubble-filled streets to save lives. WW2 Poster - Back Them Up: A powerful call to support our troops resonated through this iconic World War II poster urging citizens to rally behind those fighting against enemy raids. Blitz in London - Balham High Road, WW2: Flames engulfed buildings along Balham High Road while defiant residents stood strong amidst devastating Blitz raids that shook their beloved city. NFS (London Region) Pimlico V1 bombing attack, WW2: Fear gripped Pimlico as Nazi V1 bombs rained down upon its streets. Yet amidst destruction and chaos emerged stories of resilience and survival against relentless attacks. Blitz in London - St Bride Street, Farringdon Street, WW2.