1943 Collection (page 4)

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1943

Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine
Model Peggy Chester - Cover of Woman's Illustrated Magazine, incorporating Eve's Own - photography by Nancy Sandys Walker Date: 1943

Client: Harper's Bazaar - Shoot at Cliveden
Client: Harper's Bazaar (May issue) - Shoot at Cliveden - Shoot date: March 12, 1943 (2/2) Date: 1943

Client: Harper's Bazaar - Shoot at Cliveden
Client: Harper's Bazaar (May issue) - Shoot at Cliveden - Shoot date: March 12, 1943 (1/2) Date: 1943

Client - W M Hollins - Girl in Striped blouse biting apple
Client - W M Hollins - possibly for Housewife or Dairymaid magazines - shoot on August16, 1943. Date: 1943

Self-portrait yellow-pink, 1943. Creator: Beckmann, Max (1884-1950)
Self-portrait yellow-pink, 1943. Private Collection

Wing Commander Guy Gibson & wife at Buckingham Palace for VC
Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC, DSO and Bar seen with his wife at Buckingham Palace to receive the Victoria CRoss and bar to the DSO, handed to him by Queen Elizabeth

Bomb damage to Chichester following a tip and run raid on the city by Luftwaffe fighter bombers. 10th February 1943

Aerial photograph of damage to the Messerschmitt factory in Regensburg. 17th August 1943

WW2 bomb damage in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, East Anglia. June 1943

Passengers at Paddington Station in 1943
This image, taken on Saturday 31st July 1943 (August Bank Holiday), shows hoards of passengers at Paddington Station. In 1939 the slogan " Is Your Journey Really Necessary" was introduced

Jackaments Bridge Halt, Gloucestershire, c. 1940s
A view of Jackaments Bridge Halt near RAF Kemble on the boarder between Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. The small wooden platform opened in July 1939 and closed in September 1948

Pv Engineering Forum Inc Piasecki Pv-2 Experimental Prot?
Pv Engineering Forum Inc Piasecki Pv-2 Experimental Prototype Helicopter Flying Date: 1943

Stalin Roosevelt Winston Churchill Teheran Conference
EDITORIAL Stalin, Roosevelt and Churchill at the Teheran Conference, 1943. Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, 1874 -1965

Chiang Kai-Shek President Roosevelt Winston Churchill
EDITORIAL From left to right, Chiang Kai-Shek, President Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Mme. Chiang Kai-Shek, seen here in North Africa, 1943

Flags of the Allies - WW2
Flags and militray insignia of the fighting forces of the United States and their Allies during WW2. Date: 1943

Vickers Wellington GR Mk. XIV MP714
Royal Air Force - Vickers Wellington GR Mk. XIV MP714. Seen fitted with chin-mounted ASV Mk. III radar, retractable Leigh Light in the Ventral turret position and RP-3 (from Rocket Projectile 3 inch)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The Girl Friend
The Caption is The Girl Friend. The printed message on the back says Your country needs your L.S.D. [Pounds, Shillings and Pence] to help it win the Victory. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1943

Damage to housing in Fulham, London, following an air raid on the city, carried out by the Luftwaffe as a revenge attack to the RAF bombing of Berlin. 3rd March 1943

Leading Aircraftman Gordon Pendleton, an R. A. F. pilot who won his wings at Uplands
Leading Aircraftman Gordon Pendleton, an R.A.F. pilot who won his wings at Uplands aerodrome outside of Ottowa. 1st May 1943

Alghero Airfield raided by R. A. F. bombers during the Second World War
Alghero Airfield raided by R.A.F. bombers during the Second World War. 16th June 1943

The Gnome and Rhone aircraft factories in Le Mans, France being bombed by 8th Air Force Flying Fortresses. 6th July 1943

Britain builds a fast new 12, 000 ton cargo ship. Furness shipbuilding yard, Middlesborough. The new cargo ship Empire Chieftain is designed for the purpose of transporting the special kind of cargo

Children from London evacuated to South Wales. October 1940

Small ships pool. The amateur crew on the boat-deck in port. 13th August 1943

Bomber Command planning a large scale R. A. F. operation. Picture taken circa 17th November
Bomber Command planning a large scale R.A.F. operation. Picture taken circa 17th November 1943

R. A. F. ground crew clean the guns of a bomber. Pilots are ready to praise
R.A.F. ground crew clean the guns of a bomber. Pilots are ready to praise the ground staff and say there would be no raids if the guns weren t cleaned and the planes regularly checked

Men of the East Anglia Royal Observer Corps at sea with the Royal Navy. Picture taken 23rd April 1943

Photo-reconnaissance image taken by 541 Squadron, RAF over Stettin, Germany, following the long-range attack by aircraft of Bomber Command on the night of 20/21 April 1943

Bomb damage to the Focke Wulf plant in Marienburg. October 1943

Heavy bomb damage at Stettin after RAF attack on 20 / 21 April 1943
Heavy bomb damage at Stettin after RAF attack on 20/21 April 1943. Pictured, the first reconnaissance photograph the AG Der Chemischer Produkten Fabriken Pommerensdorf-Milch (Chemical Plant)

Front line French class for R. A. F. in Tunisia. 9th March 1943
Front line French class for R.A.F. in Tunisia. 9th March 1943

The Dutch Submarine Returns to Britain. O 19, laid down as K XIX, was an O 19-class submarine of the Royal Netherlands Navy that saw service during World War II

The Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Alderman Duncan French, accompanied by Lieut-General A I MacDougall and Colonel J B McKaig at an inspection of army Cadets who mainly belong to Liverpool

A Kittybomber Curtiss P-40 plane of Number 112 Squadron of the Royal Air Force, nicknamed the " Shark Squadron"

A bombed dance hall in Putney High Street during the Blitz. 8th November 1943

The new cap badge of the Parachute Regiment. May 1943

Leigh Light a powerful carbon arc searchlight of 20 inches used for spotting U-boats on the surface at night fitted to a Liberator aircraft of Royal Air Force Coastal Command. Circa 1943

Members of the Army from all commands are to broadcast tomorrow. Major Basil Brown (centre) and Captain. Frederick G Lloyd, a well known producer of the Main Of The Mountains

Parachute packers of the W. R. N. S. testing a parachute at a British Naval Air Station
Parachute packers of the W.R.N.S. testing a parachute at a British Naval Air Station. November 1943

British U-class submarine prepares to go on patrol, North Sea, April 1943

Womens Land Army Girls, womans work is never done, especially when a girl needs a stitch in the seat of her pants, its her number one priority, October 1943

Female workers, possibly munition workers on their break time. Far right is Annie Rowley, eating her boiled egg. Her three colleagues look at her in amazement. Picture taken 1st February 1943

Taken during an attack by Bostons of the Lorraine French Squadron on the Mur De Bretagne Transformer Station near Querledan Brittany

The Lancashire Fusiliers in Burma. In the swamps and jungle of Burma the Lancashire Fusiliers are fighting with courage. (Picture) Troops at a jungle cookhouse. 22nd March 1943

Huge underground ammunition depot, Southern Command. (Picture) Storage bays for shells in the completed section of the underground ammunition depot. 23rd November 1943

Picture taken in the British Section of Berlin, at a railway station. Picture shows daily life for the local people who freeze in the snow and carry their belongings around with them

Royal Air Force Marine Branch 67-ft Thornycroft High Speed Launch HSL 2586 seen here being put through her speed trials. 15th May 1943

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"1943: A Year of Triumphs and Challenges" In the midst of World War II, 1943 marked a pivotal year filled with significant events and remarkable achievements. From the skies to the seas, from renowned figures to iconic machines, this year left an indelible mark on history. One notable highlight was the De Havilland Mosquito fighter aircraft, showcased in an awe-inspiring advert. This marvel of engineering symbolized innovation and power as it soared through the clouds, defending freedom with every flight. Meanwhile, HMAS Melbourne commanded attention as it appeared head-on, showcasing its might and resilience amidst turbulent waters. The crew lined up on its flight deck with unwavering determination – a testament to their bravery in protecting our shores. The T class Submarine silently patrolled beneath treacherous waves, embodying stealth and strategic prowess. Its presence served as a reminder that even in darkness, hope could be found within these underwater fortresses. Amidst the chaos of war emerged "The Spirit of Britain" himself – Winston Churchill. His resolute voice echoed over BBC airwaves in 1943; his words inspiring unity and strength during times of uncertainty. Another influential figure who made his mark was George Orwell – pseudonym for Eric Blair – whose thought-provoking novels captivated readers worldwide. Broadcasting from London's heartland via BBC radio waves, Orwell's insights challenged societal norms while encouraging critical thinking. On land or sea alike, moments of respite were cherished dearly. The Sea Bathing Pool at Southport provided solace amid Lancashire's bustling streets - a sanctuary where families sought refuge from wartime anxieties while enjoying leisurely swims under open skies. As Supermarine Spitfires rolled off production lines across England in October 1943, they became symbols of British resilience against enemy forces dominating European skies. These iconic planes carried hope on their wings as they defended freedom above battlefields far away. Not all landings were smooth, however.