1945 Collection (page 7)

VE day celebrations at Piccadilly Circus at end of WW2 crowds fill the square on this historic occasion. 8th May 1945

WW2: RAF fighter pilot Douglas Bader and wife Patsy attending party. 29th May 1945. Bader was one of Britains greates heroes of WW2

A street party in the Newton Heath district of Manchester during VE Day celebrations, Tuesday 8th May 1945

Short Stirling C. V OO-XAS
Short Stirling C.V OO-XAS 9msn SH1514), of Airtech Ltd, Thame, at Blackbushe airport. XAS was intended to be sold to Air Transport Co. SA. Of Melsbroek in Belgium, but was not delivered

United States Marine Corps - Douglas C-117D Skytrain 50835 (msn 43321, unit code WZ, call-sign 835 ) in 1963-65(WZ is tail-code for AIRFMFPAC - Air Fleet Marine Force)

United States Navy - Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat 42874, NACA 158, of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) at Moffett Naval Air Station

Grumman - F7F-3P Tigercat G-RUMT (ex N7235C - 80425)
Grumman F7F-3P Tigercat G-RUMT (msn C.167) (ex BuAer No. 80425 - US civil registration N7235C) at RAF Fairford for a Royal International Air Tattoo air show

Nord 1002 Pingouin II G-ASTG (msn 183), previously F-BGKI, built in 1945 by Societe Nationale de Constructions Aeronautiques du Nord (SNCAN)

Thorp T-11 Sky Scooter NX91312. Designed in the US by John Thorp in 1945, the T-11 was intended to be home-built. NX91312 was one of eight prototypes built by Thorp in 1946

Mitsubishi G4M2a Model 24 Type 1 Betty
Captured Imperial Japanese Navy Mitsubishi G4M2A Model 24 Type 1 Betty Taiu Tech Air Intel Swpa Parked in USAF Livery Marking Date: 1945

Miles M-39B Libellula Prototype Shortly after Completion Date: 1945

Bachem Ba-349 Natter A1 Parked with 24X 50Mm R4Mm Nose Missiles in Germany During WW2 Date: 1945

V-2 Rocket A-4
V-2 Rocket on a Low-Loader Truck in the Streets in London Date: 1945

de Havilland DH-100 Vampire
Signature in Sky by Eric Brown. the First Jet-Aircraft a de Havilland Dh-100 Vampire 1 (The 3Rd Prototype) to Ever Take-Off from the Deck Runway of an Aircraft-Carrier

Dornier Do-335A-12 Pfeil / Arrow
A Captured Luftwaffe Dornier Do-335A-12 Ofeil / Arrow Parked in RAF Livery As Flown by Test-Pilot Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown, Cbe, Dsc, Afc, Fraes

Brunswick LF-1 Zaunkoenig
A Captured Luftwaffe Brunswick Lf-1 Zaunkoeing in RAF Livery Parked, As Flown by Test-Pilot Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown, Cbe, Dsc, Afc, Fraes

Gloster Trent Meteor F-1
Prototype Modified Gloster Trent Meteor F-1 Test-Bed Parked with Trent Rb-50 Engine, the First Turboprop Aircraft to Fly, As Flown by Test-Pilot Captain Eric Melrose Winkle Brown, Cbe, Dsc, Afc

de Havilland DH-103 Sea Hornet F-20
Sailors Moving Prototype Royal Air Force RAF Dh-103 Sea Hornet F-20 Flown by Captain Eric Winkle Brown on the Deck of Aircraft-Carrier Hms Ocean Date: 1945

Supermarine Spitfire LF-9E / LF-IXE
43 Squadron Royal Air Force RAF Supermarine Spitfire Lf-9Es Parked Date: 1945

Fieseler Fi-103 V-1 Doodlebugs in a Row Date: 1945

Bombed Buildings at the End of World War 2 at the Headqu?
Bombed Buildings at the End of World War 2 at the Headquarters of the USAFe 85th Air Depot-Wing Date: 1945

Kellett XR-8
A Kellett Xr-8 Egg Shaped Synchropter Helicopter Unusual Design During a Test-Flight Also Known As the Egg-Beater Date: 1945

1945 Farnborough Show - de Havilland, Walker, Butler
1945 Farnborough Air Show. From right: Geoffrey de Havilland, C.C. Walker (standing) and Alan Butler. Date: 1945

Group Captain Wilson?s team from the Empire Test Pilots? School at Cranfield visited A. V. Roe and Co Ltd on 19 November 1945. From left: P. Kidson, Avro; R.E. Clear, Airspeed; Sqn Ldr E

Members of the Ballet Montmartre pose for artist, Harrogate
Members of the Ballet Montmartre (on tour in the UK as part of an all-French Variety Bill) pose for Hungarian Artist Jean-Georges Simon in Harrogate

Berlin, Germany - after WW2 - Town Hall, Konigstrasse with Marienkirche in background. Date: circa 1945

Berlin, Germany - after WW2 - Chancellery - Mosaic Hall Date: circa 1945

WW2 - German V2 Rocket captured - October 1945. Date: 1945

Bearded Collie / Jeannie
SCOTCH BEARDED COLLIE JEANNIE OF BOTHKENNAR Owned by Willison. Date: 1945

Fall / Chow Chow / 1945
ANSELM OF PADUA Owned by Mrs J. G. Hasken. Date: 1945

Fall / Wire Fox Terrier / 45
QUAYSIDE SPITFIRE Owned by James. Date: 1945

Ukraine, Crimea, Livadia Palace, location of the Yalta conference in 1945talks took place with Stalin from USSR, Roosevelt from USA and Churchill from Great Britain

Bomb damage, Temple Church, London, June 1945

WW2 Bomb Damage - Temple Church London in June 1945

Mitsubishi Ki-51
Imperial Japanese Army Air Force - Mitsubishi Ki-51 in surrender markings of overall white with large green crosses, applied to allow it to fly in support of the allied forces / occupation

The Engine Room of HMS Mauritius. Date: 1945

X Craft - British Midget Submarine - HMS Excelsior
The Interior of an X Craft - British Midget Submarine HMS Excelsior. Date: 1945

Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver 89172
United States Navy - Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver 89172 (msn 89518, Curtiss Model 84G), of VT-75. Date: 1945

Bell Model 30 NX41868 Date: 1945

Aeronautical Products A-1 NX1270 Date: 1945

WW2 Victory, Liberation of Czechoslovakia, postal cover envelope Date: 1945

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Victory Through Unity, WW2 envelope, Canada
Victory Through Unity, We Are United, WW2 envelope, Canada 1945, Roosevelt, Churchill, Chiang Kai Shek, and Stalin Date: 1945

Norway Fight for Freedom, WW2 Mail for a Marine, American postal cover envelope Date: 1945

General Douglas MacArthur, WW2 Supreme Commander, V-J Day - Unconditional Surrender of Japan, Manila, USA, Philippines, postal cover envelope Date: 1945

Buy War Bonds and Stamps, WW2 envelope
Buy War Bonds and Stamps - WW2 American postal cover envelope Date: 1945

Children's Corner, Central Gardens, Bournemouth. Date: 1945

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"1945: A Year of Triumphs, Tragedies, and Transformations" Edgar Cayce's Prophecies Unveiled: The renowned psychic's predictions captivated the world as he revealed glimpses into the future. Heroic Sacrifice at Sea: H. M. S. Glowworm's valiant act of ramming the formidable Admiral Hipper showcased unwavering bravery during wartime. Pride of Australia: HMAS Melbourne (21) sailed with distinction, symbolizing Australia's resilience and commitment to global peacekeeping efforts. Lloyd George in Vanity Fair: The iconic statesman graced the pages of this esteemed publication, leaving an indelible mark on British politics. Gretna Green Building Bridges: Amidst post-war reconstruction, Gretna Green Building became a symbol of hope and unity for a brighter future. Daphne du Maurier's Literary Haven: In 1945, acclaimed author Daphne du Maurier found solace and inspiration at her Cornish home, Menabilly. Mapping Beirut in Turmoil: WW2 left its mark on Lebanon as a map highlighted military locations amidst the chaos that engulfed Beirut in 1945. HMS Indomitable Braving Stormy Seas: This mighty warship exemplified naval prowess as it patrolled treacherous waters during World War II. Remagen Bridge Stands Tall: The Ludendorff Bridge stood defiantly against enemy forces, becoming an emblematic triumph towards ending WWII. Wandsworth Prison Chronicles Society’s Shadows:The walls of Wandsworth Prison bore witness to human struggles and redemption within its confines. Just Dandy by David Wright - Capturing Post-War Optimism : David Wright's artwork epitomized joyous optimism through his iconic "Just Dandy" illustration. Utility Suit by David Wright - Fashioning a New Era.