Lend Lease Collection

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina 46582 (msn 3035), on display at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL. (To US Coast Guard Dec 1943 as 6582; Lend-Lease to Brazil in 1944 as FAB 21)

A North American Mustang Mark I being assembled in the United Kingdom for the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. 28th July 1942

The Royal Navy escort carrier HMS Stalker. January 1944

A shipload of American Air Force planes sent from the United States bound for Europe, taken somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean during the journey. April 1941

No 601 City of London Squadron parade their new Bell Airacobras for the press at Duxford, 17 October 1941

US troops in England during the Second World War RAF 601 Squadron fighter command loading ammunition onto the American Airacobra fighter plane October 1941

Royal Navy Stinson V-77 Reliant I FK818, (USaF AT-19) 500 Lend-lease Reliants were ordered by the UK. A popular single-engine four- to five-seat high-wing monoplane manufactured by the Stinson

The Way of a Stork. English cartoon by Leslie Illingworth, 1941, characterizing the birth of the Lend-Lease Act as a
CARTOON: LEND-LEASE ACT. The Way of a Stork. English cartoon by Leslie Illingworth, 1941, characterizing the birth of the Lend-Lease Act as a happy event for Britain. RESTRICTED OUTSIDE US

Soviet red army soldiers with us-made jeeps on the way to the front, world war 2, american aid, lend lease program

WWII: LEND LEASE PROGRAM. The first delivery of food from the United States to Great Britain under the Lend Lease program

Soviet airforce night bomber crew with american-made douglas havoc (boston) bomber, world war 2, american aid, lend lease program

A trainload of trucks arriving for the first polish corps in the ussr (the genrikh dombrovsky 2nd division), the trucks are american, sent as part of the lend-lease program

A british hawker hurricanes landing in the ussr during world war 2

Soviet anti-tank guns taking up a firing position in the northern caucasus in september 1942, the trucks are american, sent as part of the lend-lease program

A soldier standing guard over a long line of american trucks at a lend-lease depot in iran, the trucks arrived and were assembled in the persian port and are now awaiting shipment to the soviet union

Hands across the world symbolizes the vow of two great allies, the united states and russia, sargeant anthony gioia, a waist gunner in a b-17 flying fortress who took part in the first american

A russian pilot about to enter an american fighter plane (p-41ja) that was just delivered, complete with red star insignia, to the red air force at an assembly center for u, s

Captain vassili kuzmin, the commander of a squadron of american havoc bombers, taking a last look over his crews before take-off, world war 2

Soviet troops being taken to the firing lines in july 1943, the trucks are american, sent as part of the lend-lease program

British hawker hurricanes in the ussr during world war 2

A british tank manned by red army soldiers advancing on the enemy during world war 2, an anti-tank rifle crew is in the trench (right)

Raf hawker hurricanes ready for a flight from an aerodrome in northern russia during world war 2

World war 2, lend-lease, a man painting out the american insignia with red paint for delivery of the plane to russia, iran

Soviet red army anti tank unit in us-made jeeps on the way to the front, world war 2, american aid, lend lease program

A column of soviet troops passing a group of romanian villagers during world war ll, september 1944, the trucks are american, sent as part of the lend-lease program

A commander of a soviet tank destroyer unit watching the column pass, the american jeeps, sent as part of the lend-lease program, were very popular with the russians, world war ll

World war 2, two decorated soviet fighter pilots, senior lieutenant v, pokrovsky (left) and captain p, orlov, enjoying a game of checkers between missions, they have each shot down 10 enemy planes

Aircraft parts factory, World War II C016 / 4509
Aircraft parts factory. Workers assembling and manufacturing aircraft parts in Australia circa 1943 during World War II. This part of the factory is manufacturing aircraft wings made from Canadian

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"Lend-Lease: Strengthening Allies, Forging Bonds" During World War II, the Lend-Lease program played a crucial role in bolstering Allied forces and fostering international cooperation. The program facilitated the exchange of vital resources between nations, enabling them to overcome challenges and ultimately secure victory. The Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina 46582 soared through the skies as a symbol of this collaboration. This versatile aircraft served multiple roles, from maritime patrol to search and rescue missions, ensuring the safety of both naval and air forces. Meanwhile, the Royal Navy Stinson V-77 Reliant I FK818 showcased how Lend-Lease extended beyond borders. This American-made aircraft aided British operations with its exceptional performance capabilities. Across the Atlantic Ocean, a North American Mustang Mark I was meticulously assembled in the United Kingdom for use by the Royal Air Force. Its arrival marked not only an infusion of advanced technology but also a testament to shared determination against common enemies. In January 1944, HMS Stalker proudly sailed as a Royal Navy escort carrier thanks to Lend-Lease support. This vessel became instrumental in protecting convoys during perilous transatlantic crossings. Not limited to naval assets alone, countless American Air Force planes embarked on their journey from U. S. Soil bound for Europe—a shipload of hope soaring towards distant horizons. Back on land at Duxford airfield, No 601 City of London Squadron paraded their new Bell Airacobras for eager press coverage—an embodiment of solidarity between nations fighting side by side against tyranny. As US troops arrived in England during WWII under RAF's 601 Squadron Fighter Command banner, they brought with them unwavering dedication that further solidified Anglo-American camaraderie amidst adversity. Illustrator Leslie Illingworth captured this spirit aptly in his English cartoon "The Way of a Stork, " portraying Britain's joy upon receiving aid through Lend-Lease.