Ministry Of Information Collection

The Renown, the Ark Royal, and the Sheffield, c1939-1941, (1942). Creator: Unknown
The Renown, the Ark Royal, and the Sheffield, c1939-1941, (1942). " Out To Sea and Into The Sky". The three famous partners of Force H - the battle-cruiser Renown, the Ark Royal

Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Creator: Unknown
Map showing the movements of HMS Ark Royal, 1939-1941, (1942). Map of the Atlantic Ocean, western Europe and Africa, indicating journeys

The Ark is Launched on Merseyside, 13th April, 1937, (1942). Creator: Unknown
The Ark is Launched on Merseyside, 13th April, 1937, (1942). Her huge bows tower to her iron flight deck 800 feet long and 94 across

Desert Squadron - planes of the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War, c1943. The aircraft are Martlets...operating in the Western Desert with the Royal Air Force

Fleet Air Arm pilots, 1943. Creator: Unknown
Fleet Air Arm pilots, 1943. British pilots on board an aircraft carrier during the Second World War. The Fa is the section of the Royal Navy responsible for the operation of naval aircraft

Ministry of Information, City Memorial Hall - An American Looks at the War, 1940s
Herbert Agar, the well known author and personal assistant to the American Ambassador, Mr Winant, gives a talk entitled " An American looks at the war, " at City Memorial Hall, Monday

Colonial commentary: the Ministry of Information presents Lieut. Col. R. D. Rhys Davies D. S
Poster for a public lecture given by Lieut. Col. R.D. Rhys Davies D.S.O on the Pacific Colonies at the Lecture Hall, Central Library on Monday, March 13th. Chairman A. R

MICA (Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts) Building in Singapore

The Spirit of the Ark, - sailors of the Royal Navy, c1942. Creator: Unknown
The Spirit of the Ark, - sailors of the Royal Navy, c1942. A British aircraft carrier of the Second World War, HMS Ark Royal was designed to carry a large number of aircraft

The Ark Is Hit At Last, 1941, (1942). Creator: Unknown
The Ark Is Hit At Last, 1941, (1942). Within sight of Gibraltar, to which she was returning, a torpedo from a German submarine struck the Ark. Within 3 minutes she was listing 12 degrees

On Board The Ark - on watch... c1940, (1942). Creator: Unknown
On Board The Ark - on watch in one of the Arks anti-aircraft direction and range-finders, c1940, (1942). A British Royal Navy aircraft carrier of the Second World War

British sailors on the deck of an aircraft carrier, Second World War, c1943. Creator: Unknown
British sailors on the deck of an aircraft carrier, Second World War, c1943. The white ensign, which comprises a red St Georges Cross on a white field with the Union Flag at top left

Cover of pamphlet about HMS Ark Royal, 1942. Creator: Unknown
Cover of pamphlet about HMS Ark Royal, 1942. The Ark Royal was a British Royal Navy aircraft carrier of the Second World War. From " Ark Royal"

Fighter planes on board an aircraft carrier, Second World War, c1943. Creator: Unknown
Fighter planes on board an aircraft carrier, Second World War, c1943. A Martlet [Grumman F4F Wildcat] of the Fleet Air Arm, bearing American markings

Old Hands Now - pilots of the Fleet Air Arm, c1943. Creator: Unknown
Old Hands Now - pilots of the Fleet Air Arm, c1943. British pilots wearing Mae West life jackets during the Second World War

Machine-gun instruction, Fleet Air Arm, c1943. Creator: Unknown
Machine gun instruction, Fleet Air Arm, c1943. British sailors learning how to use a machine gun during the Second World War

Men of the Royal Navy, c1943. Creator: Unknown
Men of the Royal Navy, c1943. Pipe-smoking British sailors during the Second World War. From " Fleet Air Arm". [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

The pilot of a British Coastal Command aircraft, c1940 (1943). From Coastal Command [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

Members of the WaF serving in Coastal Command, c1940 (1943). Members of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force packing parachutes during World War II.From Coastal Command

The men and the aircraft, c1940 (1943). Members of the RAF relaxing during World War II. From Coastal Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

British military intelligence officers of World War II, 1943. A good Intelligence Officer must have something of the qualities of Herodotus, Socrates and Voltaire. From Coastal Command

Members of the RAF ready for action during World War II, c1940 (1943). From Coastal Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

Loading bombs on to an RAF aircraft during World War II, c1940 (1943). From Coastal Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

Heavy bombs in the racks of a RAF Short Sunderland flying boat, c1940 (1943). From Coastal Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

RAF Coastal Command radio operator on board his aircraft, c1940 (1943). From Coastal Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

An RAF rigger serving breakfast at 6. 30 am, c1940 (1943)
An RAF rigger serving breakfast at 6.30 am, c1940 (1943). From Coastal Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

RAF flight engineer on board an aircraft, c1940 (1943). The flight engineer watching his instrument board, which tells him how the engines are behaving. From Coastal Command

The midship gunners of an RAF flying boat alert at their stations, c1940 (1943). From Coastal Command. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1943]

British Naval and Air Force officers working at Area Combined Headquarters, c1940 (1943). The officers worked side by side in two offices fronting the plot on which every new movement in the Battle

The picture that sank a battleship, 1941 (1943). Artist: Michael Suckling
The picture that sank a battleship, 1941 (1943). A reconnaissance photograph taken by Spitfire pilot Flying Officer Michael Suckling showing the German battleship Bismarck moored in Grimstadfjord

Front cover of Coastal Command, 1943. Coastal Command was a booklet issued for the Air Ministry by the Ministry of Information

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"The Ministry of Information: A Journey through History and War" Step back in time to the years of 1939-1941, where the renowned vessels - The Ark Royal and The Sheffield - sailed with pride amidst turbulent seas. These iconic ships, captured by an unknown creator, symbolize the strength and resilience of the British Navy during World War II. Intriguingly, a map showcasing the movements of HMS Ark Royal during those tumultuous years provides us with a glimpse into their strategic maneuvers. Crafted by an enigmatic artist, this historical artifact allows us to trace their path through treacherous waters. Traveling further back in time to April 13th, 1937, witness the grandeur as The Ark is launched on Merseyside. This momentous occasion was immortalized by an unknown creator whose work transports us to that era when dreams took flight upon majestic vessels like never before. During these challenging times at war, brave pilots from Fleet Air Arm formed what came to be known as the Desert Squadron. In captivating photographs from around 1943 taken by an anonymous photographer, we catch a glimpse of these courageous aviators soaring through skies filled with uncertainty but driven by unwavering determination. The Ministry of Information played a vital role in shaping public perception during wartime. City Memorial Hall became a hub for knowledge dissemination as it hosted thought-provoking exhibitions such as "An American Looks at the War" in the 1940s. Through powerful visuals curated by talented artists working under this ministry's banner, citizens gained insight into global conflicts unfolding beyond their shores. Not limited to domestic affairs alone, colonial commentary also found its place within this institution's purview. Lieutenant Colonel R. D Rhys Davies D. S. O presented films about Pacific Colonies under British rule during the same decade. These enlightening documentaries shed light on distant lands while fostering understanding between nations. Beyond wartime propaganda lies another facet associated with the Ministry of Information.