Postwar Collection

HMS Bulwark, August 1957

WW2 poster, activities of 52 (Lowland) Division
Screen-print poster, published circa 1950, showing the activities of the 52nd Lowland Division during the Second World War, with a map of Northern Europe, and unit badges along the top and bottom

HMS Bulwark
Westland Whirlwind HAS.7 helicopters of 845 Squadron approach HMS Bulwark, 1 August 1957

Gloster Meteor F. 3 aircraft
Gloster Meteor F.3 aircraft (EE400, EE393 & EE366 ) of 56 Squadron RAF in flight from Bentwaters, 19 July 1946

SS United States
The liner SS United States, holder of the Blue Riband for the fastest transatlantic crossing

HMS Eagle with aircraft on deck

Harrier GR. 1 landing at St. Pancras
Hawker-Siddeley Harrier GR.1 XV741 coming in to land at St. Pancras coal yard during the Daily Mail Trans-Atlantic Air Race May 1969

Westland Whirlwinds on HMS Bulwark
Westland Whirlwind helicopters of 845 Squadron on HMS Bulwark, 1 August 1957

Avro Anson T. 20
Avro Anson T.20 (VS504) in flight near Woodford, 9 February 1948

English Electric Lightning F. 1
English Electric Lightning F.1 aircraft of 74 Squadron RAF, Coltishall 1960

HMS Indefatigable, British aircraft carrier
HMS Indefatigable (R10), British Implacable-class aircraft carrier. Date: circa 1950s

HMS Implacable, February 1950
HMS Implacable in Weymouth Bay, February 1950

Blackburn Beverley of 47 Squadron
Blackburn Beverley C.1 of 47 Squadron in flight, Abingdon, January 1957

Handley Page Victor prototype, Radlett 10 July 1953

Canberra bombers of 61 and 109 Squadrons
Two Canberra B.2 aircraft of 61 Squadron with a Canberra B.2 of 109 Squadron between them, flying from RAF Upwood 15 July 1955

Avro Shackleton MR. 2
Avro Shackleton MR.2 of 42 Squadron RAF from St Eval on patrol off Cornwall 26 November 1956

HMS Ark Royal, February 1954

Blackburn Beverley aircraft of 47 Squadron
Three Blackburn Beverley C.1 aircraft of 47 Squadron flying from RAF Abingdon, November 1956

Jet Provost T. 3
Hunting Jet Provost T.3 aircraft (XM351 18, XM368 3 & XM378 21) of 2 Flying Training School, RAF Syerston 22.3.60

HMS Solebay
Battle Class destroyer HMS Solebay

de Havilland Comet 4 (G-APDA) of BOAC in flight, September 1958

Blackburn Beverley

English Electric Lightning F. 1
English Electric Lightning F.1 of 74 Squadron RAF, Coltishall 1960

The Red Arrows over Niagara Falls, 1972
Hawker Siddeley Gnat T.1 aircraft of the RAF Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, in formation over Niagara Falls duirng their tour of Canada and the United States of America

De Havilland Sea Mosquito TR. 33
De Havilland Sea Mosquito TR.33 (TW256) of 771 Squadron in flight 27 October 1947

HMS Broadsword receiving fuel
Weapon Class destroyer HMS Broadsword receiving fuel from HMS Implacable

Hawker Hunter F. 1 aircraft of 54 Squadron
Hawker Hunter F.1 aircraft of 54 Squadron flying from RAF Odiham, June 1955

Gloster Javelin FAW. 1
Gloster Javelin FAW.1 aircraft (XA620, XA627, XA618 and XA619) of 46 Squadron RAF flying in formation from Odiham, 4 December 1956

Hawker Hunter F. 4
Hawker Hunter F.4 aircraft (XE683, XE659, XE658 & WT764) of 54 Squadron RAF in flight from Odiham, 3 December 1956

Fairey Delta 2, holder of the world air speed record, SBAC Show Farnborough September 1958

Fairey Barracuda II aircraft in flight 25 November 1945

HMS Cleopatra
Dido Class cruiser HMS Cleopatra

HMS Cadiz
Battle Class destroyer HMS Cadiz

HMS Implacable and HMS Vengeance, February 1950
HMS Implacable and HMS Vengeance in Weymouth Bay, February 1950

Vickers Varsity T. 1
Vickers Varsity T.1 prototype (VX828) in flight from Wisley, August 1949

de Havilland Vampire F.1 (TG278) in flight near Hatfield, 23 August 1945

Hawker Sea Fury F. 10 and FB. 11
Hawker Sea Fury F.10 and FB.11 aircraft of 805 Squadron flying over HMAS Sydney 8 February 1949

Hawker Sea Hawk FGA. 6
Hawker Sea Hawk FGA.6 (XE375) of 898 Squadron on the deck of HMS Ark Royal, circa 1955

Spitfires painted to represent Bf 109 aircraft
Supermarine Spitfire XVI aircraft of 17 Squadron painted to represent ME109s in reconstruction of attack on Amiens prison at RAF Display Farnborough, 1950

HMS Ocean, 11 August 1945
Colossus Class aircraft carrier HMS Ocean

Hawker Hunters of the Black Arrows
Hawker Hunter F.6 aircraft of the Black Arrows aerobatic display team, part of 111 Squadron RAF

de Havilland Vampire F. 1
de Havilland Vampire F.1 aircraft (VT863, VT864, VT868, VT869, VT871 & VT873) of 54 Squadron RAF on the ground at Odiham, 29 June 1948

Westland Whirlwind helicopters
Sikorsky Whirlwind HAS.22 (WV222) and Westland Whirlwind HAS.3 helicopters (XG580 525, XG576 526 and XG582 529) of 705 Squadron, RNAS Ford 1957

Chipmunk T. 10
de Havilland Chipmunk T.10 (WB550) in flight near Hatfield, 29 September 1949

Belvedere HC. 1
Westland Belvedere HC.1 helicopters (XG459 A, XG461 G, XG462 H, XG463 B, XG458 E & XG457 D) of 66 Squadron at RAF Odiham, 1961

Supermarine Spitfire LF.IXe (NH193 A-CI) of 331 Squadron Royal Norwegian Air Force, in flight over Oslo Fjord, June 1949

Hawker Tempest II (PR533) in flight, Langley, 19 July 1945

English Electric Canberra B. 2
English Electric Canberra B.2 of 101 Squadron, RAF Binbrook

Gloster Meteor NF. 14 aircraft of 152 Squadron, 1955
Gloster Meteor NF.14 aircraft of 152 Squadron, in flight from RAF Wattisham, 14 June 1955

Vickers Valetta C.1 (VL263) in flight, Beaulieu, 2 February 1949

De Havilland Sea Vixen FAW. 1
De Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.1 (XJ475) 1957

Blackburn Beverley of 47 Squadron
Blackburn Beverley C.1 of 47 Squadron in flight, Abingdon, January 1957

Bristol Brigand TF. 1
Bristol Brigand TF.1 (RH754) in flight

Douglas DC-7B (G-AOIB) of BOAC in flight, December 1956

Boeing B-17G of the 447th Bombardment Group, USaF, Stowmarket 12 May 1945

HMS Eagle, 1951

Miles Messenger, Woodley 17 May 1946

English Electric Canberra B. 2
English Electric Canberra B.2 aircraft of 249 Squadron RAF near Limassol, Cyprus, April 1960

Hunting Jet Provost T. 3
Hunting Jet Provost T.3 aircraft of 2 Flying Training School, RAF Syerston

Vickers Valiant prototype, SBAC Show Farnborough September 1953

Handley Page Hastings Met. 1
Handley Page Hastings Met.1

De Havilland Hornet F. 3
De Havilland Hornet F.3 of 64 Squadron RAF

Short Sunderland MR. 5
Short Sunderland MR.5 of 230 Squadron RAF, Gibraltar, February 1950

Gloster Meteor F. 3
Gloster Meteor F.3, Moreton Valence 20 February 1946

Avro Lincoln B. 2
Avro Lincoln B.2 of 57 Squadron RAF, East Kirkby, 25 October 1945

Poster, The Vegetabull, a vegetable dish made with dried eggs or household milk is as good as a joint (post-WW2 rationing was still going on at this time). 1947

The Coronation Review 1953
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II inspecting aircraft and crews during the Coronation Review, RAF Odiham, July 1953

Gloster Meteor F. 3 EE337 on HMS Implacable, 16 June 1948
Gloster Meteor F.3 (EE337) of 703 Squadron, on the deck of HMS Implacable, on the occasion of the first landing of a twin-engined jet aircraft on the deck of a Royal Navy carrier, 16 June 1948

London County Council Minerva Estate Bethnal Green, East London. new flats built on a site of formerly occupied by slum properties, 28th April 1948

Supermarine Seafire F. 17
Supermarine Seafire F.17 (SX138) of 807 Squadron on board HMS Vengeance, with Battle Class Destroyer HMS Cadiz in the background, May 1947

Submarines with their depot ship
Submarines including HMS Alderney and HMS Alaric, with their depot ship HMS Forth, Gibraltar February 1950

de Havilland Mosquito FB. 6
de Havilland Mosquito FB.6 (RS650 F-AK) of 334 Squadron Royal Norwegian Air Force, in flight June 49

Let L-13 Blanik 326 (274) of the RAFGSA in flight, Lasham, 1964

Two Slingsby T. 51 Dart gliders
Slingsby Darts (334 and 335) of the RAFGSA in flight, National Gliding Championships, Lasham, 1961

SS Queen Mary
The liner SS Queen Mary passing Fawley oil refinery on her way to Southampton, 1961

Hunting Percival Jet Provost T. 1 XD674
Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.1 XD674 in flight from Luton Airport, 25 August 1954

Spitfires of the Royal Norwegian Air Force
Supermarine Spitfire LF.IX aircraft of the Royal Norwegian Air Force in flight over Oslo Fjord, June 1949

Hawker Sea Hawk F. 1
Hawker Sea Hawk F.1 of 806 Squadron landing on HMS Eagle 1954

Supermarine Seafire F. 15
Supermarine Seafire F.15 (SR572) of 1832 Squadron, piloted by Lt Cdr Js Bailey making his 2000th deck landing, HMS Illustrious 24 May 1950

De Havilland Sea Hornet F. 20
De Havilland Sea Hornet F.20 (VZ708) of 801 Squadron flying from HMS Implacable, March 1950

Blackburn Firebrand TF. IV
Blackburn Firebrand TF.IV aircraft of 813 Squadron in flight 24 November 1947

Hawker Sea Fury F. 10
Hawker Sea Fury F.10 (TF905) in flight 7 May 1947

Pilots and ringmaster for Hoverfly display at Farnborough
Pilots and ringmaster for Hoverfly display, left to right, Wg Cdr L.P. Gibson, Sqdn Ldr A. St J. Price, FS J.D. Hayhow (ringmaster), Sqdn Ldr R.F. Martin and Fg Off A.C

Sikorsky Hoverfly II helicopters dressed up as elephants with Ringmaster, RAF display at Farnborough, 1950

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"Postwar: A Glimpse into the Era of Rebuilding and Progress" Step back in time to the postwar era, where nations strived to rebuild and progress after the ravages of war. The HMS Bulwark and HMS Eagle, mighty aircraft carriers, symbolize Britain's determination to regain its naval supremacy. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of a Harrier GR. 1 gracefully landing at St. Pancras, showcasing cutting-edge aviation technology. In the skies above, marvel at the English Electric Lightning F. 1 and Avro Shackleton MR. 2 as they soar through clouds with unmatched speed and precision. Reflect on history as you gaze upon a World War II poster depicting the heroic activities of 52 (Lowland) Division. The Avro Anson T. 20 takes flight, reminding us of the crucial role played by training aircraft during this period of rebuilding armed forces worldwide. Look up in wonder as The Red Arrows paint vibrant trails over Niagara Falls in 1972 – an exhibition that captivated audiences across borders. Witness Blackburn Beverley aircraft from 47 Squadron carrying heavy loads with ease – a testament to innovation in transport capabilities during these transformative years. Stand in awe before HMS Ark Royal, proudly representing Britain's commitment to maintaining a strong presence on international waters. Canberra bombers from 61 and 109 Squadrons take off into distant horizons, embodying technological advancements that reshaped aerial warfare strategies forevermore. Finally, observe Westland Whirlwinds stationed on HMS Bulwark – versatile helicopters ready for any mission thrown their way; exemplifying how military fleets adapted to new challenges faced post-war. The postwar era was not just about rebuilding physical structures but also about rekindling hope and forging ahead towards brighter futures for all nations involved - leaving behind scars while embracing resilience like never before.