Photograph Collection
Full of pride, these fearless young men were prepared to give their all for kingdom and country…
These photographs capture the innocence and vulnerability of youth, despite the odds stacked so fiercely against them.
Poignant reminders of someone’s son, brother, cousin, nephew, grandchild… an unimaginable loss for family, colleagues and friends to bear; all gone too soon.
Preparation
Pride
Hurricane and Spitfires
Preparation
286 Squadron - 7th May 1944
Fighter Blenheims in formation
Crews with Lancaster Bomber
Refuelling
Ciggie break
RAF Mildenhall visit from German Air Force Officers
Engines on full pelt
Mid flight
Action shot
Over Cologne, Germany
Man's Best Friend
178 RAF Squadron dropped supplies over Warsaw. FS Kenneth Pearce (tail gunner), Sgt Peter Green (mid upper gunner), Sgt Derek Coates (wireless op), Sgt John Rush (pilot)
Picture called 'Now For A Well Earned Rest'. 27th Bomb Squadron from liberator 'Bolivar' celebrate 'turning in' their flying equipment after five long months of continuous flight operations.