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A flight of Stirling bombers sets out on a raid
Art
Maker: Unknown
Depicts a British poster showing a photograph of three Short Stirling bombers in flight over Europe.ARTV08534
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A Halifax four-engined bomber
Art
Maker: Unknown
This British war poster shows a photograph of a Handley Page Halifax Mark II being checked before take-off.ARTV08521
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Air Chief Marshall Sir Arthur Tedder, G.C.B.
Art
Maker: Unknown British Government Thos Forman and Sons
One of a series of Second World War posters featuring portraits of British military leaders and politicians. The series was presented to the Memorial by the United Kingdom Information Office, Martin P...ARTV10366
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Air Chief Marshall Sir Arthur T. Harris, K.C.B., O.B.E, A.F.C.
Art
Maker: Unknown British Government Thos Forman and Sons
One of a series of Second World War posters featuring portraits of British military leaders and politicians. The series was presented to the Memorial by the United Kingdom Information Office, Martin P...ARTV10354
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Aircraft of the R.A.F. - Some Famous Types - I
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster depicting ten different types of Allied aircraft. The poster was one of a series of similar posters used for the identification of aircraft and features images of the d...ARTV03470
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Aircraft of the R.A.F. - Some Famous Types - II
Art
Maker: Unknown LONDON : H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE, [N.D.] (S.L. : FOSH & CROSS) Fosh & Cross Ltd. H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster depicting ten different types of Allied aircraft. The poster was one of a series of similar posters used for the identification of aircraft and features images of the d...ARTV03471
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Air Crew Europe Star : Air Marshal Sir Ronald Lees, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Crew Europe Star. Unnamed as issued to British personnel.REL/21711.006
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Air-Sea Rescue Launch pennant : Royal Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Triangular cotton pennant as flown by Royal Air Force Air-Sea Rescue Launches during the Second World War. The light blue pennant features a printed dark blue vertical stripe with narrow red borders. ...REL31576
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Allied air offensive against Germany
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J Weiner Ltd
A British Second World War poster illustrating the Allied air offensive against Germany up until 1st January 1941. This British Second World War poster was created by His Majesty's Stationary Office...ARTV02271
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Australia Service Medal : Flying Officer E G Singleton, 215 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL36875.005
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Back the Boys with War Savings: Save at Least a Bob in the Pound Every Pay Day
Art
Maker: Unknown National Savings Committee H.M. Stationery Office J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting personal savings. During the Second World War great emphasis was placed upon saving money. By being frugal with money, it meant that less money was being spen...ARTV03415
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Back them up!: Heavy bombers of the R.A.F. often fly a total distance of 1,200 miles and over 15,000 ft. mountains in the Alps, to bomb the industrial towns of North Italy
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Thos Forman and Sons
British Second World War poster referring to the vital nature of home front support for British forces overseas. The image fills the top two thirds of the poster with the title underneath. The image i...ARTV02293
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Back them up!: Heavy bombers of the R.A.F. often fly a total distance of 1,200 miles and over 15,000 ft. mountains in the Alps, to bomb the industrial towns of North Italy
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Thomas Forman & Sons Ltd
British Second World War poster referring to the vital nature of home front support for British forces overseas. The image fills the top two thirds of the poster with the title underneath. The image...ARTV03902
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Barnett, Leslie (Flight Sergeant, b.1921)
Private Record
Maker: Unknown
Collection relating largely to the Second World War service of 413942 Flight Sergeant Leslie Barnett, Royal Air Force (RAF). Collection includes miscellaneous RAF papers relating to Barnett's service ...PR82/037
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Boxing trophy: British Commonwealth Occupation Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
A wooden trophy surmounted by a gold anodised figure of a boxer, with a gold anodised eagle on the base. Attached to the front of the main column of wood is an engraved brass plate which is secured w...REL/18705
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Britain's Aircraft Exhibition
Art
Maker: Unknown Ministry of Information Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
During and slightly after the Second World War, the Ministry of Information created travelling exhibitions to present to audiences on the home front details about the war. These exhibitions ranged fro...ARTV02310
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Britain's air offensive: RAF attacks on Germany
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office
This British war poster shows a map with enlarged inset of the Ruhr area in Germany. Red bombs indicate places where the RAF have attacked.ARTV03850
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British bombers have carried out over 1,600 raids on Germany up to May 1941
Art
Maker: Unknown
This British war poster depicts Vickers Wellington bombers in action.ARTV08564
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British 1943 Pattern 'escape' flying boots : Warrant Officer M A O'Keefe, 460 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of British 1943 pattern flying (escape) boots. The boots have black suede uppers with a buckled retaining strap at the top and zip fasteners to the ankle. The lower section of each boot resembles...REL/14496.001
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British War Medal 1914-20: Captain Claude Robert James Thompson, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL46182.001
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Flight Lieutenant R J Thompson, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Unnamed as issued.REL27489.003
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Flying Officer E G Singleton, 215 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL36875.004
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British War Medal 1939-45 with MID: Air Marshal Sir Ronald Lees, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45 with Mention in Despatches oakleaf. Medal unnamed as issued to British personnel.REL/21711.010
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British women! The Royal Air Force needs your help
Art
Maker: Unknown Dangerfield Printing Co Ltd
This First World War British poster was designed to encourage women to join the Royal Air Force as motorcyclists, clerks, waitresses and cooks. The poster features a woman in a W.R.A.F uniform pointin...ARTV01304
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Burma Star : Flying Officer E G Singleton, 215 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Burma Star. Unnamed as issued.REL36875.002
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Cockpit Lamp Mk IA
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Cockpit lamp manufactured to specifications decreed by the UK Air Ministry for installation in British military aircraft from the Second World War. Standard cockpit lamp with frosted glass and connect...REL/11036
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Defence Medal : Air Marshal Sir Ronald Lees, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Unnamed as issued to British personnel.REL/21711.009
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Defence Medal : Flight Lieutenant R J Thompson, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Unnamed as issued.REL27489.002
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Defence Medal : Flying Officer E G Singleton, 215 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL36875.003
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Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar : Air Marshal Sir Ronald Lees, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Distinguished Flying Cross (Geo VI) and Bar. Medal and Bar engraved on reverse with relevant year of award.REL/21711.004
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Every woman not doing vital work is needed now
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J Weiner Ltd
British Second World War recruitment poster directed at women. The poster features the image of two young women in uniform standing one in front of the other. The first is in A T S uniform while the o...ARTV01032
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Every woman not doing vital work is needed now
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J Weiner Ltd
British Second World War recruitment poster directed at women. The poster features the image of two young women in uniform standing one in front of the other. The first is in A T S uniform while the o...ARTV01384
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Every woman not doing vital work is needed now
Art
Maker: Unknown Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J Weiner Ltd
British Second World War recruitment poster directed at women. The poster features the image of two young women in uniform standing one in front of the other. The first is in A T S uniform while the o...ARTV06832
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From the Prime minister... wings for victory week
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Chromoworks Ltd
British Second World War poster issued by the National Savings Committee, London as part of the 1943 "Wings for Victory" Campaign. Launched in March 1943 this campaign was one of the most successful o...ARTV07099
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German propaganda photograph captured by the RAF. RAF Caption: "The work British bombers. H.E. ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
German propaganda photograph captured by the RAF. RAF Caption: "The work British bombers. H.E. and incendiaries on women and children. Although thick cloud prevented the sight of the target to Britis...P00668.035
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Great Britian will pursue the war against Japan to the very end
Art
Maker: Unknown J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
Propaganda was essential for boosting morale particularly during the tail end of the war. During the final strikes against Japan, British forces operated as an integral part of the American task force...ARTV00284
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Great Britian will pursue the war against Japan to the very end
Art
Maker: Unknown J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
Propaganda was essential for boosting morale particularly during the tail end of the war. During the final strikes against Japan, British forces operated as an integral part of the American task force...ARTV02247
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Head Navigation Lamp Ref. No. 5C/678
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Head Navigation Lamp manufactured according to standards set by the UK Air Ministry for installation in British aircraft during the Second World War. The unit is in black plastic and is designed to h...REL/11040
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I Need Your Waste Rubber: Put Out Your Waste Rubber for Salvage
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & Son Ltd.
During the Second World War, to lighten the pressures of production for civil resources and thus allow greater resources to be pulled into war-related production, most governments around the world put...ARTV03402
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Join the Royal Air Force and share in the final triumph
Art
Maker: Unknown Irish Recruiting Council R Carswell & Son
A First World War recruitment poster published by the Irish Recruiting Council, depicting a Royal Airforce Sergeant standing at attention with aircraft flying overhead. The poster is appealing for me...ARTV06387
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Join the royal air force : and share their honour and glory
Art
Maker: F R Unknown James Walker Ltd
This British First World War poster printed by James Walker Ltd aims at encouraging men to enlist in the Royal Air Force. The poster depicts an R.A.R plane in combat with a German aircraft.ARTV05222
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Lancaster bombers are smashing German industries
Art
Maker: Unknown
Depicts a British war poster showing a photograph of an Avro Lancaster bomber in flight.ARTV08533
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Leather flying helmet : Sergeant R W Drummond RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Brown leather flying helmet lined with chamois leather. The helmet is incomplete with missing earpieces.REL25288
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"Let us go forward together"
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J Weiner Ltd
Second World War British poster depicts a shoulder-length image of the British Prime Minister, Mr (later Sir) Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, MP, with a quotation from his first speech as Prime Min...ARTV03821
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"Let us go forward together"
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J Weiner Ltd
Second World War British poster depicts a shoulder-length image of the British Prime Minister, Mr (later Sir) Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, MP, with a quotation from his first speech as Prime Min...ARTV00202
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Never was so much owed by so many to so few
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
The quote "never was so much owed by so many to so few" is taken from a speech made by Prime Minister Winston Churchill on 20 August 1940. The quote refers to the ongoing effort of the Royal Air Force...ARTV02249
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Other rank's peaked cap : Women's Auxiliary Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
RAF blue wool Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) cap with a soft pleated crown, turned up brim at the back, and a black leather peak lined with green leatherette. The cap has a black mohair band, blac...REL32592
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Pair of 1940 Pattern brown leather flying boots : Royal Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Royal Air Force 1940 Pattern pair of issue mid-calf length brown suede flying boots with sheepskin lining. Front zip fastenings run from above the ankle to the top of the boots. The left hand zip is b...REL30055
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Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal : Air Marshal Sir Ronald Lees, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal. Unnamed as issued.REL/21711.011
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RAF winter service tunic : Flight Lieutenant J R Williams
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
RAF blue winter service dress jacket made of wool gabardine. The tunic has two pleated breast pockets and two patch pockets at the waist, both with buttoned flaps. A small inset change pocket is locat...REL29702
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Rank badge : Warrant Officer M A O'Keefe, 460 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Warrant officer's blue, black and red embroidered rank sleeve badge, showing the Royal coat of arms, on a dark blue wool ground.REL/14496.002
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1939-45 Star : Flight Lieutenant P V Maher, Royal Australian Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1939-1945 Star. Unnamed as issued.REL34525.001
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1939-45 Star : Flying Officer E G Singleton, 215 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1939-45 Star. Unnamed as issued.REL36875.001
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1939-45 Star with 'Battle of Britain' clasp : Air Marshal Sir Ronald Lees, RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1939-45 Star with clasp 'BATTLE OF BRITAIN'. Medal unnamed as issued to British personnel.REL/21711.005
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Telling a friend may mean telling the enemy
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office J Weiner Ltd
British Second World War poster cautions against indiscriminate talk. The poster depicts four couples in each corner, the narrative of the communicated message begins with the soldier in the top left ...ARTV03638
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The Fight for Freedom Exhibition is Coming
Art
Maker: Unknown
Little is known about this all-text Second World War poster. It aims to promote an exhibition called "Fight for Freedom" and judging by the nature of the items in the exhibition as described on the po...ARTV02311.002
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The "Fight for Freedom" Exhibition is Coming
Art
Maker: Unknown
Little is known about this all-text Second World War poster. It aims to promote an exhibition called "Fight for Freedom" and judging by the nature of the items in the exhibition as described on the po...ARTV02311.001
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The return of a Halifax
Art
Maker: Unknown
This British war poster shows a photograph of a Handley Page Halifax Mark II bomber in flight.ARTV08535
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They risk their lives to bring you raw materials
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Multi Machine Plates Ltd
This British Second World War poster issued by the Ministry of Aircraft production reminds the viewer that men risked their lives to ship raw materials to Britain to make airplanes, and urges the view...ARTV06962
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This was Hamburg, Germany
Art
Maker: Unknown US Office Of War Information
This poster consists of five photographs of the bombing of Hamburg, in newsletter published by the United States Office of War Information, 'United News' vol. II, No. 2. The subtitle is: The RAF and U...ARTV00400
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Urgent: 750,000 Civvy Outfits Wanted
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Supply Multi Machine Plates Ltd
British poster produced immediately after the cessation of hostilities of the Second World War. The poster highlights the need for civilian clothing with the huge population influx with the return to ...ARTV03384
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Venturi and mounting bracket : DH82 Tiger Moth
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Brass venturi and mounting bracket for a de Havilland DH82 Tiger Moth biplane. The Air Ministry stamp is impressed near the intake nozzle while the part number, 6A 370 also appears near this end. Re...REL/02256
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Victory Medal: Captain Claude Robert James Thompson, RFC
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL46182.002
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We Shall Win the War
Art
Maker: Unknown [S.L : S.N., N.D.]
Depicts a black and white photograph of Winston Churchill with a background of tanks and Supermarine Spitfires. Text in Dutch and English. Reproduced with text in Thai (ARTV02532), Chinese (ARTV02533)...ARTV02531
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We Shall Win the War
Art
Maker: Unknown
Depicts a black and white photograph of Winston Churchill with a background of tanks and Supermarine Spitfires. Text in Thai and English. Reproduced with text in Dutch (ARTV02531), Chinese (ARTV02533)...ARTV02532
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We Shall Win the War
Art
Maker: Unknown [S.L : S.N., N.D.]
Depicts a black and white photograph of Winston Churchill with a background of tanks and Supermarine Spitfires. Text in Chinese and English. Reproduced with text in Dutch (ARTV02531), Thai (ARTV02532)...ARTV02535
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We Shall Win the War
Art
Maker: Unknown
Depicts a black and white photograph of Winston Churchill with a background of tanks and Supermarine Spitfires. Text in Chinese and English. Reproduced with text in Dutch (ARTV02531), Thai (ARTV02532)...ARTV02533
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We Shall Win the War
Art
Maker: Unknown
Depicts a black and white photograph of Winston Churchill with a background of tanks and Supermarine Spitfires. Text in Urdu and Tamil. Reproduced with text in Dutch (ARTV02531), Thai (ARTV02532) and ...ARTV02534
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We've Got to Keep on Saving [Short Stirlings]
Art
Maker: Unknown National Savings Committee, London and Scottish Savings Committee, Edinburgh Ulster Savings Committee, Belfast
This British Second World War poster depicts a group of Shirt Stirlings getting reading for flight. The Short Stirling was the first 4-engine bomber produced for the RAF. The emphasis was placed upon ...ARTV03413