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Background imageBeaton Collection: HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour

HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour
HM Queen Elizabeth II with her maids of honour, Green Drawing Room, Buckingham palace, 2nd June 1953

Background imageBeaton Collection: Interrogation of Aircrews; W. A. A. F. Help In This Work, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Interrogation of Aircrews; W. A. A. F. Help In This Work, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Interrogation of Aircrews; W.A.A.F. Help In This Work, c1943

Background imageBeaton Collection: Shipbuilding scene, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Shipbuilding scene, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Shipbuilding scene, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Physical Training at a Recruits Depot, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Physical Training at a Recruits Depot, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Physical Training at a Recruits Depot, c1943

Background imageBeaton Collection: Cardinal Beaton, (1494-1546), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Cardinal Beaton, (1494-1546), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cardinal Beaton, (1494-1546), 1830. David Cardinal Beaton (1494-1546) Archbishop of St Andrews and the last Scottish Cardinal prior to the Reformation

Background imageBeaton Collection: Operations Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Operations Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Operations Room, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: Nursing Orderly, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Nursing Orderly, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Nursing Orderly, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: W. A. A. F. Band on Parade, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

W. A. A. F. Band on Parade, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
W.A.A.F. Band on Parade, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: M. T. Driver, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

M. T. Driver, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
M.T. Driver, c1943. MT (motor transport) driver

Background imageBeaton Collection: A Station Intelligence Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

A Station Intelligence Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
A Station Intelligence Room, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: R. A. F. Sergeant Drills Airwomen, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

R. A. F. Sergeant Drills Airwomen, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
R.A.F. Sergeant Drills Airwomen, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: H. R. H. The Duchess of Gloucester, Air Commandant, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

H. R. H. The Duchess of Gloucester, Air Commandant, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
H.R.H. The Duchess of Gloucester, Air Commandant, c1943. Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester(1901-2004) was appointed Senior Controller of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF) in 1939

Background imageBeaton Collection: Off Duty, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Off Duty, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Off Duty, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: Parachute Packers, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Parachute Packers, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Parachute Packers, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: W. A. A. F. Officers at Their School of Instruction, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

W. A. A. F. Officers at Their School of Instruction, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
W.A.A.F. Officers at Their School of Instruction, c1943

Background imageBeaton Collection: Bomber Crews, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Bomber Crews, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Bomber Crews, c1943. British Royal Air Force crews preparing to go on a bombing mission during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: At A Balloon Centre, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

At A Balloon Centre, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
At A Balloon Centre, c1943. Barrage balloons were used to defend against attack by enemy aircraft

Background imageBeaton Collection: Spitfire, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Spitfire, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Spitfire, c1943. The iconic British Second World War fighter was designed by Reginald Mitchell

Background imageBeaton Collection: Between Fights, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Between Fights, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Between Fights, c1943. British Royal Air Force pilots relaxing between missions during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: On Signals Duty, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

On Signals Duty, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
On Signals Duty, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: Night Fighters, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Night Fighters, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Night Fighters, c1943. British Royal Air Force pilots waiting to go on a mission during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: Balloon Fabric Workers, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Balloon Fabric Workers, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Balloon Fabric Workers, c1943. WaFs making barrage balloons

Background imageBeaton Collection: Crews and Ground Staff, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Crews and Ground Staff, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Crews and Ground Staff, c1943. British Royal Air Force mechanics preparing aircraft before a bombing mission during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: Summer Day, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Summer Day, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Summer Day, c1943. WaFs relaxing. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: Balloon Operator, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Balloon Operator, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Balloon Operator, c1943. Woman in waterproofs operating a barrage balloon

Background imageBeaton Collection: W. A. A. F. Officer Lectures, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

W. A. A. F. Officer Lectures, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
W.A.A.F. Officer Lectures, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: Flight Mechanics; Also a W. A. A. F. Trade, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Flight Mechanics; Also a W. A. A. F. Trade, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Flight Mechanics; Also a W.A.A.F. Trade, c1943. British Royal Air Force mechanics working on aircraft during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: Corporal and Cadet, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Corporal and Cadet, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Corporal and Cadet, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: An Examination Will Follow, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

An Examination Will Follow, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
An Examination Will Follow, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: Code and Cypher Officer, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Code and Cypher Officer, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Code and Cypher Officer, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: Getting Ready for the Raid, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Getting Ready for the Raid, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Getting Ready for the Raid, c1943. Bombs being prepared for an RAF raid over Germany during World War Two

Background imageBeaton Collection: In The Reading Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

In The Reading Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
In The Reading Room, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: Watching the Battle, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Watching the Battle, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Watching the Battle, c1943. WaF watching a dogfight between RAF and German air force planes

Background imageBeaton Collection: Cadets on the March, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Cadets on the March, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Cadets on the March, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: P. T. Instructor, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

P. T. Instructor, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
P.T. Instructor, c1943. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs, was the female auxiliary of the British Royal Air Force during World War II

Background imageBeaton Collection: Repairing Barrage Balloons, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Repairing Barrage Balloons, c1943. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Repairing Barrage Balloons, c1943. Barrage balloons were used to defend against attack by enemy aircraft

Background imageBeaton Collection: HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour

HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour
HM Queen Elizabeth II with her maids of honour, Green Drawing Room, Buckingham palace, 2nd June 1953

Background imageBeaton Collection: Canteen piece, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Canteen piece, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Canteen piece, 1941. A soldier orders a cup of tea in the forces canteen at Victoria Station. The soldier pictured was the butler of a close friend of the photographer Cecil Beaton

Background imageBeaton Collection: St. Mary-le-Bow after the first blitz. It is now destroyed, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

St. Mary-le-Bow after the first blitz. It is now destroyed, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
St. Mary-le-Bow after the first blitz. It is now destroyed, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Carry On, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Carry On, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Carry On, 1941. Men sit in a local pub and follow the governments advice to Keep Calm and Carry On. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Princess Elizabeth with her Infant Son Prince Charles, 1948. Creator: Cecil Beaton

Princess Elizabeth with her Infant Son Prince Charles, 1948. Creator: Cecil Beaton
Princess Elizabeth with her Infant Son Prince Charles, 1948. The future Queen Elizabeth II and her firstborn, Charles Prince of Wales. [Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd. London, 1948]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Worcester Cathedral, c1896. Artist: Harvey Beaton

Worcester Cathedral, c1896. Artist: Harvey Beaton
Worcester Cathedral, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

Background imageBeaton Collection: St Andrews Castle, Fife, Scotland, 2009

St Andrews Castle, Fife, Scotland, 2009. A castle has stood on this site since the late 12th century

Background imageBeaton Collection: Land Girl, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Land Girl, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Land Girl, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]. (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageBeaton Collection: Covering the road block, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Covering the road block, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Covering the road block, 1941. Men of the Home Guard in a dug-out, protected by sandbags, aim their rifles ready for action. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton

Background imageBeaton Collection: Firewood, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Firewood, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Firewood, 1941. Wartime children collect firewood amongst the rubble. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]. (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageBeaton Collection: Fares please, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Fares please, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Fares please, 1941. A bus conductress on the London buses makes her way to the upper deck. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Nautical character, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Nautical character, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Nautical character, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]. (Colorised black and white print)

Background imageBeaton Collection: The flourish set on youth, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

The flourish set on youth, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The flourish set on youth, 1941. Acting Flight Lieutenant Thomas Ginger Neil, No 249 Squadron, RAF North Weald, 1940. A young airman with the RAF roundel. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton

Background imageBeaton Collection: and Peace, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

and Peace, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
and Peace, 1941. Children enjoy a day out on the river, From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: For the Future, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

For the Future, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
For the Future, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: The Age of Innocence, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

The Age of Innocence, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The Age of Innocence, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: War... 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

War... 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
War... 1941. An air raid warden watches the night sky. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: A little child that lightly draws its breath

A little child that lightly draws its breath, and feels its life in every limb, what should it know of death?, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: The dust settles, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

The dust settles, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The dust settles, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Show cases in the Natural History Museum, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Show cases in the Natural History Museum, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Show cases in the Natural History Museum, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Collector of old glass, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Collector of old glass, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Collector of old glass, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: East End family, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

East End family, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
East End family, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Fireman, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Fireman, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Fireman, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: A little girl left behind imagines the trek to the country, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

A little girl left behind imagines the trek to the country, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
A little girl left behind imagines the trek to the country, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: After a life tme, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

After a life tme, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
After a life tme, 1941. An elderly lady is given a hot meal. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Blankets for the homeless, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Blankets for the homeless, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Blankets for the homeless, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Schoolboys dormitory, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Schoolboys dormitory, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Schoolboys dormitory, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Sleeping baby, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Sleeping baby, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Sleeping baby, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Apocalypse, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Apocalypse, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Apocalypse, 1941. The twin clock towers of St Pauls Cathedral is seen through the bomb damage. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Fares please, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Fares please, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Fares please, 1941. A bus conductress on the London buses makes her way to the upper deck. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Early casualties, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Early casualties, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Early casualties, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Country house scene, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Country house scene, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Country house scene, 1941. Nurses at the entrance of a country house that has been commandeered for use as a convalescent hospital. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton

Background imageBeaton Collection: Blood donors, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Blood donors, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Blood donors, 1941. Patients lie on beds set out on the lawn of a country house that has been commandeered for use as a convalescence hospital. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton

Background imageBeaton Collection: Books for prisoners, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Books for prisoners, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Books for prisoners, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Canteen piece, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Canteen piece, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Canteen piece, 1941. A soldier orders a cup of tea in the forces canteen at Victoria Station in 1942. The soldier pictured was the butler of a close friend of the photographer Cecil Beaton

Background imageBeaton Collection: Wren wine stewards in the Banqueting Hall of the Great Wren, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Wren wine stewards in the Banqueting Hall of the Great Wren, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Wren wine stewards in the Banqueting Hall of the Great Wren, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Steward, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Steward, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Steward, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: In the galley, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

In the galley, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
In the galley, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Figureheads, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Figureheads, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Figureheads, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Wrens at Greenwich, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Wrens at Greenwich, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Wrens at Greenwich, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Portrait, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Portrait, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Portrait, 1941. A woman of the Womens Royal Navy Service takes a telephone call. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: A different hat soon, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

A different hat soon, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
A different hat soon, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Church parade, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Church parade, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Church parade, 1941. Women of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force marching. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: March past, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

March past, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
March past, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: Packing, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Packing, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Packing, 1941. Women of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force working on a barrage balloon. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: The cord, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

The cord, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The cord, 1941. Women of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force working on a barrage balloon. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: The monster mastered, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

The monster mastered, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The monster mastered, 1941. Men grapple to keep a barrage balloon under control. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageBeaton Collection: The web (WaFS working on a balloon), 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

The web (WaFS working on a balloon), 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The web (WaFS working on a balloon), 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]



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