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HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of HonourHM Queen Elizabeth II with her maids of honour, Green Drawing Room, Buckingham palace, 2nd June 1953
Interrogation of Aircrews; W. A. A. F. Help In This Work, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonInterrogation of Aircrews; W.A.A.F. Help In This Work, c1943
Shipbuilding scene, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonShipbuilding scene, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Physical Training at a Recruits Depot, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonPhysical Training at a Recruits Depot, c1943
Cardinal Beaton, (1494-1546), 1830. Creator: UnknownCardinal Beaton, (1494-1546), 1830. David Cardinal Beaton (1494-1546) Archbishop of St Andrews and the last Scottish Cardinal prior to the Reformation
Operations Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonOperations 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
Nursing Orderly, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonNursing 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
W. A. A. F. Band on Parade, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonW.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
M. T. Driver, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonM.T. Driver, c1943. MT (motor transport) driver
A Station Intelligence Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonA 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
R. A. F. Sergeant Drills Airwomen, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonR.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
H. R. H. The Duchess of Gloucester, Air Commandant, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonH.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
Off Duty, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonOff 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
Parachute Packers, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonParachute 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
W. A. A. F. Officers at Their School of Instruction, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonW.A.A.F. Officers at Their School of Instruction, c1943
Bomber Crews, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonBomber Crews, c1943. British Royal Air Force crews preparing to go on a bombing mission during World War II
At A Balloon Centre, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonAt A Balloon Centre, c1943. Barrage balloons were used to defend against attack by enemy aircraft
Spitfire, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonSpitfire, c1943. The iconic British Second World War fighter was designed by Reginald Mitchell
Between Fights, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonBetween Fights, c1943. British Royal Air Force pilots relaxing between missions during World War II
On Signals Duty, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonOn 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
Night Fighters, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonNight Fighters, c1943. British Royal Air Force pilots waiting to go on a mission during World War II
Balloon Fabric Workers, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonBalloon Fabric Workers, c1943. WaFs making barrage balloons
Crews and Ground Staff, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonCrews and Ground Staff, c1943. British Royal Air Force mechanics preparing aircraft before a bombing mission during World War II
Summer Day, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonSummer 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
Balloon Operator, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonBalloon Operator, c1943. Woman in waterproofs operating a barrage balloon
W. A. A. F. Officer Lectures, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonW.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
Flight Mechanics; Also a W. A. A. F. Trade, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonFlight Mechanics; Also a W.A.A.F. Trade, c1943. British Royal Air Force mechanics working on aircraft during World War II
Corporal and Cadet, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonCorporal 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
An Examination Will Follow, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonAn 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
Code and Cypher Officer, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonCode 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
Getting Ready for the Raid, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonGetting Ready for the Raid, c1943. Bombs being prepared for an RAF raid over Germany during World War Two
In The Reading Room, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonIn 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
Watching the Battle, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonWatching the Battle, c1943. WaF watching a dogfight between RAF and German air force planes
Cadets on the March, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonCadets 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
P. T. Instructor, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonP.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
Repairing Barrage Balloons, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonRepairing Barrage Balloons, c1943. Barrage balloons were used to defend against attack by enemy aircraft
Canteen piece, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonCanteen 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
St. Mary-le-Bow after the first blitz. It is now destroyed, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonSt. 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]
Carry On, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonCarry 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]
Princess Elizabeth with her Infant Son Prince Charles, 1948. Creator: Cecil BeatonPrincess 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]
Worcester Cathedral, c1896. Artist: Harvey BeatonWorcester Cathedral, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]
St Andrews Castle, Fife, Scotland, 2009. A castle has stood on this site since the late 12th century
Land Girl, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonLand Girl, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]. (Colorised black and white print)
Covering the road block, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonCovering 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
Firewood, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonFirewood, 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)
Fares please, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonFares 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]
Nautical character, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonNautical character, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]. (Colorised black and white print)
The flourish set on youth, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonThe 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
and Peace, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beatonand Peace, 1941. Children enjoy a day out on the river, From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
For the Future, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonFor the Future, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
The Age of Innocence, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonThe Age of Innocence, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
War... 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonWar... 1941. An air raid warden watches the night sky. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
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]
The dust settles, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonThe dust settles, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Show cases in the Natural History Museum, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonShow cases in the Natural History Museum, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Collector of old glass, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonCollector of old glass, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
East End family, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonEast End family, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Fireman, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonFireman, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
A little girl left behind imagines the trek to the country, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonA little girl left behind imagines the trek to the country, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
After a life tme, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonAfter 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]
Blankets for the homeless, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonBlankets for the homeless, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Schoolboys dormitory, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonSchoolboys dormitory, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Sleeping baby, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonSleeping baby, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Apocalypse, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonApocalypse, 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]
Early casualties, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonEarly casualties, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Country house scene, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonCountry 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
Blood donors, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonBlood 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
Books for prisoners, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonBooks for prisoners, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Canteen piece, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonCanteen 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
Wren wine stewards in the Banqueting Hall of the Great Wren, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonWren wine stewards in the Banqueting Hall of the Great Wren, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Steward, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonSteward, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
In the galley, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonIn the galley, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Figureheads, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonFigureheads, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Wrens at Greenwich, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonWrens at Greenwich, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Portrait, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonPortrait, 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]
A different hat soon, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonA different hat soon, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Church parade, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonChurch parade, 1941. Women of the Womens Auxiliary Air Force marching. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
March past, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonMarch past, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Packing, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonPacking, 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]
The cord, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonThe 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]
The monster mastered, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonThe 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]
The web (WaFS working on a balloon), 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonThe web (WaFS working on a balloon), 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]