HM Queen Elizabeth II with her Maids of Honour, The Coronation, 2nd June 1953. Artist: Cecil BeatonHM Queen Elizabeth II with her maids of honour, Green Drawing Room, Buckingham palace, 2nd June 1953. In selecting six Maids of Honour instead of pages to bear her velvet train throughout
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. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
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. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
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
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]
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. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
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. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
Bomber Crews, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonBomber Crews, c1943. British Royal Air Force crews preparing to go on a bombing mission during World War II. From " Wings On Her Shoulders", by Katharine Bentley Beauman
At A Balloon Centre, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonAt A Balloon Centre, c1943. Barrage balloons were used to defend against attack by enemy aircraft. They were raised aloft on cables to create a risk of collision
Spitfire, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonSpitfire, c1943. The iconic British Second World War fighter was designed by Reginald Mitchell. Powered by a Rolls-Royce Merlin engine
Between Fights, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonBetween Fights, c1943. British Royal Air Force pilots relaxing between missions during World War II. From " Wings On Her Shoulders", by Katharine Bentley Beauman
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. From " Wings On Her Shoulders", by Katharine Bentley Beauman
Balloon Fabric Workers, c1943. Creator: Cecil BeatonBalloon Fabric Workers, c1943. WaFs making barrage balloons. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
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. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
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. From " Wings On Her Shoulders", by Katharine Bentley Beauman
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. The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs
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. They were raised aloft on cables to create a risk of collision
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. The ruins seen today are of the castle built by Bishop Walter Trail around the turn of the 15th
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
