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World War Ii Collection (#32)

Background imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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 imageWorld War Ii 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]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Dressed ranks, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Dressed ranks, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Dressed ranks, 1941. A troop of airmen in flying suits stand in line. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Convalescent Hospital - How soon shall I be able to fly again?, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Convalescent Hospital - How soon shall I be able to fly again?, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Convalescent Hospital - How soon shall I be able to fly again?, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Convalescent Hospital - Pulling his weight, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Convalescent Hospital - Pulling his weight, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Convalescent Hospital - Pulling his weight, A serviceman using a weights machine to strengthen his muscles after being wounded. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Convalescent Hospital - Damaged ankle, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Convalescent Hospital - Damaged ankle, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Convalescent Hospital - Damaged ankle, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Drinks all round, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

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

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: The flight discussed, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

The flight discussed, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The flight discussed, 1941. Aircrew gather after returning safely from a mission. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: The day is over, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

The day is over, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The day is over, 1941. An airman gets a good nights rest. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Flight, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Flight, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Flight, 1941. A RAF Hurricane aircraft heads off on a mission. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Back, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Back, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Back, 1941. An RAF pilot returns safely from a mission. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Off, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Off, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Off, 1941. A pilot in the cockpit ready for take-off. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: At readiness, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

At readiness, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
At readiness, 1941. Air crew await their mission in the officers mess. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: The ground crews work is never done, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

The ground crews work is never done, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The ground crews work is never done, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Bombing up, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Bombing up, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Bombing up, 1941. Air ground crew load bombs ready for deploying to aircraft. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Relaxation, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

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

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Return: Interrogation, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Return: Interrogation, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Return: Interrogation, 1941. Aircrew provide a debrief after their mission over tea and toast. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: At the controls, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

At the controls, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
At the controls, 1941. Pilot and co-pilot of a Wellington Bomber of No. 149 Squadron in 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Entering, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Entering, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Entering, 1941. Aircrew board the aircraft. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Ready and waiting for the rest of the crew, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Ready and waiting for the rest of the crew, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Ready and waiting for the rest of the crew, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Arriving, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Arriving, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Arriving, 1941. Aircrew arrive on the airfield. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Features of the target area, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Features of the target area, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Features of the target area, 1941. Aircrew are briefed before a mission. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: For Germany tonight, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

For Germany tonight, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
For Germany tonight, 1941. Aircrew are briefed before a mission. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Bomber Captain, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Bomber Captain, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Bomber Captain, 1941. Flight Lieutenant David Donaldson. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Every man for himself, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Every man for himself, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Every man for himself, 1941. Airmen queue to get their lunch in the canteen. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Blind flying instruction, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

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

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Reading signals flashed by Aldis lamp, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

Reading signals flashed by Aldis lamp, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Reading signals flashed by Aldis lamp, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: P. T. 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

P. T. 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
P.T. 1941. Airmen take part in physical exercise. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Instruction for air gunners, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

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

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: Flight Lt. J. Nicholson, V. C. stresses the importance of discipline to Cadets, 1941

Flight Lt. J. Nicholson, V. C. stresses the importance of discipline to Cadets, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Flight Lt. J. Nicolson, V.C. stresses the importance of discipline to Cadets, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Background imageWorld War Ii Collection: The basis of training: aircraft identification, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton

The basis of training: aircraft identification, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
The basis of training: aircraft identification, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]



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