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Four armourers
Four airmen one standing and the others sitting on a bomb trolley underneath a Lancaster.
Bombing up a Lancaster
Front quarter view of a Lancaster with several bomb trollies underneath and a bomb being hoisted into bomb bay while two ground crew conduct load with others looking on. Partial view of nose art.
Bombs in bomb bay
Loaded Lancaster bomb bay. An airman stands on the right looking up while another two inspect bomb at the rear.
Bombing up a Lancaster
Front quarter view of Lancaster with bomb being loaded by ground crew. Fuel bowser in front. Aircraft has devil nose art with words 'Nick the Nazi Neutralizer'. Gantry by port inner and an airman on top of wing.
Lancasters parked in snow
A row of five Lancaster parked with snow on the ground. A tractor on the left with bomb on trolley.
Bombing up
Two airmen in the process of loading a bomb in bomb bay of a Lancaster.
Lincoln and bombs
Front view of Lincoln with MC bombs on trolley. An airman stands by trolley and a bicycle leans against port undercarriage.
Lancaster bombing up
Front view of a Lancaster with train of bomb trolleys. Two men loading bomb in open bomb bay.
Bomb in bomb bay
Close up of the tail of a bomb in a bomb bay.
Bombs in bomb bay
Two bombs hung in a bomb bay.
Six airmen and a sergeant sitting on a bomb
Six airmen sitting on a 4000lb HC bomb mounted on a trolley with a sergeant sitting in front. In the background a Lancaster.
Bomb loading and David in position
First, five men work underneath the fuselage of a Halifax in to which bombs are being loaded. Three further men are working on the port wing of the aircraft. The aircraft is held in place by chocks on the wheels. Second, David in flying suit,…
Lancaster Bombing Up
Front/port view of a Lancaster being loaded with bombs., watched by the aircrew.
Lancaster and Bomb Load
A port side view of Lancaster PO-S R5868 with a bomb load ready to be loaded.
Lancasters, Boston, Stirling and Liberators
#1 is a starboard view of a Lancaster on the ground, captioned 'Lancaster 467 Squadron'.
#2 is the nose of a Lancaster with the crew underneath, captioned 'The Famous "G" George 148 Ops'.
#3 is a front view of a Lancaster in the snow, captioned…
#2 is the nose of a Lancaster with the crew underneath, captioned 'The Famous "G" George 148 Ops'.
#3 is a front view of a Lancaster in the snow, captioned…
Lancaster bomb bay
A view of the bomb bay of a Lancaster in which is loaded 16 x 500lb medium capacity bombs and one 4000lb high capacity bomb. On the reverse is written: 'PLEASE RETURN'.
Lancaster bomb bay
A view of the bomb bay of a Lancaster in which is loaded 12 incendiary containers and one 4000lb high capacity bomb. On the reverse is written: 'PLEASE RETURN'.
Halifax
Side view of Halifax MZ540 PT-H parked on dispersal. Part of another aircraft in the background right. A bomb trolley and bicycles underneath the fuselage.
Bombing up
An airman is guiding a bomb being winched up into a bomb bay. A bomb trolley on the right and bicycles behind.
Bomb being loaded
An armourer guiding a bomb being winched into a bomb bay. Another airman stands to the left and part of the bomb trolley is visible on the right.
Dare to Discover: World War II experiences of V T Hilton
describes V T Hilton's life in Australia, his training and service with 192 Squadron
Aircraft
Top - painting of a Lancaster being bombed up. Captioned 'Winter of 43 somewhere in England. by David Shepherd'.
Bottom - photograph - view from above of a Lancaster with Spitfire and Hurricane on either wing over sea. Captioned 'Memorial in Flight,…
Bottom - photograph - view from above of a Lancaster with Spitfire and Hurricane on either wing over sea. Captioned 'Memorial in Flight,…
Bombing up
A tractor towing two bomb trolleys with a Lancaster behind.
From information kindly provided by the donor. '115 Sqd Lanc Bombing up. Bomb trolleys & Lanc'.
From information kindly provided by the donor. '115 Sqd Lanc Bombing up. Bomb trolleys & Lanc'.
Seven Ground Crew and a Wellington
Seven ground crew working on a Wellington. A bomb with a message in Polish is about to be loaded. The image is captioned 'Saint Jean de Luz'.
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are…
This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are…
Stirling and crew bombing up
Stirling BK784 being bombed up. There are trestles at the engines and personnel standing around or sitting on a bomb trolley.
From information kindly provided by the donor. 'BK784'. Forward part of aircraft on dispersal with hangars in the…
From information kindly provided by the donor. 'BK784'. Forward part of aircraft on dispersal with hangars in the…