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Stockpiles of Allied invasion materials at various supply depots in England during World War 2, including at Burtonwood, England.
Stockpiles of Pierced Steel Planking (PSP), also called Marsden matting at Burtonwood supply and repair depot, the largest depot in the world during WW2. Dozens of tractors, trucks, and other military vehicles parked in neat rows. Assorted rolls of metal meshes, platforms, wiring, and cable. A crane in action lifting supplies, teams of men working to organize, stock, and inspect the materials. Numerous shots of men at work, supplies such as fuel barrels, small boats, and tractors. Aircraft including American and British gliders, P-47 Thunderbolt, A-20 Havoc, P-38 Lightning, B-17 Flying Fortress, and B-26 Marauder. Engineering equipment at a British depot in Thatcham, England. Additional scenes of men at work in the depots.
British royal family visits Allied air force bases in England during World War 2; Princess Elizabeth christens B-17 aircraft
King George VI of England, accompanied by his wife, Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, and daughter, Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II), arrives at an Allied air base in England during World War II. King George VI awards medals of honor to officers of Allied Air Force. British Royal family looks at an Avro Lancaster aircraft of Royal Air Force (RAF). British Royal family being greeted by United States Army General Doolittle at Thurleigh Royal Air Force Base outside Bedford, England, base for the 306th Bombardment Group, 367th Bombardment Squadron of the U.S. Eighth Army Air Force. A Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft with nose art "Four of a Kind" is seen parked in the background. King George VI speaks to American flight crew. Using a bottle of cider, Princess Elizabeth christens B-17G bomber as "Rose of York" (formerly it was named "Princess Elizabeth" and "The Princess." Those names were ordered removed by command of the 8th Air Force). 306th commanding officer, Colonel Claude Putnam, is by her side for the christening. Princess Elizabeth holds a bouquet of white roses and stands with officers of United States 8th Air Force.
Free French 2nd Armored Division troops carrying equipment in Southampton, England (WW2)
Free French 2nd Armored Division troops carrying equipment during World War 2. A column of Free French 2nd Armored Division soldiers carrying supplies in the countryside of Southampton England. A French navy soldier carries supplies with other French troops. French soldiers resting on the side of the road alongside M3 half-tracks in a convoy. French troops resting near equipment and parked M3 half-tracks. French soldiers sitting, eating and smoking cigarettes during their rest. Smiling Free French troops wave to the camera while sitting and lying down on a grassy berm.
Free French 2nd Armored Division vehicles driving to the port of Southampton, England (WW2)
Free French 2nd Armored Division vehicles driving through the streets (Town Quay) of the port city of Southampton, England during World War 2. A French soldier on a motorcycle passes by a Kemsley Newspapers store, advertising the Daily Sketch newspaper as well as the Sunday Chronicle, Sunday Times, Sunday Graphic, Sunday Chronicle, and Empire News). Army Jeeps follow the motorcycle. British men and women watch the convoy of Free French vehicles traveling to the port. Free French Army Jeeps and trucks carrying supplies and soldiers driving in Southampton. Free French troops on motorcycles turn in front of the Clyde Building at East Gate on Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2NY to a docked LST.
A United States Red Cross Donut Dolly distributes doughnuts to Free French troops in England (WW2)
United States Red Cross Donut Dolly distributes donuts to Free French troops in the port of Southampton, England during World War 2. A Donut Dolly holds a tray of donuts as French soldiers surround her. Some French soldiers drink coffee while others are eating doughnuts. Two French soldiers playfully hug each other in front of a smoking soldier. Camera pans to a pair of French soldiers smoking. The Donut Dolly walks with her tray of donuts. Soldiers take donuts from the tray. Soldiers in a ship. Free French African soldier, possibly Nigerian, smiling and laughing with other soldiers.
Members of U.S. Coast Guard attend Sunday worship service at a church in England during World War II
"Somewhere" in England during World War 2. Personnel of United States Coast Guard troop transports and landing craft on their way to a Church for Sunday services. The church sits on a street in the middle of a town in England. View from rear as members of the U.S.Coast Guard march in formation toward the church. View from entrance of the church as they march through its iron gateway and along a path to its entrance. View from inside the church as an officer leads the Guardsmen up steps into a hall. They turn to their right to enter the church sanctuary.