Ration ww2 Black and White Stock Photos & Images

WW2 FOOD RATIONING BRITAIN 1939-1954 display of 1 week of foodstuffs for 1 person during the rationing period, strictly controlled by ration stamp book purchases in the UK World War II Second World War Stock Photo

RM2BC3KX6–WW2 FOOD RATIONING BRITAIN 1939-1954 display of 1 week of foodstuffs for 1 person during the rationing period, strictly controlled by ration stamp book purchases in the UK World War II Second World War

RMHRNTDF–War Ration Book, 1943

RMDRA7F9–Ration Cards WWII

Clothing Coupon Ad 1941 advert for Clarks of Retford and their services in revitalising tired clothes Stock Photo

RMARNYRD–Clothing Coupon Ad 1941 advert for Clarks of Retford and their services in revitalising tired clothes

Filling in Food ration card WWII Stock Photo

RMDRCA95–Filling in Food ration card WWII

Vintage American War Time Photo 1940s: A Customer Can Use the Ration Books of the Whole Family. But the First Thing She Will Want to Know When She Buys Pork Chops, Pound of Butter or a Half Pound of Cheese Is - 'How Many Points Will It Take?' 1941 - 1945. Source: U.S. National Archives’ Stock Photo

RM2WXK28J–Vintage American War Time Photo 1940s: A Customer Can Use the Ration Books of the Whole Family. But the First Thing She Will Want to Know When She Buys Pork Chops, Pound of Butter or a Half Pound of Cheese Is - 'How Many Points Will It Take?' 1941 - 1945. Source: U.S. National Archives’

WW2 - Shortage of Potatoes in Britain during the War Stock Photo

RMG3CYAD–WW2 - Shortage of Potatoes in Britain during the War

1940s WOMAN CUSTOMER SHOWING HER RATION POINT BOOK TO BUTCHER AT MEAT MARKET NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK USA Stock Photo

RMERC9GJ–1940s WOMAN CUSTOMER SHOWING HER RATION POINT BOOK TO BUTCHER AT MEAT MARKET NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK USA

Applicants for new ration books and clothing cards at Bath Lane School, Newcastle, to-day. 18th May 1942. Stock Photo

RM2HHTGFK–Applicants for new ration books and clothing cards at Bath Lane School, Newcastle, to-day. 18th May 1942.

1940s WOMAN PURCHASING CAN GOODS COUNTING RATION COUPONS STAMP BOOK IN NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY NEW YORK CITY USA Stock Photo

RMFPW2F6–1940s WOMAN PURCHASING CAN GOODS COUNTING RATION COUPONS STAMP BOOK IN NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY NEW YORK CITY USA

A vintage Ryvita advert from 1946 stating that Ryvita is 'now available again all over the country' after the cessation of World War 2 Stock Photo

RF2HGE1MH–A vintage Ryvita advert from 1946 stating that Ryvita is 'now available again all over the country' after the cessation of World War 2

1940s EMERGENCY RATION D SURVIVAL KIT FOOD INSTRUCTIONS MILITARY PROVISION Stock Photo

RMBRA960–1940s EMERGENCY RATION D SURVIVAL KIT FOOD INSTRUCTIONS MILITARY PROVISION

World War Two Food Ration Book family with typical diet Stock Photo

RMB448RD–World War Two Food Ration Book family with typical diet

Gasoline ration card B2 for American workers who needed extra gasoline during World War 2. There were A, B1, B2, and B3 cards Stock Photo

RME1CTJE–Gasoline ration card B2 for American workers who needed extra gasoline during World War 2. There were A, B1, B2, and B3 cards

Teachers in Jarrow join the war effort by helping the preparation of ration cards. October 1939. Stock Photo

RM2HHTHMG–Teachers in Jarrow join the war effort by helping the preparation of ration cards. October 1939.

WW2 Post office (black & white) Stock Photo

RMC1HJMG–WW2 Post office (black & white)

Dog Owners queue with ther pets at the local butcher for dog food which is on ration. March 1943. P012678 Stock Photo

RMB55HJ3–Dog Owners queue with ther pets at the local butcher for dog food which is on ration. March 1943. P012678

The Nazi propaganda picture shows a food supply ration for soldiers of the German Air Force during a flight in North Africa. The photo was issued in February 1943. Fotoarchiv für Zeitgeschichte - NO WIRE SERVICE - Stock Photo

RMFG8W5T–The Nazi propaganda picture shows a food supply ration for soldiers of the German Air Force during a flight in North Africa. The photo was issued in February 1943. Fotoarchiv für Zeitgeschichte - NO WIRE SERVICE -

Children collecting their coal ration from a coal merchant near Birmingham City centre. 14th February 1940 Stock Photo

RM2HHTBW3–Children collecting their coal ration from a coal merchant near Birmingham City centre. 14th February 1940

Gasoline ration sticker on vintage car during WW2. This system allowed qualified people to purchase additional fuel during the war years. Stock Photo

RFKJ1E8P–Gasoline ration sticker on vintage car during WW2. This system allowed qualified people to purchase additional fuel during the war years.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Members of a submarine crew drawing their cigarette ration at Malta before going out on a Mediterranean patrol. Stock Photo

RM2T1MKWK–The Royal Navy during the Second World War Members of a submarine crew drawing their cigarette ration at Malta before going out on a Mediterranean patrol.

German Geenrosity -- Issued by the German Propaganda Ministry to 'Fill Hungry Stomachs', this picture is rather painful. On close inspection one can see the Meagre ration allowed to Russian Peasants in an occupied village. The bread is black and unappetising, and but a few ounces of flour is being carefully weighed out to each. May 3, 1943. Stock Photo

RM2HX671C–German Geenrosity -- Issued by the German Propaganda Ministry to 'Fill Hungry Stomachs', this picture is rather painful. On close inspection one can see the Meagre ration allowed to Russian Peasants in an occupied village. The bread is black and unappetising, and but a few ounces of flour is being carefully weighed out to each. May 3, 1943.

On December 7–8, 1941, Japanese forces carried out surprise attacks on Pearl Harbor, attacks on British forces in Malaya, Singapore, and Hong Kong and declared war, bringing the US and the UK into World War II in the Pacific. After the Soviet invasion of Manchuria and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, Japan agreed to an unconditional surrender on August 15. The war cost Japan and the rest of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere millions of lives and left much of the nation's industry and infrastructure destroyed. Stock Photo

RM2B030PX–On December 7–8, 1941, Japanese forces carried out surprise attacks on Pearl Harbor, attacks on British forces in Malaya, Singapore, and Hong Kong and declared war, bringing the US and the UK into World War II in the Pacific. After the Soviet invasion of Manchuria and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, Japan agreed to an unconditional surrender on August 15. The war cost Japan and the rest of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere millions of lives and left much of the nation's industry and infrastructure destroyed.

No Holidays For The Germans - German civilians Queuing for their ration of potatoes in Berlin. One woman is seen shovelling them into baskets, buckets and other Receptables for weighing. While English seaside resorts are catering for record August Bank Holiday crowds in many instances exceeding the pre-war desperately Grappling with their food problems. August 20, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo). Stock Photo

RM2HX5DPY–No Holidays For The Germans - German civilians Queuing for their ration of potatoes in Berlin. One woman is seen shovelling them into baskets, buckets and other Receptables for weighing. While English seaside resorts are catering for record August Bank Holiday crowds in many instances exceeding the pre-war desperately Grappling with their food problems. August 20, 1945. (Photo by Associated Press Photo).

Photograph of a typical queue under police control during food shortages in Berlin. Dated 20th Century Stock Photo

RMKHW7X9–Photograph of a typical queue under police control during food shortages in Berlin. Dated 20th Century

WW2 - Cost of a Selfridges 3-piece suit - Cost 8 guineas and 26 Clothing rationing coupons - 17th June, 1941. In 1942, each person had 60 coupons p.a., which reduced down to 24 coupons by 1945. Date: 1941 Stock Photo

RMG3CYPG–WW2 - Cost of a Selfridges 3-piece suit - Cost 8 guineas and 26 Clothing rationing coupons - 17th June, 1941. In 1942, each person had 60 coupons p.a., which reduced down to 24 coupons by 1945. Date: 1941

1940s practical tips. A young woman at home looks happy when holding a glass bottle with conserved cucumbers. She is in the kitchen dressed in an apron. The year is 1940 and the world war II is going on. Food and other necessities are rationed, therefore an own supply of food was neccesary. Photo Kristoffersson 157-24 Stock Photo

RMREHTRT–1940s practical tips. A young woman at home looks happy when holding a glass bottle with conserved cucumbers. She is in the kitchen dressed in an apron. The year is 1940 and the world war II is going on. Food and other necessities are rationed, therefore an own supply of food was neccesary. Photo Kristoffersson 157-24

Refugee distribution centre WWII Stock Photo

RMDRCA9A–Refugee distribution centre WWII

1940s practical tips. A young woman at home looks happy when licking the glue side of a label to put on the glass jar of the jam she has made herself. She is in the kitchen dressed in an apron and has her hair set up in a typical way. The year is 1940 and the world war II is going on. Food and other necessities are rationed, therefore an own supply of food was neccesary. Photo Kristoffersson 158-1 Stock Photo

RMREHTTH–1940s practical tips. A young woman at home looks happy when licking the glue side of a label to put on the glass jar of the jam she has made herself. She is in the kitchen dressed in an apron and has her hair set up in a typical way. The year is 1940 and the world war II is going on. Food and other necessities are rationed, therefore an own supply of food was neccesary. Photo Kristoffersson 158-1

Laying up your car in wartime, 1942 Stock Photo

RM2M3T0TD–Laying up your car in wartime, 1942

War 1939-1940. Rationing - cutting out the coupons for sugar at the grocer's. 8 January 1940 Stock Photo

RM2BW2JFW–War 1939-1940. Rationing - cutting out the coupons for sugar at the grocer's. 8 January 1940

Heath Robinson - Wartime Cartoons - WWII. Making the best of things in the kitchen. Stock Photo

RM2M96RJ3–Heath Robinson - Wartime Cartoons - WWII. Making the best of things in the kitchen.

Sugar ration applicant gave his name and address to school teacher who issued his ration card. He was limited to one pound Stock Photo

RME1CTJ9–Sugar ration applicant gave his name and address to school teacher who issued his ration card. He was limited to one pound

Today's storage is Tomorrow's Dinner. - From FSA filmstrip no.19. - USA 1940 reserves. Stock Photo

RM2BJ04AR–Today's storage is Tomorrow's Dinner. - From FSA filmstrip no.19. - USA 1940 reserves.

RM2HHRYYY–Children collecting their coal ration from a coal merchant near Birmingham City centre. 14th February 1940

War Invasion of France June 1944 D Day in Manchester Newspaper seller had to ration the first edition to regular customers only Stock Photo

RMB3P4B8–War Invasion of France June 1944 D Day in Manchester Newspaper seller had to ration the first edition to regular customers only

The Weekly Ration For Two People, UK, 1943 This photograph shows the amounts of milk, sugar, bacon, cheese, butter and chocolate received by two people per week in Britain. Stock Photo

RM2T1KTBN–The Weekly Ration For Two People, UK, 1943 This photograph shows the amounts of milk, sugar, bacon, cheese, butter and chocolate received by two people per week in Britain.

A busy scene at the Food Control Office, Newcastle as volunteer workers prepare food ration ration cards 14th October 1939 Stock Photo

RM2HHTJ1H–A busy scene at the Food Control Office, Newcastle as volunteer workers prepare food ration ration cards 14th October 1939

There is no shortage of meat in Eire. Our picture shows: The village stores in County Wexford with a great display of meat, as compared with the ration in the United Kingdom due to the uboat war in the Atlantic. 24th April 1944 Stock Photo

RMEJNDWR–There is no shortage of meat in Eire. Our picture shows: The village stores in County Wexford with a great display of meat, as compared with the ration in the United Kingdom due to the uboat war in the Atlantic. 24th April 1944

Heath Robinson - Wartime Cartoons - WWII. The bloater spreader. Stock Photo

RM2M96RH9–Heath Robinson - Wartime Cartoons - WWII. The bloater spreader.

High ration point values on butter, lard, margarine, edible fats and oils discouraged use. World War 2, March 1943. Stock Photo

RME1CTJB–High ration point values on butter, lard, margarine, edible fats and oils discouraged use. World War 2, March 1943.

Demobilisation of the British Army Regimental Sergeant Major Stilwell walks away from the NAAFI at No.4 Military Dispersal Centre, Regent's Park Barracks, London, with his ration of cigarettes, tobacco and sweets. Stock Photo

RM2T1KJP5–Demobilisation of the British Army Regimental Sergeant Major Stilwell walks away from the NAAFI at No.4 Military Dispersal Centre, Regent's Park Barracks, London, with his ration of cigarettes, tobacco and sweets.

RMEMYYB1–There is no shortage of meat in Eire. Our picture shows: The village stores in County Wexford with a great display of meat, as compared with the ration in the United Kingdom due to the uboat war in the Atlantic. 24th April 1944

World War Two Rationing in Britain During the Second World War 1939 45 there were a lot of shortages of essential foodstuffs not just luxuries Supplies started to become short and some items impossible to obtain especially imported goods such as tea bananas oranges and grapes It was to be six or seven years before any of those fruits were seen again Then butter lard sweets cakes flour and sugar became hard to get too followed by meat and fish Our Picture Shows Women queuing for horse meat which was not on ration during the war circa 1943 Stock Photo

RMB4NDTK–World War Two Rationing in Britain During the Second World War 1939 45 there were a lot of shortages of essential foodstuffs not just luxuries Supplies started to become short and some items impossible to obtain especially imported goods such as tea bananas oranges and grapes It was to be six or seven years before any of those fruits were seen again Then butter lard sweets cakes flour and sugar became hard to get too followed by meat and fish Our Picture Shows Women queuing for horse meat which was not on ration during the war circa 1943

Heath Robinson - Wartime Cartoons - WWII. The joys of motoring without consuming petrol. Stock Photo

RM2M96RH1–Heath Robinson - Wartime Cartoons - WWII. The joys of motoring without consuming petrol.

Inside pages of the World War 2 ration book. Various foods cost ration points as well as money. High ration point values Stock Photo

RME1CTJC–Inside pages of the World War 2 ration book. Various foods cost ration points as well as money. High ration point values

A Girl Joins Up- Women's Factory War Work, England, UK, May 1941 Upon arrival, Vera Elliott's ration book and identity card are checked in the factory welfare department. Stock Photo

RM2T1KX4C–A Girl Joins Up- Women's Factory War Work, England, UK, May 1941 Upon arrival, Vera Elliott's ration book and identity card are checked in the factory welfare department.

Heath Robinson - Wartime Cartoons - WWII. Making a cup of tea go a long way. Stock Photo

RM2M96RJ9–Heath Robinson - Wartime Cartoons - WWII. Making a cup of tea go a long way.

Sugar ration applicant was issued her ration card in May 1942. Washington, D.C., during World War 2, May 1942. Stock Photo

RME1CTJA–Sugar ration applicant was issued her ration card in May 1942. Washington, D.C., during World War 2, May 1942.

On Board the Cruiser HMS Manchester on Convoy Duty. 23 To 25 July 1941, on Board the Cruiser Which Was Hit by a Torpedo While on Convoy Duty To Malta in the Mediterranean. Measuring out the rum ration on board MANCHESTER. Stock Photo

RM2T1K6CR–On Board the Cruiser HMS Manchester on Convoy Duty. 23 To 25 July 1941, on Board the Cruiser Which Was Hit by a Torpedo While on Convoy Duty To Malta in the Mediterranean. Measuring out the rum ration on board MANCHESTER.

Heath Robinson - Wartime Cartoons - WWII. The cycocar, for petrol economy. Stock Photo

RM2M96RHD–Heath Robinson - Wartime Cartoons - WWII. The cycocar, for petrol economy.

British women working on the sugar beet crops that, produced a large part of the sugar ration. During World War 2 Britain's Stock Photo

RME1CTJM–British women working on the sugar beet crops that, produced a large part of the sugar ration. During World War 2 Britain's

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Sailors and soldiers wearing pith helmets and taking passage in the cruiser, toast each other when the rum ration is issued. HMS MANCHESTER was torpedoed but not sunk whilst it was carrying out convoy duty in the Mediterranean at this time. Stock Photo

RM2T1MPPA–The Royal Navy during the Second World War Sailors and soldiers wearing pith helmets and taking passage in the cruiser, toast each other when the rum ration is issued. HMS MANCHESTER was torpedoed but not sunk whilst it was carrying out convoy duty in the Mediterranean at this time.

Heath Robinson - Wartime Cartoons - WWII. Oil economy. Stock Photo

RM2M96RH4–Heath Robinson - Wartime Cartoons - WWII. Oil economy.

'How many points will it take?', a shopper asks before she buys food during World War 2. The government issued ration book Stock Photo

RME1CTJD–'How many points will it take?', a shopper asks before she buys food during World War 2. The government issued ration book

Advert for the Ministry of Food 1941 Stock Photo

RM2M3JP5Y–Advert for the Ministry of Food 1941

Belgian prisoner in German slave labor camp at Nordhausen, at time of liberation by U.S. Army. Prisoner holds a daily ration of Stock Photo

RME1CWA9–Belgian prisoner in German slave labor camp at Nordhausen, at time of liberation by U.S. Army. Prisoner holds a daily ration of

Royal Air Force Operations in the Far East, 1941-1945 A wind break constructed from ration boxes protects the small RAF camp at Kelai, Maldive Islands, which serves as a refuelling base for flying boats operating in the Indian Ocean. Stock Photo

RM2T1K9TF–Royal Air Force Operations in the Far East, 1941-1945 A wind break constructed from ration boxes protects the small RAF camp at Kelai, Maldive Islands, which serves as a refuelling base for flying boats operating in the Indian Ocean.

A ration book and clothing coupon book as issued to British civilians during the Second World War. A ration book and clothing coupon book. Both food and clothing were rationed during the Second World War, as the government tried to conserve the limited supplies of food and raw materials available. Stock Photo

RM2T1KJNE–A ration book and clothing coupon book as issued to British civilians during the Second World War. A ration book and clothing coupon book. Both food and clothing were rationed during the Second World War, as the government tried to conserve the limited supplies of food and raw materials available.

RM2JRF7CB–A ration book and clothing coupon book as issued to British civilians during the Second World War. A ration book and clothing coupon book. Both food and clothing were rationed during the Second World War, as the government tried to conserve the limited supplies of food and raw materials available.

Ministry of Information Exhibitions during the Second World War, London, England, UK, 1942 A view of flags fluttering over the sign for the 'Off the Ration' exhibition, at Regent's Park Zoo, London. The exhibition aimed to encourage people to grow their own fruit and vegetables and explained how to keep pigs, hens and rabbits for food. Stock Photo

RM2T1KNFW–Ministry of Information Exhibitions during the Second World War, London, England, UK, 1942 A view of flags fluttering over the sign for the 'Off the Ration' exhibition, at Regent's Park Zoo, London. The exhibition aimed to encourage people to grow their own fruit and vegetables and explained how to keep pigs, hens and rabbits for food.

Community Gardening- Wartime Food Production at Rowney Green, Worcestershire, England, UK, 1943 Mrs Forsyth collects her jam ration from the shopkeeper in the village of Rowney Green in Worcestershire, as the shopkeeper checks off the coupons in Mrs Forsyth's ration book. The jam was made by women of the local Women's Institute in the village hall. Stock Photo

RM2T1KJCT–Community Gardening- Wartime Food Production at Rowney Green, Worcestershire, England, UK, 1943 Mrs Forsyth collects her jam ration from the shopkeeper in the village of Rowney Green in Worcestershire, as the shopkeeper checks off the coupons in Mrs Forsyth's ration book. The jam was made by women of the local Women's Institute in the village hall.

Ministry of Information Exhibitions during the Second World War, London, England, UK, 1942 A view of a display panel from the 'Off the Ration' exhibition, explaining how to keep rabbits for food. The panel is part of the Window Display Scheme and the exhibition has been set up at Ministry of Information headquarters at Senate House before being transported to various parts of the country. Stock Photo

RM2T1KNFK–Ministry of Information Exhibitions during the Second World War, London, England, UK, 1942 A view of a display panel from the 'Off the Ration' exhibition, explaining how to keep rabbits for food. The panel is part of the Window Display Scheme and the exhibition has been set up at Ministry of Information headquarters at Senate House before being transported to various parts of the country.

Catholic Public School- Everyday Life at Ampleforth College, York, England, UK, 1943 Boys at Ampleforth College buy sweets and chocolate from the school tuck shop. The tuck shop is run supervised by boys from the upper school, who are seen here on the left, collecting the money and marking off the ration coupons of the customers on the right. Stock Photo

RM2T1KHDF–Catholic Public School- Everyday Life at Ampleforth College, York, England, UK, 1943 Boys at Ampleforth College buy sweets and chocolate from the school tuck shop. The tuck shop is run supervised by boys from the upper school, who are seen here on the left, collecting the money and marking off the ration coupons of the customers on the right.

All-in War Worker- Everyday Life For Mrs M Hasler, Barnes, Surrey, 1942 Mrs Hasler, shopping baskets in hand, checks her ration book as she leaves a shop. Two other women can be seen in the photograph outside this small row of shops: one is a young mother with a pram, the other is carrying a basket and admiring the baby. Stock Photo

RM2T1KPDG–All-in War Worker- Everyday Life For Mrs M Hasler, Barnes, Surrey, 1942 Mrs Hasler, shopping baskets in hand, checks her ration book as she leaves a shop. Two other women can be seen in the photograph outside this small row of shops: one is a young mother with a pram, the other is carrying a basket and admiring the baby.

Rum Ration Aboard HMS King George V, 1940 Below deck, a line of seamen queue to collect the daily rum ration for their mess. Each man is holding a jug or bucket. The rum is being issued from a large barrel with 'THE KING - GOD BLESS HIM' on it. Royal Marines issue the rum with measuring jugs while a Royal Navy Petty Officer and Sub-Lieutenant observe. Stock Photo

RM2T1MHPR–Rum Ration Aboard HMS King George V, 1940 Below deck, a line of seamen queue to collect the daily rum ration for their mess. Each man is holding a jug or bucket. The rum is being issued from a large barrel with 'THE KING - GOD BLESS HIM' on it. Royal Marines issue the rum with measuring jugs while a Royal Navy Petty Officer and Sub-Lieutenant observe.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War On board HM Motor Minesweeper 88 during minesweeping operations off Anzio, Italy. On the left is 'Shrapnel' the dog, ship's mascot, who has seen only 6 months service, having joined the ship during the Salerno landing. He is fond of chocolate, and is trying to wheedle himself a share of Stoker Whadcoat's chocolate ration. Whadcoat is from Redditch, Worcestershire. Stock Photo

RM2T1MN7K–The Royal Navy during the Second World War On board HM Motor Minesweeper 88 during minesweeping operations off Anzio, Italy. On the left is 'Shrapnel' the dog, ship's mascot, who has seen only 6 months service, having joined the ship during the Salerno landing. He is fond of chocolate, and is trying to wheedle himself a share of Stoker Whadcoat's chocolate ration. Whadcoat is from Redditch, Worcestershire.

RM2T1KHD4–Catholic Public School- Everyday Life at Ampleforth College, York, England, UK, 1943 Boys at Ampleforth College buy sweets and chocolate from the school tuck shop. The tuck shop is run supervised by boys from the upper school, who are seen here on the right. A customer from the lower school buys some bars of cream tablet, as the older boys collect the money and mark off the ration coupons.

The Royal Navy during the Second World War Seamen and children enjoying a match-box game on the deck of the escort trawler HMS SAPPHIRE at Harwich. The tea party given by the officers and men was attended by about forty children from a village near their base. Several pounds from the ship's canteen fund paid for the spread and the men went without their chocolate ration for weeks before so their young guests could have a plentiful supply. Stock Photo

RM2T1MMN2–The Royal Navy during the Second World War Seamen and children enjoying a match-box game on the deck of the escort trawler HMS SAPPHIRE at Harwich. The tea party given by the officers and men was attended by about forty children from a village near their base. Several pounds from the ship's canteen fund paid for the spread and the men went without their chocolate ration for weeks before so their young guests could have a plentiful supply.

Royal Air Force- 2nd Tactical Air Force, 1943-1945. An RAF band puts on a show at the 'Rafadrome Theatre' in Crepon, Normandy. Officers and men of No. 4 Beach Squadron RAF converted the empty barn into an entertainment venue, building a stage on tree trunks and making the curtains from balloon fabric. The seating for 500 was made from wooden planks resting on empty 'compo' ration boxes. Stock Photo

RM2T1KBHC–Royal Air Force- 2nd Tactical Air Force, 1943-1945. An RAF band puts on a show at the 'Rafadrome Theatre' in Crepon, Normandy. Officers and men of No. 4 Beach Squadron RAF converted the empty barn into an entertainment venue, building a stage on tree trunks and making the curtains from balloon fabric. The seating for 500 was made from wooden planks resting on empty 'compo' ration boxes.

Producing Your Sugar- the Growth and Processing of Sugar Beet in Britain, 1943 A farmer empties a bag of molassed beet pulp onto the floor of a barn. This pulp will form the basis of a ration for dairy cows. The bag containing the pulp is actually a re-used flaked maize bag, because as the original caption states 'bags are bags these days'. The small bags on the right are full of 'national calf starter', fed to calves so that milk is kept for human consumption. Stock Photo

RM2T1KPMJ–Producing Your Sugar- the Growth and Processing of Sugar Beet in Britain, 1943 A farmer empties a bag of molassed beet pulp onto the floor of a barn. This pulp will form the basis of a ration for dairy cows. The bag containing the pulp is actually a re-used flaked maize bag, because as the original caption states 'bags are bags these days'. The small bags on the right are full of 'national calf starter', fed to calves so that milk is kept for human consumption.

Rationing in Britain, 1943 This photograph features a child's ration book (issued July 1943) and a series of food-related certificates and coupons specifically for children. They are: coupons for free cod liver oil and fruit juice (left), vouchers entitling the bearer to obtain seasonal 'priority' items (top right), and a blank Ministry of Food medical certificate (right), which is to be completed by a doctor, midwife or health visitor, to enable the bearer to claim these goods in the first place. Stock Photo

RM2T1KPWR–Rationing in Britain, 1943 This photograph features a child's ration book (issued July 1943) and a series of food-related certificates and coupons specifically for children. They are: coupons for free cod liver oil and fruit juice (left), vouchers entitling the bearer to obtain seasonal 'priority' items (top right), and a blank Ministry of Food medical certificate (right), which is to be completed by a doctor, midwife or health visitor, to enable the bearer to claim these goods in the first place.

Land Girls placing chickens into cages as part of the 'Off the Ration' exhibition at Charing Cross underground station in London during 1942. Land Girls M Slingsby and A Chesterton place chickens into cages as part of the 'Off the Ration' exhibition at Charing Cross underground station. The sub-title of the exhibition was 'Grow More Food and Save Ships'. Live pigs also featured in this exhibition, which aimed to encourage people to grow their own fruit and vegetables and explained how to keep pigs, hens and rabbits for food. Stock Photo

RM2T1KMD6–Land Girls placing chickens into cages as part of the 'Off the Ration' exhibition at Charing Cross underground station in London during 1942. Land Girls M Slingsby and A Chesterton place chickens into cages as part of the 'Off the Ration' exhibition at Charing Cross underground station. The sub-title of the exhibition was 'Grow More Food and Save Ships'. Live pigs also featured in this exhibition, which aimed to encourage people to grow their own fruit and vegetables and explained how to keep pigs, hens and rabbits for food.

A London housewife leaves her local butcher's shop after having bought her meat ration, February 1941. Mrs Day says goodbye to the butcher as she leaves his shop, after having bought her meat ration. The window of the butcher's shop has been boarded over after the glass was knocked out during an air raid. The sign in the butcher's window says 'Help Win the War on the Kitchen Front. Above All Avoid Waste'. This photograph was probably taken on the King's Road in Chelsea. Stock Photo

RM2JRFEM2–A London housewife leaves her local butcher's shop after having bought her meat ration, February 1941. Mrs Day says goodbye to the butcher as she leaves his shop, after having bought her meat ration. The window of the butcher's shop has been boarded over after the glass was knocked out during an air raid. The sign in the butcher's window says 'Help Win the War on the Kitchen Front. Above All Avoid Waste'. This photograph was probably taken on the King's Road in Chelsea.

RM2JRF8W0–Land Girls placing chickens into cages as part of the 'Off the Ration' exhibition at Charing Cross underground station in London during 1942. Land Girls M Slingsby and A Chesterton place chickens into cages as part of the 'Off the Ration' exhibition at Charing Cross underground station. The sub-title of the exhibition was 'Grow More Food and Save Ships'. Live pigs also featured in this exhibition, which aimed to encourage people to grow their own fruit and vegetables and explained how to keep pigs, hens and rabbits for food.

RM2T1KXND–A London housewife leaves her local butcher's shop after having bought her meat ration, February 1941. Mrs Day says goodbye to the butcher as she leaves his shop, after having bought her meat ration. The window of the butcher's shop has been boarded over after the glass was knocked out during an air raid. The sign in the butcher's window says 'Help Win the War on the Kitchen Front. Above All Avoid Waste'. This photograph was probably taken on the King's Road in Chelsea.

Leading Aircraftman Fred Fazan dressed as Santa Claus hands out presents to Dutch children at No. 122 Wing's airfield at Volkel, Holland, 13 December 1944. Santa Claus (Leading Aircraftman Fred Fazan from London) hands out presents to Dutch children at Volkel, 13 December 1944. Members of No 122 Wing had saved their sweet ration for weeks, and contributed enough money to give the children their first proper Christmas party. It was noted by the photographer that this year Santa was afraid of Messerschmitts, so he decided to come by RAF Tempest! Stock Photo

RM2T1K6NC–Leading Aircraftman Fred Fazan dressed as Santa Claus hands out presents to Dutch children at No. 122 Wing's airfield at Volkel, Holland, 13 December 1944. Santa Claus (Leading Aircraftman Fred Fazan from London) hands out presents to Dutch children at Volkel, 13 December 1944. Members of No 122 Wing had saved their sweet ration for weeks, and contributed enough money to give the children their first proper Christmas party. It was noted by the photographer that this year Santa was afraid of Messerschmitts, so he decided to come by RAF Tempest!

RM2JRERF0–Leading Aircraftman Fred Fazan dressed as Santa Claus hands out presents to Dutch children at No. 122 Wing's airfield at Volkel, Holland, 13 December 1944. Santa Claus (Leading Aircraftman Fred Fazan from London) hands out presents to Dutch children at Volkel, 13 December 1944. Members of No 122 Wing had saved their sweet ration for weeks, and contributed enough money to give the children their first proper Christmas party. It was noted by the photographer that this year Santa was afraid of Messerschmitts, so he decided to come by RAF Tempest!

Foster Parents Plan London Nursery- Caring For Displaced Children, London, England, 1941 8 month old Teddy Hydd is fed his ration of orange juice on a spoon by a nurse at the 'Foster Parents Plan for War Children' Nursery in Hampstead. According to the original caption: 'Teddy, a typical war baby, slept on a platform in Oxford Circus Tube Station from 10 days onwards. Elder brother died from shelter pneumonia. Pleasant child, but susceptibility to all illnesses is due to conditions in early infancy'. Stock Photo

RM2T1KKFJ–Foster Parents Plan London Nursery- Caring For Displaced Children, London, England, 1941 8 month old Teddy Hydd is fed his ration of orange juice on a spoon by a nurse at the 'Foster Parents Plan for War Children' Nursery in Hampstead. According to the original caption: 'Teddy, a typical war baby, slept on a platform in Oxford Circus Tube Station from 10 days onwards. Elder brother died from shelter pneumonia. Pleasant child, but susceptibility to all illnesses is due to conditions in early infancy'.

Royal Air Force in the Middle East, 1944-1945. Children wait outside a soup kitchen for the signal to receive their twice-daily soup ration in Shibam, in the Hadhramaut region of the British Aden Protectorate. Standing among them are RAF relief workers and a civilian official. During 1943 and 1944, the Hadhramaut was hit badly by drought and a loss of foreign remittances, leading to starvation and the death of some 10,000 people in the region. From May 1944 the RAF Famine Relief Flight airlifted a daily total of 24 tons of grain into El Qatn landing ground, from where it was taken by RAF trans Stock Photo

RM2T1K9D2–Royal Air Force in the Middle East, 1944-1945. Children wait outside a soup kitchen for the signal to receive their twice-daily soup ration in Shibam, in the Hadhramaut region of the British Aden Protectorate. Standing among them are RAF relief workers and a civilian official. During 1943 and 1944, the Hadhramaut was hit badly by drought and a loss of foreign remittances, leading to starvation and the death of some 10,000 people in the region. From May 1944 the RAF Famine Relief Flight airlifted a daily total of 24 tons of grain into El Qatn landing ground, from where it was taken by RAF trans

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