World war two light bomber Black and White Stock Photos & Images

An RAF Fairey Battle light bomber. A RAF mountain rescue team was flying to Iceland Friday August 18 2000 to recover the bodies of four airmen who died nearly 60 years ago when their Battle crashed into a glacier. * The group, leaving from RAF Kinloss, hopes to retrieve the remains in time for them to be buried with full military honours, at the end of the month. The dead men were Flying Officer Arthur Round from New Zealand, and three British crew, Flight Sergeant Reginald Hopkins, Pilot Officer Henry Talbot and Flight Sergeant Keith Garret. *27/08/00 Four Second World War airmen were Stock Photo

RMG53FTP–An RAF Fairey Battle light bomber. A RAF mountain rescue team was flying to Iceland Friday August 18 2000 to recover the bodies of four airmen who died nearly 60 years ago when their Battle crashed into a glacier. * The group, leaving from RAF Kinloss, hopes to retrieve the remains in time for them to be buried with full military honours, at the end of the month. The dead men were Flying Officer Arthur Round from New Zealand, and three British crew, Flight Sergeant Reginald Hopkins, Pilot Officer Henry Talbot and Flight Sergeant Keith Garret. *27/08/00 Four Second World War airmen were

Airco DH 4 two-seater light bomber, first flown in mid-August 1916, and used by the RFC and the RNAS. Seen here is serial no. A 7995. Stock Photo

RM2M97E09–Airco DH 4 two-seater light bomber, first flown in mid-August 1916, and used by the RFC and the RNAS. Seen here is serial no. A 7995.

The Martin Model 167 Maryland was an American light bomber that first flew in 1939. It saw action in World War II with France and the United Kingdom.It was not adopted for operational service in the U.S., but Martin received foreign orders, and about 450 of the fast, twin-engined bombers were built. The crew of three were carried in two isolated compartments: the bombardier sat in the nose below the pilot and the gunner was in the mid-upper twin-machine gun turret in a separate rear compartment, isolated by a bulkhead. Stock Photo

RM2Y5G1K0–The Martin Model 167 Maryland was an American light bomber that first flew in 1939. It saw action in World War II with France and the United Kingdom.It was not adopted for operational service in the U.S., but Martin received foreign orders, and about 450 of the fast, twin-engined bombers were built. The crew of three were carried in two isolated compartments: the bombardier sat in the nose below the pilot and the gunner was in the mid-upper twin-machine gun turret in a separate rear compartment, isolated by a bulkhead.

Japanese Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Kamikaze fighter before crashing into the sea after trying to hit the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Essex (CV-9) off Okinawa, in 1945. Note the Cleveland-class light cruiser in the background. Stock Photo

RM2R330RW–Japanese Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Kamikaze fighter before crashing into the sea after trying to hit the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Essex (CV-9) off Okinawa, in 1945. Note the Cleveland-class light cruiser in the background.

A Martin Maryland I light bomber aircraft of the British Royal Air Force, serial number AX738, photographed during the Second World War. Stock Photo

RM2Y48KE4–A Martin Maryland I light bomber aircraft of the British Royal Air Force, serial number AX738, photographed during the Second World War.

The Douglas A-20 Havoc (company designation DB-7) was an American attack, light bomber, intruder aircraft of World War II. It served with several Allied air forces, principally the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), the Soviet Air Forces (VVS), Soviet Naval Aviation (AVMF) and the Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom. Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces. He was known as an expert in dare-devil low-level flying, Stock Photo

RM2B030WH–The Douglas A-20 Havoc (company designation DB-7) was an American attack, light bomber, intruder aircraft of World War II. It served with several Allied air forces, principally the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), the Soviet Air Forces (VVS), Soviet Naval Aviation (AVMF) and the Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom. Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces. He was known as an expert in dare-devil low-level flying,

Wreckage of a Douglas A-26B Invader light bomber at Warton Bank, Lancashire, 1948. Artist: Aerofilms. Stock Photo

RMMPTJEB–Wreckage of a Douglas A-26B Invader light bomber at Warton Bank, Lancashire, 1948. Artist: Aerofilms.

6 JUNE 1944 - American B-26 Marauder returns to UK base across the SWORD invasion beach on D-Day with Lion-sur-Mer top right Stock Photo

RMBDX0GJ–6 JUNE 1944 - American B-26 Marauder returns to UK base across the SWORD invasion beach on D-Day with Lion-sur-Mer top right

Bristol Blenheim. Biggin Hill. Stock Photo

RFPF7F4C–Bristol Blenheim. Biggin Hill.

Aerial view of an American A-20 G Havoc Douglas twin-engine light bomber targeting the command post of Generalleutnant Dietrich Kraiss, commander of the 352nd Infantry Division, in the town of Littry - Photo by US Army 1944 Stock Photo

RM2YYG2XK–Aerial view of an American A-20 G Havoc Douglas twin-engine light bomber targeting the command post of Generalleutnant Dietrich Kraiss, commander of the 352nd Infantry Division, in the town of Littry - Photo by US Army 1944

An American plane mechanic assisted by an Iranian boy working on a light bomber, 1943. Stock Photo

RMHGB2AJ–An American plane mechanic assisted by an Iranian boy working on a light bomber, 1943.

DEATH OF A JAPANESE TORPEDO BOMBER 1944 PHOTO SHOWS:- 2. He’s down! The crew of the Pacific Fleet light carrier cheer and congratulate the gunners as the Japanese torpedo bomber hits the sea and explodes. Black flack-puffs trace the course of the plane. 2 June 1944 Stock Photo

RM2Y7T7EC–DEATH OF A JAPANESE TORPEDO BOMBER 1944 PHOTO SHOWS:- 2. He’s down! The crew of the Pacific Fleet light carrier cheer and congratulate the gunners as the Japanese torpedo bomber hits the sea and explodes. Black flack-puffs trace the course of the plane. 2 June 1944

Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1939-1941. Airfield defence: a two-man crew mans a 20mm Hispano light anti-aircraft gun in a sandbagged pit with built-in dug-out, on the airfield perimeter at Mildenhall, Suffolk. Stock Photo

RM2T1K7Y3–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1939-1941. Airfield defence: a two-man crew mans a 20mm Hispano light anti-aircraft gun in a sandbagged pit with built-in dug-out, on the airfield perimeter at Mildenhall, Suffolk.

Graphic Representatino of a German Dornier Do 17 Bomber, 1937 (mixed media) (bw photo) Stock Photo

RMCPJ2B3–Graphic Representatino of a German Dornier Do 17 Bomber, 1937 (mixed media) (bw photo)

Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c airborne at Shuttleworth Drive in airshow on the 2nd August 2020 Stock Photo

RM2CC2R0F–Royal Aircraft Factory BE2c airborne at Shuttleworth Drive in airshow on the 2nd August 2020

Mechanics rearming and re-bombing a Blenheim bomber , England . 16 August 1941 Stock Photo

RM2Y71810–Mechanics rearming and re-bombing a Blenheim bomber , England . 16 August 1941

Russia: 1947. Four U.S. Army nurses share a light for their cigarettes during a break. They are part of the first medical group to be stationed with the U.S. bomber bases in Russia. Stock Photo

RM2RA8BBY–Russia: 1947. Four U.S. Army nurses share a light for their cigarettes during a break. They are part of the first medical group to be stationed with the U.S. bomber bases in Russia.

Redding, California, USA- September 28, 2014: A Japanese Zero belonging to the Commemorative Air Force at the Redding Air Show. Stock Photo

RMFTPBNT–Redding, California, USA- September 28, 2014: A Japanese Zero belonging to the Commemorative Air Force at the Redding Air Show.

Illustration of the two fighter aircraft types Dornier Do 215 (above) with the civilian registration D-AFFY and Dornier Do 17 (below). Stock Photo

RMTA23T9–Illustration of the two fighter aircraft types Dornier Do 215 (above) with the civilian registration D-AFFY and Dornier Do 17 (below).

Leaving a target several thousand feet below engulfed in smoke and flames, a trim, speedy A-20 Havoc light attack bomber of the U.S. 9th A.F. is shown streaking for its base in England after a recent attack against one of Hitler's defenses on the Stock Photo

RM2K19E1D–Leaving a target several thousand feet below engulfed in smoke and flames, a trim, speedy A-20 Havoc light attack bomber of the U.S. 9th A.F. is shown streaking for its base in England after a recent attack against one of Hitler's defenses on the

Airco DH 4 two-seater light bomber, first flown in mid-August 1916, and used by the RFC and the RNAS. Seen here is serial no. A 7845, a reconnaissance fighter version. Stock Photo

RM2M97E0J–Airco DH 4 two-seater light bomber, first flown in mid-August 1916, and used by the RFC and the RNAS. Seen here is serial no. A 7845, a reconnaissance fighter version.

RM2Y5G1G2–The Martin Model 167 Maryland was an American light bomber that first flew in 1939. It saw action in World War II with France and the United Kingdom.It was not adopted for operational service in the U.S., but Martin received foreign orders, and about 450 of the fast, twin-engined bombers were built. The crew of three were carried in two isolated compartments: the bombardier sat in the nose below the pilot and the gunner was in the mid-upper twin-machine gun turret in a separate rear compartment, isolated by a bulkhead.

Royal Aircraft Factory two-seater RE 7, first flown in early 1915, used as a light bomber, an escort fighter and for reconnaissance, but withdrawn by the end of 1916 because of design problems. Stock Photo

RM2M97GH8–Royal Aircraft Factory two-seater RE 7, first flown in early 1915, used as a light bomber, an escort fighter and for reconnaissance, but withdrawn by the end of 1916 because of design problems.

A Japanese Kamikaze hits the U.S. Navy light cruiser USS Columbia (CL-56) at 1729 hrs on 6 January 1945, during the Lingayen Gulf operation. This plane hit the main deck by the after gun turret, causing extensive damage and casualties. The plane and its bomb penetrated two decks before exploding, killing 13 and wounding 44. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy Stock Photo

RM2R330AK–A Japanese Kamikaze hits the U.S. Navy light cruiser USS Columbia (CL-56) at 1729 hrs on 6 January 1945, during the Lingayen Gulf operation. This plane hit the main deck by the after gun turret, causing extensive damage and casualties. The plane and its bomb penetrated two decks before exploding, killing 13 and wounding 44. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy

Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces. He was known as an expert in dare-devil low-level flying, and recognized for numerous feats of heroism and mechanical ingenuity, especially modifications to the Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber and B-25 Mitchell medium bomber that turned them into attack aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2B030WM–Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces. He was known as an expert in dare-devil low-level flying, and recognized for numerous feats of heroism and mechanical ingenuity, especially modifications to the Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber and B-25 Mitchell medium bomber that turned them into attack aircraft.

Two British DH9A biplanes in flight, WW1 Stock Photo

RMDRHYR4–Two British DH9A biplanes in flight, WW1

Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF L6739 (G-BPIV) Stock Photo

RM2X7D2MW–Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF L6739 (G-BPIV)

British FE2B night bomber, Western Front, WW1 Stock Photo

RMDRHYNK–British FE2B night bomber, Western Front, WW1

German Dornier Do 17 Bombers flying over South Germany, 1938 (b/w photo) Stock Photo

RMCPJF80–German Dornier Do 17 Bombers flying over South Germany, 1938 (b/w photo)

Mitsubishi Ki-30 Army Type 97 'Ann' -Japanese Army light bomber used fro mid 1941 Relegated to training by end 1942, many later used for Kamikaze attacks. Stock Photo

RM2M97G84–Mitsubishi Ki-30 Army Type 97 'Ann' -Japanese Army light bomber used fro mid 1941 Relegated to training by end 1942, many later used for Kamikaze attacks.

Royal Aircraft Factory BE-2 Biplane at Bicester flywheel festival. Oxfordshire, England. Monochrome Stock Photo

RMEWF0F9–Royal Aircraft Factory BE-2 Biplane at Bicester flywheel festival. Oxfordshire, England. Monochrome

Royal Air Force- the Polish Air Force in the United Kingdom, 1939-1945. Two Polish airmen of the Polish Air Force Depot at RAF Blackpool, Lancashire, receive instruction on the controls of an aircraft, possibly a Fairey Battle light bomber , during ground training at Squires Gate aerodrome. Stock Photo

RM2T1KCPX–Royal Air Force- the Polish Air Force in the United Kingdom, 1939-1945. Two Polish airmen of the Polish Air Force Depot at RAF Blackpool, Lancashire, receive instruction on the controls of an aircraft, possibly a Fairey Battle light bomber , during ground training at Squires Gate aerodrome.

British BE2 biplane on an airfield, WW1 Stock Photo

RMDRHYNA–British BE2 biplane on an airfield, WW1

RM2RB90XD–B-25 Mitchell

A truckload of machine gun ammunition arriving to rearm a Blenheim bomber , England . 16 August 1941 Stock Photo

RM2Y71808–A truckload of machine gun ammunition arriving to rearm a Blenheim bomber , England . 16 August 1941

RMM10DWW–B-25 Mitchell

Redding, California, USA- A restored WWII era F4U Corsair fighter plane of the Commemorative Air Force at Redding Air Show. Stock Photo

RMFTPBR7–Redding, California, USA- A restored WWII era F4U Corsair fighter plane of the Commemorative Air Force at Redding Air Show.

RM2RB87HJ–B-25 Mitchell.

The Bristol Blenheim was a British light bomber designed and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and used extensively in the first two years of the Second World War. The Type 142 first flew in April 1935, and the Air Ministry, ordered a modified design as the Type 142M which became the Blenheim Mk.I for the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a bomber.It was converted into a heavy fighter by the addition of a gun pack with four Browning .303 in (7.7 mm) machine guns mounted under the fuselage. The later Blenheim Mk.IV was used as a maritime patrol aircraft Stock Photo

RM2Y5G0NN–The Bristol Blenheim was a British light bomber designed and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and used extensively in the first two years of the Second World War. The Type 142 first flew in April 1935, and the Air Ministry, ordered a modified design as the Type 142M which became the Blenheim Mk.I for the Royal Air Force (RAF) as a bomber.It was converted into a heavy fighter by the addition of a gun pack with four Browning .303 in (7.7 mm) machine guns mounted under the fuselage. The later Blenheim Mk.IV was used as a maritime patrol aircraft

A Japanese Kamikaze aircraft diving on the U.S. Navy light cruiser USS Columbia (CL-56) at 1729 hrs on 6 January 1945, during the Lingayen Gulf operation. This plane hit the main deck by the after gun turret, causing extensive damage and casualties. The plane and its bomb penetrated two decks before exploding, killing 13 and wounding 44. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 19 Stock Photo

RM2R330AE–A Japanese Kamikaze aircraft diving on the U.S. Navy light cruiser USS Columbia (CL-56) at 1729 hrs on 6 January 1945, during the Lingayen Gulf operation. This plane hit the main deck by the after gun turret, causing extensive damage and casualties. The plane and its bomb penetrated two decks before exploding, killing 13 and wounding 44. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 19

RM2B030WK–Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces. He was known as an expert in dare-devil low-level flying, and recognized for numerous feats of heroism and mechanical ingenuity, especially modifications to the Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber and B-25 Mitchell medium bomber that turned them into attack aircraft.

RM2X7D2JW–Bristol Blenheim Mk.IF L6739 (G-BPIV)

Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1939-1941. Armourers hook up a train of bomb trolleys to a Fordson tractor for transport to awaiting bombers at Villeneuve/Vertus. Note the Chance Light trailer parked in the background. Stock Photo

RM2T1K7YR–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1939-1941. Armourers hook up a train of bomb trolleys to a Fordson tractor for transport to awaiting bombers at Villeneuve/Vertus. Note the Chance Light trailer parked in the background.

Early type of British BE2 biplane on an airfield Stock Photo

RMDRHYP0–Early type of British BE2 biplane on an airfield

RFFTPBTT–Redding, California, USA- A restored WWII era F4U Corsair fighter plane of the Commemorative Air Force at Redding Air Show.

RM2RB87HR–B-25 Mitchell.

The Lockheed Hudson was a light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft built by the American Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. It was initially put into service by the Royal Air Force shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War and primarily operated by it thereafter. The Hudson served throughout the war, mainly with Coastal Command but also in transport and training roles, as well as delivering agents into occupied France. Stock Photo

RM2Y5G1CR–The Lockheed Hudson was a light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft built by the American Lockheed Aircraft Corporation. It was initially put into service by the Royal Air Force shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War and primarily operated by it thereafter. The Hudson served throughout the war, mainly with Coastal Command but also in transport and training roles, as well as delivering agents into occupied France.

The Douglas A-20 Havoc was a United States attack, light bomber, intruder, and reconnaissance aircraft of World War II. France ordered 270 production aircraft, but when Germany invaded before the order could be completely fulfilled, the Royal Air Force agreed to take up the balance of the French order. The bombers were given the service name 'Boston', with the further designation of 'Mark I' or 'Mark II' according to the engine type. Stock Photo

RM2Y5G135–The Douglas A-20 Havoc was a United States attack, light bomber, intruder, and reconnaissance aircraft of World War II. France ordered 270 production aircraft, but when Germany invaded before the order could be completely fulfilled, the Royal Air Force agreed to take up the balance of the French order. The bombers were given the service name 'Boston', with the further designation of 'Mark I' or 'Mark II' according to the engine type.

The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Cabot (CVL-28) is hit by a kamikaze, while operating with Task Group 38.2 off Luzon, 25 November 1944. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war. Stock Photo

RM2R330GN–The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Cabot (CVL-28) is hit by a kamikaze, while operating with Task Group 38.2 off Luzon, 25 November 1944. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses were insignificant and they did not alter the course of the war.

The de Havilland Mosquito was a British twin-engined, multirole combat aircraft, introduced during the Second World War. Unusual in that its airframe was constructed mostly of wood, it was nicknamed the 'Wooden Wonder', or 'Mossie'. Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber, the Mosquito's use evolved during the war into many roles, including low- to medium-altitude daytime tactical bomber, high-altitude night bomber, pathfinder, day or night fighter, fighter-bomber, intruder, maritime strike, and photo-reconnaissance aircraft. Stock Photo

RM2Y5G1Y4–The de Havilland Mosquito was a British twin-engined, multirole combat aircraft, introduced during the Second World War. Unusual in that its airframe was constructed mostly of wood, it was nicknamed the 'Wooden Wonder', or 'Mossie'. Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber, the Mosquito's use evolved during the war into many roles, including low- to medium-altitude daytime tactical bomber, high-altitude night bomber, pathfinder, day or night fighter, fighter-bomber, intruder, maritime strike, and photo-reconnaissance aircraft.

RM2B030WE–Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces. He was known as an expert in dare-devil low-level flying, and recognized for numerous feats of heroism and mechanical ingenuity, especially modifications to the Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber and B-25 Mitchell medium bomber that turned them into attack aircraft.

German Military Aircraft 1939-1945 Focke-Wulf Fw 189A. The twin-fuselage Fw 189 was designed as a light-bomber but saw service mostly as a short-range reconnaissance and liaison aircraft on the Eastern Front. Stock Photo

RM2T1K6DM–German Military Aircraft 1939-1945 Focke-Wulf Fw 189A. The twin-fuselage Fw 189 was designed as a light-bomber but saw service mostly as a short-range reconnaissance and liaison aircraft on the Eastern Front.

RMFTPBMG–Redding, California, USA- September 28, 2014: A Japanese Zero belonging to the Commemorative Air Force at the Redding Air Show.

RM2RB87MN–B-25 Mitchell.

A Japanese plane crashes near the stern of a U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier, during an unsuccessful kamikaze attack, 17 April 1945. As the photo was taken from the battleship USS South Dakota (BB-57) the carrier is most probably USS Bataan Stock Photo

RM2R330CH–A Japanese plane crashes near the stern of a U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier, during an unsuccessful kamikaze attack, 17 April 1945. As the photo was taken from the battleship USS South Dakota (BB-57) the carrier is most probably USS Bataan

RM2Y5G1XN–The de Havilland Mosquito was a British twin-engined, multirole combat aircraft, introduced during the Second World War. Unusual in that its airframe was constructed mostly of wood, it was nicknamed the 'Wooden Wonder', or 'Mossie'. Originally conceived as an unarmed fast bomber, the Mosquito's use evolved during the war into many roles, including low- to medium-altitude daytime tactical bomber, high-altitude night bomber, pathfinder, day or night fighter, fighter-bomber, intruder, maritime strike, and photo-reconnaissance aircraft.

RM2B030WW–Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces. He was known as an expert in dare-devil low-level flying, and recognized for numerous feats of heroism and mechanical ingenuity, especially modifications to the Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber and B-25 Mitchell medium bomber that turned them into attack aircraft.

A flight of Fairey Albacores, a British single-engine carrier-borne biplane torpedo bomber built by Fairey Aviation between 1939 and 1943 for the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm and used during the Second World War. It had a three-man crew and was designed for spotting and reconnaissance as well as level bombing, dive bombing and as a torpedo bomber. It was conceived as a replacement for the ageing Fairey Swordfish, which had entered service in 1936, but was retired before it, to be replaced by the Fairey Barracuda and Grumman Avenger monoplane torpedo bombers. Stock Photo

RM2YAX064–A flight of Fairey Albacores, a British single-engine carrier-borne biplane torpedo bomber built by Fairey Aviation between 1939 and 1943 for the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm and used during the Second World War. It had a three-man crew and was designed for spotting and reconnaissance as well as level bombing, dive bombing and as a torpedo bomber. It was conceived as a replacement for the ageing Fairey Swordfish, which had entered service in 1936, but was retired before it, to be replaced by the Fairey Barracuda and Grumman Avenger monoplane torpedo bombers.

The Bristol Beaufort was a British twin-engined torpedo bomber designed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and developed from experience gained designing and building the earlier Blenheim light bomber. At least 1,180 Beauforts were built by Bristol and other British manufacturers and first saw service with Royal Air Force Coastal Command and then the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm from 1940. They were used as torpedo bombers, conventional bombers and mine-layers until 1942, when they were removed from active service and used as trainer aircraft until being declared obsolete in 1945. Stock Photo

RM2Y5G0MB–The Bristol Beaufort was a British twin-engined torpedo bomber designed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, and developed from experience gained designing and building the earlier Blenheim light bomber. At least 1,180 Beauforts were built by Bristol and other British manufacturers and first saw service with Royal Air Force Coastal Command and then the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm from 1940. They were used as torpedo bombers, conventional bombers and mine-layers until 1942, when they were removed from active service and used as trainer aircraft until being declared obsolete in 1945.

The capture of a German U-Boat in the Atlantic Ocean by a Hudson Reconnaisance and light bomber aircraft of Coastal Command during the Second World War. Following the capture on the 8th September 1941, the aircraft stood guard until naval reinforcements arrived when a Royal Navy officer approached the submarine to receive its surrender. Stock Photo

RM2TBHRYM–The capture of a German U-Boat in the Atlantic Ocean by a Hudson Reconnaisance and light bomber aircraft of Coastal Command during the Second World War. Following the capture on the 8th September 1941, the aircraft stood guard until naval reinforcements arrived when a Royal Navy officer approached the submarine to receive its surrender.

Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. A Chance Light, a powerful runway floodlight on a trailer, in operation at Pocklington, Yorkshire. Behind the Chance Light is the Airfield Identification Beacon, also on a trailer. Stock Photo

RM2T1K8DY–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. A Chance Light, a powerful runway floodlight on a trailer, in operation at Pocklington, Yorkshire. Behind the Chance Light is the Airfield Identification Beacon, also on a trailer.

The Bristol Brigand was a British anti-shipping/ground attack/dive bomber aircraft, developed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company as a replacement for the Beaufighter. A total of 147 were built for long-range torpedo work and anti-shipping strikes by RAF Coastal Command. Later used by the Royal Air Force in Malaya during the Malayan Emergency and Kenya. Stock Photo

RM2Y5G0T4–The Bristol Brigand was a British anti-shipping/ground attack/dive bomber aircraft, developed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company as a replacement for the Beaufighter. A total of 147 were built for long-range torpedo work and anti-shipping strikes by RAF Coastal Command. Later used by the Royal Air Force in Malaya during the Malayan Emergency and Kenya.

RMFTPBJE–Redding, California, USA- A restored WWII era F4U Corsair fighter plane of the Commemorative Air Force at Redding Air Show.

The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Zellars (DD-777) after a kamikaze crashed into her port side on 12 April 1945. The plane hit Zellars forward of the bridge in her number 2 handling room. The 500-kilogram bomb tore through several light bulkheads before exploding on the starboard side of the ship in the scullery. Zellars temporarily lost all power, and the fireroom had to be secured. She had to return to the United States for repairs. Stock Photo

RM2R330HJ–The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Zellars (DD-777) after a kamikaze crashed into her port side on 12 April 1945. The plane hit Zellars forward of the bridge in her number 2 handling room. The 500-kilogram bomb tore through several light bulkheads before exploding on the starboard side of the ship in the scullery. Zellars temporarily lost all power, and the fireroom had to be secured. She had to return to the United States for repairs.

RM2B030WJ–Colonel Paul Irvin 'Pappy' Gunn (October 18, 1899 – October 11, 1957) was a United States naval aviator known mainly for his actions in the Second World War as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces. He was known as an expert in dare-devil low-level flying, and recognized for numerous feats of heroism and mechanical ingenuity, especially modifications to the Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber and B-25 Mitchell medium bomber that turned them into attack aircraft.

China Burma India Theater (CBI) was the name used by the United States Army for its forces operating in conjunction with British and Chinese Allied air and land forces in China, Burma, and India during World War II. Well-known US units in this theater included the Flying Tigers, transport and bomber units flying the Hump, the 1st Air Commando Group, the engineers who built Ledo Road, and the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), otherwise known as Merrill's Marauders. Stock Photo

RM2B030NX–China Burma India Theater (CBI) was the name used by the United States Army for its forces operating in conjunction with British and Chinese Allied air and land forces in China, Burma, and India during World War II. Well-known US units in this theater included the Flying Tigers, transport and bomber units flying the Hump, the 1st Air Commando Group, the engineers who built Ledo Road, and the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), otherwise known as Merrill's Marauders.

Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Handley Page Halifax Mark II Series 1s of No. 10 Squadron RAF based at Melbourne, Yorkshire, gain height in the failing evening light while outward bound on a raid to Turin, Italy. Stock Photo

RM2T1K8D9–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Handley Page Halifax Mark II Series 1s of No. 10 Squadron RAF based at Melbourne, Yorkshire, gain height in the failing evening light while outward bound on a raid to Turin, Italy.

RM2Y5G0WH–The Bristol Brigand was a British anti-shipping/ground attack/dive bomber aircraft, developed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company as a replacement for the Beaufighter. A total of 147 were built for long-range torpedo work and anti-shipping strikes by RAF Coastal Command. Later used by the Royal Air Force in Malaya during the Malayan Emergency and Kenya.

RMFTPBHR–Redding, California, USA- September 28, 2014: A Japanese Zero belonging to the Commemorative Air Force at the Redding Air Show.

The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24) burning aft after she was hit by a Kamikaze, while operating off Luzon, Philippines, on 30 October 1944. Flight deck crewmen are moving undamaged Grumman TBM Avenger planes of Torpedo Squadron 21 (VT-21) away from the flames as others fight the fires. USS Franklin (CV-13), also hit during this Kamikaze attack, is afire in the distance. Stock Photo

RM2R33074–The U.S. Navy light aircraft carrier USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24) burning aft after she was hit by a Kamikaze, while operating off Luzon, Philippines, on 30 October 1944. Flight deck crewmen are moving undamaged Grumman TBM Avenger planes of Torpedo Squadron 21 (VT-21) away from the flames as others fight the fires. USS Franklin (CV-13), also hit during this Kamikaze attack, is afire in the distance.

Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. A De Havilland Mosquito B Mark IV (modified) of No. 692 Squadron RAF of the Light Night Striking Force, at Graveley, Huntingdonshire, showing the enlarged bomb-bay, fitted to accommodate the 4,000-lb HC bomb ('Cookie'). Stock Photo

RM2T1K875–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. A De Havilland Mosquito B Mark IV (modified) of No. 692 Squadron RAF of the Light Night Striking Force, at Graveley, Huntingdonshire, showing the enlarged bomb-bay, fitted to accommodate the 4,000-lb HC bomb ('Cookie').

RM2Y5G0TE–The Bristol Brigand was a British anti-shipping/ground attack/dive bomber aircraft, developed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company as a replacement for the Beaufighter. A total of 147 were built for long-range torpedo work and anti-shipping strikes by RAF Coastal Command. Later used by the Royal Air Force in Malaya during the Malayan Emergency and Kenya.

The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) pictured burning in the waters off Japan after being hit during an air attack on 19 March 1945. The light cruiser USS Santa Fe (CL-60) is alongside. The photo was taken by planes from the USS Essex (CV-9) returning from a strike on Kobe, Japan. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses Stock Photo

RM2R330GJ–The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) pictured burning in the waters off Japan after being hit during an air attack on 19 March 1945. The light cruiser USS Santa Fe (CL-60) is alongside. The photo was taken by planes from the USS Essex (CV-9) returning from a strike on Kobe, Japan. When Japan was facing defeat in late 1944 it chose to destroy US ships with suicide bombings, known as Kamikaze.These attacks were a potent physical and psychological weapon and sunk a total of 47 ships at a cost of more than 3000 pilots and planes. By late 1944 the US Navy was large enough that the losses

Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. An Avro Lancaster B Mark I of No. 83 Squadron RAF is signalled off on the third 'Thousand Bomber' raid, an attack on Bremen, Germany from Scampton, Lincolnshire. The Wing Commander (Flying) gives a green light for take off with his Aldis lamp. Stock Photo

RM2T1K89T–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. An Avro Lancaster B Mark I of No. 83 Squadron RAF is signalled off on the third 'Thousand Bomber' raid, an attack on Bremen, Germany from Scampton, Lincolnshire. The Wing Commander (Flying) gives a green light for take off with his Aldis lamp.

Royal Air Force Operations in the Middle East and North Africa, 1939-1943. An Armourer of a light bomber squadron of No. 326 Wing RAF unpacks a 250-lb GP bomb from its crate at Souk el Khemis ('Kings Cross'), Tunisia, during the final Allied offensives in North Africa. Stock Photo

RM2T1KAKY–Royal Air Force Operations in the Middle East and North Africa, 1939-1943. An Armourer of a light bomber squadron of No. 326 Wing RAF unpacks a 250-lb GP bomb from its crate at Souk el Khemis ('Kings Cross'), Tunisia, during the final Allied offensives in North Africa.

Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Aerial vertical taken over the Moabit district of Berlin during a raid by 33 De Havilland Mosquitos of the Late Night Striking Force. The track of a falling target indicator (TI) can be seen on the right, illuminating the River Spree,and the Charlottenburger Chaussee, running from top right through the Tiergarten to the Brandenbruger Tor and Unter den Linden. The other light sources are German searchlights. Stock Photo

RM2T1KEBT–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Aerial vertical taken over the Moabit district of Berlin during a raid by 33 De Havilland Mosquitos of the Late Night Striking Force. The track of a falling target indicator (TI) can be seen on the right, illuminating the River Spree,and the Charlottenburger Chaussee, running from top right through the Tiergarten to the Brandenbruger Tor and Unter den Linden. The other light sources are German searchlights.

Royal Air Force- the Polish Air Force in the United Kingdom, 1939-1945. Instructor of No. 18 Operational Training Unit lectures Polish airmen on the .303 Vickers K-type gas-operated machine gun during a detachment to No. 9 Bombing and Gunnery School at Penrhos, Caernarvonshire. 18 OTU was formed from the Polish Training Unit in No. 6 Group, Bomber Command, in June 1940, to train light bomber crews for Polish operational squadrons. Stock Photo

RM2T1KCRN–Royal Air Force- the Polish Air Force in the United Kingdom, 1939-1945. Instructor of No. 18 Operational Training Unit lectures Polish airmen on the .303 Vickers K-type gas-operated machine gun during a detachment to No. 9 Bombing and Gunnery School at Penrhos, Caernarvonshire. 18 OTU was formed from the Polish Training Unit in No. 6 Group, Bomber Command, in June 1940, to train light bomber crews for Polish operational squadrons.

Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Armourers wheel a 4,000-lb HC bomb ('Cookie') for loading into a De Havilland Mosquito B Mark IV (modified) of No. 692 Squadron RAF at Graveley, Huntingdonshire. No. 692 Squadron was part of the Light Night Striking Force of No. 8 (PFF) Group, which specialised in fast, high-flying night raids on Germany, particularly Berlin. The specially-modified Mosquitos were fitted with bulged bomb-bays in order to accommodate 'Cookies'. Stock Photo

RM2T1K871–Royal Air Force Bomber Command, 1942-1945. Armourers wheel a 4,000-lb HC bomb ('Cookie') for loading into a De Havilland Mosquito B Mark IV (modified) of No. 692 Squadron RAF at Graveley, Huntingdonshire. No. 692 Squadron was part of the Light Night Striking Force of No. 8 (PFF) Group, which specialised in fast, high-flying night raids on Germany, particularly Berlin. The specially-modified Mosquitos were fitted with bulged bomb-bays in order to accommodate 'Cookies'.

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