Interwar Collection (#6)

Romany children making clothes pegs, the caravan and horses in the background

Tulip picking in Lincolnshire

The R-34 during flight trials before its Atlantic crossing
The British R-34 was based closely on the Zeppelin L33 and in 1919 made the first double crossing of the Atlantic Ocean

Jean Battens Percival Gull at night
Jean Batten was inspired by Charles Lindbergh and Amy Johnson. She had a short but spectacular career between 1934 and 1937

Dornier Do 17 of the Luftwaffe, Zurich 1937

Fiat CR. 32 bis
Fiat CR.32 bis (2975 153-III) of the Italian Air Force, Zurich 1937

Avia Ba-122 14 (OK-AMF) of Czech Air Force, Zurich 1937

Blackburn Shark seaplane of the Portuguese Naval Aviation on water, Brough 1936

The hangars at Hendon
the crowds make their way towards the hangars at Hendon during one of its famous pageants. These hangars now form part of the Royal Air Force Museum

Olympic and Majestic at Southampton
White Star liners Majestic and Olympic in the Ocean Dock, Southamton 1922

Schleicher Rhonbussard glider in flight, Dunstable, 1938

RAF convoy, Palestine 1939
An Alvis Straussler armoured car leads a convoy in Palestine, 1939

RAF dinghy
16 Inboard Dinghy of the Royal Air Force at Gosport, 1938

Woman with model aeroplane
A woman prepares to launch a model aeroplane, France circa 1923

A Balloon race
The start of a Balloon race, circa 1923

Vickers Virginia X of 58 Squadron RAF, Worthy Down, 1934

Bristol F. 2b Fighter
Bristol Fighter of Oxford University Air Squadron RAF over the Kent coast, 1930

Motor minesweeper MMS1

Lubricating the motion of Lord Nelson
Southern Railway Lord Nelson Class 4-6-0 locomotive 850 Lord Nelson being prepared for its first service from Waterloo

Breakfast on a Southern Railway service in the 1930s

Charing Cross
The replica of the Charing Cross in the station forecourt

Ferry construction for the Southern Railway, Tyneside February 1934
The construction of a new ferry for the Southern Railway at a shipyard on the River Tyne

Ballasting the line near Gillingham, 1931
Ballast dropping from a Southern Railway 40 ton ballast hopper onto the track

Waterloo Station, 3 May 1933
Travellers checking the new prices at Waterloo Station

Lord Anson, 10 October 1931
Southern Railway Lord Nelson Class 4-6-0 locomotive 851 Lord Anson

Bournemouth Limited
Southern Railway King Arthur Class 4-6-0 locomotive 789 Sir guy at the head of an express

Southern Belle inaugural run, 1931
King Arthur Class 4-6-0 locomotive E780 Sir Persant hauling the Southern Belle between London and Brighton

Overhauling a King Arthur engine at Nine Elms, 1925
Men working on a Southern Railway King Arthur Class 4-6-0 locomotive at Nine Elms

RAFA Manela
Royal Air Force Auxiliary Manela at anchor, Alexandria harbour, 1936

Fairey Firefly III rehearsing for RAF Display, June 1932

At the Cafe Des Dictateurs
Signor Mussolini (to Senior Primo de Rivera): This place isn t quite so exclusive as it used to be. An Interwar cartoon showing Kemal Ataturk, Mussolini, Jozef Pilsudski, Miguel Primo de Rivera

Interwar Period Recruiting poster
Interwar Period Recruiting - Stock poster circa 1930 - 89 x 63 cm Date: circa 1930

Hawker Hart R. A. F bomber construction 1934
The design and construction of the British Hawker Hind, two seater light bomber, during the inter-war years produced by Hawker Aircraft. 1934

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"Journeying back in time to the interwar era, we witness a fascinating period of history filled with remarkable achievements and leisurely pursuits. In 1936, the mighty HMS Ajax sets sail, symbolizing Britain's naval power amidst a changing world. The skies come alive with the iconic Supermarine Spitfire I soaring through the air, showcasing cutting-edge aviation technology. Meanwhile, racing yachts gracefully glide across shimmering waters as enthusiasts embrace the thrill of competition. The majestic HMS Repulse takes center stage as a formidable battleship ready to defend national interests. Innovation continues with the Fairey Swordfish I and Vickers Valentia aircrafts of 216 Sqn RAF, pushing boundaries in aerial warfare capabilities. As summer approaches, "Summer Comes Soonest In The South, " inviting people to bask in warm sunshine and enjoy leisurely activities like hop picking in Kent. The maritime scene thrives as HMS Devonshire and HMS Glorious proudly display their might on international waters. A sense of unity prevails as communities gather for hop picking festivities while others marvel at Wellington I aircrafts from 9 Squadron and Hawker Hurricane I aircrafts from 111 Sqn RAF taking flight. The interwar period stands as a testament to human resilience and progress amid uncertain times, and is an era where technological advancements intertwine with moments of relaxation and joyous celebrations – truly capturing the essence of this transformative chapter.