ETE4941522: Near Reims (Marne) France 23 August 1945: At the US Army camp New Orleans where American soldiers awaiting redeployment are stationed in the Pacific theatre of operations, festivities were organized to evoke the “Mardi Gras” of the city of Louisiana, including a free distribution of Wehrmacht souvenirs / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4941587: Sep. 09, 1954 - Demonstration of British military vehicles. first gas turbine powered track vehicle on show. A special and unique demonstration of British military vehicle was held at the fighting vehicles research and development establishment (F.V.R.D.E), at chertsey, surrey today. staged primarily to promote sales in this special channel of our export trade, the display included little short of 100 different vehicles giving an immense range of usage. load and personal carrying motor workshop lorries, mobile cranes, tankers triers up to 60 tons for tank transpiration, and even armored ears were among the exhibits to be seen either on the display center or taking part in spectacular demonstration of their qualities on test circuits. The event has been orgainsed jointly by the ministry of Supply, to who are calcification the vehicles are built and by the society of motor manufacturers and traders, certain of whose members are responsible for the carrying out of the production programme. An armured Carrier 6x6 personal sealed for eading, demostating in 6 ft. of water, the driver cannot see and is guided by companion in turret. This vehicles is a carrier for personal in armoured and armoured car regiments and in Divisional engineer units. The vehicle is capable of rapid conversion to a land carrier and a Navigational vehicle. as an A.P.C. it carriers a total of twelve men including driver and commander. Hull and turret welded Armour plats, sealed for wading to 5'6 '(unprepared) in the turret. A minting ring is also provided for Bren” 303”, accustoms grim for isle against aircraft / Bridgeman Images
ETE4941608: WWII:Near Sissonne (Aisne) France June 3, 1945: At Camp Oklahoma City, American soldiers waiting to return to the United States or redeploy to the Pacific theatre of operations, two US Army non-commissioned officers assisted by a German prisoner of war ( PW) at the center installs a portable well for drinking water supply to the camp / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4941664: Sep. 09, 1954 - Anglo American Vintage car rally. Ancient Vehicles at Warwick. The 850 Anglo American Veteran car rally from Edinburgh ends tomorrow at Goodwood. Twenty cars are taking part each country having entered five” Edwardian” (1904-1919) car and five” Vintage” (1920-1930) cars. The rally which is sponsored by the British Travel and Holidays Association started last Sunday from Edinburgh / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4941757: Sep. 09, 1954 - In Memory of” The Few” Battle of Britain Service in London. Battle of Britain Service in London.: A Battle of Britain Anniversary Service was held yesterday in Westminster Abbey - in memory of” The Few” who shot Hitler's Luftwaffe from the skies of Britain in 1940 / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4941840: Sep. 16, 1954 - Women's Royal Air Force Central Band Prepares For 1,400 Miles Tour.: Members of the Women's Royal Air Force Central Band were to be seen at-Uxbridge this morning - rehearsing for their forthcoming 1400 miles tour of the country - which starts at Leicester on Sept. 21st. The band is under the command of Flight. Lieutenant. M.R. Davis, A.R.A.M. and is to visit Leicester; Derby; Northampton; Nottingham; Doncaster; Leeds; Huddersfield; Harrogate; Newcastle; Sunderland; Middlesborough and Hull / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4942058: Sep. 27, 1954 - 27-9-54 The granddaughters of General Franco greet their father - The Marquis of Villaverde, son-in-law to General Franco, the dictator of Spain, was greeted by his two daughters when he returned to Madrid recently after a stay in the United States where he was studying surgery. Keystone Photo Shows: The Marquis of Villaverde is greeted by his two daughters, Mariz Del Carmen (left) and Marie de la O on his arrival to Madrid / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4942157: Oct. 01, 1954 - Michaelmas Law Term Mass at Westminster Cathedral women Barristers Assured: Photo Shows Two women Barristers in profession to Westminster Cathedral for the traditional Red Mass to mark the opening of the Michaelmas law Torm this morning,. They are L-R: Elizabeth Ganne and Monique S. Viner / Bridgeman Images