In this selection you will see, some of the roles of women during the war, the American Army leaving Hilsea Barracks for the last time, Churchill’s VE Day broadcast to the world and several great VE day party images.
9. Historic images during the end of Second World War
Members of the Women's Auxilliary Air Force tether a barrage balloon in Portsmouth in April 1942. Advertisements for balloon crews stipulated that women should be physically fit, have a minimum height of 5ft 2ins and be aged between 17 and 43. The News PP528 Photo: The News archive
11. Historic images during the end of Second World War
This marvellous shot taken from the steps of the Guildhall shows a fighter on display on the edge of Guildhall Square when it was on show for Wings for Victory Week in 1943. Photo: The News archive
12. Historic images during the end of Second World War
29th June 1944: Pilots from a Spitfire Squadron, who have returned from a French attack, holding bottles of wine. (Photo by Harry Shepherd/Fox Photos/Getty Images) Photo: The News archive
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