British troops waiting to land during the 1943 invasion of Sicily, Italy.

Invasion of Sicily

Hurricane pilots of 73 Squadron line up before a desert-worn aircraft in North Africa during 1941. The Hurricane was the RAF's first monoplane fighter.

73 Squadron

King George VI, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and of the Armed Forces of British Dominions and Crown territories, prepares to address his peoples following Britain's declaration of war on Germany, 3 September, 1939.  By the way - anybody who has not seen the movie should do so.  It is a real stunner.  Best regards, JR.