The coffin of the Unknown Warrior arrives in Britain from France and is taken to the Cenotaph before the final burial at Westminster Abbey, 10-11 November 1920.
Film: IWM 505
Today we remember all those who have suffered and died in conflict.
The coffin of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey, London, November 1920.
Image: IWM (Q 31518)
We’re thrilled to announce that @captaintommoore has accepted our offer to become IWM’s first Honorary Patron. As a fundraiser, Second World War veteran and all-round inspiration, it’s great to have Captain Tom support our efforts and we look forward to seeing him soon.
De Havilland Mosquito bombers of No. 21 Squadron filmed during a day attack on the Gestapo headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, 21 March 1945.
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An Avro Vulcan pictured flying over Mount Kenya during a 'Lone Ranger' training flight to Nairobi in July 1960. The Vulcan is B.1 XA912 of No 101 Squadron based at RAF Finningley, Yorkshire.
You can watch our video on the Vulcan here: bit.ly/4cXKzSs
IWM (RAF-T 1965)
Factory workers are filmed building tanks, followed by a sequence showing Churchills, Shermans, Comets, Cromwells and Challengers navigating a three mile all-terrain course at a proving ground, 1945.
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IWM are saddened to hear of the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore. Captain Tom represented hope in a time of adversity and he will be remembered for his fundraising work for the NHS and his ability to lift spirits when the world needed it most.