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Lacing the Valise of a New Balloon by Robert Austin, charcoal on paper
Fine Art, In Storage, L001-1877
In this drawing, Robert Austin illustrates women placing a new barrage balloon into a bag for safe storage. It is one of several large-scale exhibition drawings he was commissioned to produce for the War Artists' Advisory Committee (WAAC). with RAF Balloon Command.
Spanish Refugees Being Fitted with Gasmasks by Olga Lehmann, ink on paper
Fine Art, In Storage, FA01545
This ink drawing is one of several by Lehmann in the collection that document scenes of shelter and bomb damage during the London Blitz (1940–1941).
Flying Officer Wilfred M Sizer DFC, No. 213 Squadron by Cuthbert Orde, charcoal on paper
Fine Art, In Storage, FA03284
This portrait is one of many that the Air Ministry commissioned from Cuthbert Orde, independently of the War Artists' Advisory Committee, to promote the contributions of Fighter Command pilots during the Battle of Britain.
Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Allard DFC, DFM by Cuthbert Orde, charcoal and chalk on paper
Fine Art, In Storage, L001-1649
This portrait is one of many that the Air Ministry commissioned from Cuthbert Orde, independently of the War Artists' Advisory Committee (WAAC), to promote the contributions of Fighter Command pilots during the Battle of Britain. It was illustrated in Orde's 1942 book 'Pilots of Fighter Command: Sixty-four Portraits'.
Combination Set Identity Tags of Squadron Leader Beswick
Aircraft & Exhibits, Circa 1945, London, Hangar One, X002-8234
This set belonged to Squadron Leader Ernest Norman Beswick, who enlisted in 1936 and became an officer in 1941.
Air Raid Damage Opposite Selfridges by Olga Lehmann, watercolour, gouache and ink on paper
Fine Art, In Storage, FA02105
This illustration is one of several by Olga Lehmann in the Museum’s collection that document Civil Defence activities during the London Blitz (1940–1941).
Obverse Model for a Gold Medallion Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain by Abram Games, plaster
Fine Art, In Storage, FA20005
Games’ commemorative medallion was cast in 22-carat gold and produced in three sizes to appeal to different collector markets.
Firewomen Resting, London Blitz by Enid Dreyfus, writing ink on paper
Fine Art, In Storage, FA02106
This sketch depicts firewomen in the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) resting at their quarters, unable to return home due to air raids. Their duties included transportation, administration and operating switchboards.
Soho Palace Theatre by Olga Lehmann, ink on paper
Fine Art, In Storage, X006-0132
This ink drawing is one of several by Olga Lehmann in the collection that document scenes of shelter and bomb damage during the London Blitz (1940–1941).
Driver on Duty at an Ambulance Station by Elsie Gledstanes, watercolour on paper
Fine Art, In Storage, FA01551
This watercolour is one of many Elsie Gledstanes made as a volunteer for the London Auxiliary Ambulance Service during the Blitz. Later in life she gifted several works to the Imperial War Museum.
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