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Digital Camera World
Digital Camera World
Kim Bunermann

Celebrating VE Day: Rare photographs of wartime filmmaking revealed by Historic England

Two Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) trainees practising photography whilst wearing gas masks to simulate working under active service conditions, during training at No.2 School of Photography in Blackpool.

To honor the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe), Historic England is sharing a collection about the history of wartime filmmaking and photography – from rare shots from Pinewood Studios to the pioneering women of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF).

Photography plays a crucial role in documenting historical events, making it an invaluable medium for capturing the past. This collection, which includes over 150 photographs curated by Historic England, serves as an excellent example of this importance.

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