London, 1942. Flight-Lieutenant David Heron, home in London on leave, awakes to the news that a murder victim has been discovered in the garden of his boarding house. Drawn into a world of mystery and double dealing, can he solve the murder before his return to the skies?
Billy is an under-age soldier who befriends a stray dog in France during World War One. When Billy left for dead in the blood-soaked trenches of No- Man's-Land, the dog, Scruff, comes to his rescue. But Scruff is soon in danger himself, being sent onto the battlefield as an ambulance dog. Will both Billy and Scruff survive the terrors of war?
Quirky and nostalgic facsimile first published during the Second World War A light-hearted and unique look at the enormous contribution made by women to the war effort Gives a fascinating insight into 1940s attitudes of women at work * Includes an introduction written by IWM Senior Curator, Alan Jeffreys
Bring to life the aviation legends that took to the skies during World War Two with the Imperial War Museum's fantastic colouring book. Packed with stunning drawings with a vintage theme, including a Supermarine Spitfire, Lancaster Bomber and B-17 Flying Fortress, this colouring book features over 30 illustrations of iconic aircraft and features action-packed scenes from the air battles over Europe and beyond. Pick up your colouring pencils and be transported back to World War Two with this perfect gift for aviation lovers big or small!
A delightful reminder of the techniques for household economies extolled by the wartime government. First published in 1943, all of the tips can be used to spruce up your wardrobe today. Old fashioned remedies for everything from washing silks and mending your clothes, to repelling the ‘moth menace’!