No. 58 - The War Illustrated

Volume 3 - No. 58 - October 11, 1940

Oct1940

Britain's Youngest V.C.

Sergt. John Hannah of the R.A.F., who is only eighteen years of age, has been awarded the V.C. in recognition of most-conspicuous bravery. Here is the official account of the deed which has won for hi

Oct1940

I Was There! - How We Saved Our Burning 'Plane

The official story of the heroic feat over Antwerp which won eighteen-year-old Sergeant Hannah of the R.A.F. his V.C. is given opposite. Here is his own account of the incident, making light both of h

Oct1940

For the Towns of the S.E. Coast

Since Britain rose above the seas, The seas have beaten on her shore, An endless battery prolonged For half a million years or more. The waves at shingle, sand and chalk Have clawed with endles

Jottings From the Editor's Wartime Diary
'All the Brigands Are in One Camp'
Singapore - Britain's Strong Point in the East
This Is the War of the Unknown Warriors
Allies of Britain in the War - Dutch Airmen
Triumphs of Fighter & Gunner in a Week's Air War
The Incessant Bombing of Germany in September
'Food' for the Navy's Men and Guns
Here's To the Men Who Clear Up the Mess!
Out of the Frying-pan Into Spitfire
Our Searchlight on the War
Britain's Youngest V.C.
I Was There! - How We Saved Our Burning 'Plane
I Was There! - How We Found the 'Benares' Survivors
I Was There! - How We Torpedoed a Nazi Troopship
Our Diary of the War
For the Towns of the S.E. Coast
Items of War Interest from Far and Near

Volume 3 - No. 58 - October 11, 1940

Britain's Youngest V.C.

I Was There! - How We Saved Our Burning 'Plane

For the Towns of the S.E. Coast

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