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
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- In this incredible footage shot on D-Day, 6 June 1944, troops of 45 Royal Marine Commando disembark on 'Queen Red' Beach at La Breche, amidst the burning tanks of the 22nd Dragoons and 13/18th Hussars. Learn more about Operation Overlord: bit.ly/3peOx0Q © IWM A70 31-2
00:00 - 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)
- In this unique footage filmed shortly before the Dambusters' Raid in May 1943, an Avro Lancaster flies low off the Kent coast, trialling a cylinder-type "Upkeep" bouncing bomb. Learn more about the incredible story behind the raid: bit.ly/2rPxxAK © IWM MTE 3437
00:00 - 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.
- Scenes from an Army anti-aircraft fort off the east coast of England, 1943. Film: IWM ADM 1186
00:00 - De Havilland Mosquito bombers of No. 21 Squadron filmed during a day attack on the Gestapo headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, 21 March 1945. IWM OPF 257 <1/3>
00:00 - 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)
- On 6 June 1944, Allied forces launched Operation Overlord and began the fight to liberate north-west Europe from German occupation. Learn how the largest amphibious invasion in the history of warfare was planned in D-Day Explained: bit.ly/2AKHec9 © IWM BU 1184
- CSM Stan Hollis received the only Victoria Cross awarded on D-Day. No stranger to combat, Hollis was recommended for the award following two acts of bravery, the first of which saw him capture 30 German troops single-handedly. Learn more: bit.ly/3NetvNB © IWM HU 2001
- King George V unveils the Cenotaph before laying a wreath. He is joined by Prime Minister Lloyd George. Armistice Day, 1920. © IWM (IWM 505)
00:00 - 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. IWM WPN 221
00:00 - In this rare, colour footage filmed 7 June, the day after D-Day, British troops disembark on the beach at Arromanches, Normandy. Learn what happened in the days that followed the D-Day landings: bit.ly/3oNFdoV © ADM 1234A
00:00 - 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.
