Imperial War Museum London

[Tony Williams]

Finally I would just like to say thank you to the Imperial War Museum for being one of the few establishments "enlightened" enough to welcome people with camera's.

Really? I've been to quite a few UK military museums over the past few years and never seen any restrictions on taking photos at any of them. Which ones ban it?

The only rules I've noticed at a couple of places concern what you do with the photos: if you're going to make professional use of them (e.g. in a book) you have to ask permission.

 

[satan18]

Really? I've been to quite a few UK military museums over the past few years and never seen any restrictions on taking photos at any of them. Which ones ban it?

The only rules I've noticed at a couple of places concern what you do with the photos: if you're going to make professional use of them (e.g. in a book) you have to ask permission.

Just to keep this one alive as i think the IWM has jumped way up in my estimation for nice items and displays.
Admitedly they cannot display there reserve collections as there is just not enough room except for IWM Duxford.
Another good up and coming museum is the London War Museum.
It has a section called Bomb Disposal corner which shows mainly smaller personal effects and pictures.

They are a self funding museum and have a blitz street reconstruction
which is exellent,but the museum does lack a lot of bigger items.
Lastley dont forget the good old National Army museum.
just good good good.

Hear are some more pics from my IWM visit this year. Enjoy

Best phil

 

[Madbomber31]

Dos one of you guys have a better photo of this item in the photo from Chris ?????

Thanks

 

[butterfly]

Hear are some more pics from my IWM visit this year. Enjoy

Best phil

Very nice pictures Phil, especially like the close up of the sign!!
Do you have a close up of the SD2?
Also the container to the right the AB70-3 ?

regards
Kev

 

[butterfly]

Think MB you were reading my mind!!
Or was it the other way round !! lol !!

regards Kev

 

[Chris 42 RQ]

SD2 Dispenser ?

Here you are gents a slightly more detailed view !

Is this an SD2 dispenser ?

If you would like the picture in full PM me !

 

[satan18]

Think MB you were reading my mind!!
Or was it the other way round !! lol !!

regards Kev

Hi Kev

Unfortunately i didnt take an awfull lot of pictures but will go again and photograph the lot,as they do have some minty Bits in there especially in the bomb room,the words kid and candy store come to mind.

quite a few SD2s perched hear and there:tinysmile_shy_t:

Best phil

 

[Madbomber31]

Yes it is Chris for 22 SD 2's :tinysmile_shy_t:

 

[butterfly]

SD2 Dispenser ?
Here you are gents a slightly more detailed view !

Is this an SD2 dispenser ?

If you would like the picture in full PM me !

Thanks for the picture Chris.
Yes, its a AB 70-3 holds 22 SD2's. Think it is an adaption of the AB24 which held 24 bombs.
The difference being that the AB24 worked mechanically with a spring release. The AB 70-3 had a charge head which had an electrically operated system. Presumably with a delay so that it could be dropped from greater heights.
Maybe Madbomber could tell you more?
regards Kev

 

[butterfly]

Hi Kev

Unfortunately i didnt take an awfull lot of pictures but will go again and photograph the lot,as they do have some minty Bits in there especially in the bomb room,the words kid and candy store come to mind.

quite a few SD2s perched hear and there:tinysmile_shy_t:

Best phil

Hi Phil,

That certainly sounds my kind of sweet shop, yummy!!!
Photos would be great, don't get the chance to get down there myself!!

Cheers Kev

 

[F0031]

Here is a selection of my pictures of the IWM German bomb showcase. Sorry I couldn't get close enough to the 50kg bomb to identify the fuze. Also I think I read somewhere that the incendiaries are copies, the real ones being a fire risk are stored somewhere safe. ...

 

[F0031]

... More picture from the German bomb showcase

 

[butterfly]

Here is a selection of my pictures of the IWM German bomb showcase. Sorry I couldn't get close enough to the 50kg bomb to identify the fuze. Also I think I read somewhere that the incendiaries are copies, the real ones being a fire risk are stored somewhere safe. ...

Many thanks FOO31 - Great Photos!!
I notice that the 50Kg has the early type fuze rings and the AB 70-3 what can I say- thats right up my street!!! great to see.
regards
Kev

 

[Chris 42 RQ]

Thank you both.

Thanks Madbomber and Butterfly for the info !

 

[MichaelC]

The mines are both bounding AP mines. The yellow one is the British MK2 bounding mine and the other look like the German S mine.

Michael

 

[vinnyw]

Ha Steve

Finally I would just like to say thank you to the Imperial War Museum for being one of the few establishments "enlightened" enough to welcome people with camera's.

Steve I wonder what happened to all the old exhibits as the first time I went some 30 (cough cough) years ago there were row upon row of cabinets in the front entrance full of Artillery and Anti-Aircraft rounds of every description, must have been 60 plus !

Lee you are sadly in the queue behind me for a spare 80 cm "Schwerer Gustav" shell - sorry old bean !:xd:

Love the pictures.Im going to open a can of worms here,I have worked at a couple of museums,just a working class,the museums I have worked in allow cameras but do not allow the flash,im sure you no its the UV light that destroys,not everything is as tuff as ordanance.
Vinny

 

[F0031]

I was in the area today, so I thought I would go to the War Museum. Unfortunately I forgot (i) they search your bags, and (ii) I had three shell cases in mine. I was refused entry. So be warned, if they find anything that resembles weaponry, even if totally harmless, you won't get in. No arguments.

 

[Chris 42 RQ]

No flash please!

Vinney you are spot on with the "No flash" allowed as it does degrade very old materials and some things are best left in the dark.
Art works can be very badly affected by strong lights so it is understandable, but munitions are not so delicate but natural light is always my preference when possible-just leads to grainier or blurred photo's when in poor light conditions unless you have a tripod (now there's another story!).

 

[RichardB]

Its definitely a good museum and worth a visit....I was there in 2008 and took quite a few pics....ill start off with some of the vehicles.

Ill also put these plus others in my gallery..

German Jagdpanther


British Matilda II


British Grant


Russian T34-85


British 25Pdr


More to come
Rich

 

[Chris 42 RQ]

Nice photographs

Nice photographs Rich and thanks for sharing them with us.