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Anchor Brewery

Sheffield’s Anchor Brewery was burnt down during the Sheffield Blitz in December 1940.

‘Bewtonia’

The ‘Bewtonia’ (Mark F11B: Serial Number P8655) was built between June and July 1940. Issued to 145 Squadron in May 1941 and then moved around until a flying accident in June 1942. Listed as category E (Struck off charge) on 26th January 1944.

‘Black Eagle’

The ‘Black Eagle’ (Mark V; Serial Number AD356) was presented to the Nation by Truman, Hanbury & Buxton in 1941. Issued to 411 Squadron in 1941, then 41 Squadron in 1942 possibly flying out of Hornchurch. Failed to return from a mission 22nd May 1942.

Cornbrook Brewery

Cornbrook Brewery in Hulme, Manchester was severely damaged by bombing and had to lease the Royal Oak Brewery in Stockport.

Hope Brewery

Hope Brewery on the newly developed Claywheels Lane site was rushed into production at the outbreak of war because of its efficiency.

Hope Brewery had been at the forefront of bottled beer production since 1904 and used this expertise to can beer for troupes abroad. The cans were painted olive drab for camouflage.

Tadcaster Tower Brewery

Tadcaster Tower Brewery in Yorkshire brewed Victory Ale in December 1945 to ‘mark the first peaceful Christmas since 1938’.

Special Beer for the Troops. Steps are being taken to brew a special beer in Iceland for the British troops alone. It will contain from 4-6% alcohol but being of the lager type it will bear no other relation to Yorkshire beer. This will be made available in the camps only.