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28th September 1939: A sailor kisses his sweetheart goodbye in London before reporting for duty at a depot, from where a large number of naval ratings will be transported by bus to the coast to join their ships. (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

28th September 1939:  A sailor kisses his sweetheart goodbye in London before reporting for duty at a depot, from where a large number of naval ratings will be transported by bus to the coast to join their ships.  (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images)