| Description | The World War II 'Wings for Victory' National Savings campaign set each township a savings target to raise funds to build an aircraft. In Prescot's case, there was a target of £120,000 to build three Lancaster bombers. This black and white photograph shows a scene from the 'Wings for Victory' campaign week, with service women marching past the crowds and the Council Buildings on High Street during campaign week,15 May-22 May 1943. |