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Small British World War II salvage propaganda poster issued by the Ministry of Supply around 1940–1941. The poster features a prominent illustration of a British Vickers Wellington bomber flying across a blue background, coupled with a public appeal to recycle leftover kitchen bones. Historical Context and Usage The Salvage Campaign: During World War II, the British Home Front faced severe resource shortages due to blockades. The government launched major recycling drives, asking citizens to save paper, metal, rags, rubber, and bones.The Role of Bones: Dinner and cooking bones were boiled and rendered down to extract collagen to produce animal-based hide and bone glue.Aircraft Production: This organic adhesive was heavily used in wartime woodworking, making it crucial for constructing and assembling wooden aircraft components (such as parts for the Wellington or the famous all-wood De Havilland Mosquito). Explosives: In addition to adhesives, bones were processed to extract phosphates and fats used to manufacture explosives and glycerin for ammunition. |
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