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Fine Art Print : NFS firefighters at assault course training camp, WW2
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NFS firefighters at assault course training camp, WW2
With a dramatic reduction in enemy attacks on London after the Blitz (1940-41) firemen and firewomen had to be kept gainfully employed and a high level of fitness and preparedness maintained. Training assault courses were established to combine fire brigade skills with fitness training
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© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1943 Assault Course Courses Exercise Exercises Fitness Jump Jumping Physical Prepared Preparedness Raised Skills Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the heroism and determination of NFS firefighters during World War II with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring an iconic image of London Fire Brigade members undergoing assault course training at the NFS camp, this powerful photograph captures the spirit of resilience and grit in the face of adversity. Taken by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, military collectors, and those who appreciate the bravery and dedication of our past heroes. Order now and bring this inspiring piece of history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.9cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Amidst the ruins of war-torn London, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) continued to serve and protect the city in the early 1940s, even as enemy attacks lessened following the intense Blitz of 1940-41. With the need to keep their skilled workforce engaged and prepared for any potential emergency, the LFB established assault courses to combine firefighting training with rigorous physical fitness exercises. In this evocative photograph from the National Fire Service (NFS) training camp in 1943, a group of determined firefighters and firewomen raise their arms in a show of readiness and camaraderie. The mud-splattered scene, set against the backdrop of a barbed-wire fence and military-style obstacles, underscores the intensity and grit required to excel in these demanding exercises. The 1940s were a time of great adversity, and the London Fire Brigade's commitment to maintaining a high level of preparedness was unwavering. These assault courses, which incorporated elements of jumping, climbing, and crawling, ensured that the firefighters and firewomen remained in top physical condition and honed their essential skills for the home front. This powerful image, captured by the Mary Evans Picture Library, serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and dedication of the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect London during World War II.
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