Proto Collection

GLC-LFB Fire in Lambeth Road, SE11
A Merryweather turntable ladder stands ready whilst fire crews wearing Proto oxygen breathing apparatus tackle a blaze in Victoria House & Victoria Mansions, South Lambeth Road, South Lambeth

LCC-LFB changeover from brass to cork fire helmets
Two firemen in the foreground wearing new style cork helmets and Proto Mark IV breathing apparatus sets. The man on the right is from Station 34, Shadwell

Sunderland Flying Boat
The cockpit of a Sunderland Flying Boat aeroplane, proto 1937. During World War Two it was used for destroying U- Boats and the was nicknamed The Porcupine by the Germans Date: 1937

LCC-LFB firefighters change from brass to cork fire helmets LFB150
Two firemen in the foreground wearing new style cork helmets and Proto Mark IV breathing apparatus sets. The man on the right is from Station 34, Shadwell

LCC-LFB Breathing apparatus communications set
A Sub Officer from Lambeths (D61) emergency tender crew demonstrating the Southampton communications equipment that was worn with a full face mask on the Proto (oxygen) breathing apparatus set

Station 28, Whitechapel BA pumps crew
Firefighters from Whitechapel fire station posing with their Proto Mark IV oxygen breathing apparatus sets with their open Dennis dual purpose appliance which could carry either an extension ladder

Flask Holding a Chemical
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Proton Arc / SAR Arc / STEVE Aurora phenomenon
A red and white Proton or SAR arc associated with a strong display of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights

Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark 125482. The third production aircraft of ten completed, 125482 was bailed to the Allison Engine Company for flight testing of turboprop engines at Edwards Air Force Base in

Hughes XF-11 44-70156, 2nd proto Type. First flight 5 April 1947 by Howard Hughes. Arrived at Eglin Field, Florida, in December 1948 from Wright Field, Ohio

Combined Civil Defence exercise, WW2
Civil defence rescue workers administering first aid to a released casualty from the exercise site. The R on the helmet signifies Rescue team workers

United States Air Force - Republic YRF-84F Thunderstreak 49-2430 FICON parasite, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, seen with the retractable nose hook extended

Konstanz Minster or Konstanz Cathedral Germany
19th century vintage photograph: onstanz Minster or Konstanz Cathedral is a historical building in Konstanz, southern Germany, the proto-cathedral of the former Roman Catholic diocese of Konstanz

Coarse stinkweed, Opercularia aspera. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy

Advertisement for Royal Menagerie, Exeter Change (engraving)
610649 Advertisement for Royal Menagerie, Exeter Change (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Royal Menagerie)

Portrait of the Giraffe, 1827 (coloured engraving)
610648 Portrait of the Giraffe, 1827 (coloured engraving) by Worrell, Abraham Bruiningh van (18th-19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of the Giraffe)

Artisans (coloured engraving)
6016030 Artisans (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artisans. Illustration for Costume du Moyen Age, D Apres les Manuscrits, les Peintures)

United States Air Force - Convair F-102A Delta Dagger
United States Air Force - Convair F-102A-25-CO Delta Dagger 53-1817, of Air Proving Ground Command. This photo shows the original short fin fitted to the proto Types and first 66 production aircraft

United States Navy - Vought TF-8A Crusader 143710
United States Navy - Vought NTF-8A Crusader 143710, of the Test Pilot School, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland, with a ground run intake guard fitted

Molecular Biology
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LFB Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus LFB150
Firefighters wearing Proto Mark IV oxygen breathing apparatus sets, seen here at the Regional Headquarters station, Lambeth, SE1. Date: 1941

Olpe Chigi Vase. 650 -640 BC. Proto-Corinthian style. Decorated with illustrations of warriors (upper side), riders and carts (center) and hunting scenes (lower part). Archaic Greek art. Ceramics

Diagram of the Proto breathing apparatus set, WW2
Exploded diagram of the Mark IV Proto (oxygen) breathing apparatus set, showing its working parts

Firefighters in breathing apparatus, Everett Street, SW8
Firefighters in breathing apparatus at a fire at The Steam Packet public house in Everett Street, Battersea, London SW8, on 26 April 1959

LCC-LFB Ship fire on SS Leopard, Port of London
A fire crew, rigged in Proto one-hour oxygen breathing apparatus sets, descend into the smoking hold of the SS Leopard. The fire had broken out deep inside the vessels hold

LCC-LFB first emergency tender crew, Clerkenwell
It was more a dedicated breathing apparatus fire engine but is deemed to be the forerunner of the emergency tenders. This fire engine also had a petrol engine generator to supply the electric

LCC-LFB firefighters in Proto breathing apparatus
London firefighters in Proto breathing apparatus, exiting from a fire in a building

Blitz in London -- training in use of breathing apparatus
Blitz in London -- regular London firefighters being trained in the use of breathing apparatus (BA) at Brigade headquarters, Lambeth

Microraptor dinosaur flying, artwork
Microraptor, artwork. Microraptor is a genus of feathered dinosaurs discovered in Early Cretaceous (128-124 million-year-old) deposits in Liaoning Province, China

Supermarine Seafire F47 proto

Colliery Rescue Team, England. Showing Proto Breathing Apparatus Date: 1920s

Lord Snell at London Fire Brigade Annual Review
Lord Snell (Chairman of the Council) at London Fire Brigade Annual Review in Victoria Park, 30 June 1934, inspecting firefighters wearing Proto breathing equipment. Date: 1934

Firefighters in breathing apparatus, Everett Street, SW8
Firefighters in breathing apparatus at a fire at The Steam Packet public house in Everett Street, Battersea, London SW8, on 26 April 1959

Lord Snell at London Fire Brigade Annual Review
Lord Snell (Chairman of the Council) at London Fire Brigade Annual Review in Victoria Park, 30 June 1934, inspecting firefighters wearing Proto breathing equipment

Proto-Ionic capital. 7th c. Jewish school. Menorah. Sculpture on rock. ISRAEL. Jerusalem. Israel Museum. Proc: ISRAEL. Jerusalem. Ramat Rachel

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A firefighter puts on his Proto breathing apparatus

Firefighters with one of the first emergency tenders
Firefighters and a van with their equipment laid out. Four of the firefighters are wearing proto-breathing apparatus. In 1929 the Brigade introduced the first enclosed emergency tender to respond to

LCC-LFB Clerkenwell Emergency Tender
Clerkenwells emergency tender with its fire crew in Proto breathing apparatus. Clerkenwell fire station was built in 1870

Diagram of a fire brigade respirator

LCC-LFB Daylight Rubber Co fire, Farringdon Road
A major fire at the Daylight Rubber Co warehouse in Farringdon Road required many pumps and a turntable ladder to quell the blaze, involving rubber goods

NFS (London) breathing apparatus training, WW2
NFS firefighters, with instructor, demonstrating a compressed air breathing apparatus set and the Proto oxygen breathing apparatus sets

London (NFS) firefighter in breathing apparatus, WW2
Side view of the Mark IV Proto (oxygen) breathing apparatus set, showing the re-breather bag, mouthpiece, control valves and cooler

Firefighters (NFS London Region) in breathing apparatus
Firefighters wearing Proto Mark IV oxygen breathing apparatus sets, seen here at the Regional Headquarters station, Lambeth, SE1

The new trench suit for a wet Christmas at the Front - satir
" Damn(p)-Proof! Almost as comfortable as a gas-helmet! The new trench suit for a wet Christmas at the Front". The trenches could be far more than damp

Planetary formation, computer artwork
Planetary formation. Computer artwork of numerous small rocky bodies (planetessimals) accreting to form a planet in the early Solar System

Ambulocetus, whale precursor, artwork
Ambulocetus pair swimming, artwork. Ambulocetus, meaning walking whale, lived during the Early Eocene (50 million years ago)

Primitive vertebrate, artwork
Primitive vertebrates, Haikouella lanceolata, artwork. H. lanceolata is an extinct, soft-bodied life-form, discovered in Lower Cambrian (520 million-year-old) deposits in Yunnan Province, China

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"Unveiling the Evolution: A Glimpse into the 'Proto' of Firefighting" In the heart of Lambeth Road, SE11, a historic fire incident marked a turning point in firefighting history. The GLC-LFB Fire at this location ignited more than flames; it sparked an era of transformation. One significant change was witnessed as the LCC-LFB bid adieu to their traditional brass fire helmets and embraced innovation by adopting cork helmets. This transition not only symbolized progress but also ensured enhanced safety for firefighters battling fierce blazes. The shift from brass to cork helmets became an iconic moment in LCC-LFB's illustrious journey, celebrated during the LFB150 commemoration. It served as a reminder of how far they had come and their unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property. Another groundbreaking development came with the introduction of Breathing Apparatus Communications Set by LCC-LFB. This revolutionary device revolutionized communication between firefighters amidst hazardous environments, enabling seamless coordination during critical operations. Beyond fires on land, even airborne emergencies were met with resilience. The Sunderland Flying Boat emerged as a hero in rescue missions over treacherous waters, exemplifying bravery that knew no bounds. Station 28 at Whitechapel played its part too - housing BA pumps crew who fearlessly confronted danger head-on while wearing breathing apparatus. Their courage remains etched in our memories forever. During World War II, when chaos reigned supreme, combined civil defense exercises showcased unity and preparedness against adversity. These drills demonstrated society's determination to protect one another amidst turbulent times. A flask holding a chemical compound stood tall as an emblematic representation of scientific advancements aiding firefighting efforts – harnessing knowledge for extinguishing infernos effectively. Nature itself unfolded mesmerizing spectacles like Proton Arcs/SAR Arcs/STEVE Aurora phenomena - celestial displays that reminded us of both beauty and awe-inspiring power.