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Blitz in London -- firefighters in Bermondsey, WW2
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Blitz in London -- firefighters in Bermondsey, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters at work with hosepipes at a burning gas main in Long Lane, Bermondsey, 8 March 1941. Date: 1941
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1941 Bermondsey Blaze Blitz Burning Crew Flames Hose Hosepipes Lane Main Pipe Silhouetted Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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This evocative photograph captures the bravery and determination of the London Fire Brigade during the intense Blitz of World War II. The image, taken on the 8th of March, 1941, in the Bermondsey area of London, shows a team of firefighters battling a raging inferno caused by a burning gas main in Long Lane. The firemen, silhouetted against the dark night sky, are seen working tirelessly to contain the blaze, their hosepipes stretched out in a long, wet line as they direct jets of water towards the flames. The building behind them is engulfed in smoke and flames, its structure barely discernible in the darkness. The scene is a stark reminder of the destructive power of war and the unwavering courage of those who risked their lives to protect their communities. The photograph, taken during the darkest days of the Second World War, is a testament to the resilience and fortitude of the people of London during the Blitz.
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