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Blitz in London -- Invicta Road, Westcombe Park, WW2
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Blitz in London -- Invicta Road, Westcombe Park, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters join Heavy Rescue teams and ARP squads who are searching for casualties and bodies after a heavy explosive bomb devastated buildings in Invicta Road, Westcombe Park, London SE3, after another nights bombing, 14 November 1940.. In the foreground the London Fire Brigades breakdown lorry is being used to move heavy blocks of brickwork. Date: 1940
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a devastating bombing raid during the Blitz in London, specifically in Invicta Road, Westcombe Park, on the night of 14 November 1940. The image shows London Fire Brigade firemen working tirelessly to move heavy blocks of brickwork using their breakdown lorry, as they join Heavy Rescue teams and ARP (Air Raid Precautions) squads in the search for casualties and bodies amidst the wreckage of the bombed buildings. The explosive bombing had left a scene of utter destruction and chaos, with rubble, debris, and mess spreading across the streets. The firefighters, dressed in their overalls and helmets, are focused on their task, their expressions determined and resolute. The image is a poignant reminder of the bravery and dedication of the emergency services during the darkest days of the Second World War's home front. This photograph, taken in the 1940s, offers a glimpse into the historical record of the Blitz and the indomitable spirit of Londoners during wartime.
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