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CCFF leisure area / mess hut, Portsmouth
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CCFF leisure area / mess hut, Portsmouth
The CCFF leisure area / mess hut Portsmouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945. Date: circa 1942
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This evocative photograph captures the leisure area and mess hut of the Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (CCCF) stationed in Portsmouth, England during World War II. Established in 1925, the CCCF was a volunteer organization that provided firefighting services to communities across Canada. In response to the global conflict, over 1,200 CCCF members were deployed overseas between 1942 and 1945 to support the British fire services and provide emergency aid. The image shows a group of Canadian firefighters gathered in the mess hut, a temporary shelter where they would eat, rest, and socialize during their downtime. The scene is filled with a sense of camaraderie and community, as the men engage in conversation, play cards, and read newspapers. Outside, the leisure area offers a respite from the rigors of their duties, with a football pitch, volleyball net, and other recreational facilities. The CCCF's presence in Portsmouth was essential, as the city was a major naval base and a primary target for enemy attacks during the war. The Canadian firefighters played a critical role in protecting the city and its residents, ensuring the safety and security of the British home front. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of these brave volunteers, who left their homes in Canada to support the war effort on the 2nd front.
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