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The All Clear sounded by bugle after WW1 air raid
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The All Clear sounded by bugle after WW1 air raid
All Clear by bugle call: in London after an air-raid. With a boy scout as bugler: a Special Constables car giving the all clear notice after the recent Zeppelin raid on London. The system of sounding the all clear by bugle in London came into operation in connection with the Zeppelin raid of 19th-20th October 1917. Date: 1917
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Announcement Announcing Bugle Bugles Call Clear Giving Raid Raids Zeppelin Zeppelins Sounded
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All Clear: A Moment of Relief in the Chaos of World War I London Amidst the deafening roar of sirens and the ominous drone of Zeppelin engines, a beacon of hope emerged in the form of a bugle call. In the aftermath of a devastating air raid on London during World War I, a young Boy Scout stood tall and brave, his lips pressed firmly against the brass instrument. The date was October 19, 1917, and the system of sounding the all clear by bugle was put into operation for the first time. The scene captured in this photograph is one of relief and gratitude. Londoners, huddled in their homes and shelters, listened intently for the distinctive notes that would signal the end of the danger. The Boy Scout's bugle call echoed through the smoky streets, a clear and unmistakable message that the threat had passed. Beside him, a Special Constable's car bore the all clear notice, its lights flashing to spread the word. The car's presence served as a reminder of the ongoing threat, but the bugle call offered a glimmer of hope in the darkness. The Zeppelin raids on London were a terrifying reality of the First World War, a constant reminder of the war's reach beyond the battlefields of Europe. This photograph captures a moment of respite, a brief pause in the chaos, and a testament to the courage and determination of the people of London during those trying times.
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