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Plymouth blitzed
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Plymouth blitzed
One of the blitz raids on Plymouth, When we arrived we saw the people streaming up the hill to the caves outside the city. 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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Amid the chaos and destruction of the Plymouth Blitz in 1942, a scene of resilience and hope unfolds as people make their way up the hill towards the safety of the caves outside the city. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (CCCF), a volunteer force from Canada, had been stationed in England between 1942 and 1945 to provide emergency support on the 2nd Home Front. As the bombs rained down on Plymouth, these brave men sprang into action, risking their lives to protect the British people and their homes. In this poignant moment, the CCCF firefighters can be seen working tirelessly to extinguish the flames, their determination and courage shining through the smoke and rubble. This photograph captures a snapshot of history, showcasing the unwavering spirit of the Canadian volunteers and the indomitable resilience of the people of Plymouth during World War II.
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