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Scammell pump in Orange Street, London W1, WW2
Scammell 65-gallon pump in operation, supplying water to four hosepipes, at a fire in Orange Street, London W1, 21 September 1942. Date: 1942
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1942 Appliance Blitz Bomb Bombing Gallon Hose Hosepipe Hosepipes Hoses Motorised Operating Operation Pump Firefighter Firefighting Fireman Firemen Scammell
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and determination of the London Fire Brigade during the height of World War II. Taken on 21 September 1942 in Orange Street, W1, the scene is set by the ruins of a bombed-out building, with the iconic Scammell 65-gallon pump in operation at the forefront. The pump, a motorized appliance essential for firefighting during the Blitz, supplies water to four hosepipes, each manned by a fireman. The firefighters, dressed in their protective gear, work diligently to extinguish the flames, their faces etched with focus and resolve. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the bravery and resilience of the London Fire Brigade during the war years, as they battled fires caused by the relentless bombing raids on the city. The 1940s, a decade marked by hardship and uncertainty, is brought to life through this historical image, offering a glimpse into the past and the sacrifices made during a pivotal moment in world history.
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