Photographic Print : Government office building
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Government office building
Ottawa, Canada - showing a government building in which various meetings took place about sending volunteer firemen to England.. 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: 1941
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Media ID 14306505
© The Home Front History Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1941 1942 Cccf Corps Emecency Fighters Fire Fighters Meetings Ottawa Overseas Sending Stationed Support Volunteer Volunteering Volunteers Firefighter Firefighting Firemen
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Add a touch of history to your decor with our exquisite Government Office Building photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a significant moment in time as various meetings took place within its grand walls, leading to the dispatch of volunteer firemen from Ottawa, Canada to England. Bring the past into your present with this rights-managed print, an elegant addition to any office or home space. Immerse yourself in the rich history of this government building and ignite intriguing conversations with this captivating piece.
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Estimated Product Size is 31.4cm x 21.2cm (12.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in the history of the Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (CCCF) as government officials convened within the grandiose halls of a Ottawa, Canada, office building to discuss the deployment of volunteer firemen to England during World War II. Established in 1941, the CCCF, also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters, was a unique military unit that provided essential firefighting services to the British forces on the 2nd Front. The CCCF was formed in response to a request from the British government for assistance in addressing the increasing fire hazards in war-torn England. With the British Fire Service stretched thin, the Canadian government saw an opportunity to provide valuable support while also offering a chance for its volunteer firefighters to gain invaluable experience and contribute to the war effort. In this photograph, the serious expressions and focused demeanor of the government officials underscore the gravity of the situation at hand. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave men and the crucial role they played in the larger context of the war. The CCCF remained stationed in England from 1942 to 1945, providing vital emergency services and demonstrating the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation between the two nations during a time of great need. This photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and their indelible impact on the history of firefighting and military service during World War II.
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