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Blitz in London -- sub-fire station, Woolwich Road, WW2
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Blitz in London -- sub-fire station, Woolwich Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- the aftermath of a high explosive bomb at sub-fire station 54V, located at the Lombard Wall School, Woolwich Road, SE London. The taxis, converted to fire brigade use, and the trailer pumps they towed behind them, were destroyed by the resultant fires
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Aftermath Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Converted Damage Damaged Debris Destroyed Explosive Lombard Pumps Raid Rubble Taxis Trailer Vehicles Woolwich Firefighting
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a devastating high explosive bombing raid during the Second World War in London. The scene is Sub-Fire Station 54V, located at the Lombard Wall School on Woolwich Road in SE London. In the foreground, the remnants of taxis, converted to fire brigade use, and the trailer pumps they towed behind them, lie destroyed amidst the rubble. The fires, fueled by the explosives, had engulfed the vehicles, rendering them useless in their critical role of providing emergency firefighting services. The damage inflicted by the bombing raid was extensive, with debris and wreckage scattered throughout the area. The London Fire Brigade, a vital force in the city's defense against the relentless air raids of the Blitz, was once again called upon to respond and contain the fires. The photograph, taken in the 1940s, serves as a poignant reminder of the destructive power of war and the resilience of those who served to protect their communities during this turbulent period in history.
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