Blitz Gallery

Bomb damage in Kilgour Road, SE London, WW2

Panoramic view of bomb damage in Kilgour Road, SE London, 18 November 1944. Rubble and debris can be seen on both sides of the road. Firefighters and others look for survivors and begin to clear up the mess

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

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Firefighters in action, Mitcham, Surrey, WW2

Firefighters in action following a flying bomb incident in Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, where drums of amyl acetate were involved. They are moving the drums away from the fire; burning amyl acetate can be seen spreading over the surface of the water which has been applied to keep the drums cool

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

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WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander taking charge

WW2 - Blitz on London - Fire Force Commander C P McDuell takes charge at a major fire. Senior Company Officer Jimmy Syrett operates the walkie talkie set and Company Officer Obie Walker (wearing headphones) transmits messages to Control Headquarters. Dave Millar sits at the wheel of the Fire Force Commander's Staff car

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library