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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 outside mobile kitchen, WW2

Firefighters enjoying a mug of tea outside a mobile kitchen presented to the National Fire Service by the Order of the Eastern Star, Manitoba, Canada, during the Second World War. They are at the Fish Docks in Grimsby, following an air raid on Grimsby on 13 June 1943

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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