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Blitz in London -- LFB Southern Division control unit, WW2
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Blitz in London -- LFB Southern Division control unit, WW2
Blitz in London -- two men and a woman working side by side in an LFB Southern Division control unit during the Second World War. From 7 September 1940 the full weight of the attack on the capital was felt. Extensive fires were started all over London and control vehicles such as this one were sent to the scene of a large fire to report back and request reinforcements as required
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Attack Blitz Command Control Coordination Division Fires Helmets Report Southern Unit Units Vehicles Coordinate Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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During the darkest days of the Second World War, as London endured the relentless bombing campaigns known as the Blitz, the London Fire Brigade's Southern Division Control Unit became a vital hub of coordination and response. From September 7, 1940, the full weight of the attack on the capital was felt, with extensive fires breaking out all over the city. In this evocative image, two brave firemen and a woman work side by side in the control unit, their determined expressions a testament to their unwavering commitment to saving lives and protecting property. The control unit, part of the London Fire Brigade's Southern Division, was a critical component of the emergency response system during the Blitz. Fire vehicles such as this one were dispatched to the scene of large fires to report back and request reinforcements as required. The trio in the photo, dressed in their distinctive helmets and uniforms, are focused on their tasks, their eyes glued to maps and papers as they coordinate the efforts of the firefighting units across the city. This powerful photograph, taken during the 1940s, offers a glimpse into the heroic work of the London Fire Brigade during the Blitz. It serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the British people during wartime, and the essential role that emergency services play in times of crisis.
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