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NFS (London Region) fire float on the Thames, WW2

NFS (London Region) fire float on the Thames, WW2


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NFS (London Region) fire float on the Thames, WW2

A motor launch fire float under tow by a fireboat on the River Thames

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In this evocative photograph from the London Fire Brigade's archives, taken during the Second World War, a motor launch fire float is under tow by a fireboat on the River Thames. The year is 1942, and the ominous backdrop of wartime London looms large in the background. The motor launch fire float, a vital piece of equipment in the London Fire Brigade's arsenal during this period, was used to provide additional firefighting capabilities on the water. Powered by a motor, it could be quickly deployed to put out fires on boats or along the riverbanks. The fireboat, with its powerful water cannons, was essential in towing the motor launch to the scene of the emergency. The London Fire Brigade's boats were a crucial part of the city's firefighting efforts during the 1940s. With the Blitz raging on, fires broke out frequently, and the brigade's boats were often the first responders on the scene. The speed and agility of the boats allowed them to reach fires quickly, often before the fire brigade's land-based vehicles could arrive. The photograph shows the motor launch fire float being towed by the fireboat near Blackfriars, one of the many historic areas of London that were threatened by the bombs of the war. The London Fire Brigade's boats were manned by brave firemen and firefighters who risked their lives to protect the city and its people. This image is a testament to their courage and dedication during a time of great adversity. The London Fire Brigade's boats were a vital component of the city's wartime firefighting efforts, and this photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into their role in protecting London during the Second World War.

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