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V2 rocket attack on Manor Park, East London, WW2

A woman is rescued after a V2 rocket attack in Manor Park. Although many such amazing rescues took place, hundreds of Londoners died in these attacks launched in the latter stages of WW2. This woman was fully conscious but buried up to her neck in debris. She survived, having received only minor injuries

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1944 Attack Attacks Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Buried Conscious Damage Damaged Debris Incident Injuries Manor Minor Neck Raid Rescue Rescued Rescues Rescuing Rocket Save Saved Saves Saving Survival Survive Survived Survivor Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen


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In the chaotic aftermath of a V2 rocket attack on Manor Park, East London during World War II, a woman is being rescued from the rubble. The scene of destruction and damage is a stark reminder of the relentless bombing raids that terrorized London in the latter stages of the war. Amidst the devastation, this woman, fully conscious but buried up to her neck in debris, clings to hope as brave firefighters from the London Fire Brigade work tirelessly to save her. Despite the harrowing circumstances, stories of remarkable rescues like this one offer a glimmer of hope amidst the destruction. Hundreds of Londoners lost their lives in these attacks, but the unwavering dedication of emergency services such as the London Fire Brigade ensured that many more were saved. The woman's survival is a testament to the quick thinking and skill of the firefighters, who worked under immense pressure to extract her from the debris. She sustained only minor injuries, a fortunate outcome in the face of such devastation. The photograph, taken in 1944 during the height of the Blitz, captures the courage and resilience of the British people during wartime. The London Fire Brigade, with their unwavering commitment to saving lives, played a crucial role in the survival of countless Londoners during the darkest days of the war. This image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who risked their lives to save others during the war. It is a powerful symbol of hope and survival in the face of adversity.

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