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Blitz in the City of London - Queen Street, WW2
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Blitz in the City of London - Queen Street, WW2
Scene in Queen Street, with trailer pumps at work, following a bombing raid and incendiary attack, 11 May 1941. Date: 1941
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1941 Attack Blitz Bomb Bombed Bombing Engines Fires Hose Hosepipe Hosepipes Hoses Incendiary Lights Pump Pumps Raid Traffic Trailer Vehicles Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a devastating bombing raid and incendiary attack on Queen Street in the City of London during the Blitz of World War II. The date is May 11, 1941. The scene is one of destruction and chaos, with the remains of damaged buildings smoldering in the background. In the foreground, firefighters from the London Fire Brigade are hard at work, using trailer pumps to battle the flames. The firemen, dressed in their iconic uniforms and helmets, are focused intently on their task, their faces etched with determination and grit. Hoses are laid out on the ground, and water is being pumped from the trailer pumps to the hoses, ready to be sprayed on the fires. The night sky is illuminated by the flickering lights of the burning buildings and the glow of the fire, casting long, ominous shadows on the deserted streets. Traffic lights are still glowing red, adding a surreal touch to the scene. The sound of sirens and the acrid smell of smoke fill the air as the firefighters continue their heroic efforts to contain the blaze. This powerful image is a poignant reminder of the bravery and resilience of the firefighters who risked their lives to protect London during the darkest days of the war.
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