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London AFS fireman at a hospital during the Blitz, WW2
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London AFS fireman at a hospital during the Blitz, WW2
London AFS fireman at a hospital for medical attention during the Blitz
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1941 Attention Bandage Bandaged Blitz Bombed Bombing Crews Dishevelled Dust Dusty Emergency Fires Hospitals Injured Injuries Injury Personnel Raid Sling Treatment Wound Wounded Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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Amidst the chaos and destruction of the London Blitz during World War II, a brave London AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) fireman takes a moment to seek medical attention for his injuries at a local hospital. The relentless bombing raids had left the city in ruins, with fires raging throughout the streets. The fireman, wearing a dusty and disheveled uniform, sports a sling on his right arm and is bandaged around the chest, evidence of the intense fighting he had engaged in to save lives and extinguish flames. The 1940s were a time when the LFB (London Fire Brigade) and its personnel were at the forefront of the war effort, working tirelessly to protect the homes and people of London from the devastating effects of the bombing. Despite the danger and hardships, these brave men and women continued to put their lives on the line, providing essential emergency services to those in need. This poignant image captures the resilience and determination of the London Fire Brigade during the darkest days of the Blitz.
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