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How to extinguish an incendiary bomb. If a stirrup pump is unavailable
How to extinguish an incendiary bomb. If a stirrup pump is unavailable, a half-filled sand bag should be held up to protect the face and upper body, and the fire bomb is to be approached with caution. Once near enough, the sand bag should be thrown onto the bomb to extinguish it.
January 1941
Official
Reach PLC
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21901480
© Mirrorpix
Air Raids Blitz Bombs Defences Munitions Protection Weapons
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Add a touch of historical intrigue to your decor with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's Memory Lane collection. This captivating image illustrates a crucial moment in history, showcasing the steps to extinguish an incendiary bomb when a stirrup pump is unavailable. Witness the determination and quick thinking as a half-filled sandbag shields the face and upper body from the flames. A fascinating addition to any history or military-themed room, this print is not just a piece of art, but a snapshot of bravery and resilience.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from January 1941 takes us back to the heart of World War Two, where brave individuals were faced with the daunting task of extinguishing incendiary bombs. In this particular image, we witness a remarkable demonstration of resourcefulness in the face of danger. The absence of a stirrup pump does not deter these courageous souls from their mission. Instead, they employ an alternative method using a half-filled sandbag as protection for their faces and upper bodies. With caution etched on their faces, they approach the fire bomb step by step. As they inch closer to the potentially catastrophic device, tension fills the air. The photographer captures this moment frozen in time; it is both terrifying and awe-inspiring. Finally near enough, one individual hurls the sandbag onto the bomb with precision and determination. In that instant, heroism prevails over fear as flames are smothered by grains of sand. This photograph encapsulates not only an ingenious technique but also showcases humanity's resilience during times of conflict. Amidst air raids and relentless bombings during The Blitz, such acts became commonplace on the home front - ordinary people rising up against extraordinary circumstances to protect themselves and those around them. This powerful image serves as a reminder that even in our darkest hours, ingenuity can triumph over adversity while highlighting how communities united to defend against enemy attacks during one of history's most challenging periods.
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