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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
12"x10" Modern Frame
Add a unique and educational piece to your home or office decor with our Framed Print from Media Storehouse and Memory Lane Prints. This captivating image, titled "How to extinguish an incendiary bomb. If a stirrup pump is unavailable," showcases an official instruction from the past. The graphic depicts an effective method using a half-filled sandbag for protection during the extinguishing process. This vintage print is not only an intriguing conversation starter but also an essential reminder of historical safety measures. Upgrade your space with this educational and captivating framed print.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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