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British nurses and airmen land in France, 1939
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British nurses and airmen land in France, 1939
Nurses wearing a Red Cross armlet and a Red Cross ribbon round their hats disembark from a Channel steamer after arriving at an undisclosed location in France in the early weeks of World War II. Airmen can be seen coming down the gangplank. As well as luggage, the nurses are carrying steel helmets and gas masks. Date: 1939
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This evocative photograph captures the moment British nurses and airmen disembarked from a Channel steamer in the early days of World War II, as they arrived in France to provide much-needed medical and logistical support to the Allied forces. The nurses, dressed in their distinctive Red Cross uniforms, are seen carrying their luggage, as well as essential war-time equipment such as steel helmets and gas masks. The airmen, also in uniform, follow closely behind, each man shouldering his own gear. The steamer, which had braved the treacherous waters of the English Channel, can be seen in the background, its gangplank extending towards the shore. The exact location of this landing is undisclosed, but it is believed to have taken place in the autumn of 1939. This poignant image serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who answered the call to duty during the early days of World War II. The nurses and airmen, with their determination and courage, embodied the spirit of service and resilience that would come to define the war effort in the years to come.
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