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Arrangements have been made for 1000 East London national Fire Service (NFS
Arrangements have been made for 1000 East London national Fire Service (NFS) youth messengers to
spend week-ends under canvas at 36 Fire Force Area camp at Chigwell, Essex, during
the summer months.
Mornings are spent training in knots, topography, trailer pump drill, squad drill, messages and stops.
The afternoons usually games, P.T. rambles,
etc. If communications became disrupted during a heavy blitz these messengers would become a vital link in the chain of communications.
The D.Rs would cover the longer journeys and the boys the shorter ones on foot or on a bicycle.
Some of the boys called in to Chase Farm, a neighbouring farm at Chlgwell Row and became interested in milking - land girl Miss Betty Bixby offered a few hints and some of the boys were soon able to try their
hand.
Picture shows: Messenger Raymond Raser Clarke trying his hand at milking under the expert tuition of land girl Miss Betty Bixby. Messenger Clarke has had a little farm experience and was very grateful for this opportunity.
16th April 1944
George Greenwell
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Chigwell
Essex
England
BW Print Reach plc 8818.jpg
Media ID 21908072
© Mirrorpix
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This print captures a unique moment in history. Taken on the 16th of April, 1944, it showcases the arrangements made for 1000 East London National Fire Service (NFS) youth messengers at Chigwell, Essex. These young individuals were given the opportunity to spend their weekends under canvas at the 36 Fire Force Area camp. In this particular image, we see messenger Raymond Raser Clarke engrossed in an unexpected activity - milking a cow. Under the expert guidance of land girl Miss Betty Bixby, he tries his hand at this unfamiliar task. Messenger Clarke's gratitude for this opportunity is evident as he brings his previous farm experience into play. The NFS youth messengers played a crucial role during times of heavy blitz when communication lines became disrupted. They served as vital links in the chain of communication, with longer journeys being covered by designated D. Rs while these boys took on shorter distances either on foot or bicycle. The summer months spent at Chigwell provided more than just training sessions focused on knots, topography, and drills; they also offered moments of leisure such as games and P. T. rambles. This snapshot represents one such memorable diversion where young messengers explored new interests beyond their regular duties. Preserved through time by George Greenwell's lens and now available as a stunning print from Memory Lane Prints, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of resilience and adaptability amidst challenging circumstances during World War II.
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