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A billowing inferno of flame and smoke swirls 250ft into the sky from a man made lake of
A billowing inferno of flame and smoke swirls 250ft into the sky from a man made lake of 6, 000 gallons of fuel oil.
Moving slowly through the blaze is a specially fire-proofed lifeboat steered by remote control. Inside its smoke blackened hull are two mice called Pinky and Perky.
Despite outside temperatures ten times as hot as boiling, water, they came through the ordeal unharmed. And, say scientists, if mice can survive such conditions, so can men.
The lake, at Pinewood Film Studios, Buckinghamshire, was set ablaze during a demonstration of the safety qualities of the boats heat-resistant plastic coating.
The demonstration, staged by Bristol Aeroplane Plastics Ltd, was watched by Vice-Admiral John Hughes-Hallett, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, and trade representatives from many foreign countries.
Picture shows: The lifeboat looks blackened and burnt but these men seen preparing to go in found
Pinky and Perky cool end unconcerned.
27th November 1963
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
St Iver
Buckinghamshire
England
Media ID 21919326
© Mirrorpix
Blaze Experiment Fire Lifeboat Protection Research Rnli Safety Science Ship Smoke Test Testing 1963 Animal Testing
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This print captures a mesmerizing scene of destruction and resilience. A billowing inferno of flame and smoke rises dramatically, reaching an astonishing height of 250ft from a man-made lake filled with 6,000 gallons of fuel oil. Amidst this chaos, a specially fire-proofed lifeboat glides through the blaze with precision, guided by remote control. Inside the smoke-blackened hull of this remarkable vessel are two courageous mice named Pinky and Perky. Against all odds, these tiny creatures emerged unscathed from an ordeal that subjected them to temperatures ten times hotter than boiling water. Scientists argue that if mice can survive such extreme conditions, then surely humans can too. The fiery demonstration took place at Pinewood Film Studios in Buckinghamshire as Bristol Aeroplane Plastics Ltd showcased the safety qualities of their heat-resistant plastic coating on the boat. The event attracted esteemed guests like Vice-Admiral John Hughes-Hallett, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, along with trade representatives from various foreign countries. In this thought-provoking image captured on November 27th, 1963 by Mirrorpix for Memory Lane Prints (not affiliated with any company), we see men preparing themselves to enter the burnt and blackened lifeboat while Pinky and Perky appear cool and unconcerned amidst the wreckage. This powerful photograph serves as a testament to both human ingenuity in creating innovative solutions for survival and nature's ability to adapt against seemingly insurmountable odds.
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