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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
10"x8" Photo Print
Add a unique and educational touch to your home or office decor with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image from Memory Lane Prints depicts an essential safety instruction: How to extinguish an incendiary bomb when a stirrup pump is unavailable. The image shows the effective use of a half-filled sandbag to shield the face and upper body. This vintage print not only serves as a conversation starter but also as a reminder of the importance of safety and preparedness. Bring a piece of history into your space while learning a valuable lesson.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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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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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