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GWR parcel van converted into an ambulance, 1940
GWR parcel van converted into an ambulance, 1940. The driver and another man in uniform are wearing gas masks. The van bears the GWR roundel branding and a stylised poster publicising Devon as a holiday destination
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 14547090
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1940 1940s Ambulance Devon Poster Publicity Road Vehicle World War 2 World War Ii Wwii Gas Mask Roundel World War Two
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In this print from 1940, we are transported back to the tumultuous times of World War II. A GWR parcel van, once used for transporting goods, has been ingeniously converted into an ambulance. The resourcefulness and adaptability of the people during wartime is evident in this image. The driver and another man, both donning gas masks as a precaution against potential chemical attacks, stand proudly beside the transformed vehicle. Their uniforms signify their involvement in the war effort - brave individuals who risked their lives to save others. What catches our attention is not only the purposeful conversion of the van but also its branding. The iconic GWR roundel prominently displayed on its side serves as a reminder that even during these trying times, life continued amidst chaos. Alongside it hangs a stylized poster enticing viewers to consider Devon as a holiday destination - an unexpected juxtaposition between war and leisure. This photograph encapsulates the spirit of resilience and determination that permeated society during World War II. It reminds us that even in times of darkness, hope can still be found through innovation and creativity.
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