1943 Collection (#18)

Firefighters doing productive work in lull period, WW2
During the longer lulls in firefighting activities, NFS firefighters took part in industrial production for the countrys war needs

Home Office-NFS Fire Force mobile telecom unit, WW2
NFS firewoman control officer using the London Fire Brigade Portable Telephone Cabinet (Home Office)

Home Office-NFS Fire Force control unit, WW2
An example of the Home Office fire control units that were issued to the various Fire Force Area headquarters. They were built to a standard design and were the command point at larger fires

Queen Elizabeth at Harrods meeting NFS firefighters, WW2
Harrods (Knightsbridge) hosted an exhibition on behalf of Nursing Schools Association (Learn to Live) which was attended by Queen Elizabeth

Aftermath of a factory fire, Fire Force Area 34, WW2
National Fire Service firefighters from the former Middlesex Fire Brigade (integrated into the London Region), damping down following a serious fire at the Old Jam Factory in Sipson Road

Aftermath of a fire, Fire Force Area 34, WW2
National Fire Service firefighters from the former Middlesex Fire Brigade (integrated into the London Region), damping down and turning over following a serious fire in a depot in Douglas Road

NFS (London) breathing apparatus training, WW2
NFS firefighters, with instructor, demonstrating a compressed air breathing apparatus set and the Proto oxygen breathing apparatus sets

NFS-London Region 100ft turntable rescue sling, WW2
A turntable ladder rescue sling being demonstrated at the Regional fire headquarters, Lambeth SE1

NFS-London Region open water exercise, WW2
Four heavy units and trailer pumps at work by an emergency dam undertaking a pumping exercise

Plan of Fire Guard Organisation, WW2
Plan of the Fire Guard Organisation

NFS (London Region) former Borough fire engine, WW2
A County-Borough fire engine (with the Borough crest still on its side) that was incorporated into the newly formed NFS. This is believed to be an Emergency Tender although its base station is unknown

NFS (London Region) fire brigade display at Lambeth, WW2
During 1942 and 1943, 23 air raids occurred over the London Region, but they were light in character. The firefighters of the NFS needed to be kept in a state of constant readiness

Toys made for local children on display, sub-station 80V
Toys and play park amusements made by firefighters on display at the fire sub-station in Aristotle Road, Clapham SW4, before being given to local children in need

U. S. Marines on Guadalcanal
U.S. Marines on the island of Guadalcanal during the campaign to take the strategically placed island. Allied forces landed on 7 August 1942

Scene from Othello with Paul Robeson and Margaret Webster i.e. Uta Hagen as Desdemona. Theatre Guild production 1943-44. Date 1943 or 1944?

Soldier, World War II by David Wright
Painting by David Wright of a soldier in Army uniform identified only as John seated while drawing in a sketchbook. 1943

Arthur Mee
Portrait of Arthur Mee (1875-1943), editor of The Childrens Encyclopaedia Date: 1927

The dancing team of Capella & Patricia, USA, 1943 seen in the smash Laff variety revue Yours For Fun Date: 1943

Silhouette of a Polish officer

Czar Boris III
CZAR BORIS III OF BULGARIA attending Easter Service at Rilo Monastery, 1 May 1932. Date: 1894 - 1943

Dutch wartime poster, Moscow recommends. Showing a large, angry man (Russia) banging his fist on a red map of Europe, with a soldier (Germany) standing behind him

American Scout Camporee
Boy scouts sit cross-legged at a low table eating food at an American Scouting Camporee. 5-6 June 1943

Princess Elizabeth uses the Pigeon Post
Photograph of the Queen Elizabeth (b. 1926) when Princess Elizabeth, together with her sister Princess Margaret in the grounds of Buckingham Palace

Sabre VA 24 cylinder engine Date: 1943

Liverpool Works in WW2, Sabre camshafts on left, Sea Lion camshafts on right Date: 1943

Plaza Independencia, Montevideo
Independence Plaza in Montevideo, Uruguay, with the equestrian statue of Artigas, the father of Uruguayan independence

Air cadet on Pay Parade
Cartoon of an RAF trainee air cadet at Heaton Park, Manchester during World War Two eyeing up money at a Pay Parade (at which the cadets are paid)

RAF cadet in prison
Cartoon of an RAF trainee air cadet at Heaton Park, Manchester during World War Two in prison

Avenida 18 de Julio, Montevideo
A street scene at Avenida 18 de Julio, the main street of the city of Montevideo, Uruguay

Monument to Jose Pedro Varela, Montevideo
Monument to Jose Pedro Varela (1845-1879), Uruguayan sociologist and politician, in Montevideo

Phrase book for Uruguay
Cover of an English - Spanish " List of Useful Phrases", compliments of The American Association of Uruguay (Montevideo), and featuring crossed flags of the United States and Uruguay

Port of Montevideo, Uruguay
Montevideo port and wharf

Montevideo wartime brochure cover
Cover of souvenir brochure of scenes from Montevideo, Uruguay, from the Municipal Office of Propaganda and Information, to the soldiers of Great Britain, defenders of the liberty of the world

Air cadet climbing a fence
Cartoon of an RAF trainee air cadet during World War Two climbing over a fence

London Paris department store card
Trade card for London Paris department store in Montevideo, Uruguay during World War Two, directed at visitors including Allied servicemen

RAF cadet playing golf
Cartoon of an RAF trainee cadet at Heaton Park, Manchester, during World War Two, playing golf but missing the ball completely off the tee

Uruguayan jewellery shop trade card
An advertising card for Biarritz Jewels in Montevideo, Uruguay during World War Two, featuring a saluting woman in uniform and a ship decorated with the Stars and Stripes and a Union Jack

Young woman waiting at Euston
A cartoon of an attractive young woman waiting at Euston Station during World War Two

Playa Ramirez, Montevideo, Uruguay during wartime, with rows of beach huts

RAF cadet with skull of Yorick
Cartoon of an RAF trainee cadet at Heaton Park, Manchester, during World War Two contemplating the skull of Yorick as though he were Hamlet to accompany Historical Notes

Ricksha with British RAF cadets
Ricksha in Durban, South Africa, during World War Two, with Zulu ricksha boy and passengers of three RAF air cadets

RAF cadet with local yokel
Cartoon of an RAF trainee cadet at Heaton Park, Manchester, during World War Two being given no doubt valuable local information by a yokel clutching a pint of mild

RAF cadet kissing sergeant
Cartoon of an RAF trainee cadet at Heaton Park, Manchester, during World War Two kissing his favourite sergeant on departure

RAF cadet with black eye
Cartoon of an RAF trainee cadet at Heaton Park, Manchester during World War Two with a black eye and bruises - " if your mug is damaged"

Swimming cartoon
Cartoon of an attractive young woman in a bikini about to dive into a swimming pool while an RAF trainee cadet during World War Two looks on admiringly

RAF cadet with medical officer
Cartoon of an RAF trainee cadet at Heaton Park, Manchester, during World War Two with a medical officer about to administer a rather large injection

Cabaret Boston trade card
Card for Cabaret " Boston" in Montevideo, Uruguay, advertising, in English and Spanish, two bands, jazz and tango and 50 pretty dancing girls; the beer only $.025, girls $0.60

Palacio Legislativo, Montevideo
The Legislative Palace was constructed in Montevideo, Uruguay between 1908 and 1925 as a tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 1825

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