Prewar Gallery

LCC-LFB enclosed pump at Lambeth fire station

Pictured at Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth SE1, an example of an 1930 enclosed London pump with carried breathing apparatus. Preparations for the outbreak of war can be seen with the sandbagging of the headquarters building on the far side of the drill yard

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

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Group photo, 8th Battery RFA Camp, Bangalore, India

Group photo, 8th Battery, 13th Brigade, Travelling Field Forge, RFA Camp, Bangalore, India, including a farrier sergeant and four shoeing smiths. Date: 1912

© Mary Evans / Pharcide

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Royal Aircraft Factory SE 4 scout, front (on the ground)

Royal Aircraft Factory SE 4 scout, front (on the ground). It made its debut in June 1914, and is seen here in August 1914, shortly after being fitted with more conventional landing gear. It was damaged beyond repair in a landing accident on 12 August 1914, and the type was not continued. Date: 1914

© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library

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