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Fine Art Print : GLC-LFB Turntable ladder overturned on roadway
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GLC-LFB Turntable ladder overturned on roadway
Lack of stability at speed and when manoeuvring very occasionally resulted in fire engines overturning, because of the relatively high centre of gravity (loading) of the turntable ladder
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Media ID 7641275
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1985 Accident Accidents Eighties Engines Fallen Flip Georgian Gravity Kensington Lack Ladder Ladders Manoeuvring Overturned Queens Roadway Speed Stability Terrace Turned Turntable Firefighting Flipped Overturning
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the drama and history of the firefighting industry with our Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, depicts a GLC-LFB Turntable Ladder overturned on the roadway by the London Fire Brigade. A poignant reminder of the risks and challenges faced by firefighters, this print showcases the power and complexity of their equipment. The relatively high center of gravity of these vehicles, coupled with the need for agility and speed, occasionally resulted in overturns during maneuvers. Add this exceptional piece to your collection and bring a piece of firefighting history into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this striking photograph from the London Fire Brigade's archives, a GLC-LFB turntable ladder is seen overturned on a roadway, a grim reminder of the occasional risks and challenges faced by firefighting crews during emergency responses in the 1980s. The high center of gravity of these turntable ladders, combined with the need for speed and precise maneuvering during operations, made them susceptible to overturning. The image, taken in the Kensington area of London, shows the red fire engine with its turntable ladder extended, lying on its side in the middle of the road. The ladder, which was designed to provide access to high-rise buildings and other hard-to-reach areas, appears to have been in the process of being turned when the vehicle lost stability. The scene is chaotic, with onlookers gathered around the fallen engine and debris scattered across the road. The turntable ladder, a staple of firefighting services during the 1980s, was a crucial piece of equipment for firefighters in London's densely populated areas, particularly in the Georgian terrace housing common in the city. However, the design's lack of stability at high speeds and during tight maneuvers made it a potential hazard, as seen in this unfortunate incident. This photograph, taken in the late 1980s, serves as a poignant reminder of the risks and challenges faced by firefighters during emergency responses and the importance of continuous innovation and improvement in firefighting equipment design.
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