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Framed Print : NFS firefighters at assault course training camp, WW2
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NFS firefighters at assault course training camp, WW2
With a dramatic reduction in enemy attacks on London after the Blitz (1940-41) firemen and firewomen had to be kept gainfully employed and a high level of fitness and preparedness maintained. Training assault courses were established to combine fire brigade skills with fitness training
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Media ID 7638744
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1943 Assault Course Courses Exercise Exercises Fitness Jump Jumping Physical Prepared Preparedness Raised Skills Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, featuring an extraordinary image of NFS firefighters in training during World War II. This powerful photograph, sourced from the London Fire Brigade and Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the determination and courage of these brave men and women as they tackle an assault course. During the aftermath of the Blitz, with enemy attacks on London significantly reduced, the fire service faced the challenge of maintaining high levels of fitness and readiness. This image encapsulates the unwavering commitment and resilience of these firefighters as they prepared for any eventuality. Bring the history and heroism of the London Fire Brigade into your home or office with this striking, framed print. A perfect addition to any room, it serves as a testament to the bravery and dedication of the firefighters who have kept our communities safe throughout history.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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Amidst the ruins of war-torn London, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) continued to serve and protect the city in the early 1940s, even as enemy attacks lessened following the intense Blitz of 1940-41. With the need to keep their skilled workforce engaged and prepared for any potential emergency, the LFB established assault courses to combine firefighting training with rigorous physical fitness exercises. In this evocative photograph from the National Fire Service (NFS) training camp in 1943, a group of determined firefighters and firewomen raise their arms in a show of readiness and camaraderie. The mud-splattered scene, set against the backdrop of a barbed-wire fence and military-style obstacles, underscores the intensity and grit required to excel in these demanding exercises. The 1940s were a time of great adversity, and the London Fire Brigade's commitment to maintaining a high level of preparedness was unwavering. These assault courses, which incorporated elements of jumping, climbing, and crawling, ensured that the firefighters and firewomen remained in top physical condition and honed their essential skills for the home front. This powerful image, captured by the Mary Evans Picture Library, serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and dedication of the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect London during World War II.
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