Extrication Collection

From the trenches of WW1, where the extrication of the Belgian Army from Antwerp was a matter of life and death

Extrication Collection: WW1 - Extrication of the Belgian Army from Antwerp

WW1 - Extrication of the Belgian Army from Antwerp - a packed trainload of troops at Maldeghem on the railway between Ghent and Bruges

Extrication Collection: Car in basement, Claverton Street, London SW1

Car in basement, Claverton Street, London SW1
LFB Special Service attempting to lift a car from a basement in Claverton Street, London SW1, on 24 July 1958. It was a difficult exercise, as the car kept getting caught on masonry, etc

Extrication of Dragon-Ply from Pupa

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From the trenches of WW1, where the extrication of the Belgian Army from Antwerp was a matter of life and death, to the modern-day challenge of rescuing a car from a basement in Claverton Street, London SW1 – extrication has come a long way. The intricate process of freeing a vehicle from a confined space requires precision, skill, and teamwork. Just like the heroic efforts to save the Belgian soldiers, today's first responders work tirelessly to extract a car from a basement, no matter how many times it may be repeated. And let's not forget the dragonfly, whose extrication from its pupa is a natural wonder, a testament to the beauty and resilience of life. The art of extrication, whether human or insect, is a reminder of our ability to overcome obstacles and emerge stronger.