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Synthaprufe air raid shelters, WW2
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Synthaprufe air raid shelters, WW2
Synthaprufe air raid shelters -- operating pedal-driven air filtration plant, 125 cubic feet per minute capacity for 50 persons (top), first stages of construction of a shelter (bottom).
1939
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This evocative photograph captures the determination and resilience of the British people during the early days of World War II as they prepared for the threat of air raids. The top image shows a group of women operating a pedal-driven air filtration plant inside a Synthaprufe air raid shelter. The plant, with a capacity of 125 cubic feet per minute, was designed to protect up to 50 people from the harmful effects of poison gas and smoke. The women's focused expressions and the large, circular concrete tube of the filter illustrate the importance of this vital equipment in ensuring the survival of those seeking refuge during air raids. The bottom image shows the initial stages of construction of a Synthaprufe air raid shelter. The large cylindrical structure, still in its infancy, is a testament to the massive undertaking of building a network of shelters across the country to provide civilian protection from the devastating effects of air raids. The use of concrete, a common building material during this period, underscores the government's commitment to providing a robust and effective defense system for its citizens. These Synthaprufe air raid shelters were a symbol of hope and safety during a time of great uncertainty and fear. The image of women operating the filtration plant highlights the crucial role that everyone played in ensuring their own protection and the protection of their communities during the dark days of the 1930s and the early years of World War II.
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