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Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks, his wife, nine year old daughter
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Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks, his wife, nine year old daughter
Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks, his wife, nine year old daughter and Mrs Morrin of Highgate Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham who were saved by a Morrison shelter after a large part of the house collapsed around them during an air raid on the city. 30th July 1942
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Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
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Birmingham
England
Media ID 21907042
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Leading Aircraftman Horace Perks and his family, along with Mrs. Morrin of Highgate Road, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, stand resiliently in front of their shattered home after surviving a devastating air raid on July 30th, 1942. This powerful photograph captures the indomitable spirit of those who endured the horrors of World War II. In this poignant image, we witness the strength and unity that emerged amidst chaos and destruction. The Perks family - Horace, his wife, and their brave nine-year-old daughter - found refuge within a Morrison shelter as a large part of their house crumbled around them during the relentless bombing campaign on their city. Their clothing tells its own story; wrapped tightly in coats to ward off both the physical coldness and emotional turmoil that war brings. These ordinary civilians became heroes overnight as they faced unimaginable challenges head-on. This snapshot from history serves as a reminder of the resilience displayed by families across Britain's Home Front during WWII. It pays tribute to all those who sought solace within air raid shelters while bombs rained down upon them. As we gaze upon this print today, let us honor these unsung heroes whose courage allowed future generations to live in peace. May it serve as an everlasting testament to human endurance in times of adversity.
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