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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
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of high-impact Poster Prints featuring the striking image of a GLC-LFB Turntable Ladder overturned on the roadway by the London Fire Brigade. This powerful photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library through Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant reminder of the risks and challenges faced by emergency services personnel. The GLC-LFB Turntable Ladder, an essential piece of firefighting equipment, was known for its versatility and height reach. However, due to its relatively high centre of gravity, it could occasionally lose stability at high speeds or during manoeuvres, resulting in unfortunate incidents like the one depicted in this image. Bring this important piece of firefighting history into your workspace, home office, or public space with our premium quality Poster Prints. Each print is produced using vibrant, fade-resistant inks on heavyweight, archival-quality paper to ensure long-lasting visual impact. Add this evocative image to your collection and spark meaningful conversations about the bravery and dedication of our emergency services, as well as the importance of safety and innovation in their equipment. Order your Media Storehouse Poster Print of the GLC-LFB Turntable Ladder today.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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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