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NFS group being inspected by the King George VI
Unknown, 1942, Photograph
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NFS group being inspected by the King George VI
NFS group being inspected by the King George VI
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21098
Title
National Fire Service members being inspected by the King George VI, London
Description
Fire fighters from the Second World War National Fire Service (NFS) line up for an inspection. They each wear uniform with tin helmets, goggles above their eyes and breathing apparatus on their front. The inspector wears military uniform and a peaked cap.
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Unknown
Date
1942
Size
29.5 x 21.0 cm
Type
Photograph
This image is from the collections of the
Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage
, formerly the Museum of Fire at Lauriston Place.
During World War II many men and women were recruited to groups to form Britain's civil defence. These people included air raid wardens, nurses and fire fighters. The aim was to ensure that Britain would be prepared in the event of an enemy attack. The National Fire Service (NFS) was formed in 1941. It combined the recently created voluntary Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) with local authority brigades.
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