Stationed Collection (page 3)

Fire service camp
A depot/training area somewhere in the south of England, but exact location unknown. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

Fire Appliance
A new fire appliance with turntable ladder and pump comes into service. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Training with hoses
Despite their full workload new techniques of fire- fighting were being learnt on the time. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

Plymouth blitzed
One of the blitz raids on Plymouth, When we arrived we saw the people streaming up the hill to the caves outside the city

Mixed Armed Services gathering
A mixed Armed Service gathering to welcome the CCCF, believed either Portsmouth of Winchester. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

The welcome party
Dignitaries were always on hand to play their part. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Herbert Morrison (centre) with Fire Chief Huff (left of picture) welcome the Canadians outside Canada House in London mid 1942

Hartley, Plymouth
HQ of the Plymouth Contingent at Hartley. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

(insert). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945. Date: circa 1942

Portsmouth street scene, exact location unknown, used for training classes and for recording the activities of the CCFF under fire

The new fire station in Plymouth for the Canadians, built by the men themselves with help from special construction gangs

Ladder Drill. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945. Date: circa 1942

Devon, England - a country scene. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945

Plymouth (exact location unknown). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Personal snaps (poly-photos)
Personal photographs taken in England 5 snaps showing unexploded bomb, bus with gas supply for fuel and firemen at play. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

Horseplay
This is some sort of ritual amongst the fire-fighters. Photo caption reads horseplay.. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

Leisure time
Firefighters off duty in the messing hall.. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Government office building
Ottawa, Canada - showing a government building in which various meetings took place about sending volunteer firemen to England

Firefighters Messing Room
One of the messing rooms for the fire-fighters, believe this to be in Plymouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Training
Ladder drill and fire-fighting training on a mocked up building. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Training from a tower
One of the slightly more hazardous aspects of training was from the tower. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Personal photos
9 polyphotos taken by a Corps member before leaving Canada, two firemen at sites around Ottawa. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

Pump Drill
Wider shot of Training at Testwood, Southampton, this is for pump drill. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Canadian Fire Chief Huff (third from left) watches one of the Canadian firefighters using British equipment. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

Government Building Ottawa
One of several government buildings used for meetings about the formation of the volunteer fire force. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

State Capital Building Ottawa
The State Capital Building, photographed at the time of discussions about the formation of a volunteer Canadian fire force

The CCFF arrive
After two years of negotiations, the first Canadian volunteers arrive in England. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

First Railway Women Police, Darlington, WW1
Group photo of First Railway Women Police, stationed at Darlington and employed by the North-Eastern Railway Company during the First World War. Date: 1915-1918

Portsmouth scene (exact city location unknown). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Personal photos (poly-photos) taken by the men. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Plymouth after a Blitz raid.. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945

Ottawa, Canada - General view. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945

Canadian fire hall (fire station)
One of the fire halls in Ottawa that provided volunteers for the Corps. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Indian troops stationed at Contalmaison during WWI
Indian soldiers sitting and reading newspapers near to Contalmaison, France, during the First World War. Date: 1917

AFS men stationed at Brixton, WW2
Four AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) men stationed at Brixton during the Second World War. The man on the left is Jack Hall. The photo is believed to have been taken outside William Penn School

Embarkation of Inniskilling Fusiliers
The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, stationed in China, disembarking from a train at Tientsin (now Tianjin) docks for transfer to a troopship to take them back to Europe

Inniskillings in transit
The Inniskilling Fusiliers, stationed in China, are recalled to Europe to fight in World War One. Here photographed in transit at Tientsin (now Tianjin) docks

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GORDON IN THE CRIMEA, 1855, IN THE TRENCHES BEFORE SEBASTOPOL. His first definite order on active service...was to effect a junction by means of rifle-pits between the French

Fighter Pilot
28th June 1952: A US Airforce pilot stationed in Britain standing in a doorway with a sign above him reading Through These Portals Pass The Best Damn Fighter Pilots In The World

American Red Cross Clubmobile - UK - WW2
Voluntary K.P! WW2 - American Red Cross Clubmobile (USAF) - Somewhere in Great Britain. American Red Cross Canteen vans staffed by American Girls bring hot coffee

China - Jiujiang - HMS Gnat - March 1920
Jiujiang (formerly transliterated Kiukiang or Kew Keang) a prefecture-level city located on the southern shores of the Yangtze River in northwest Jiangxi Province, Peoples Republic of China

Christmas Card from the 2nd Batt. Essex Regiment in Istanbul
Christmas Card from 1922 produced for soldiers of the Essex Regiment - nickname, " The Pompadours" - (motto: Montis insignia calpe ) (Badge of the Rock of Gibraltar), stationed at Istanbul

Children of British Officials stationed at Port Said
The children of British Servicemen and Officials stationed At the " 1st Ailia Camp" at Port Said, Egypt - in costume ready to perform in a show, possibly a pantomime. Date: 1933

BAC Lightning F2A, XN782, from No92 Squadron and a British Aerospace Harrier GR3, XZ131 from No4 Squadron, bothe stationed at RAF Gutersloh, West Germany. January 1977

LCC-LFB Coach purchased as a Brigade Control Unit
This rather dishevelled looking former coach was purchased by the London Fire Brigade as its new Brigade Control Unit. Following a thorough overhaul

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"Stationed: A Glimpse into Historical and Modern Tales" In the midst of the Second World War, in 1945, the Battle of the Roer Triangle unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. Soldiers bravely stationed themselves amidst chaos and uncertainty, fighting for freedom and peace. Fast forward to modern times, where we find ourselves at LCC-MFB Cherry Garden river fire station in SE London. This bustling hub serves as a sanctuary for firefighters who are always ready to respond to emergencies with unwavering dedication. Venturing further westward brings us to Bristol, a city steeped in rich heritage. Here lies GLC-LFB Eastern Command Control Unit - a command center that ensures seamless coordination during critical situations. Across the waters lies Portsmouth; its exact location unknown but its significance undeniable. It served as a strategic naval base during tumultuous times when brave sailors were stationed here to protect their homeland from unseen threats. Amidst this tapestry of stories emerges a crew from CCF - united by their commitment and camaraderie. Whether it be Canadians stationed in Southampton or The Plymouth's gallant sailors setting sail towards distant shores, they all share one common thread: leaving home behind for duty's call. The GLC-LFB appliance fleet stands tall as an emblem of preparedness - Emergency Tenders poised to rush into action whenever disaster strikes. These vehicles symbolize hope amid adversity and remind us of those who remain steadfastly "stationed" at our side when we need them most. Traveling beyond borders takes us to Montenegro Kotor - picturesque yet harboring tales untold. Here too lie stories waiting patiently to be discovered; narratives woven within pages like "The Wonder Book Of The R. A. F, " capturing heroic feats accomplished by those stationed high above the clouds defending skies against enemy forces.