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Weekly LFB drill display with manual and motor pumps
Weekly LFB drill display with an old manual pump and a modern turbine motor pump both brought into action, 26 August 1936. Date: 1936
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This photograph captures a Weekly Drill Display of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) held on the sunny afternoon of August 26, 1936. The scene unfolds in a courtyard setting, where firemen of the LFB proudly showcase their skills and the evolution of firefighting technology. At the heart of the display, two distinct firefighting appliances take center stage. On the left, an old manual pump, a relic from the Victorian era, stands tall and proud. Its large, wooden wheel and leather hoses evoke a sense of tradition and the past. Firemen dressed in their old-fashioned uniforms operate the manual pump, demonstrating the physical strength and endurance required to pump water in emergency situations. On the right, a modern turbine motor pump comes to life, a stark contrast to the manual pump. The sleek, metallic design and powerful turbine engine represent the advancements in technology that transformed the firefighting industry. Firemen in more modern uniforms man the controls, expertly guiding the high-pressure water jets towards the target. The audience, consisting of spectators and fellow firemen, watch with admiration as the two appliances bring water to bear in their respective ways. This Weekly Drill Display not only served as a practical exercise for the LFB crews but also as a popular showcase of the Brigade's rich history and the progression of firefighting technology from the 19th to the 20th century.
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