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A group of civil defence personnel and civilians that may be from the Norfolk area. A nice portrait but I wonder what the gentleman on the far left is keeping on the chain in the bandage pocket of his battledress trousers...  Civil Defence Photo, Norfolk
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An informative disk that allowed the user to determine a host of potential war gases. Spin the various disks depending on the properties and you get to the gas.  War Gases - WW2 Gas Identification Disk A very interesting book is currently up for auction on eBay. The Warden's Manual by S. (for Samuel) Evelyn Thomas looks to be jam-packed with interesting detail. It's a book I have not seen before, but I came across the author's name whilst researching at Hackney's archives. He was a very active member of the ARP and wrote a number of books about the service including "A Practical Guide To A.R.P.".  The Warden's Manual By Samuel Evelyn Thomas A group of junior rank Civil Defence personnel pose for a group photo. Alas, I cannot make out the area marking.  Junior Ranks Civil Defence Portrait Photograph Thought to be in Warwick, these photos show the local ARP/Civil Defence personnel on parade. Going by the uniforms one appears to be a summer shot and the other in the winter. |
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