WW2 1944 Naval firefighting scene, wartime emergency, firefighting crew Photo

Description: Type & Size: A 12x8 original photograph. Condition: All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in good to excellent condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. These are original photos from the era and as such typically show normal curling and coloring from age. Please see photos. A dramatic black-and-white photograph depicts a firefighting scene at a naval yard. Firefighters battle a significant blaze on a vessel, amidst thick smoke and towering flames. The image illustrates the urgency of the situation as firefighters are positioned on the deck, wielding hoses to combat the fierce flames. This photograph, taken in 1944, captures a moment of intense action and bravery in response to a maritime emergency. The event depicted is likely related to the hazards faced by naval vessels during World War II. Shipyards were crucial to the war effort, and incidents like fires were a significant risk, leading to the loss of valuable resources and putting lives in danger. Firefighting units in naval installations had to be well-prepared to handle such disasters, especially with the high stakes of wartime operations and logistics. AP Wirephoto 1945. Fire at Ship Yard in Norfolk, Va. Fire fighters in action. === This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Associated Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph has an image along with a caption used to describe what the image is about. These images are all original to the period, either as negative prints or as original photographs sent to press agencies via wire. We are happy to offer discounts if you order multiple photos. Simply send us discounted offers on each photo that you are interested in.

Price: 26 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-02-03T22:52:24.000Z

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