Gas mask; London Transport Fire Tender, used during the Second World War, 1940
Main details
| Reference number | 1997/3369 |
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| Description | Even before the Second World War, London Transport (L.T) staff received regular Air Raid Precautions (A.R.P) training in fire- fighting and rescue. Once the war started, gas masks such as this one were issued as standard to official Fire Tenders who would keep the mask available at all times when on duty. During the war, gas masks were issued nationally to the public to protect them from possible poison gas attacks. |
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| Dates | 1940 |
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| Completeness | 100% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 140mmLength 700mmWidth 230mmDesign Attribute Value Material CottonGlassRubberMetal -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer B.W. & M. Ltd., 1940 -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Operated by London Transport, 16/01/1940