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Stirrup pump, late 1930s

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Stirrup pumps were widely used during the Second World War to douse small fires caused by incendiary bombs, enabling more efficient and economical use of water.

Owner:
South Wales Police Museum
Creator:
Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of South Wales Police Museum
Copyright Details:
South Wales Police Museum 2004
Publisher Ref:
GTJ74994
Item uploaded:
19/1/2010
Date originally created:
1930-1939
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