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  • CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    The Second World War: Helmet respirator for people with serious respiratory disorders. The respirators were supplied only on the production of a medical certificate.

  • CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

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    The Second World War: The Gas Detector Board. The gas sensitive paint which covered the board would change from yellowish green to red in the presence of mustard gas. Gas detection paint was also applied to the tops of Post Office pillar boxes.

  • CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

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    The Second World War: A woman carrying a gas mask pauses to read a poster warning of the dangers of poisonous gas, Kensington, London.

  • CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

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    The Second World War: Gas rattle used to indicate the presence of gas.

  • CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

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    The Second World War: Decontamination procedures. Male 'mustard gas casualty' douching his eyes under the gas cleansing showers at the Wandsworth Gas Cleansing Centre, London.

  • CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    The Second World War: Anti-gas ointment No 2. For use with mustard gas burns.

  • CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

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    The Second World War: Nurse fitting a baby with its respirator (note the bellows arrangement).

  • CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    The Second World War: The child's ('Mickey Mouse') respirator with red rubber face pieces and bright eye-piece rims.

  • CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information official photographer

    The Second World War: ARP Warden's civilian duty respirator.

  • CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY CHEMICAL WARFARE IN THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

    part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division official photographer

    The Second World War: The civilian respirator. The threat of aerial bombardment and widespread use of gas was perceived particularly in Britain and was evidenced by the massive issue of gas masks to civilians at the time of the Munich crisis of 1938.

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