Warwickshire in 100 Objects: Fireman's Axe

Ernest French's fireman's axe, c. 1940s. | Image courtesy of Laurence French
 
Ernest French's fireman's axe, c. 1940s.
Image courtesy of Laurence French

Belonged to Laurence French’s father, Ernest French, when he was a part-time airport fireman at Whitnash airfield (RAF Leamington Spa), a position he had because of the connection between SS Cars and the Whitley company.

Locations
Whitnash (59)
Subjects
Outreach 100 Objects (55)
Rescue and Fire Service (46)
World War Two (73)
Date of creation
1940s
Date
1940s
Extent
One axe
Contributor
Laurence French (1)
Related links to other pages
A Wartime Fireman at Whitnash Airfield

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