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ARP 'R' London (Camberwell?) photo
« on: Wednesday 05 July 17 12:09 BST (UK) »
Is anybody able to describe for me what is in this photograph?

They all have 'R London' badges and ARP badges on their uniforms, and I assume 'rwell' on one of the vehicles is Camberwell. So my assumption is that the 'R' region of London designated the borough of Camberwell and that all these men were in the ARP for that region. Perhaps Light 59/60, Light 61/62 etc are the vehicles?. If anyone is able to clarify I'd be grateful.

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Re: ARP 'R' London (Camberwell?) photo
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 05 July 17 13:55 BST (UK) »
Within the ARP there were a number of different organisations with differing tasks.  Among these were Heavy and Light Rescue Parties.  These bore the letter R on their helmets, some can be seen in the pic.  I'd suggest this is a Light Rescue unit, the numbers being the serial numbers of the vehicles.

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Re: ARP 'R' London (Camberwell?) photo
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 05 July 17 14:26 BST (UK) »
Thanks!