Air Raid Precautions: Set of 50 cards issued by WD & H0 Wills, Britain 1938, in preparation for the anticipated coming of World War II. Civilian Anti-gas School: These were set up by the Home Office. Left: Female telephonists in oilskins and Civilian Duty Respirators (gasmasks). Right: Postmen being fitted with Service Respirators.

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Air Raid Precautions: Set of 50 cards issued by WD & H0 Wills, Britain 1938, in preparation for the anticipated coming of World War II. Civilian Anti-gas School: These were set up by the Home Office. Left: Female telephonists in oilskins and Civilian Duty Respirators (gasmasks). Right: Postmen being fitted with Service Respirators.

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