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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Woman caught reading ~ 1941

An English woman wearing a Women’s Auxiliary Air Force uniform was caught reading a magazine with her gas mask beside her.  She was in London, September 1941  The photographer was David E. Scherman.  Thanks, Claire @ The Captive Reader.

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3 comments:

  1. Helen's Book BlogSaturday, December 03, 2011 11:29:00 AM

    It looks a bit like Trafalgar Square, what a great photo!

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  2. Bonnie JacobsSaturday, December 03, 2011 11:36:00 AM

    It may be, Helen. I don't know London, and this was taken 70 years ago.

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  3. Beth(bookaholicmom)Saturday, December 03, 2011 3:23:00 PM

    I love this photo! Wouldn't it be great to have hanging in a library or study?

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