WWII AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET

July 1940

 

  It includes instructions on what to do ‘If Incendiary Bombs come’, ‘If Gas comes’, a rundown of different gases and their effects as well as suggestions on decontamination and the care of respirators. 

 

It is dated on the front bottom right "July 1940" and is produced by British Timken Ltd as shown in the last photograph which is not part of this booklet but a photograph of a similar booklet in:

THE DEVIL’S PORRIDGE MUSEUM

An award winning, 5 star Museum with state of the art facilities. 

Dumfries and Galloway.

The Museum explores the fascinating history of  World War One, World War Two and the Cold War.

 

British Timken held the copyright on this booklet and made it available (at a cost) to their clients to distribute to their employees.

 

 

 

 It measures 10cm by 16.5cm

 

CONDITION - In very poor original used condition and showing wear consistent with age and use.

It has been extensively used and has some ink splotches on the front cover, the word GAS has been added, however it is complete and not torn except for the very frayed edges.

Possibly this booklet saved a life or two!!

 

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