11th February in wartime Northern Ireland

On 11th February 1943 Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge photographed British Army lorry drivers as they tested the waterproofing of their vehicles in Northern Ireland.

British Army lorry drivers fasten rubber leg protectors before taking their vehicles into the water to test waterproofing.
©IWM H 27204 Info
British Army lorry drivers descend a gangway taking their vehicles into the water to test waterproofing.
©IWM H 27205 Info
British Army lorry drivers descend a gangway taking their vehicles into the water to test waterproofing.
©IWM H 27206 Info
British Army lorry drivers travel through the depths taking their vehicles into the water to test waterproofing.
©IWM H 27207 Info
British Army lorry drivers travel through the depths taking their vehicles into the water to test waterproofing.
©IWM H 27208 Info
British Army lorry drivers travel through the depths taking their vehicles into the water to test waterproofing.
©IWM H 27209 Info
British Army lorry drivers travel through the depths taking their vehicles into the water to test waterproofing.
©IWM H 27210 Info

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