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𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐀𝐑𝐏) 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐞

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To further support VE Day 80 we are making the ARP Handbook for the Borough of Calne available via Archive.org The PDF is available to view or download here: https://archive.org/details/arp-borough-of-calne Contents include: This handbook, published for the Borough of Calne, is a guide to Air Raid Precautions (ARP) and services. It provides instructions and information for Calne residents in the event of air raids during World War II. Key topics covered in the handbook: • Air Raid Warnings: Explains the different siren signals for alerts, raiders passed, gas warnings, and clear of gas. • What to do during an alert: Provides instructions for people at home, away from home, in vehicles, and when warned of gas attacks. • Poison Gases and Gas Masks: Describes various poison gases, their effects, and how to protect oneself. It also gives instructions on the use and care of gas masks, including special masks for babies and children. • Fire Dangers and Firefighting: Details the dangers ...

The Home Front in Calne #VEDay80

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  An Exhibition to Mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day 𝐓𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 Calne Town Council '𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 This exhibition will be available until 17th May 2025 at Calne Heritage Centre Wed to Sat 10.00-4.00 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞