| Members of the 2017th Engineer Aviation Fire Fighting Platoon standby at two aircraft emergencies, Honington Airbase, England AAF#375, July 45. Truck is a 1944 Reo Cardox Class 150 Crash Truck, USA 508542 |
| Members of the 2021st Engineer Aviation Fire Fighting Platoon stationed at Ridgewell Airbase, England, AFF#167. 12 Sept 44 |
| Firefighters from the 2097 EAFFP use foamite to extinguish flames in the wing of a Boeing B-17 at Molesworth Airbase. 20 Oct 1944 |
| Firefighters from the 2097th EAFFP operate on a aircraft fire using a 1942 Chev-Holabird Class 110 Crash Truck. Molesworth Airbase, England. 12 Sept 44 |
| A Class 150 Kenworth-Cardox Crash Truck, USA 508551 puts a knock on the fire for the 2024th EAFFP at Bassingbourne, England. Two great views of the Class 150 showing Co2 being expelled from the Bumper and Boom Nozzles. |
| The crew from the 2096th EAFFP is in readiness to come to the aid of any plane in the event of an emergency. Kimbolton Airfield, England, 12 April 44 |
| A member of the RAF wearing his firefighting suit is prepared for any emergency on the field. Framlington Airfield, England. 21 Sept 43 |
| Class 1010 Firefighting Trailer from the 2035th EAFFP Bugay Airbase, England |
| Firefighters from the 2017 EAFFP pour foam on a downed aircraft at Honington Airbase, England, 26 Aug 44 |
| Living quarters for the members of the 2100 EAFFP, Glatton Airbase, England |
| Class 150 Crash Truck on the flight line at Podington Airbase. Fire protection provided by the 2042nd EAFFP. 9 Feb 45 |
| Class 150 Kenworth-Cardox Crash Truck from the 2017th EAFFP on stand-by at Honington Airbase, England. Dec 44 |
| Firefighters from the 2097 EAFFP at Molesworth swarm over the "Thunder Bird" to extinguish engine fire as it returns from a mssion to Germany. 15 Feb 45 |
| Class 150 Crash Truck from the 30th Station Complement Squadron at Framlington Airbase, 15 May 1945 |
Firefighters working to extinguish fire fast consuming the left
wing of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Only one member of
the planes's crew was slightly injured. England, 21 March 1945
wing of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Only one member of
the planes's crew was slightly injured. England, 21 March 1945
| Almost completely covered by the fire smothering foam which blankets them like winter's snow, U.S. Army 8th Air Force Firefighters work to save a burning Boeing B-17 at an 8th Air Force bomber station in England. |
| In addition to enemy aircraft and flak, 9th Air Force fighter-bomber pilots have to contend with still another obstacle to the successful completion of their missions: the weather. A slippery runway on this base in Belgium failed to hold a P-38 Lighting returning from an attack and caused the plane to skid into several trucks, setting them ablaze. The photo shows firefighters from an unknown fire fighting platoon directing streams of chemical solution at the burning trucks. |
| Firefighters from the 2100 EAFFP at Glatton with a Class 150 Crash Truck, 19 Feb 45. Thanks to Pete for the photo. |
| Demonstrating the use of an asbestos suit which pemits a solder to get right up to a fire is PFC Joseph M. Theis. The suit is used to rescue pilots from crashed, burning airplanes and will protect a body for about four minutes. |
| The 2015th Engineer Aviation Fire Fighting Platoon pictured at Nuthampstead Airbase, #131, 31 Oct 44 . Photo courtesy of the 398th Bomb Group Website 398th Bomb Group Website |
| 2124th EAFFP at an Airbase in England Class 135 pictured is a 1944 Chev-Oren USA 580394 Photo sent in by Robert at: UK Control Towers |
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| Members of the 2060th Engineer Aviation Fire Fighting Platoon Furth Airbase Germany, ALG R-28, April 45 Commanding Office Lt Laddie J. Svarc |
| Members of the 2108 Engineer Aviation Fire Fighting Platoon train with their new Class 150 Crash Truck at AAF 149, North Pickenham, England 9 Mar 1945 1944 Reo-Cardox Class 150 USA 508548 |
| Pvt. O.N. Myatt 2158th EAFFP |
| 2158th Engineer Aviation Fire Fighting Platoon Wheeler Field, HI WWII |
| 2158th Engineer Aviation Fire Fighting Platoon Wheeler Field, HI WWII |
| Firefighters and apparatus from the 2158th EAFFP line up for the October 1944 Fire Prevention Week parade in Honolulu, TH |
| Two platoon members with the Class 100 Crash Truck. |
| 2158th EAFFP members wash the windows at the Wheeler Field Fire Station |
| Fire Station, 2157 EAFFP, Mokuleia Airfield, HI Postwar view |
| Crash Station, 2157 EAFFP, Mokuleia Airfield, HI Postwar view |
| 3159th Engineer Fire Fighting Platoon Japan, 1947, 1946 Mack Class 750, USA 5011092. |
2048th & 2150th Engineer Aviation Fire Fighting Platoon
| Pfc Fermin G. Sanchez |
| 2048th Engr Avn Fire Fighting Platoon Pvt Sanchez, bottom row, 2nd from left Harding Field, LA., Fall 1943 |
| PFC Sanchez with Class 1010 Crash Trailer, 2150th EAFFP |
| Pfc Sanchez, left |
| Pfc Sanchez, left |
| 2150th EAFFP, Class 135 Crash Truck USA 5010213, 1944 Chev-Darley |
| 2150th EAFFP |
| Pfc Sanchez, 2051st EAFFP |
Fermin G Sanchez entered the US Army on 5 Apr 43 and in June was assigned to the 2048th EAFFP at Harding Field, LA.
After basic and firefighting training the 2048th deployed to England, 15 Nov 43. In April 44, Pvt Sanchez was transferred to the
newly activated 2150th EAFFP at Beaulieu Hants Airbase, England, then to Stoney Cross Airbase, England. The 2150th
arrived at Omaha Beach on 12 Jul 44 and served in France, Bilgium and Germany during the course of the war.
We would like to offer our "Thank You" to PFC Sanches, now 88, for his service to our country during WWII. Also want to
thank Fermins's son, Roel for contacting us and sending along information and pictures of his dads service with the Army.
After basic and firefighting training the 2048th deployed to England, 15 Nov 43. In April 44, Pvt Sanchez was transferred to the
newly activated 2150th EAFFP at Beaulieu Hants Airbase, England, then to Stoney Cross Airbase, England. The 2150th
arrived at Omaha Beach on 12 Jul 44 and served in France, Bilgium and Germany during the course of the war.
We would like to offer our "Thank You" to PFC Sanches, now 88, for his service to our country during WWII. Also want to
thank Fermins's son, Roel for contacting us and sending along information and pictures of his dads service with the Army.
| Weapons carrier and Commanding Officers Jeep from the 2150th EAFFP. |
Fire Fighting Platoons
Fire Fighting Platoons Photo Album 2