wartime-civilian-defense

The chapter depicts the role of civilian ambulance crews responding to V-1 flying bomb attacks during the London Blitz.

1 chapter across 1 book

All Clear (2010)Connie Willis

Chapter 14

In this chapter set in Bethnal Green during June 1944, Mary mistakenly believes she hears a V-1 flying bomb and pushes Talbot into a gutter for safety, only to realize it was a motorcycle. Talbot injures her knee in the incident and is taken off active duty, leading Mary to be assigned to drive Flight Officer Lang to London. The chapter highlights the tension and danger of the V-1 attacks, the camaraderie and humor among the ambulance crew, and Mary's growing responsibilities amid wartime chaos.