Naval Air StationPort Lyautey, Morocco

The following photographs are from the personal collection of Jerry (Gerald J.) Zimmerman who served at NAS Port Lyautey between 8/2/47 to 4/15/48. Copies of these photographs may be obtained in a larger format by contacting Jerry at Jerdadzim@cs.com. Former shipmates of Jerry may also contact him at the same e-mail address.

Naval Air Station Fire Drill Photographs

To keep the Base Fire Crew sharp an occasional, surprise fire drill was planned. Jerry was tipped off to this one and was there to photograph the igniting of the fire and the arrival of the first fire trucks to the scene.

The truck, covered with inflammable liquids, is ignited at long range.

At this moment the Control Tower has spotted the fire and has contacted the Fire Department.

The fire at its most intense and dangerous peak.

The first fire truck arrives.

The second fire truck and crew are aboard and the fire is just about in control.

The fire is now completely under control.

Adding the finishing touches to a job well done.

Time of evaluation and the beginning of packing up to return to the Fire House.

Contemplating the steps for a clean up.