t minus and counting - 2014

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

The Appliance is a Volvo FL6-14 /Carmichael -Convoy Support vehicle of the RAF and was manufactured in 1990.

Ok Lets identify this vehicle.

Its not a Water Tender or a Green Goddeses Grandson, it is a CONVOY SUPPORT VEHICLE,note there are no ladders or ladder gantry,its job was to be part of a convoy that carried Nuclear Weapons, or heavy munitions on the public highway

it was part of a large convoy including MOD Police vehicles the munitions vehicle/s,it would always be at the back just in case of an accident or fire,To try and photograph this vehicle while in a convoy would result if in a vehicle a visit by your local Police(or a search by the Police in the area where you took the picture or if on foot being stopped by one of the Police outriders who were part of the convoy.)

[whisty]

Two bookmarks I had, seeing as the days nearly out, I'll feast a bit.

[grumpyhack]

An Army Fire Service Landrover, accompanied by a delightul Dennis that might make a re-appearance in about 18 days.

And to mark Cardiff's sad relegation FKG 51 pictured in the city in action not far from Ninian Park.

Edited May 3, 2014 by grumpyhack

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

YHS151H Strathclyde Preserved WrE

This appliance was new to the Western Area Fire Brigade in 1970 - it was the last wheeled-escape carrying fire appliance ordered by a Scottish fire brigade -and it was stationed at Port Glasgow. It passed to the newly formed Strathclyde Fire Brigade in 1975 and in the same year it was transferred to F23 Rothesay on the Isle of Bute where it stayed until 1981 when it joined the brigade reserve fleet in 'E'Division. It then became a demonstration appliance at B6 Cambuslang and was taken over by the brigade's Preservation Group in 1995. Bob Wright would be able to provide more details - the group's website is: www.ayeready.org

[Gutterflower]

No idea... but its on google image search

[whisty]

Don't want to waste my bookmarks so close to T Day now

Something old

Something new

And something green just for you.

[guypjfreak]

[grumpyhack]

A couple of nice bells to ring up the 50 day mark

Edited May 5, 2014 by grumpyhack

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[whisty]

Covered up & snug.

A day out.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

[guypjfreak]

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Dennis Big 6, 1931 - West Ham Fire Brigade

This is 1931 Dennis Big under restoration. It is fitted with the Dennis Six cylinder side valve engine. It has a mid-mounted Dennis pump and carries an escape ladder. Originally supplied to the Fire Brigade at West Ham it later passed on to the Kodak film company works fire brigade. After leaving Kodak it has changed hands a number of times and has been a non-runner for at least the past 20 years. Very slowly it is starting to come to life again. You can this machine in two YouTube videos;

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXeK4MNFz-0

www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_pWYxwdAPA

[grumpyhack]

A lovely old Leyland from Bristol

Edited May 6, 2014 by grumpyhack

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[carlosj]

[ian the worm]

Back from a camp gathering.

Edited May 6, 2014 by ian the worm

[whisty]

[grumpyhack]

[Gutterflower]

Already had one for yesterday but this one was too good.

And todays

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Plus a non numbered but pleasantly psychedelic offering;

[carlosj]

Not a big image, but a 48 page extravanganza of colouring in, with fire trucks.

Edited May 7, 2014 by carlosj

[whisty]

Originally new to the New Zealand Hororata Volunteer Brigade, this is reported to be a 1961 Morris S3. Last owned by the Hurunui District Council & operated by the Conway Flat Rural Fire Party this tanker was subsequently privately owned although it has not been sighted for many years.

[ian the worm]

This is a 48 cylinder motorbike in fire engine red.

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Right, I'm off to get married. I'll probably be out of internet access for a while, so will not be able to contribute here. Keep up the good work folks.