t minus and counting - 2014

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Getting in early with this bright yellow one;

A bit of background information too;

West Sussex Fire Brigade operated two of these, as the editor has suggested details provided by Mr Pete Matten West Sussex operated them in brillant white. Whole time crews at Chichester and Horsham were dismayed as whilst driving them they were so slow that pedal cyclists were overtaking them on hills needless to say they turned off the blues & twos ! I suspect they were a very cheap purchase and this was a ploy to get central government funding for a proper specialist replacement units which came in the form of two Ford A Series with bodywork (basic) Hawsons.

[grumpyhack]

Curses Yog - I had that one bookmarked. I'd also thought a bit of yellow would brighten our day. Never mind, off to New Zealand for this one

[whisty]

Will be wearing shades next time I visit these pages!

Edited January 2, 2014 by whisty

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Unfortunately that one hasn't come out whisty. I've had a bash at trying to get the photo but can't see which one you meant to post. Possibly this one (although you can't really see the 173 properly from this angle);

Or maybe this one;

[guypjfreak]

[Leggins]

You guys come up with some real gems. Here's an american for today.

[grumpyhack]

Oh and Seasonal Greetings

[whisty]

@ Youghurt, yes that was the one but me no comprendo. It show to me in my link, strange stuff or mediocre internet user that I am

Edit, ahh I just refreshed and it's one of those horrible angelfire links that disappear!

Edited January 2, 2014 by whisty

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

This Dennis Sabre registration N172 WRW was photographed at Beaulieu Motor Museum, Hampshire on the occasion of the 65th Anniversary of VE Day. Previously it was stationed at Leamington Spa and operated by the Warwickshire Fire & Rescue Service. Today it is operated by Wessex Fire and Rescue from their station at Sopley. As well as being on show it was one of the vehicles providing fire cover for the event.

[whisty]

Let's try this one.

[grumpyhack]

A Commer from New Zealand

[guypjfreak]

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

Another yellow one today;

[Glasto_1]

sorry this is not a fire engine themed photo, but amazed at the variety of engines already!

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

sorry this is not a fire engine themed photo, but amazed at the variety of engines already!

[Leggins]

A 2005 International Navistar (apparently)

[grumpyhack]

Back to the toy department

And another Hino from New Zealand

Edited January 4, 2014 by grumpyhack

[whisty]

One I prepared earlier, US but quite nice all the same.

[ian the worm]

I'm back.

[guypjfreak]

[Yoghurt on a Stick]

This one's seen better days;

[ian the worm]

Universal High pressure fire- extingi=uishing device HDL 170.

[whisty]

East Sussex Fire Brigade Bedford KG/HCB-Angus HSC WrL A170CUF seen in the yard at Bexhill Fire Station in 1994

[grumpyhack]

Late start today so beaten to it with my planned pix including the sad old Dodge. Off to New Zealand again.