ted angus Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 (edited) Thanks Mark, GYR 786 could be an interesting model to build. I'll have to do a bit of research and see what I can turn up on the old girl. Nick. GYR 786 started life with the Army fire service. shortly after VE a sizeable batch were tranferred to the National Fire Service. In Army service they carried a Coventry Climax light pump in the back and towed a Dennis trailer pump. The third pic shows one in Service with Liverpool Fire service post august 1948 The QL is in Red but the pump which is a Harland, is still in NFS grey. The QL looks very light due to the type of film. In this picture the hose stowage lockers can be seen in the body sides. There is a 1/72 kit of the vehicle but it is very basic. TED Edited May 6, 2011 by ted angus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 nice pic....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hi Is this the same Dennis Pump trailer as the one on the picture of the Bedford QL model? Do any one have any info on these Pumps, is it possible to get spares, manuals etc. I am guessing that it is from forties, is this correct, where would it have been use AFS army RAF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted angus Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Yes that is a dennis as towed by the Army QL tender. In service with AFS then NFS, and all branches of the armed forces. post WW2 it was the standard army trailer pump. I would expect bits and manuals are obtainable I bought a pile of bits that were a 1943 coventry climax pump and in 3 years I fully restored and kitted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fayjo56 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Parts are out there. Head gaskets are about but manifold gaskets are difficult to find. What do you need, I have various Dennis bits. May be able to arrange a scan of a handbook if required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 looking a bit tatty ............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels v Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I do not know yet what mechanical condition it is in, I am going to have it on a permanent loan from our vehicle club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 looking a bit tatty ............. What a beast ! Blue light possibly an after thought ! Is this a relic from the Chernobyl disaster ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 From 9.45 in on this video there is some good footage of a RAF Land Rover, Alvis Salamander and Thornycroft Nubian: http://www.eafa.org.uk/catalogue/204879 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Just looked at the above video, fantastic stuff. I thought these may be of interest to some of you. Before and after photos of a newly modified Carmichael MFV2 'Florian'. PB21AA seen at Northolt. It had been delivered just a few months earlier after receiving the Florian modifications; PB21AA, a month later at Lyneham, the vehicle caught fire on the M4 while being driven from Northolt to Lyneham. (this photo from a friend at Lyneham and used with his permission). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macmartin Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Hello I am busy to collect Austin k 2 info , in every form or way. I have made a website for this under rated great vehicle that must have saved lives and goods , If you have any info please contact me you can visit the web site on : http://www.martinvandepoel.nl/martinvandepoel_austink2/WELCOME.html Hope to get a lot of info! Thanks Martin Vandepoel The Netherlands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 some nice period pics............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Nice vehicle on Ebay at the mo !:-D http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970-BEDFORD-RL-4x4-PYRENE-AIRFIELD-CRASH-TENDER-FIRE-ENGINE-RESTORATION-/230753121806?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35b9f5360e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Nice vehicle on Ebay at the mo !:-D http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1970-BEDFORD-RL-4x4-PYRENE-AIRFIELD-CRASH-TENDER-FIRE-ENGINE-RESTORATION-/230753121806?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35b9f5360e That one has been on ebay for a couple of months now, with no takers for some reason. It says it has been in barn storage for a good period of time so you would like to think that there isn’t anything majorly wrong with it. Hopefully someone takes the plunge and purchases it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan76 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 A shame as it's a nice vehicle - I sat in it and had a look when I was down there, sadly I haven't got either the room or the cash (one RL green goddess is quite enough, thanks....). It was barn stored then the owner died recently if I recall, Brian then bought it to save it really. It is pretty complete and in good condition, except for the front wing which is easily replaced. Hope someone buys...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 A shame as it's a nice vehicle - I sat in it and had a look when I was down there, sadly I haven't got either the room or the cash (one RL green goddess is quite enough, thanks....). It was barn stored then the owner died recently if I recall, Brian then bought it to save it really. It is pretty complete and in good condition, except for the front wing which is easily replaced. Hope someone buys...... Yes lets hope she's preserved !:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 These TM's: http://bos-fahrzeuge.info/einsatzfahrzeuge/87326/GB_-_Sennelager_-_Defence_Fire_Rescue_Service_-_TLF_5000_0926-01_aD have been replaced by these MAN's in Germany: http://bos-fahrzeuge.info/einsatzfahrzeuge/96361/GB_-_Sennelager_-_Defence_Fire_Rescue_Service_-_TLF_5000_0925-01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 nice find, have you seen the Gipsy? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 nice find, have you seen the Gipsy? Mark I hadn't until you had said Mark. I'm guessing you are on about this one: http://bos-fahrzeuge.info/einsatzfahrzeuge/18354/Berlin_-_unbekannt_-_Pikettfahrzeug ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 I hadn't until you had said Mark. I'm guessing you are on about this one: http://bos-fahrzeuge.info/einsatzfahrzeuge/18354/Berlin_-_unbekannt_-_Pikettfahrzeug ? yep, German body I would say? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 yep, German body I would say? Mark Yes, although I have seen something similar on a Swiss one before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Seen at AEC show, Newark May 2012 Green Goddess type fire control unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Might be of interest to some; The QL has a new home now, might perhaps been seen at a few shows. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokinbarrels Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Good to see the Volvo still working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ellis Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 In what years did Foamite start making the Dual Purpose DP1 and DP2 for the RAF? Video here of Foamite making the DP1 at their Plymouth factory. Whilst we're all familiar with the Alvis Salamander / Pyrene Mk 6 of the RAF, Pyrene also offered the Mark 6 on the Thornycroft chassis And we're all seen the Matchbox Alvis Salamander / Foamite crash tender, as Foamite supplied to South Africa. But they also offered the Mark 6 on the Thornycroft Nubian chassis Would anyone have a better image of the Thornycroft / Foamite Mark 6, please And would anyone have any of the Foamite DP sales brochures, please? You have to go in some 14 minutes, but this video shows the Alvis Salamander / Foamite Crash tender, with it's front opening doors. I have a webpage on the Salamanders here https://sites.google.com/view/alvis-stalwart-hmlc-files/alvis-salamander-crash-tender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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