milfireguy Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Overall view of the fire apparatus used by the 2052nd EAFFP at Upottery. L to R, Class 1000 fire trailer, Class 1010 fire trailer, Dodge Personnel Carrier, Chev-Mack Class 135, Fordson Crash Tender and Jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) these pics look interesting.... Edited September 5, 2009 by Willyslancs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 ,............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 these pics look interesting.... The trailer pump is a Dennis, and buildings are a War Deprtment design, so has to be in England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milfireguy Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 these pics look interesting.... I purchased those photos at an estate sale here in the states about a year ago, they are posted on my website www.firetrucks-war.com. Would like to learn the location that the photos were taken. Thanks for posting them at this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 That would be an intresting kit to display. Have you any idea of the unit the vehicles served with? Post pictures of the houses if you have any, someone may recognise them. Unfortunatley link isn't working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 love interesting pics like these........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T corbin Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Just out of service Westlands . Mid 70ts . 1945 FORDSON WOT 1A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Picture Courtesy Steve Guest. Photo sub title "A bomb Station" but I don't know what that means, but obvoiusly a large Hanger fire.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) Picture Courtesy Steve Guest. Photo sub title "A bomb Station" but I don't know what that means, but obvoiusly a large Hanger fire.... I bet they had fun cleaning all the Foam off and out of that machine :shake::-D Edited April 7, 2011 by Smithy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted angus Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Picture Courtesy Steve Guest. Photo sub title "A bomb Station" but I don't know what that means, but obvoiusly a large Hanger fire.... This is a result of a bomb placed by EOKA terrorists at RAF Akrotiri. In the photo 2 x MK 5 crash tender and a Leyland Hippo warter Tender. There were several such attacks I have at least one similar shot of that incident. They also torched a brand new barrack block at RAF episkopi. There were no serious casualties in this incident but the EOKA did kill many members of HM Forces , their families and members of the UK civil government depts including attached police in their campaign for enosis with main land Greece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted angus Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 A couple more shots. it was 25 nov 1957 4 bombs smuggled in the previous night. The hanger contained Canberra aircraft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFowler Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 Wow , I had no knowledge of this conflict mate ! Thanks for the info ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 This is a result of a bomb placed by EOKA terrorists at RAF Akrotiri. In the photo 2 x MK 5 crash tender and a Leyland Hippo warter Tender. There were several such attacks I have at least one similar shot of that incident. They also torched a brand new barrack block at RAF episkopi.There were no serious casualties in this incident but the EOKA did kill many members of HM Forces , their families and members of the UK civil government depts including attached police in their campaign for enosis with main land Greece. Don't know what made me think it was an F8:red::blush:. Cheers Ted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted angus Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 May be the purr of the RR B series which was common to both ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 lol plus the curved back end. I'm blaming the first picture though for my mistake :cool2::-D:rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) RAF Salamnder and is this Royal Canadian Air Force Salamander???? is that what R.Cn.A.F. stands for, I would have thought R.C.A.F. was correct, enlighten me. Edited October 4, 2009 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Lovely looking vehicle and the only one of the FV-600 series missing from Coalhouse Forts collection!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted angus Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 RAF Salamnder and is this Royal Canadian Air Force Salamander???? is that what R.Cn.A.F. stands for, I would have thought R.C.A.F. was correct, enlighten me. R.Cn.A.F. is Royal Ceylon Air Force That is their national symbol on the side of the truck TED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Thanks for that, I don't think I would ever have guessed that. Incidentally Salamaders sold to Civilian operators. I remember as a kid living in Berkhamsted, there was a playing field "Butts Meadow" backing onto the Fire Station, and the Brigade used to practice one evening a week, on the recreation ground. It was a bit annoying when they came and ended your football early, but I didn't mind on the days they brought the Salamander out. They had it for fighting fires on Berkhamsted Common, A large area of rough grass, heather, bracken and the like. I only ever remember it going out to two Common fires, but to see it driving round the recreation ground was a joy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted angus Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I am getting splinters over your last post Mike Somewhere I have the production list for Salamanders; No civilian ones built except 3 for the Royal Aircraft establishment at Farnborough ???? Wjat year Mike I will dig further ?? TED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) I guess I was around 8 or 10 so 1962/64. I had a matchbox Salamander, and it was much the same to look at but with no foam monitor... Edited October 5, 2009 by antarmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted angus Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Mike I think you will find your mystery vehicle at Berkhampstead was a Forward Control Landie with fire engineering by Carmichael. Its reg number was 300VAR. I am trying to get a photo for you. TED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 It miight be, memory plays tricks after 45 years, but I remeber it as an Alvis, and I knew what one was even in those days.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antarmike Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Mind you I also had a matchbox Forward Control.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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