Fire Engines Photos

Quite unique to see a crash tender fitted with the aircraft high access hydraulic turntable ladder.

Added by Bomba Boy on 01 February 2009.

I have been told by Carmichael that two of these were manufactured. I don't yet know if both of them entered service. I am now the owner of a Mark12A, which I think is the same one as in this photo. It is currently a little sad but is being slowly restored. It is great to find such a good photo of it. I will add a current photo to this site and will create a photo history on by web site which can be found by searching for my name.

Added by Ivan Hurst on 09 May 2010.

Peter, can you please get in touch with me on my personal email [email protected]

Regards

Added by Ivan Hurst on 10 May 2010.

I remember this vehicle from my time at BZN, I also remember a certain Flt/Sgt Crew chief who put the high access ladder up while the vehicle was parked in the bays when the builders were visiting to look at a problem with it...

Added by Gordon Smith on 20 August 2013.

I was at BZN When the first 11 and 11A were delivered into the RAF FS. I remember the aerial ladder was temperamental. Left in 1986, and wasn't aware there was a 12 or 12A. Looks remarkably similar what was the difference?

Added by Phil Cox on 30 April 2014.

I worked on this at BZN during my time as a MT Mech/Tech in the 90's, that hydraulic ladder was a nightmare and if memory serves me right eventually got strapped down as it was deemed unsafe to use.

Added by Adie Taylor on 18 June 2015.

Peter is ok to use your image for the Museum of RAF Firefighting for use on an information board as the the Mk12A is now at the museum.

Added by Stephen Harrison on 29 April 2019.

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