Fire Engines Photos

Thats some major body roll! I wonder what time the Stig could do with it on the Top Gear track?! Lovely appliance good to see it put to hard use!! Thanks

Added by David Sapsford on 21 February 2009.

Thanks Simon, just reminded me how bad they were, I mentioned elsewhere that we used two on the 77 strike as BA machines, South Yorks traffic police were appalled at the body roll and were convinced we would write one off! However, we didn't as once you had scared yourself silly once, you never took it to the limit again!

Added by John Stott on 21 February 2009.

They could use this photo for getting the message across why fearless fire fighters should consider the use of seatbelts, , , ,

Added by Pav on 01 March 2009.

I take the point Pav, in the Tacr though it was impossible, the rear crew were so squashed in even kitting up was an effort. The front didn't have much more room and anybody over 5 foot 8 would struggle. Add to that map reading and radio operating etc a seatbelt was the last thing on your mind. If the rescue unit didn't reach the burning aircraft within 3 minutes the aircrew were dead.

Added by John Stott on 01 March 2009.

Simon and John, sorry lads was meant to be tongue in cheek, , best regards

Added by Pav on 05 March 2009.

No offence taken Pav, just brought back memories of struggling in the cramped interior!

Added by John Stott on 06 March 2009.

"Rock n Roll" TACR style!

Added by Walter Davis on 10 April 2009.

That is some picture Simon, everything has been said already I think, so no more to say mate.
Andrew.

Added by Andrew Wright on 05 May 2009.

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