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I believe this appliance was sold to Portugal and was last seen there derelict

Added by Rick Loudon on 19 November 2009.

Hi Rick, long shot, but any idea where in Portugal? I am often out there and could try and look it up. They have quite a pro-active attitude towards preservation. Which reminds me I must upload some pictures I have from the incredible Lisbon Fire Brigade museum.

Added by John D on 20 November 2009.

I am almost sure it went to Faro and ended up with a volunteer fire brigade there. I have some pictures of it standing in what looks like a side street with a broken headlamp. This was about 5 years ago.

I am sure that there must be some Portuguese visitors to this site who will know the full details.

Barry.

Added by Barry on 20 November 2009.

John, according to the Fire Brigade Special appliances handbook it was disposed of in 1979 to Lagos, Algarve Portugal - good luck keep us all informed !

Added by Rick Loudon on 20 November 2009.

Barry, I am trying to find the picture of LCE 212 in the side street in Portugal as I thought you posted it on this site. Could you let me know what photo number it is so I can look again at the image. May be heading out towards Algarve soon and wanted to see if I can track it down.

Added by John D on 28 May 2010.

John, I am afraid that I never posted my picture of LCE212 in Portugal on Fire Engine Photos. When this thread appeared I searched through all my pictures but just could not turn it up. Sorry.

Added by Barry on 29 May 2010.

Hi Barry, thanks for checking. Strange thing is I am sure I have seen a picture of it somewhere, now it is going to drive me crazy trying to find it!

Added by John D on 30 May 2010.

John D, I too remember seeing a photo of LCE 212 in Portugal, it had chevrons on the bumper which has stuck in my mind for some reason. Unfortunately, my F-series sightings recording system has let me down and I can only find pictures of it in this country.
Like you, I will be trying to find it!

Added by Chris Wood on 02 June 2010.

picture 23483 may be of interest. Can't remember exactly when it was taken but certainly late 70's.

Added by Alan T on 04 June 2010.

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