Fire Engines Photos

This appliance was last stationed at 44 Hythe as the second pump in the early 60's.

Added by Dick Lindsay on 27 April 2011.

I think this was new to Aldershot.

Added by Dusty on 28 April 2011.

This appliance dates from 1936 and is a Dennis Light 6(Ace)with Braidwood Body.It was new to the Aldershot Borough Fire Brigade, passing to the NFS and then to Hampshire Fire Service in 1948.It remained operational at Aldershot until 1959 then moved to Hythe for two years and then to Alton as a spare pump.It was to remain in service until 1962, then was retained by Hampshire FB as a museum piece.
Personnel and Workshop staff at Winchester where the pump was stored for many years completely rebuilt and renovated back to its former original condition as she looks today.

Added by Pete Matten on 28 April 2011.

Twenty-five years on the front line! I wonder if any of today's wonder wagons will match this, but I don't think I'll live long enough to find out.

Added by Rob Johnson on 31 July 2012.

This appliance is now at Milestone living history museum Basingstoke Hampshire

Added by Peter Rathbone on 24 February 2017.

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