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London FB first strike Bedford CF HCBA L2P MGY1L
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No: 41207   Contributor: Petros   Year: 2019   Manufacturer: Bedford   Country: United Kingdom
London FB first strike Bedford CF HCBA L2P MGY1L

late 1970s a one off experiment that did not go into full service. Meant to get to incidents quicker. There were several similar experiments in cities round the country. Reminiscent of later tactical response vehicles.

Late Alastair Collins collection - used with permission
Picture added on 28 June 2019 at 15:30
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see also picture 37873

Added by Petros on 30 June 2019.
They do keep trying don't they?


Added by Neal Glover on 03 July 2019.
It seems that its all about money, so perhaps they will never stop trying to find ways of getting the proverbial quart out of a pint pot.....

Added by Rob Johnson on 07 July 2019.
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