Fire Engines Photos

Must have been amongst the last F8 series, as the new F24 and F28 were on sale around then. Unlike the F8, the new series were able to carry a full 400 gallons, as were the Miles bodied F8s, because they were all alloy rather than being wood framed. Both were six feet six inches wide, the same as the F8, but the bodywork was a bit more square with a slightly increased rear over hang - creating a useful bit of extra locker space. Even so, many F8s were in service well into the 70s, and by all accounts they were quick, agile and well loved by their users.

Added by Rob Johnson on 17 October 2022.

Where I served we had a F44/F8 line up, the F44 had faster acceleration(Auto), but the F8 had a higher top speed, both highly regarded, the F44 was replaced by a R130(540 manual), many thought their world had ended.



Added by Martyn West on 19 October 2022.

The appliance above appears to be re-registered if of one of the 1956-7 batch of seven, these where registered RZ 6923-9, they had 250 gallon tanks and built to WPO 41148, six where supplied in 1956, one only in 1957. The previous batch of F8s to WPO 40452 had 200 gallon tanks, I can only find 30 on the chassis list, 7 where supplied in 1952, they rest in 1953, I am open to corrections if somebody has any information on the missing eleven of this batch.

Added by Martyn West on 22 October 2022.

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