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The chassis is Leyland, and the ladder structure looks like Metz, which would make sense - as Leyland were the importers of Metz ladders in the 1930s. A number of identical ladders were supplied to London between 1933 and 1938, and were that brigade's first turntable ladders to have a pump.

Ed: found this photo now of this appliance VV7200

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Added by Rob Johnson on 08 July 2023.

The London ladders were 30 meter four section ladders, which were pretty much the standard in the 1930s. This was a five section ladder, which was explained in the comments to the color picture 26661 on this site, and rather unusual - if not unique in the UK - at that time.

Added by Rob Johnson on 09 July 2023.

I think Paris FB had a Merryweather ladder like this on a Saurer Chassis. It was at that time an avant-garde combination for France.

Added by Jacques PETER on 10 July 2023.

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