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A bit difficult to tell, but the ladder looks like it has been painted with camouflage paint. Normally these wooden escape ladders were either painted red or more often just varnished.

Added by Rob Johnson on 08 February 2025.

I think that this is a wooden ladder that was varnished, the varnish has worn away over time, leaving the wood to fade to grey.
Almost 50 years ago, as a new recruit we had to sand down and re-varnish our 35ft & short-extension wooden Ajax ladders.

Added by Mike Smith on 10 February 2025.

Thanks Mike! I have never seen an escape in this state, but I am sure you are right. Amazing what firemen had to do back then to keep everything in good working order. A lot less work for the new generation! Thanks for your service.

Added by Rob Johnson on 10 February 2025.

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Added by Petros on 19 August 2025.

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