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Thornycroft (LFT) Large Fire Tender)1957 Australia
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No: 6720   Contributor: Pavel Zaremba   Year: 2007   Manufacturer: Thornycroft   Country: Australia
Thornycroft (LFT) Large Fire Tender)1957 Australia

Original chassis imported from the UK with the "running chassis" and body built by The Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation. The 500gpm Coventry Climax pump and equipment supplied by Wormald Australia. Has independent petrol motor, air foam system, and low-pressure monitor.

Photo supplied as per query Fire995 re photo SAFirey 6653, with further two photos following,,

Picture added on 12 March 2008
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Judging by the license number it's a Perth, WA vehicle and of course it's an ex RAAF 'truck fire aircraft'. It looks to be in good nic, someone is looking after the old girl.


Added by Dave Mallett on 29 April 2010.
Any for sale ?

Added by J Hargood on 19 April 2016.
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