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I'm trying to find thecurrent owner of this appliance. I sold it to him in the late 80's from a Chemical company and had this and her sister F12 appliance at my wedding. His name was Andrew but can't remember his surname. Anyone out there know?

Added by Trev Dobson on 31 August 2010.

Trevor, according to the 2009 Souvenir Programme from Preston Hall, this 1953 Dennis F8 is owned by a A.D.Lee(Andrew?)from Lincoln.Is that any help?.

Added by Pete Matten on 31 August 2010.

Andy Lee still owns the appliance and regained posession of the F12 about 3 years ago.

Added by Neal Glover on 31 August 2010.

Hi Neal

Sorry to confuse you Mark bought the appliance and Andy is currently custodian of YUM 513

Rick

Added by Rick Loudon on 31 August 2010.

Thank you all for your help it is very much appreciated.
Trev.

Added by Trev Dobson on 01 September 2010.

Hi Graham
This F8 was one of two such Pumps stationed at Park Street when I joined in 1963. Believe it was purchased by Leeds City Fire Brigade around 1954. I remember after passing the Red Machine driving test in 1965 taking this to several fires until around 1970.
It had a 'reverse' gearbox with first and second on the right and third and fourth on the left unlike normal gearboxes. The driving seat was positioned off centre to the steering wheel and was easier after double-clutch to hit fourth gear using ones left elbow! Certainly not driver friendly!


Added by Colin Dyson on 31 December 2010.

In total, Leeds had five of these F8 jobs - RUM 966-970.

Added by Ian Moore on 01 January 2011.

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