Fire Engines Photos

Fantastic....back to the 'Vactrol' system...did all my training on similar machines at Stanstead. Great preservation....would love to see this vehicle

Added by Barrie Green on 04 September 2010.

They are hard to beat the old sun thorneys this one looks like the 1000gall water unit ?

Added by Bobe on 04 September 2010.

or 800 gallon ??

Added by Barrie Green on 04 September 2010.

According to the information I have it is 750gls water and 100 foam concentrate, will try and confirm this.


Added by John Finnegan on 08 September 2010.

Is it on accessible display John? I am going to Dublin next month with the Fire Service Heritage Network, would love to have a look myself?

Added by Barrie Green on 08 September 2010.

I supported a fleet of these at Canadian Airports in the early 70’s. e ordered parts directly from Rolls Royce in UK the lady was such an expert on the straight 8. I also replaced the foam boxes on one along with a substitute foam injector setting it to deliver correct foam. Exciting times.

Added by Terry on 07 June 2025.

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