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This is a pukka fire engine. Large, American and powerful, no messing about!
The model is one of the most detailed I have and I came by it through the fire engine collection my late father kept . After his national service my father volunteered for the local fire brigade as he wanted to miss out on the many cold war army maneuvres he had to attend. Becoming a part time fireman turned out to be a life long pashion. We had several red cars. He started as a jack of all trades and after training became a qualified pump driver / rescue worker. After active service he ended his fireservice as the paymaster on the board of the local regional firebrigade.
This appliance was pictured at Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service workshops in Inverness. There was 2 of these appliances there when I visited unfortunately I wasn't able to get a picture of the other but it was kitted out with ladders & looked as if it was being prepared to go on the run. I am unsure if these are now reserve H&IFRS appliances but I believe they are Ex Hampshire
This is the front view of the fire engine cake. I tried to put in as much detail as possible. I think it looks great, very pleased.