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GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump-escape fire engine
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade. The pump-escape from Chiswick fire station (D25) is seen here. This was a former Middlesex fire brigade fire engine, an AEC/Merryweather diesel appliance
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© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1965 Appliance Appliances Chiswick Diesel Dual Engines Escape Merryweather Middlesex Pump Purpose Vehicles
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Bring a piece of firefighting history into your home with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image showcases the GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump-escape fire engine, a iconic vehicle from the London Fire Brigade's past. Commissioned in 1965, this fire engine was a key addition to the enlarged London Fire Brigade's fleet. Relive the nostalgia and add character to your walls with this stunning, high-quality print from Mary Evans Picture Library. Order now and bring a piece of firefighting heritage into your home.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.6cm (10" x 7.3")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures a historic moment in the evolution of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) with the depiction of GLC-LFB's Dual Purpose Pump-Escape fire engine from Chiswick fire station (D25). The image was taken on April 1, 1965, during a series of commissioned photos documenting each type of fire engine that was either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade. The pump-escape engine depicted here is a former Middlesex Fire Brigade appliance, specifically an AEC/Merryweather diesel engine. The AEC (Associated Equipment Company) chassis was paired with a Merryweather pump and escape equipment, making it a versatile and essential addition to the fire brigade's fleet. The dual purpose of this fire engine was crucial in the 1960s, as it combined the functions of a pumping appliance and an escape vehicle. The pump could be used to extinguish fires, while the escape equipment was designed to help firefighters reach and rescue their colleagues from burning buildings. The GLC-LFB (Greater London Council London Fire Brigade) was established on April 1, 1965, following the merger of the London Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, as well as the absorption of the Middlesex Fire Brigade and other smaller fire services. This photograph serves as a reminder of the rich history and evolution of the London Fire Brigade and its vehicles, including this iconic AEC/Merryweather Dual Purpose Pump-Escape fire engine from Chiswick fire station (D25).
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