Three riders from the Met Police’s Special Escort Group prepare to hit the road…
Three riders from the Met Police’s Special Escort Group prepare to hit the road.
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V7 ADC Here a vehicle used by the Glasgow Humane Society carries one of the rescue …
V7 ADC Here a vehicle used by the Glasgow Humane Society carries one of the rescue craft on its roof rack.
The rear view on a different occasion when it is towing a boat with another rescue boat affixed on top. Different waterways in Greater Glasgow require different craft and can be dangerous especially in the winter months with frozen waterways and floating ice slabs.
V7 ADC This vehicle is owned privately and operated on a voluntary basis by one of …
V7 ADC This vehicle is owned privately and operated on a voluntary basis by one of the society officers for use by the Glasgow Humane Society.
The rear view showing the orange and blue chevrons, red LED double lights inside the back window and a tow bar for towing boats and equipment.
WA56 GRF Accompanying a Devon & Cornwall Land Rover is police boat Solitaire…
WA56 GRF Accompanying a Devon & Cornwall Land Rover is police boat Solitaire.
Sister vessel Rosy in use.
A closer look at the high visibility wording on the vessels, showing the partnership between the police and the Environment Agency.
A third sister vessel called Mor Teg.
A MOD launch…
A MOD launch.
WA56 GRF A 2006 Land Rover Defender from Devon & Cornwall’s fleet…
WA56 GRF A 2006 Land Rover Defender from Devon & Cornwall’s fleet.
The rear view of the able offroader.
A Devon & Cornwall Land Rover Freelander dating from the late 1990s…
A Devon & Cornwall Land Rover Freelander dating from the late 1990s.
K161 TFJ Devon & Cornwall operated this 1992 Land Rover…
K161 TFJ Devon & Cornwall operated this 1992 Land Rover.
The rear view.
G284 TTA A Land Rover Defender that was used by Devon & Cornwall from new in …
G284 TTA A Land Rover Defender that was used by Devon & Cornwall from new in 1990. It is fitted with a solitary blue flashing beacon.
The side view.
Commander is a twin-hulled vessel that is operated by Hampshire Police. Notice the …
Commander is a twin-hulled vessel that is operated by Hampshire Police. Notice the crane on the rear to launch and retrieve the rib.
02-D-56512 Dublin Civil Defence operate this Iveco as an emergency ambulance…
02-D-56512 Dublin Civil Defence operate this Iveco as an emergency ambulance.
WU51 XDJ This Citroen Dispatch carries a silver side stripe edged with blue and is …
WU51 XDJ This Citroen Dispatch carries a silver side stripe edged with blue and is used as a patient transportation ambulance by Crusader Ambulance Service.
WU51 WUH The rear view of an identical vehicle from the fleet.
FH07 OES Leicestershire FRS use this silver Ford Transit Connect as an Urban Search…
FH07 OES Leicestershire FRS use this silver Ford Transit Connect as an Urban Search and Rescue Dog Unit. The Leicestershire International SAR Team has two dogs and two dog handlers that are used in the UK and overseas.
The rear view. The van is air conditioned for the dogs’ comfort. The unit has seen service at building collapses, major transport incidents, explosions, construction accidents, and natural disasters.
T660 WMO A Port of Dover Police Ford Transit that is seen here is use in 2002…
T660 WMO A Port of Dover Police Ford Transit that is seen here is use in 2002.
FJ08 LCO This is a Nottinghamshire Police Ford Focus estate. It is displaying some…
FJ08 LCO This is a Nottinghamshire Police Ford Focus estate. It is displaying some minor damage to the nearside wing.
BU12 AZB New in 2012 to the Met Police’s Parks OCU is this Hyundai i30. It has a…
BU12 AZB New in 2012 to the Met Police’s Parks OCU is this Hyundai i30. It has a spotlight on the roof for use in unlit parkland.
Another view of the car.
Another view of the car.
Another view of the car.
A North Yorkshire Police solo motorbike officer on a BMW…
A North Yorkshire Police solo motorbike officer on a BMW.
A parade of three North Yorkshire police bikes. The two older ones at the front carry…
A parade of three North Yorkshire police bikes. The two older ones at the front carry battenburg markings whereas the newer bike at the rear carries all yellow with a very think battenburg strip.
EKZ 4028 Northern Ireland operate this Volvo FL6 / Browns out of Ballycastle, Co…
EKZ 4028 Northern Ireland operate this Volvo FL6 / Browns out of Ballycastle, Co. Antrim.
The rear view, showing a public information message about hoax calls. The website address is no longer in use.
NKZ 7591 This is a Volvo FL250 / Browns appliance that is the second pump at…
NKZ 7591 This is a Volvo FL250 / Browns appliance that is the second pump at Ballycastle Fire Station.
The rear view.
A close look at the badge on the side of the appliance. The ‘I’ of Ireland has dropped off. It is an old badge that has been replaced with a simpler version containing a red hand being held up.
LC10 ZTU A Honda Dueville that is operated by Network Rail. It is fitted with amber…
LC10 ZTU A Honda Dueville that is operated by Network Rail. It is fitted with amber flashing lights and can cut through traffic to get to railway incidents.
The rear view.
DK56 JXL Merseyside Fire and Rescue have this blue Mercedes Sprinter van for…
DK56 JXL Merseyside Fire and Rescue have this blue Mercedes Sprinter van for general purpose duties.
The rear of the Sprinter.
YJ12 AVF A Scania P280 / Rosenbauer is used as a ground anchor for a firefighter …
YJ12 AVF A Scania P280 / Rosenbauer is used as a ground anchor for a firefighter rope rescue demonstration.
A closer look at the Scania that is a demonstrator with Angloco.
KX10 DJJ This Ford Transit is used by Northamptonshire FRS as a crew transportation …
KX10 DJJ This Ford Transit is used by Northamptonshire FRS as a crew transportation minibus.
The rear view.
WA11 EOY A Ford Ranger with Truckman rear. It is operated by Devon and…
WA11 EOY A Ford Ranger with Truckman rear. It is operated by Devon and Somerset FRS. The writing down the side reads ‘smoke alarms and seat belts save lives’.
A look at the rear from overhead.
PN57 UHJ This Volvo FL240 is self explanatory: the wording on the side says…
PN57 UHJ This Volvo FL240 is self explanatory: the wording on the side says it is a ‘Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Driver Training’ unit.
An example of a Lincolnshire firefighter’s mountain bike and kit. On the handlebars
An example of a Lincolnshire firefighter’s mountain bike and kit. On the handlebars is a white light and a yellow siren unit. In the background is a traditional firefighter’s vehicle.
SP09 YLW This Ford Transit is used at Edinburgh Airport by the fire service…
SP09 YLW This Ford Transit is used at Edinburgh Airport by the fire service based there. Notice the absence of any blue lights, and just one small amber strobing light.
The rear view.
BV57 GLJ Lincolnshire operate this MAN / Ziegler appliance out of Lincoln South…
BV57 GLJ Lincolnshire operate this MAN / Ziegler appliance out of Lincoln South.
BW use this Orkadian 20 vessel called Yorkshire Ranger to patrol the waterways…
The Canal and Rivers Trust use this Orkadian 20 vessel called Yorkshire Ranger to patrol the waterways. It still carries the old branding of ‘British Waterways’.
The rear view of the vessel showing the clear ‘enforcement’ wording.
Lincolnshire FRS use this rib for water rescue work. Four firefighters…
Lincolnshire FRS use this rib for water rescue work. Four firefighters (one in the water) are rescuing a man during a demonstration exercise.
As they return to shore and the casualty is attended to, one firefighter signals the direction of travel and another operates the steering and engine from the rear.
A police Segway in use! The chunky tyres allow it to cope with grass and…
A police Segway in use! The chunky tyres allow it to cope with grass and mud without much difficulty. The gyro-stabilised vehicle is electric powered and has a top speed of 12 mph by leaning fully forward.
A pair of police Segways being recharged.
HF12 FYX A Peugeot 308 that carries a Sector Manager for the Maritime and…
HF12 FYX A Peugeot 308 that carries a Sector Manager for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
The rear view of the 1.6-litre petrol Peugeot. Notice on the side how the signage is just ‘coastguard’ rather than ‘HM coastguard’ seen on the front and rear of the car.
C937 BKJ This ex-Nottinghamshire Dennis fire appliance is seen here stripped…
C937 BKJ This ex-Nottinghamshire Dennis fire appliance is seen here stripped of most of its livery and with its blue lights covered up. After this photograph was taken it underwent a transformation into a mobile car wash vehicle.
RX57 OPF, RX09 HMO, RX59 ERU, RX59 ERO A line up of four Honda moto cross…
RX57 OPF, RX09 HMO, RX59 ERU, RX59 ERO A line up of four Honda moto cross bikes used by Durham officers off- and on- road.
A look at the rears of the bikes.
NL02 XGO This DAF LF truck is used as a promotional vehicle by Durham officers…
NL02 XGO This DAF LF truck is used as a promotional vehicle by Durham officers.
The rear view to the vehicle that can be used for various policing purposes, including a mobile police office. A extendable communications antenna can be seen on the rear.
NK61 CHX A Yamaha FJR that is with Durham Constabulary. Notice the…
NK61 CHX A Yamaha FJR that is with Durham Constabulary. Notice the large Durham crest on the front of the bike, and the smaller crests of Durham and Cleveland on the side of the bike.
A closer look at the dual crests indicating that the roads policing teams of these two neighbouring forces work jointly. Slightly older bikes carrying 60-registrations do not have the dual crests.
A look a Durham Yamaha FJR with mainly yellow livery…
A look a Durham Yamaha FJR with mainly yellow livery.
An officer from Durham Constabulary heads out on patrol on his Yamaha…
An officer from Durham Constabulary heads out on patrol on his Yamaha FJR. You can see his CS spray and extendable baton attached to his waist.
NK59 AAO A 2009 BMW 530D basks in the early morning sun at Durham…
NK59 AAO A 2009 BMW 530D basks in the early morning sun at Durham Constabulary’s HQ.
The rear view of the car.
HF51 LVR A Nissan Terrano II that is based on Northumberland’s Holy…
HF51 LVR A Nissan Terrano II that is based on Northumberland’s Holy Island or Lindisfarne. The island can be accessed by a causeway twice a day during low tide, but outside of these times it is a true island.
The rear view. Notice the red lights integrated into the roof light bar. In the background is the small base for the vehicle.
Looking over the bonnet of the Terrano at Lindisfarne Castle, one of many castles down the Northumberland coastline.
M904 KJT This Nissan D21 pick-up is the sole Coastguard vehicle on the…
M904 KJT This Nissan D21 pick-up is the sole Coastguard vehicle on the Northern Ireland island of Rathlin.
The rear view of the aging Nissan. When photographed in 2012 it still looks in great condition despite its 17 years.
YR61 CVL A Fiat Doblo paramedic van that is used for dedicated medical…
YR61 CVL A Fiat Doblo paramedic van that is used for dedicated medical cover at Manchester Airport. It is operated by North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust in partnership with the airport.
The rear view. The van does not carry patients but is a rapid response unit. It replaced a red BMW.
Y868 OPV This Ford Galaxy is an ambulance responder car with a private…
Y868 OPV This Ford Galaxy is an ambulance responder car with a private service called Concierge Practitioners Northern Ireland.
The rear view, showing the services offered by the company on the rear windows.
H519 VWX This Ford truck is operated by the Northumbria section…
H519 VWX This Ford truck is operated by the Northumbria section of St John Ambulance as a first aid unit.
The rear view of the truck showing the stretcher lift in action.
B999 WMH This Land Rover is operated by Tyneside-based Medical Services…
B999 WMH This Land Rover is operated by Tyneside-based Medical Services Excel Ltd.
The rear view.
OU55 GVN This Volvo V50 ambulance car is part of Lincolnshire Emergency…
OU55 GVN This Volvo V50 ambulance car is part of Lincolnshire Emergency Medical Response. The note on the front wing states that the car and equipment was funded by donations. The service is funded solely by donations and is run voluntarily by ex- and serving armed forces personnel.
The rear view.
YC12 VMK This Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 ambulance was new to Yorkshire…
YC12 VMK This Mercedes Sprinter 4×4 ambulance was new to Yorkshire Ambulance Service’s event fleet in 2012. It is one of a pair that are used to provide cover at events such as horse racing. Two further examples are due to start service in 2012.
The rear view of the Sprinter. These ambulance replaced aging VW Transporters with Collet bodywork.
Inside the patient compartment.
EN61 GKC Here is an example of a rapid response ambulance car that…
EN61 GKC Here is an example of a rapid response ambulance car that is used by the East of England Ambulance Service. It is a Ford Mondeo that has been converted by Wilker.
The rear view.
YJ12 FLB This Peugeot Boxer 440 L4H3 HDI (3-litre) is seen here on…
YJ12 FLB This Peugeot Boxer 440 L4H3 HDI (3-litre) is seen here on a blue light run. White flashing lights in the grille, headlight cluster and light bar complement the blue flashing lights. It is operated by East Midlands Ambulance Service.
W654 WDL This converted Ford Ranger is used by ETA Services…
W654 WDL This converted Ford Ranger is used by ETA Services to provide private ambulance cover.
The rear view of the event support unit.
RX54 GGF, AY51 EGR, FN54 DZU, FN54 DZO Here is a line up of two…
RX54 GGF, AY51 EGR, FN54 DZU, FN54 DZO Here is a line up of two ambulances and two response cars that are operated by York-based Yormed ambulance service.
A closer look at the side of one of the Toyotas, YM05, showing the service’s crest.
PO54 VBK A Renault Traffic that has been converted to an ambulance…
PO54 VBK A Renault Traffic that has been converted to an ambulance. It is labelled as a NHS hazardous area rescue team vehicle. It is operated by a company called Medical Unit Ltd.
The rear view.
This 2012-registration Mercedes Sprinter is with London Ambulance Service…
This 2012-registration Mercedes Sprinter is with London Ambulance Service. It is carrying a temporary addition to its livery of London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games logos.
A look at the rear showing the logos.
This unregistered golf-buggy style vehicle was used as an ambulance…
This unregistered golf-buggy style vehicle was used as an ambulance at London’s Olympic Park during the Games.
A look at the rear. A third seat is positioned alongside the stretcher. The vehicle does not have ‘ambulance’ written on it but does have the Star of Life logo.
Another look at the rear from the offside.
DK10 AGV Here a Mersey Tunnel Police Land Rover stops and the driver…
DK10 AGV Here a Mersey Tunnel Police Land Rover stops and the driver talks to a toll booth operator. The driver has the blue lights flashing as he is awaiting the imminent arrival of an ambulance on an emergency run and he will escort it through the tunnel.
Ministry of Defence boat Excalibur is seen here moored in central London…
Ministry of Defence boat Excalibur is seen here moored in central London.
The rear view of the vessel and rib. Both have two blue flashing lights affixed.
Here a Met Police launch travels at speed on a demonstration run with…
Here a Met Police launch travels at speed on a demonstration run with various police staff aboard.
The rear view of the vessel without the additional passengers.
BU12 AOF A Met Police officer has pulled over a cyclist in his Volvo…
BU12 AOF A Met Police officer has pulled over a cyclist in his Volvo V70 patrol car.
The rear view of the Volvo with red flashing lights showing in additional to the usual blue.
MX10 KVS Greater Manchester Police use this Land Rover Freelander…
MX10 KVS Greater Manchester Police use this Land Rover Freelander at Manchester Airport. Notice the amber lights on the roof that can be used independently of the blue lights for airside use.
The rear view.
MX10 FEU Greater Manchester Police use this Land Rover Freelander…
MX10 FEU Greater Manchester Police use this Land Rover Freelander at Manchester Airport. Notice the amber lights on the roof that can be used independently of the blue lights for airside use.
The rear view of a sister vehicle that has been fitted with ANPR equipment.
MX58 UYS Here is a GMP Land Rover Discovery that is part of the Manchester…
MX58 UYS Here is a GMP Land Rover Discovery that is part of the Manchester Airport fleet. A separate amber beacon is mounted towards the rear of the roof. The small red squares on the bodywork indicate that this vehicle has been armoured to provide the occupants a high level of protection against explosions or other physical attack.
SN05 LHE An overhead look at this 2005 Land Rover Discovery, GMP 17…
SN05 LHE An overhead look at this 2005 Land Rover Discovery, GMP 17, used by the police at Manchester Airport.
FL56 UNR This is a Dog Control Ford Transit Connect that is operated…
FL56 UNR This is a Dog Control Ford Transit Connect that is operated by ‘Community Protection’ in Nottingham. This police-style service is a collaboration between Nottingham City Council and Nottingham Police.
The side view, showing the police-style markings. The service was created to tackle anti-social behaviour and environmental crime. Officers issue fines covering a range of misdemeanours.
FJ11 KKT A Skoda Octavia that is operated as part of the Community…
FJ11 KKT A Skoda Octavia that is operated as part of the Community Protection service in Nottingham.
The rear view of the Skoda. It carries police-style markings but an amber light bar.
This pair of Metropolitan Police patrol cars are seen here driving…
This pair of Metropolitan Police patrol cars are seen here driving around a four-lane roundabout. Both cars are Vauxhall Astras, the one in the background being a newer body shape.
KV61 KZB This 2011 Vauxhall Astra is in service with Durham…
KV61 KZB This 2011 Vauxhall Astra is in service with Durham Constabulary.
The rear view of the 1.2 litre Astra with a turbo diesel ecoflex engine.
This is an unregistered brand new BMW 530 that is being prepared…
This is an unregistered brand new BMW 530 that is being prepared for service. It is only carrying a partial livery at this stage.
On the nearside, more of the livery has been applied over the top of the battenburg markings. The rear chevrons are yet to be added.
A closer look at the side that shows this roads policing vehicle is jointly operated by Durham and Cleveland forces. This stems from an agreement started in April 2011 which sees the two forces working collaboratively in many areas.
Reaching the end of its life is this badly damaged Durham BMW 5-series…
Reaching the end of its life is this badly damaged Durham BMW 5-series. It has had its livery stripped before being moved to the scrap yard.
The rear view of the ex-police car.
FX55 GYJ This Skoda Octavia is used by police cadets and PCSOs in…
FX55 GYJ This Skoda Octavia is used by police cadets and PCSOs in Lincolnshire. It is partially marked with a magnetic livery that has been applied in a haphazard manner.
The side view of the car, along with a PCSO meeting the public.
FX59 BUU Lincoln police use this Mercedes Sprinter long wheel base….
FX59 BUU Lincoln police use this Mercedes Sprinter long wheel base. It carries riot protection and can carry officers inside along with prisoners in a caged area.
The side view of this lengthy van.
Cliff Rescue (2012)
Cliff Rescue (2012): In this series of photographs we see how a minor cliff rescue operation is carried out by the Coastguard to rescue a small dog.
HF54 JPJ On receiving the 999 call for help, a Coastguard Nissan Navara makes its way to the scene using blue flashing lights.
A look at the side of the 4×4 as it parks up at the foot of the cliffs.
On the roof is a water rescue craft and inside is rope rescue equipment.
The single crew member climbs out and begins to appraise the situation.
Powerful binoculars are used to try and locate the dog. The view from the bottom of the cliff is much better than trying to look down from the top. The dog’s owners are at the top of the cliff and have just been accompanied by another Coastguard rope rescue team.
The team at the top of the cliff set up a tripod that will act an a ground anchor for lowering a cliff rescue team member.
The descent begins with bystanders keeping well clear of the winch area.
The rescuer makes his way 40 feet down the cliff but is still not near the dog.
The ground crew are in radio contact with the clifftop crew and help direct the abseil.
Behind a small hill, part way down the cliff, the rescuer picks up the dog and places it inside a red waterproof bag ready for hoisting. Due to the unpredictability of animals in this situation, it is completely enclosed in the bag with a small gap left for breathing.
One of the coastguard crew signals as the final part of the ascent is made.
The rescue is complete and the ecstatic owner is reunited with her errant pooch.
OE56 JPX This Airwave emergency response Land Rover Defender is…
OE56 JPX This Airwave emergency response Land Rover Defender is seen here on standby. The black bag on the roof is removed to reveal a telescopic antenna. It also carries ‘lossy’ cabling that can be run down a tunnel and used as a repeater. This means that the emergency services’ radios can work anywhere underground if the cable is reasonably close by.
KM09 ZPG This is the Kent section of SERV’s Suzuki Hayabusa blood bike…
KM09 ZPG This is the Kent section of SERV’s Suzuki Hayabusa blood bike. It is used for routine transport of blood and blood products along with emergency response call outs and promotional work. It is fitted with blue lights and a bright colour scheme.
KMN-520-G St John Ambulance on the Isle of Man have this Peugeot…
KMN-520-G St John Ambulance on the Isle of Man have this Peugeot ambulance.
Inside the patient area. This vehicle replaced an outgoing Renault Crusader vehicle.
The rear view, showing the high visibility and reflective markings.
OU58 CMF Buckinghamshire FRS use this Mitsubishi Outlander as…
OU58 CMF Buckinghamshire FRS use this Mitsubishi Outlander as an urban search and rescue vehicle.
YJ10 ORP The rear view of a West Yorkshire roads policing BMW X5…
YJ10 ORP The rear view of a West Yorkshire roads policing BMW X5. Notice the road safety message placed just below the registration plate.
YJ12 BKD A Humberside Police BMW X5 is shown here on patrol with two traffic…
YJ12 BKD A Humberside Police BMW X5 is shown here on patrol with two traffic police officers.
The rear view of the three-litre diesel car.
YJ10 FZA, YJ10 FYZ, YJ11 AYP These three identical South Yorkshire Mercedes …
YJ10 FZA, YJ10 FYZ, YJ11 AYP These three identical South Yorkshire Mercedes Benz Sprinters are seen lined up on standby at a major public event.
The rear view of the line up.
YJ12 BDU A 2012 Iveco Daily van is seen here in service with…
YJ12 BDU A 2012 Iveco Daily van is seen here in service with North Yorkshire Police.
SJ61 HBN A Tayside Police Vauxhall Astra in full battenburg markings…
SJ61 HBN A Tayside Police Vauxhall Astra in full battenburg markings.
A 2012 Lincolnshire Police Vauxhall Astra…
A 2012 Lincolnshire Police Vauxhall Astra. From 2012 this make of car replaced older Ford Focus and Skoda Octavia response cars. All of the Astras are batternburg marked, a departure from the ‘jam sandwich’ markings.
In this action picture, a Mini has left the road on a bend and Lincolnshire…
In this action picture, a Mini has left the road on a bend and Lincolnshire Police have arrived in a Ford Focus to assist.
BX59 BVW Heathrow Airport is patrolled by this Met Police Mitsubishi…
BX59 BVW Heathrow Airport is patrolled by this Met Police Mitsubishi Shogun. It looks very similar to central London versions, but with the difference being the amber flashing light on the roof and the fleet number BJH.
LX12 CUC A 2012 Ford Transit is shown here complete with windscreen…
LX12 CUC A 2012 Ford Transit is shown here complete with windscreen grille and roof rack.
The rear view.
Four of the Met Police’s special escort group are seen here riding in formation…
Four of the Met Police’s special escort group are seen here riding in formation through the capital.
A band new and unregistered BMW 5-series that is seen prior to going into…
A band new and unregistered BMW 5-series that is seen prior to going into service with North Yorks Police.
A look down the side of the car that is covered in tiny droplets of rain.
Inside the ‘office’ the driver is surrounded by additional screen and buttons.
This is a brand new and unregistered Vauxhall Astra estate. It is seen…
This is a brand new and unregistered Vauxhall Astra estate. It is seen here prior to going into service with North Yorkshire and had the county livery applied just hours ago.
The rear view of the new car.
A brand new and unregistered Skoda Octavia is seen here prior to going…
A brand new and unregistered Skoda Octavia is seen here prior to going into service on Jersey.
The rear view of the car.
J38577 States of Jersey Police operate this 2011 VW Caddy for detainee…
J38577 States of Jersey Police operate this 2011 VW Caddy for detainee transportation and patrol work.
The rear view of the van. Notice the circular air vent in the roof.
YJ12 BAU This silver VW Transporter is a mobile police office with…
YJ12 BAU This silver VW Transporter is a mobile police office with North Yorkshire Police. It is one of a pair of these non-emergency police vehicles introduced in 2012.
The rear view showing the retractable canopy and unusual screen over the rear window.
The screen folds down and is actually a bike carrier. This is a standard VW accessory for the Transporter and can accommodate four bikes on the four rails.
X999 PML A Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 GS in black that is used by…
X999 PML A Land Rover Discovery 4 SDV6 GS in black that is used by MARS (Mercia Accident Rescue Service). It carries a personalised plate of 999 and the company’s initials.
The side view of the Land Rover showing the MARS logo and supported by Prometheus Medical Ltd.
The rear view of the Land Rover that covers Hertfordshire and Worcestershire.
LR06 ZHY This mint green Nissan Micra is used by a private doctor…
LR06 ZHY This mint green Nissan Micra is used by a private doctor service in London.
The rear view of the Micra showing the company advertising.
Olympic Torch Relay (2012)
Olympic Torch Relay (2012): Over 70 days during May, June and July 2012, the Metropolitan Police led the Olympic flame around 8,000 miles of the UK assisted by local police forces. The route ended in London where the flame entered the Olympic Stadium and burned throughout the Summer Games.
The reason that such a large escort event was planned: so people could see the Olympic flame close up.
It is rare to see a pillion on a police motorbike, but here we see an Olympic mascot hitching a ride.
Another of the large number of police motorbikes used.
This West Yorkshire officer offers a high-five to the crowd as he passes. A spirit of fun and approachability was evident from all the police involved, more so than on any normal day.
YD12 ZSU This part of the convoy shows (from foreground to background) a North Yorkshire police motorbike, a Met Police BMW escort car, an Olympic BMW escort car with variable message sing, an Olympic coach carrying torch bearers and finally a truck of dancing people to gee the crowd up.
A closer look at the BMW that was loaned to the Met for the duration of the event.
A closer look at one of the torch relay buses being escorted through the temporarily closed streets.
A Met Police officer waving to the crowd as he rides past.
Here are two Met Police officers who run closely alongside the torch bearer. Notice the small Met Police crest on the chest and lack of any personal protective equipment.
More crowd waving as more parts of the convoy approach.
This Met Police officer is using a cycle to escort the torch. On his left arm is a warrant card holder.
In addition to the normal equipment on this police escort bike are a union flag and a water bottle.
The celebratory mood continues as officers park up at the end of the day.
The rear view of the line up of bikes used from various forces supporting the Metropolitan Police.
Everywhere the torch went, thousands of photographs were taken. This Humberside officer gets into a vantage point with his camera ready on the roof.
YD12 ZSO A key vehicle is this Met Police BMW X5 that was loaned by Olympic sponsor BMW for the duration of the event.
The side view shows that the Met took the opportunity to advertise their Twitter feed. The car is labelled as ‘BMW TR3’, TR meaning Torch Relay.
The rear view shows the variable message sign that read ‘Olympic Torch Relay Do Not Pass’.
This Humberside bike has gained a green flag for some reason as part of the fun.
YJ09 EWX Where the Olympic flame was carried across grassland, local forces supplied various means of escorting it including this off road scrambler bike.
The rear view of the police Husqvarna scrambler bike.
More motorbikes riding in convoy.
This officer ensures the road ahead is clear for the imminent arrival of the torch bearer escort.
An officer rides at speed ahead of the main convoy. Outside of built up areas, the flame was carried by vehicles before returning to be carried by a running torch bearer.
822 DGB Glasgow Salvage Corps operated this Bedford TK…
822 DGB Glasgow Salvage Corps operated this Bedford TK. The doors into the rear cab fold open and Glasgow’s crest is shown on the front doors. On the front are three ‘fire’ signs as well as a blue flashing light and an emergency warning bell. It was one of only 17 vehicles that Glasgow had during its 111 years of existence.
HHS 924T This 1978 Bedford was in service with Glasgow Salvage Corps…
HHS 924T This 1978 Bedford was in service with Glasgow Salvage Corps as a damage control unit. It was converted by Fulton and Wylie.
HKA 799D Liverpool’s Salvage Corps used this Ford D for emergency…
HKA 799D Liverpool’s Salvage Corps used this Ford D for emergency response work. You can see it has a single blue flashing light above the windscreen and ladders on the roof.
CBG 50X Liverpool Salvage Corps had this Bedford as part of their fleet at the …
CBG 50X Liverpool Salvage Corps had this Bedford as part of their fleet at the end of their existence. It is a 1981 model with specially built bodywork. Notice the ‘salvage’ sign on the cab’s roof that has air horns mounted to it.
TYD 478S London Salvage Corps operated this Ford Damage Control Unit…
TYD 478S London Salvage Corps operated this Ford Damage Control Unit. It is fitted with two blue rotating beacons on the roof, separated by the ladders.
HNW 48N London Salvage Corps had this Mercedes Benz 606D van on their fleet…
HNW 48N London Salvage Corps had this Mercedes Benz 606D van on their fleet.